The Utah-based material handling installation and integration service provider Wize Solutions today said it had acquired four systems integrators, vaulting the company into the ranks of the largest warehouse system installation companies in the U.S.
Wize said it has acquired Engineered Storage Solutions Inc. (ESSI), ESSI Midwest, Tech Products, and Warehouse Equipment Solutions (WES).
The deals also strengthen its position in providing turnkey material handling installations, including automation, conveyance, and beyond, the firm said.
Specifically, the acquisition of ESSI and ESSI Midwest will enhance Wize Solutions’ industrial material handling and warehouse installation footprint in the Midwest, Northeast, and South, providing additional resources for pallet racking, shelving systems, mezzanines, pick modules and traditional warehouse products. Meanwhile, the addition of Tech Products allows Wize to further expand its automation capabilities. And finally, buying WES supports its goal to expand into additional service offerings.
As well as buying the companies themselves, Wize said it plans to retain their employees, saying that both employees and senior leadership teams from all four companies will join Wize Solutions as the company continues expanding its geographic reach and service capabilities. The leadership teams that made up ESSI, ESSI Midwest, Tech Products, and WES have expertise that expands decades and is an invaluable resource that aligns with the mission and goals of Wize Solutions.
“These acquisitions represent an important step in our national growth strategy,” Tyson Bigelow, CEO of Wize Solutions, said in a release. “They expand our geographic reach, strengthen our service capabilities, specifically in the conveyor and automation markets, while bringing additional experienced professionals into our organization.”
Wize Solutions says it supports warehouse projects of all sizes, including pallet rack installation, pick modules, mezzanines, shelving systems, rack repair, and dock-and-door services. The addition of these companies, specifically their expertise in conveyor and automated installs, further strengthens Wize’s ability to provide turnkey solutions for new warehouse construction, facility expansions, retrofits, and ongoing warehouse upgrades.
