Reliability starts with engineering.
An engineering and manufacturing group for storage systems, with five brands and roots back to 1856.
Gonvarri Material Handling at a glance
We design, manufacture and assemble comprehensive material handling systems, guaranteeing compliance with technical specifications, functionality and system safety. Founded in 2018 as a division of Gonvarri Industries, we bring together five brands whose roots go back to 1856.
What drives us
A long-term partnership with our customers is key to our business. That is what our mission and vision describe.
Mission
We help our customers improve their warehouse processes with reliable, high-quality storage systems, from racking and shelving to complete warehouse solutions, that make operations easier and safer.
Vision
We promote intralogistics based on clear values, technical quality and responsible action, so that companies can grow and develop in a stable manner.
Our purpose: innovative storage solutions, embrace responsibility, empower our team.
Connect. Build. Perform.
Three steps that turn our promise into practice. We understand your operation, build the right system and keep it performing. Together they are how we deliver reliability.
Connect
We operate globally, offering customised solutions and support. We prioritise long-term, value-based thinking and actions as a family-owned business.
- Local brands and partners who know your market
- Analysis of goals, processes and site
- Long-term, value-based partnership
Build
With years of expertise, we design innovative racking and shelving systems to streamline warehouses, combining smart engineering with sustainable solutions.
- Engineered and tested to European standards
- Made in our own factories
- Installed to the agreed specification
Perform
We combine technology and customer-centric design to deliver efficient, sustainable storage solutions for modern warehouses.
- Support after commissioning
- Inspection, spare parts and retrofit
- Systems that stay stable and efficient for years
Our attitude makes the difference
Four values form the foundation of our daily activities.
Perseverance
We never give up.
Humility
Always approachable.
Work
Our demand for first-class results.
Honesty
We are open and sincere.
Made in Europe, close to our customers
Five own factories, three warehouses and sales offices in 14 European countries bring production and service close to the warehouse.
5 own factories
Fellingsbro (Sweden), Laubach (Germany), Lohja (Finland), Râșnov (Romania), Slavkov (Czechia)
4 warehouses
Gothenburg, Laubach, Lohja and Swindon
18 sales offices
13 in Europe, 5 worldwide: Canada, USA, Colombia, Saudi Arabia and India
Joint ventures
India, Saudi Arabia and North America, plus 30+ partners in 50+ markets
Where our expertise is concentrated
High competence hubs driving innovation towards the sales teams in every country.
Racking and shelving
Germany and Romania
- Engineering hub
- R&D test lab
- Product development
Engineering for system integrators
Hitzkirch, Switzerland, office in Gummersbach, Germany
- Racking and steel construction for AS/RS
- Miniload, pallet shuttle and pallet crane
- Freestanding and rack-clad high-bay warehouses
- Retrofit of automated warehouses
Mobile base
Germany and Czech Republic
- Semi-automation
Vertical lifts and towers
Czech Republic and Finland
- Semi-automation
Digital Hub
Scotland
- E-commerce platforms
- Business intelligence
- CRM
- Tracking and reporting for digital platforms
- Paid advertising
Building a more sustainable future
By 2030 we will reduce and compensate 50% of CO₂ emissions on fossil fuels and 100% of CO₂ emissions on renewable energy. By 2050 we will be carbon neutral.
- 100% of pre-consumer scrap recycled
- 68% of our electricity from renewable sources
- Zero accidents approach in health and safety
170 years of storing things well
From a glassworks, a metal works and an engineering idea to one group.
Roots
- 1856 Høvik Verk, origin of Constructor
- 1886 Kasten metal works, Helsinki
- 1944 Constructor starts in Sweden
Ideas
- 1947 Dexion slotted angle, the world’s first adjustable shelving system
- 1958 Gonvarri Industries founded
Growth
- 2018 Gonvarri Material Handling founded with the Constructor Group
- 2019 Kredit, Stålteknik and Lampe join
- 2020 Kaufmann Systems, entry into automation
Today
- 2024 Almaceno joins
- 2025 Automation and Industrial divisions
- 2026 Joint ventures in Spain, India and Saudi Arabia
Part of Gonvarri Industries
Doing well by doing good
Gonvarri Material Handling is a division of Gonvarri Industries, which is part of the family-owned ACEK Group. Its purpose, doing well by doing good, applies to us as well.
- Service centres, metal structures and solar steel
- Precision tubes, electromobility and laser
- Material handling
Sergio Rodriguez Cuesta
Chief Executive Officer
“A long-term partnership with our customers is key to our business. At the heart of our organisation is a dedicated and experienced team offering quality storage products and expert advice.”
Build what holds
Engineers, planners, production specialists, installers and sales people work together across our countries. We encourage diversity, collaboration and career growth.
- Engineering
- Production
- Projects and service
- Sales and key accounts
Questions about our group
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Explore Who we are
Our brands, our history and careers in the group.
