What is Smart Warehousing?
Welcome to the first episode of Smart Warehouses—a video series presented by AK Material Handling Systems to help warehouse operators and business owners better understand the technologies shaping the future of
AK Material Handling Systems Joins “Pickle with Purpose” to Support CROSS Services
At AK Material Handling Systems, giving back isn’t just something we do—it’s part of who we are. This year, our team proudly participated in the Pickle with Purpose fundraiser to benefit
FIFO Solutions with AUTOMHA PalletRunner and MarquisXT Case Study
AK partnered with MarquisXT to design and implement a large-scale shuttle system into their Hennepin, IL, facility. Upon completion, the customer was left with a more functional, hands-off storage solution, joining
Updating Warehouses to Best Practices: Jocott Brands Case Study
Jocott Brands specializes in manufacturing and distributing aerosol products. At the onset of our engagement, their operational model included storing aerosol products at an offsite location. While functional, this setup
Project Success Story: AK Material Handling Systems & Every Meal
At AK Material Handling Systems, we pride ourselves on providing innovative solutions to help organizations optimize their operations. One of our long-standing partnerships is with Every Meal, a nonprofit based in
AK Material Handling Systems Receives 2025 MHEDA MVP Award
The employees of AK Material Handling Systems, Inc.., headquartered in Maple Grove, MN are proud to announce that they have been honored with their 15th MHEDA Most Valuable Partner Award for
AKMHS Makes a Difference with Second Harvest Heartland
At AK Material Handling Systems, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. We’ve partnered with Second Harvest Heartland for nine years to
RESCO: A Case Study in 3PL Warehouse Design
We recently completed a warehouse design project for our client RESCO in River Falls, WI. The company needed pallet racking for its newly purchased 54,000-square-foot food and beverage fulfillment center.
A Winning Solution: AKMHS Teams Up with Minnesota Twins for Pallet Rack System Overhaul
As cheers echoed through Target Field on April 4th, signaling the start of the Minnesota Twins' 2024 baseball season, the real MVPs were already hard at work, ensuring the field