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Platform·Industrials/Automation·June 9, 2026

Architect Equity buys Material Handling Exchange, LLC

Founded in 1989, the Franklin, Indiana business supplies new and used material handling equipment and racking services across North America.

Takeaways

  • Material Handling Exchange is a provider of new and used material handling equipment and racking solutions.
  • Architect Equity is acquiring Material Handling Exchange.
  • The target serves warehousing, logistics, and industrial across North America.
BuyerArchitect Equity
TargetMaterial Handling Exchange
SponsorArchitect Equity
TypePlatform
GeographyNorth America
IndustryIndustrials
Sub-sectorAutomation, Manufacturing

Material Handling Exchange, LLC, a Franklin, Indiana provider of new and used material handling equipment and racking solutions, was acquired by Architect Equity as a platform investment in the sector.

Founded in 1989, the company serves warehousing, logistics and industrial customers across North America.

Material Handling Exchange, LLC offers permitting, warehouse layout and design, large-scale tear-down and removal, fabrication of customized racking, shipping and installation.

The business is the only rack manufacturer in the United States that also specializes in large-scale buying, selling and refurbishing used racking equipment.

The transaction is the tenth platform acquisition for Architect Equity, which targets North American businesses with operational-improvement and growth opportunities.