Top 5 Automated Material Handling Equipment Companies

The global automated material handling equipment (AMHE) market is estimated to be worth USD 33.39 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 51.22 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period. Growth in the market is supported by increasing automation in manufacturing and distribution, as companies seek to achieve higher throughput, reduce errors, and lower overall operational costs. AMHE solutions are finding strong uptake in sectors such as automotive, where they enhance assembly precision and streamline material movement, and in e-commerce, where technologies like automated storage and retrieval systems and mobile robots accelerate order processing and improve warehouse utilization. Food and beverage companies are also leveraging these systems for efficient, hygienic handling and packaging of products. The convergence of robotics, machine vision, and data-driven analytics is further elevating system performance, while global trends in digital supply chains and smart factories ensure continued expansion across diverse applications.

Major players operating in automated material handling equipment (AMHE) market include Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan), KION GROUP AG (Germany), SSI SCHAEFER (Germany), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan) and Honeywell International Inc. (US). To strengthen their global presence and capture a larger share of the automated material handling equipment market, these companies are actively pursuing both organic and inorganic growth strategies. These include capacity expansions, strategic collaborations, technology partnerships, new product developments, and mergers and acquisitions. Through these initiatives, leading players have expanded their global footprint, strengthened distribution networks, and enhanced their supply chain resilience. Continuous innovation in automation technologies and digital integration is enabling them to respond effectively to evolving customer requirements and rising global demand.

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Major Automated Material Handling Equipment Companies Include:

• Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• KION GROUP AG (Germany)
• SSI SCHAEFER (Germany)
• Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan)
• Honeywell International Inc. (US)

Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan):  Daifuku Co., Ltd., founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is one of the leading players in the global automated material handling equipment (AMHE) market, offering advanced solutions for the movement, storage, and control of goods across diverse industries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio that includes conveyors, sorters, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), picking technologies, cleanroom automation, and robotics, enabling operational efficiency, digital transformation, and supply chain optimization. With operations in 54 countries and 27 ISO-certified production facilities, Daifuku maintains a strong global presence supported by subsidiaries such as Daifuku North America, Contec Co., Ltd., and Clean Factomation, Inc. Its solutions are widely deployed in distribution centers, factories, warehouses, airports, and semiconductor plants, addressing the needs of sectors ranging from automotive and e-commerce to food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. In September 2025, the company’s US subsidiary, Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation, expanded its Hobart, Indiana plant with a new 25,000 m² facility, doubling production capacity for conveyors, sorters, and AS/RS systems through a USD 35 million investment. Daifuku continues to pursue both organic and inorganic growth strategies, including international expansions, partnerships, and technology innovations, reinforcing its position as a global leader in the AMHE market and driving adoption of smart logistics and automated factory solutions worldwide.

KION Group AG (Germany): KION GROUP AG, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, is one of the world’s leading providers of automated material handling equipment (AMHE), offering intelligent intralogistics solutions, warehouse automation systems, and industrial trucks that optimize the movement of goods and information across factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. The company operates through two primary business segments: Industrial Trucks & Services, which includes renowned brands such as Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, and Supply Chain Solutions, led by Dematic, a global leader in warehouse automation and intelligent supply chain technologies. Its broad product portfolio spans automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), conveyors, sorters, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and advanced robotics, enabling seamless material handling and smart factory integration. KION maintains operations in over 100 countries, serving a global customer base with more than 1.9 million industrial trucks in operation worldwide. In October 2024, KION opened a new Automation Center in Antwerp, Belgium, serving as the EMEA hub for R&D, testing, and production of automated solutions, while in May 2025, it expanded a 22,000 m² Regional Distribution Center in Kahl am Main, Germany, to enhance service resilience and support customer demand across Central Europe. With continued investments in AI-driven automation, facility expansions, and global service networks, KION Group AG reinforces its position as a leading provider in the AMHE market, driving efficiency, connectivity, and sustainability in modern supply chains.

Market Ranking

automated material handling equipment market remains highly competitive, with key players such as Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan), KION GROUP AG (Germany), SSI SCHAEFER (Germany), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan) and Honeywell International Inc. (US) collectively accounting for considerable percentage of the global market share. Competition is driven by advancements in automation technologies, system integration capabilities, and the ability to deliver scalable, customized solutions across industries. These companies continue to expand their global footprint through facility expansions, acquisitions, and strategic collaborations, while investing in robotics, artificial intelligence, and IoT-enabled platforms to meet rising demand for efficient and resilient supply chain operations.

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