About HK Systems

HK Systems applies extensive experience to design, deliver and support comprehensive material flow solutions. Our charter is to help companies achieve their corporate objectives with the lowest possible risk. We dependably provide appropriate solutions at the product, system and enterprise levels with the goal of yielding long term mutual rewards.

Who We Are

Our company started as the automation arm of a midwestern Fortune 300 manufacturer in the late 1960’s. After becoming a privately held company, HK Systems began a successful sequence of strategic acquisitions in the material handling industry to develop a portfolio of quality, American-made systems, software and components. Today, HK is an innovative yet conservative organization, focused on delivering complex turnkey supply chain solutions.

What We Do

In the last 35 years, HK Systems has become the most called upon provider of integrated material flow solutions with over 1000 large systems operational in North America today. Our approach is simple and effective:

• We start by listening; developing a partnership with our customers founded on an understanding of their business issues, constraints and objectives.
• Our Solution Design Group studies the need for change and formulates ever-narrowing concepts using HK and 3rd party best-of-breed products.
• Once we converge on the optimum design, HK engineers and delivers the turnkey solution that meets the performance and functional requirements that we developed with the client.
• Finally, we ensure that your investment remains rewarding and agile by providing unceasing aftermarket care and support.

Why We Are Different

There are certainly plenty of capable and respected companies at your disposal to provide integrated as well as point solutions in material handling. So why HK? Our company offers several demonstrable advantages to the client about to take on a mission critical supply chain investment.

Business Focus

HK Systems only provides material handling systems, software and service. With no other distractions, we spend all of our energy on our client success and reputation in that industry.

Design/Build Philosophy

Most of the solutions we install, we design. The absence of a “handoff” between parties eliminates the guesswork and transitional issues.

Greenfield Capability

Complex integrated systems often involve building a new facility and HK self-manages all of the needed general construction. This eliminates all costly timing and responsibility concerns.

In-house Resources

HK employees perform all of the critical elements that lead to success. Software, controls, design, simulation, emulation, layout, integration and service have been our core competencies for over 35 years.

Unmatched Experience

Our seasoned team of engineers have generated solutions for almost every industry, solving a wide variety of issues from production through distribution. This can only mean a head start for our next customer.