Custom Manufacturing &
Material Handling Integration

BHS can custom engineer solutions for any material handling challenge. Just ask!

 

If you have a material handling challenge, BHS, Inc. has the solution — and if not, we’ll work with you to build one. We design, engineer, and manufacture custom material handling equipment to match any use case, including integration with existing systems.

Whether you need custom carts, lift/tilt tables, conveyors, or any other material handling solution, BHS delivers with a unique combination of engineering and manufacturing capabilities. 

Frequently Requested Custom Product Attributes Include: 


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Dimensions

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Carrying Capacities

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Means of Mobility

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Lift / Tilt Capabilities

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Integration Features

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Powder-Coat Paint Colors

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Laser-Cut Brand Logos

While many custom manufacturing projects involve alterations to existing base models, you can also partner with the BHS team to develop an all-new solution from scratch. 

We engineer and manufacture all of our custom material handling solutions at a 148,000-square-foot facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment includes laser cutters, CNC machines, robotic welders, and much more. 

With more than 45 years of custom manufacturing experience, BHS, Inc. is the ideal partner for developing your specialty industrial equipment. When off-the-shelf equipment falls short, contact BHS, Inc. for material handling solutions built to spec. 

Ready for your next custom manufacturing project? Start by filling out our brief questionnaire.

Partnering With BHS, Inc. for Custom Manufacturing

Your partnership with BHS, Inc. starts with a simple conversation. Contact our sales team at 1.800.247.9500, or fill out our custom manufacturing form. If you have sketches, photos, or CAD files, you can upload them there. 

With details in hand, our engineering and sales team will prepare an original design and proposal. Once the order is placed we'll deliver an approval drawing, complete with 3D digital models and a full list of specifications, for your review. 

Once you approve the plan, we’ll manufacture and deliver the custom solution for real-world testing. Our custom solutions typically perform as expected, but if you discover the need for alterations, we’ll incorporate them into later models.

Throughout the whole process, your Inside Sales Manager will coordinate with all parties (including other manufacturing partners, component providers, or third-party integrators). Once your product is in operation, our aftermarket support team is available 24 hours a day.  

This process has already delivered results for dozens of dealers and end-users, as the following stories illustrate.  

Custom Manufacturing for Material Handling Dealers

Suppliers of material handling equipment can open valuable new markets by offering custom products. At BHS, Inc., we work closely with dealers and end-users alike, delivering custom engineering and manufacturing services to solve any challenge.  

BHS brings the ideal balance of quality, price, and professionalism to every custom manufacturing project. For dealers, that can be the key to winning valuable bids, and even breaking into tricky new verticals.  

Looking for a custom manufacturing partner to help grow your equipment dealership? Contact the BHS sales team at 1.800.247.9500 to start the conversation. 

BHS Custom Manufacturing Success Stories


Custom material handling equipment from BHS, Inc. has a long track record of success. Here are just a few examples. 

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Custom Trailer Carts for a Tier 1 Automotive OEM

A leading supplier of material handling equipment needed custom manufacturing expertise to secure a valuable bid for a tier 1 automotive component company. The dealer partnered with BHS, Inc. to secure the project — and deliver custom carts that led to several more collaborations. 

Read the full case study

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Custom Tilt Tables for a Truck-Body Manufacturing Line

Work positioning is always a challenge for large, heavy-duty products like steel side-packs for work trucks. A major manufacturer replaced ad-hoc work-positioning equipment with custom tilt tables from BHS, Inc., improving safety and productivity at once.

Read the full case study.

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Material Handling Integration with Custom Assembly Stations

A manufacturer of utility and OEM components that was struggling with ergonomics and efficiency on the production line, but any new assembly station would have to integrate with the broader material handling system. The BHS custom engineering team designed a new set of work stations that fit seamlessly into the conveyor system, with both ergonomic and efficiency benefits.   

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Custom manufacturing from BHS, Inc. can provide similar benefits for your operation, whether you supply or simply use material handling equipment. Ready to get started? 

Fill out a custom manufacturing request form, or call the BHS Sales Team at 1.800.247.9500