Lozier, Creators of Gondola Shelving, Expand into ASRS Racking, Bringing Superior Design and Domestic Production
By Ryann Swift on September 16, 2025
We’re living in the future. Sure, we may not have the flying cars (yet) but in the automated storage and retrieval space, autonomous robots are the star of the show. But every star needs a supporting cast, and if you’re a company who depends on Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), you know your system is only as reliable as its ASRS racking.
Lozier, the shelving innovator whose Gondola product revolutionized the retail industry, has expanded into the ASRS racking space, bringing with it 70 years of experience, service, and US-made dependability.
“We are the steel manufacturing experts,” says Lozier ASRS Racking Account Manager, Katie Milberry. “We bring a level of engineering excellence, efficiency and tailored steel solutions that provide the best value for our customers.”
Leveraging a legacy of innovation, Lozier is an end-to-end provider, offering turnkey, customizable racking solutions for even the most complex ASRS challenges. No matter your logistical questions, Lozier has an answer that will maximize the efficiency of your warehouse, providing the foundation of profitability on which every successful company is built.
“Similar to the early days of the gondola market, there are no clear industry leaders in the ASRS racking market right now,” explains Jeff Schmaderer, Director of Integrated Customer Solutions at Lozier. “This gives us a really good chance of positioning ourselves as a leader in this market similar to what we did in the gondola market 50 years ago.”
“We are the steel manufacturing experts.
We bring a level of engineering excellence, efficiency and tailored steel solutions that provide the best value for our customers.”
Katie Milberry,
Account Manager at Lozier
The Benefits of ASRS Racking from Lozier
The Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems landscape is competitive. Choosing a partner for ASRS racking solutions can have an outsized impact on the success of an ASRS company. For over 70 years, retail companies continue to choose Lozier not only for their innovative products, but for their dedicated service and renowned expertise. This remains true today, which is why partnering with Lozier for ASRS racking represents more of a continuum of the legacy company’s services rather than a traditional expansion.
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A Shared Vision of Automation
Lozier may be synonymous with Gondola, their shelving invention that powered a retail revolution, and while Lozier continues to innovate and deliver in the retail shelving space, a shrewd partnership with another innovator quietly laid the groundwork for Lozier’s expansion into the ASRS space.
The company combined resources with Texas-based Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC (CASI) to form the largest team effort in retail automation. As experts at designing, manufacturing, installing and aftermarket servicing of ASRS Racking and state-of-the-art turnkey automation systems for retail and e-commerce buildings, CASI deftly balances high-tech automation with the necessary human operations to maximize accuracy, efficiency, and profitability. Together with Lozier, they represent the best in innovation, cutting-edge technology, and manufacturing, proving what can be accomplished when two titans of industry come together. The result? Lozier ASRS racking solutions that meet the needs of even the most advanced systems.
“The reason people choose Lozier is very simple: we run a great business,” Schmaderer says. “We provide high quality products at an affordable price with great service backed by 50+ years of experience in high-volume sheet metal manufacturing.”
Manufacturing is powered by a talented, skilled workforce that only continues to grow. Lozier is constantly adding to its workforce, both in manufacturing and in roles supporting that effort. With jobs in quality, safety, engineering, design and more, there’s no question that Life at Lozier could be the perfect career path for you.
Led by innovation and driven by service, Lozier continues to offer retailers the shelving solutions that make their brick-and-mortars work. But Lozier is more than Gondola. Discover Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems racking from the domestic steel shelving experts. Contact Lozier at www.lozier.com/products/asrs-racking/
sponsored by: LOzier
sponsored by: LOzier
1. End-to-End Customization and Installation
Lozier ASRS racking is built to meet each client’s automation specifications to increase storage density, maximizing use-of-space. When it comes to installation, Lozier offers a turnkey option for ultimate convenience. Let Lozier handle installation and enjoy the total peace of mind of knowing your ASRS racking will be installed efficiently and correctly, getting your business back up-and-running as quickly as possible.
Sourcing and producing Lozier ASRS racking domestically improves manufacturing turnaround and stabilizes costs—steel is considerably more cost-effective than its aluminum alternatives. Lozier has strong relationships with domestic steel mills by sourcing volume for both Gondola and ASRS, gaining greater purchasing power. Their production spans across five US-states, a combined 4,454,000 sq. ft. for manufacturing and distribution – large enough to service anyone. All reasons why Lozier is attracting interest from Europe and overseas companies looking to get into the highly lucrative US market by commissioning US-built racking for US-located ASRS locations.
2. Domestically sourced and produced steel racking
Lozier provides each client with a dedicated account manager who liaises with the engineering team and customer experience representative to offer comprehensive service. If there’s a way to improve on a design to optimize cost or maximize capacity, a Lozier engineer will identify and design it.
3. Design and engineering support for go-to-market systems through continuous improvement.
“What we really excel in is working with customers to modify and improve their designs for scalability and efficiency, thus allowing them to go to market quicker and at a better price point,” Jeff Schmaderer explains.
“In terms of service, we offer the complete package,” agrees Katie Milberry. “We specialize in high volume. If you’re a high-volume company looking for ASRS racking, we’re there for you every step of the way.”
"As Lozier reviews your product design requirements, we combine your needs with our well-established efficient manufacturing processes,” says Jeff Swanson, Principal Engineer—New Product Technologies. “By collaborating with customers, we are able to reduce product cost, improve speed to market, and provide a more cost-effective end product to the customer. Optimized design through upfront collaboration can save as much as 50% on the end product, without compromise of performance. Lozier’s experience with continuous improvement will continue to drive the cost down so all parties can be successful.”
Here are three big benefits from partnering with Lozier for ASRS racking:
A Shared Vision of Automation