Wolter Group, a Leader in Material Handling & Automation Systems Announces Vision for Systems Convergence

Wolter Group, LLC began in 2011 from the visionary guidance of Jerry Weidmann, president. Combining 6 material handling and power system companies, Wolter Group has become a dominant leader in the Midwest servicing the manufacturing and warehouse industries.

As the Company has grown, Wolter Group has taken advantage of market opportunities and key partnerships. Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Wolter Group developed into a dynamic purveyor in material handling, engineered systems, automation, storage & handling, filing, fleet management, equipment leasing and power systems. Key partnerships were created in order to support the vision of providing customers more time to drive value for the business and less time on day-to-day processes.

Today, Wolter Group began to release the state of the industry vision for the ‘Convergence of Systems within the Supply Chain’. “This is an exciting time for our business,” said Jerry Weidman, President of Wolter Group. “The Wolter Group of Companies has become a premiere provider of material handling, power and automation solutions. We are now in the process of developing new innovative ways of helping our customers and partners gain a competitive edge with a complete facility integration…from the 4 walls to the 4 wheels.” Mr. Weidman breaks the ‘Convergence of Systems within the Supply Chain’ into six categories: business systems, communication technologies, plant and warehouse automation, telemetry, vehicle guidance systems and the IoT (Internet of Things).

Wisconsin Lift Truck, Ellis Systems, Illinois Material Handling, Fleet Services & Wolter Power Systems investment & material handling continues to build and remains an essential choice for the manufacturing and warehousing industry. The Companies continue to win awards such as Dealer of Excellence Award MCFA, Top Dealer Steel King, and MVP Status for MHEDA and will always be dedicated to delivering the highest level of service allowing our customers to operate their facilities with a competitive advantage. This specific focus coupled with the vision of convergence uniquely positions the Wolter Group for untapped growth and profitability.

About Wolter Group LLC

Wolter Group LLC is a family owned and operated group of companies consisting of Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp., Illinois Material Handling, Wolter Power Systems, Fleet Services and Ellis Systems. Through these businesses, the Wolter Group provides parts, rentals, service, and training as well as new and used sales of forklifts, aerial lifts, industrial engines and generators, filing and material storage systems, automated material handling solutions as well as fleet management services. The Wolter Group has a highly trained staff of over 390 employees with an average tenure of 17 years of service who take pride in delivering superior service to over 15,000 customers throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.