Interlake Mecalux: a global company

In December 2005, the Mecalux group exercised a purchase option on the shares of Esmena, integrating both companies in a single, common project. This strategic operation enables the consolidation and extension of the range of products and the consolidation of markets in Latin America, Europe and the USA. The new group is now the third largest storage systems supplier in the world, with an advantageous position in all markets and backed by 11 production plants in 6 countries, and a commercial presence in 16 countries. In addition, the Group's workforce now totals more than 5,000 employees.

In March 2009, Mecalux formalized the asset acquisition of the companies UFC Interlake Holding Co., United Fixtures Company Inc. and Interlake Material Handling Inc. Through this acquisition, the US operation expanded by 3 production plants, in addition to the 2 plants already serving the US (Chicago, IL and Tijuana, Mexico), which allows Mecalux to effectively cover the entire US and Mexican territories. The Mecalux group has grown from 8 existing production plants to 11 plants in total, making it one of the world leaders of capacity and technology dedicated to storage. UFC Interlake Holding Co. has historically been the market leader in the United States of America for net sales and technology. Mecalux has acquired the customer base of UFC Interlake Holding Co., including many major companies in the US. This will allow Interlake Mecalux to develop the American market and provide the best possible services to these customers in international markets as well.