Our U.S. headquarters in Romeoville, Illinois supports customers across North America with local expertise, engineering, and service. From roll carts and load carriers to mobile robots and automation systems, our products help facilities move goods safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.
Customers in
65 countries
90+ Years
of Design & Innovation
Designing Future-Fit Supply Chain Solutions
15 countires
Sales Offices in
12+ Million
Roll Carts & Dollies Sold
1500+ Satisfied Customers
Local HQ in Romeoville IL
The material‑handling industry has been in a transformative phase where innovation is accelerating and handling volumes continue to rise.
Key trends—robotics and automation, IoT‑powered prediction, data analytics, and the growing demand for sustainable equipment—are reshaping how every industry moves goods.
At K.Hartwall, we focus on creating future‑fit material‑handling solutions that support our customers’ operations and help them stay ahead. Over the years, we’ve specialized in smart, efficient equipment for retail, parcel & e‑commerce, and industrial manufacturing applications.
K.Hartwall is driving progress in how goods move.
Vision
Mission
Brand promise
Flexibility & Global Delivery Capability
supported by our leading production facility in Finland and certified partner manufacturing units across Central Europe and Asia.
Consistent Quality & Superior Lead Times
no matter the product or where it’s delivered thanks to our global production network. Our best‑in‑class Quality Assurance process is applied across all K.Hartwall and partnered production units.
Innovative & Proven Design
supported by our K.Hartwall Innovation Center in Finland, featuring state‑of‑the‑art product development and testing facilities.
2020
A-MATE, the first fully electric free lift AGV, is born
2018
K.Hartwall broadens its offering with tugger trains and AGVs by becoming majority shareholder of A&A Logistik Equipment
2017
Added value with Asset Tracking Management
2012
PIEK certification: K.Hartwall strengthens its position in developing low-noise returnable goods carriers
2010
K.Hartwall Global Delivery Network in place with own leading factory in Finland and partnered production in Central Europe and Asia
2006
Launch of the Lean Adaptor Pallet and Dolly solution for the automotive industry
2000
Our position in the beverage industry is strengthened by acquiring Polimoon’s and Arca Systems’ tray business
1997
Our most modern facility to date, an in-house electro zinc-plating facility, is inaugurated
1990's
Launch of the Tray-Dolly-Pallet system for beverage logistics
1982
K.Hartwall becomes IKEA's supplier for over 20 years
1980's
New concept: a space-saving, nesting roll container: The Compactainer
1966
The manufacturing of shopping trolleys begins
1932
Erik Hartwall begins manufacturing wiring and clamps used by the bottling industry in Finland
