Automated Storage Systems | Faster Picking, Higher Density, Smarter Control
From carousels to vending machines, our automated storage systems help you reclaim space, speed up fulfillment, and improve inventory control. Southwest Solutions Group provides full-service design, installation, and support for advanced retrieval systems across industries.
Automated storage systems retrieve products, tools, or documents with the push of a button — increasing accuracy, reducing labor, and cutting wasted space. Whether you’re storing small parts or sensitive files, these systems deliver what you need fast and securely.
Southwest Solutions Group offers a full suite of carousel, vertical lift, and smart vending solutions for manufacturers, healthcare systems, warehouses, and government agencies. Systems can be built for floor-level use or multistory integration.
With modular options for trays, drawers, bins, and weight-specific loads, automated storage makes your facility more organized, more secure, and more productive — in less square footage.
Vertical Lift Modules (VLM): Space-Efficient Storage at the Push of a Button
Vertical lift modules (VLMs) use an enclosed tower of trays and an internal extractor to deliver parts to an access window — automatically. Designed for high-density storage in a small footprint, VLMs eliminate unproductive walking, reaching, and searching.
Unlike traditional construction, modular buildings install with minimal downtime and can be expanded, relocated, or reconfigured as your facility grows. Choose from single-story or two-story in-plant offices with HVAC, sound insulation, and electrical integration built in.They’re ideal for small parts, medical supplies, maintenance items, or high-security inventory in tight spaces.
- Fully enclosed storage with built-in extractor
- Delivers trays directly to user-level access point
- Configurable tray spacing, weight, and security
- Saves floor space and reduces pick times
Vertical Carousels (VSR): High-Speed Access to Small Parts and Files
Vertical carousels rotate trays around a central track to bring items to the operator. They’re perfect for storing small parts, medical inventory, office supplies, or high-use files in a compact vertical footprint.
Units can be installed between floors or in high-ceiling areas to take full advantage of vertical space while keeping access fast and ergonomic.
- Trays rotate vertically around a fixed track
- Delivers items directly to waist-level opening
- Designed for parts, files, supplies, or meds
- Optional locking, climate, and software features
Horizontal Carousels: Fast, Automated Picking for High-Throughput Zones
Horizontal carousels rotate bins or shelving pods along a horizontal track to bring stored items to the operator. They’re ideal for order fulfillment, kitting, and picking stations where speed and accuracy are critical.
Often used in pods with pick-to-light software, horizontal carousels help reduce walking time and improve pick rates in fast-moving environments.
- Bins or shelves rotate horizontally to operator
- Great for order picking, kitting, or staging
- Often paired with pick-to-light and batch software
- Boosts throughput in small-footprint spaces
Industrial Vending Machines: Trackable Supply Access, 24/7
Industrial vending machines dispense tools, PPE, and consumables on demand while tracking usage by employee, job, or department. These systems reduce overuse, control shrinkage, and maintain availability of critical items — without requiring a full-time attendant.
Used in MRO rooms, production floors, and maintenance areas, vending units provide both access and accountability.
- Dispenses items via badge or PIN access
- Tracks usage by user, shift, or cost center
- Helps reduce loss and control inventory levels
- Works with tools, , weapons, gloves, batteries, and more
Vertical Carousel Filing Machines (Lektriever): Ergonomic File Access
Lektriever systems store paper files, folders, binders, or media in a vertical carousel that brings items to waist-level. These automated filing machines are ADA-compliant and eliminate the need to reach or stoop for stored records.
Perfect for law firms, public agencies, or administrative offices still handling large volumes of physical documentation.
- Rotating file shelves inside enclosed unit
- Push-button or keypad operation
- Designed for folders, binders, or media
- ADA-compliant for seated users
Specialty Carousels: Tire, Garment & Spool Storage
These specialty carousels automate the storage and retrieval of bulky or awkward items like tires, garments, cables, and wire spools. Instead of stacking or wrapping these items manually, users can retrieve exactly what they need — quickly and safely.
Custom configurations support high-density storage while protecting valuable materials from damage or misplacement.
- Motorized storage for tires, garments, or reels
- Prevents tangling, nesting, or deformation
- Improves access and reduces injury risk
- Configurable for space, weight, and product type
Why choose our Automated Storage Systems?
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“We are coming up on a year since we installed the file system here at Bill Heard Chevrolet, and we continue to be more than happy with the outcome. The barcode tracking software system tracks the documents for us and is easy to maintain and use. There is something to be said about keeping things simple.”
“We would like to extend a great big thank you to your shelving installation and file conversion team. Your team of installers are absolutely the best! They were quiet, polite and really acted as though they enjoyed their work. It was so refreshing to meet them. Everyone is very pleased with the installation and file conversion. Our file room looks great and the new file storage will give us the additional file space we need.”
“I deal with contractors and service people on a daily basis, and I have got to tell you that the crew that has been in here relocating the first two vertical storage machines for me are at the top of my list. They have been extremely professional and customer service oriented. You have some great employees and, if I were you, would value them highly. Guys like these are hard to find.”
“We are very happy with our filing system. We have more filing inches available in the vertical cabinets than we did in our old horizontal filing equipment. Everyone is very excited about the new system. The installation went very smoothly. Service has been exceptional from the first point of contact to planning to installation.”
Explore Our Automated Storage Solutions
Vertical Lift Modules (VLM)
Enclosed storage towers that deliver trays on demand. Save floor space, improve security, and speed up small part retrieval. Explore Vertical Lift Modules
Vertical Carousels
Automated vertical rotation brings supplies or files to user level. Ideal for medical, office, or part-picking environments.
Explore Vertical Carousels
Horizontal Carousels
Bins rotate around a horizontal track for fast order picking. Boost throughput with pick-to-light and software integration.
Explore Horizontal Carousels
Industrial Vending Machines
Dispense PPE, tools, or supplies with badge access. Tracks usage by user or job code to reduce waste and improve control.
Explore Industrial Vending Machines
Vertical Carousel Filing Machines
Store and retrieve files or media with ADA-compliant automated access. Keeps records organized, secure, and easy to reach.
Explore Vertical Carousel Filing Machines
Specialty Carousels
Automate bulky item storage with rotating carousels for tires, uniforms, reels, and more. Prevents tangling and overstacking.
Explore Specialty CarouselsAutomated Storage That Works the Way You Do
Southwest Solutions Group designs and installs automated storage systems that save space, increase productivity, and support digital workflows. Whether you need high-density inventory storage or secure file retrieval, we’ll help you find the right solution for your materials and floor plan.
Get in touch to start planning a system that delivers smarter storage — automatically. Call us at (800) 803-1083 or Contact Us to schedule your free consultation today.
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