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Machinery & Equipment Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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  • 29 June, 2026
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  • 136 Pages
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  • Machinery & Equipment

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market size was valued at US$ 538 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 828 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.4% during review period.
A vertical lift module (VLM) is an enclosed system that consists of two columns of trays with an inserter/extractor in the center. The VLM inserter/extractor automatically locates stored trays and retrieves trays from both the front and back of the unit with a push of a button and delivers them to the operator at an ergonomically positioned pick window.
The Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market is undergoing a transformative phase, characterized by rapid technological advancements and expanding applications across diverse industries. As a high-density automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), VLMs have become indispensable in modern intralogistics, offering unparalleled space optimization and operational efficiency. This growth trajectory is primarily fueled by three megatrends: the relentless expansion of e-commerce, the global push for warehouse automation, and increasing real estate costs in urban industrial zones. Leading manufacturers such as Kardex Group, Hänel, Modula, and Autocrib are driving innovation, with their latest generation VLMs incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT connectivity, machine learning algorithms for inventory optimization, and advanced robotics for fully automated picking processes. The technological evolution of VLMs has been particularly remarkable in recent years. Modern systems now feature adaptive storage algorithms that dynamically rearrange inventory based on demand patterns, predictive maintenance systems using vibration and thermal sensors to prevent downtime, and hybrid human-robot collaborative interfaces that enhance workplace safety. Storage capacity has seen significant improvements, with high-end models like Modula's SlimLine offering up to 30,000 kg payload capacity while maintaining retrieval speeds of 60-80 cycles per hour. The integration of computer vision systems has enabled automated quality checks during the retrieval process, particularly valuable in pharmaceutical and electronics applications. From a sustainability perspective, manufacturers are developing energy-recovery systems that harness kinetic energy during vertical movements, reducing power consumption by up to 40% compared to conventional models. Despite these advancements, the market faces several challenges that could shape its future development. The high capital expenditure (typically $50,000-$500,000 per unit) remains a significant barrier for small and medium enterprises. There's an ongoing skills gap in operating advanced VLM systems, prompting manufacturers to develop augmented reality (AR) training modules.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K USD/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K USD/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K USD/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (K USD/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Vertical Lift Module (VLM)
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Kardex, Modula, Hanel, SSI Schaefer, Ferretto Group, Gonvarri Material Handling, Vidmar, ICAM, SencorpWhite, Mecalux, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Single Level Delivery
Dual Level Delivery
Market segment by Application
Automotive
Industrial Manufacturing
Warehousing and Logistics
Aerospace
Others
Major players covered
Kardex
Modula
Hanel
SSI Schaefer
Ferretto Group
Gonvarri Material Handling
Vidmar
ICAM
SencorpWhite
Mecalux
KSEC
Second Institute of CETGC
Effimat Storage Technology
Weland
RunningSys Inc.
UN Industry
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Vertical Lift Module (VLM) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Vertical Lift Module (VLM), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Vertical Lift Module (VLM) from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Vertical Lift Module (VLM) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Vertical Lift Module (VLM) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Vertical Lift Module (VLM) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Vertical Lift Module (VLM).
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Vertical Lift Module (VLM) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.3.2 Single Level Delivery
    • 1.3.3 Dual Level Delivery
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.4.2 Automotive
    • 1.4.3 Industrial Manufacturing
    • 1.4.4 Warehousing and Logistics
    • 1.4.5 Aerospace
    • 1.4.6 Others
  • 1.5 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
    • 1.5.2 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
    • 1.5.3 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Kardex
    • 2.1.1 Kardex Details
    • 2.1.2 Kardex Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Kardex Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Kardex Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.1.5 Kardex Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Modula
    • 2.2.1 Modula Details
    • 2.2.2 Modula Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Modula Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Modula Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.2.5 Modula Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Hanel
    • 2.3.1 Hanel Details
    • 2.3.2 Hanel Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Hanel Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Hanel Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.3.5 Hanel Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 SSI Schaefer
    • 2.4.1 SSI Schaefer Details
    • 2.4.2 SSI Schaefer Major Business
    • 2.4.3 SSI Schaefer Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 SSI Schaefer Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.4.5 SSI Schaefer Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Ferretto Group
    • 2.5.1 Ferretto Group Details
    • 2.5.2 Ferretto Group Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Ferretto Group Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Ferretto Group Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.5.5 Ferretto Group Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Gonvarri Material Handling
    • 2.6.1 Gonvarri Material Handling Details
    • 2.6.2 Gonvarri Material Handling Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Gonvarri Material Handling Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Gonvarri Material Handling Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.6.5 Gonvarri Material Handling Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 Vidmar
    • 2.7.1 Vidmar Details
    • 2.7.2 Vidmar Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Vidmar Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 Vidmar Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.7.5 Vidmar Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 ICAM
    • 2.8.1 ICAM Details
    • 2.8.2 ICAM Major Business
    • 2.8.3 ICAM Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 ICAM Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.8.5 ICAM Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 SencorpWhite
    • 2.9.1 SencorpWhite Details
    • 2.9.2 SencorpWhite Major Business
    • 2.9.3 SencorpWhite Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 SencorpWhite Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.9.5 SencorpWhite Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 Mecalux
    • 2.10.1 Mecalux Details
    • 2.10.2 Mecalux Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Mecalux Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 Mecalux Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.10.5 Mecalux Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.11 KSEC
    • 2.11.1 KSEC Details
    • 2.11.2 KSEC Major Business
    • 2.11.3 KSEC Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.11.4 KSEC Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.11.5 KSEC Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.12 Second Institute of CETGC
    • 2.12.1 Second Institute of CETGC Details
    • 2.12.2 Second Institute of CETGC Major Business
    • 2.12.3 Second Institute of CETGC Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.12.4 Second Institute of CETGC Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.12.5 Second Institute of CETGC Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.13 Effimat Storage Technology
    • 2.13.1 Effimat Storage Technology Details
    • 2.13.2 Effimat Storage Technology Major Business
    • 2.13.3 Effimat Storage Technology Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.13.4 Effimat Storage Technology Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.13.5 Effimat Storage Technology Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.14 Weland
    • 2.14.1 Weland Details
    • 2.14.2 Weland Major Business
    • 2.14.3 Weland Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.14.4 Weland Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.14.5 Weland Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.15 RunningSys Inc.
    • 2.15.1 RunningSys Inc. Details
    • 2.15.2 RunningSys Inc. Major Business
    • 2.15.3 RunningSys Inc. Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.15.4 RunningSys Inc. Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.15.5 RunningSys Inc. Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.16 UN Industry
    • 2.16.1 UN Industry Details
    • 2.16.2 UN Industry Major Business
    • 2.16.3 UN Industry Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Product and Services
    • 2.16.4 UN Industry Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.16.5 UN Industry Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Vertical Lift Module (VLM) by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.2 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.3 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Vertical Lift Module (VLM) by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
  • 3.5 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.2 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.3 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
  • 4.2 North America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.3 Europe Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.5 South America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.2 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.3 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.2 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.3 Global Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 7.2 North America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 7.3 North America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.2 North America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 8.2 Europe Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 8.3 Europe Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 10.2 South America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 10.3 South America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.2 South America Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Vertical Lift Module (VLM) and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Vertical Lift Module (VLM)
  • 13.3 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

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