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About Spacesaver

Space, Security, and Organization – Solved.

We design and manufacture American-made, high-density storage systems that help clients within the education, library, museum, public safety, healthcare, military, manufacturing, athletics, and business markets optimize space, protect critical assets, and keep operations moving.

Spacesaver at a Glance

  • 50+ years designing and manufacturing steel storage systems in the USA.
  • 100% employee owned with a culture focused on quality and service.
  • 400,000+ installs across North America and beyond.
  • Nationwide local support with planning, installing, and maintaining storage systems.
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Why We Do It

We create room for people to do their best work.

When spaces are tight and stakes are high, Spacesaver’s solutions deliver the perfect blend of security and functionality. Since introducing High-Density Mobile Shelving to the US in 1972, we’ve partnered with clients to reclaim square footage, safeguard assets, and streamline workflows through customizable systems that are built to last.

No matter the market or need, our focus remains the same: listen closely, design thoughtfully, and build solutions that fit the way people work. From cabinets that protect irreplaceable artifacts to lockers and heavy-duty shelving that keep critical items secure and accessible, we help organizations make every square foot do more with confidence.

Who We Serve

We help libraries transform their footprint with functional systems that free up space for contemporary uses.

Library

Protect the past and prepare for the future with our museum cabinets, art screens, compactors, shelving, and more.

Museum

We design and manufacture reliable, educational storage solutions that optimize space and streamline workflows.

Education

Our military storage solutions streamline processes, ensure accountability, and make the most of limited storage space on base.

Military

Our full range of manufacturing solutions provides clients with reliable systems that integrate seamlessly into their operations.

Manufacturing

We help improve patient care, save space, and cut costs with our efficient healthcare storage and inventory solutions.

Healthcare

Our dependable athletic storage systems can help you protect and store more gear, improve efficiency, and boost team pride.

Athletics

We design solutions to help businesses, their staff, and their products function best within their space.

Business

Our solutions help maintain the chain of custody, increase security and efficiency for public safety agencies.

Public Safety
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Our Roots

Based in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, the Midwestern ethos of hard work, integrity, and community spirit is woven into everything we do. We believe building trust, meeting customer expectations, and always doing the right thing are just as important as our product. We believe it is the strength of our team that delivers the win every time, which is why we partner with a nationwide network of local experts to provide the highest-quality service for our clients.

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Our Culture

From planning to manufacturing, installation, and beyond, our work emphasizes care for the details, for each other, and for the people who rely on our solutions. Operating as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), our dedicated culture of employee ownership means we make decisions with each other’s future in mind, and we share the rewards when the work is done right.

Our Work

Various framed military posters and documents displayed on a Spacesaver mobile art rack

Pritzker Military Archives Center (WI)

"The flexibility of our Spacesaver systems has made it very easy for us to store a wide range of materials in our collection.” – Dustin DePue, Director of Museum Collections at Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Spacesaver High-Bay shelving storing hundreds of banker boxes of Ivy library's collections

University of Virginia Ivy Library (VA)

Spacesaver worked wonderfully with us, giving us virtually everything we asked for and in the best way. The system has worked out even better for us than we planned." – Steve Bartlett, Ivy Library Manager

Various long guns stored in Spacesaver weapons lockers

Mishawaka Police Department (IN)

"The armory storage solutions are a huge step up from our previous armory, which was self-made shelving and storage bins” – Chief Arendt

Certified Quality, Sustainability, & Transparency

Spacesaver’s management systems are ISO 9001– and ISO 14001–certified, underscoring our approach to quality and environmental stewardship. Many of our products carry Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification, which helps support healthier indoor environments.

We also provide Health Product Declarations (HPDs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for a wide range of products, giving architects and clients clear and comparable data.