Material handling systems and warehouse automation integrator
Hy-Tek designs and deploys material handling infrastructure—conveyors, automated storage, racking, and lift equipment—alongside software implementation and controls integration. The tech stack blends industrial control systems (Allen-Bradley, RSLogix) with modern cloud infrastructure (Azure, .NET, Kubernetes) and business software (Acumatica WMS, Smartsheet), indicating a shift toward digitized, integrated warehouse operations. Active projects center on WMS/TMS adoption and the IntraOne platform rollout, while reported pain points around schedule delays, inventory mismanagement, and complex hardware-software integration suggest the company is navigating operational scaling as customers modernize legacy warehouses.
Founded in 1963, Hy-Tek is a material handling integrator serving manufacturing, distribution, 3PLs, retail, construction, food, electronics, and automotive customers. The company operates across three domains: physical equipment (conveyor systems, mezzanines, automated storage/retrieval, lift trucks), engineering design and project management, and software deployment (WMS, labor management, supply chain optimization). Customers range from small operations to large enterprises seeking turnkey warehouse modernization. The product portfolio spans off-the-shelf components and fully customized systems, with delivery managed through engineering, construction, and operations teams based in Columbus, Ohio.
Hy-Tek uses industrial control systems (Allen-Bradley, RSLogix 5000), cloud infrastructure (Azure, .NET, Kubernetes, Docker), business software (Acumatica, WMS), and engineering tools (AutoCAD, Visual Studio). The stack reflects both legacy warehouse automation and modern cloud-based operations management.
Yes. Hy-Tek has 8 active engineering roles open across the organization, with a hiring velocity that is currently decelerating. The organization also has active openings in operations, product, and construction.
Key projects include the IntraOne software platform, WMS/TMS operational adaptation, turnkey material handling system implementation, supply chain network optimization, and labor management systems. The company is also running innovation lab proof-of-concept work.
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