Vidir Storage Solutions — Automated Vertical Carousels & Lifts

Vidir (Vidir Solutions, Inc.) is a Teulon, Manitoba-based manufacturer that has been designing and building automated vertical storage carousels since 1986. With over 35 years of engineering expertise and tens of thousands of installations worldwide, Vidir is recognized as the industry leader in application-specific vertical carousel systems.

Unlike general-purpose automated storage manufacturers, Vidir designs purpose-built carousels for specific product types. Their product line includes carousels engineered specifically for garments, tires, paint cans, wire spools, carpet rolls, hospital beds, hollow-core doors, shelving, and general industrial parts. Each carousel model features carrier designs optimized for the dimensions, weight, and handling characteristics of its target product — delivering better storage density, faster retrieval, and safer handling than generic storage solutions.

Material Handling USA is an authorized Vidir dealer and installer serving customers nationwide. We provide Vidir carousel sales, facility assessment, layout design, professional installation, operator training, and ongoing maintenance support. Whether you need a single garment carousel for a uniform distribution center or a multi-tower industrial parts storage system for a large manufacturing facility, our team has the expertise to design and deliver the right Vidir solution.

All Vidir carousels feature heavy-duty steel construction, variable-frequency drive motors for smooth and quiet operation, industrial-grade chain and sprocket systems, and intuitive touchscreen controllers. Many models can be configured with integrated inventory management software, barcode scanning, access control, and ERP/WMS integration.

Beyond application-specific carousels, Vidir manufactures versatile industrial parts carousels and shelving carousels that handle a wide range of products using adjustable shelf carriers. These general-purpose models are ideal for manufacturing parts rooms, distribution centers, maintenance facilities, and any environment that stores diverse inventory in bins, boxes, and totes.

Shelving Carousel: Features adjustable shelf carriers that accommodate standard bins, boxes, and containers. Multiple shelf heights can be configured within a single unit to store items of varying sizes. Weight capacities range from 200 to 800 lbs per carrier depending on the model.

Multi-Tower Systems: For large-scale operations, Vidir multi-tower configurations connect 2–6+ carousel units with shared software control and a centralized operator workstation. Multi-tower systems enable batch picking workflows where the operator picks from one carousel while the others pre-position their next required carriers — achieving throughput rates of 400–500+ picks per hour.

Pan Carousel: The Vidir pan carousel uses flat pan-style carriers that can be subdivided into custom compartments for small parts, fasteners, electronics, and other loose inventory. Pan carousels are popular in manufacturing kitting stations, repair depots, and electronics assembly operations.

Hollow-Core Door Carousel: A specialized model designed for the building materials industry, the Vidir hollow-core carousel stores interior doors, panels, and large flat items vertically with automated retrieval — protecting products from damage while saving massive amounts of floor space compared to horizontal stacking.

• 35+ Years of Manufacturing Excellence — Vidir has been engineering automated vertical storage solutions since 1986 — with tens of thousands of installations worldwide across every major industry.
• Purpose-Built Carrier Designs — Unlike generic carousels, every Vidir model features carriers specifically engineered for its target product type — optimizing storage density, retrieval speed, and safe handling.
• Heavy-Duty Industrial Construction — Vidir carousels are built with welded steel frames, industrial-grade chain/sprocket drives, and VFD motors designed for 24/7 operation in demanding industrial environments.
• Authorized Dealer & Installer — Material Handling USA provides factory-certified installation, ensuring your Vidir carousel is assembled, calibrated, and integrated correctly for peak performance from day one.
• Free Facility Assessment & Design — Our storage specialists perform complimentary on-site assessments, storage analyses, and 3D layout designs to determine the ideal Vidir solution for your specific application.
• Nationwide Service & Support — We provide ongoing preventive maintenance, repair service, spare parts, and technical support nationwide. Our team is available for emergency service when you need it.
• Competitive Pricing & Financing — As a high-volume Vidir dealer, we offer competitive pricing and can arrange equipment financing with monthly payments that are often lower than the labor savings generated.

Vidir carousel installations consistently deliver measurable improvements across key operational metrics. Here are typical results reported by Vidir carousel users across various industries and applications:

Auto Dealership Tire Storage: A multi-location dealership group installed Vidir tire carousels at 12 service centers, reducing tire storage floor space by 70% per location. The recovered space was repurposed for additional service bays, generating an estimated $180,000 in additional annual service revenue across the group. Tire retrieval time dropped from 8–12 minutes (manual searching through stacked racks) to under 30 seconds per tire set.

Hospital Bed Management: A 400-bed hospital installed Vidir bed lifts to store surplus beds, stretchers, and transport equipment. The system freed 2,400 square feet of hallway and storage room space that had been consumed by parked beds and equipment. Staff injuries from manual bed transportation decreased by 65%, and equipment damage from handling dropped to near zero.

Uniform Distribution Center: A military clothing issue facility replaced 3,200 square feet of garment racks with two Vidir garment carousels occupying 800 square feet. Issue time per service member decreased from 45 minutes to 12 minutes, and garment inventory accuracy improved from 89% to 99.2%. The installation paid for itself in 14 months through labor savings alone.

Electrical Supply Warehouse: An electrical distribution company installed Vidir wire spool carousels at its main warehouse, reducing wire storage floor space by 60% and eliminating the forklift handling previously required to move heavy spool racks. Wire waste from damaged spools decreased by 85%, and pick rate increased from 15 to 45 orders per hour per operator.

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