Material Handling Carts
Material Handling Carts Built for Your Production Floor
Cut operator motion, eliminate dangerous floor traffic, and keep your production cells supplied — without stopping the line.
Modular frame construction — no welding or painting required
Configurable for bins, totes, components, and custom payloads
Supports line-side delivery, kitting, and pull replenishment
High strength-to-weight ratio — lightweight and built for daily use
Trusted by North America's Leading Manufacturers
Why modular carts
Less floor traffic. Faster replenishment. Safer operations.
Material handling carts are the backbone of efficient line-side logistics. By replacing forklift trips and manual carrying with purpose-built push carts, manufacturers eliminate two of the most common sources of production waste: motion and waiting.
IPS carts deliver parts directly to the point of use — keeping operators at the workstation and replenishment running smoothly in the background. Built from industrial-grade aluminum profiles and connectors, each cart is lightweight enough to move easily yet durable enough for daily use in demanding production environments.
Common Applications
Assembly cell material delivery
Kitting and sub-assembly support
Kanban and pull replenishment
Tugger trains
Custom part presentation carts
Tool and equipment transport
Built for Your Operation
Configured to your parts, your routes, your floor
Generic warehouse trolleys weren’t designed for lean production — they’re too heavy, too rigid, and too hard to reconfigure when cell layouts change. IPS carts are built around your specific requirements: the parts you’re moving, the distances you’re covering, the floor surfaces you’re working on, and the operators doing the work.
Shelving
Configuration
Casters
Accessories
Why IPS
A turnkey system, not just a box of parts
Built on AluPro and Ecoflex
Two proprietary systems for every application and budget. AluPro delivers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio — ideal for carts carrying heavy loads without becoming a burden to push. Ecoflex is our lightweight, cost-effective option for lighter-duty delivery routes.
Custom Designed for your Line
No standard SKUs, no catalogue configurations. Every cart is designed around your parts, routes, and cell layout. Our engineers work from your sketch or CAD files and submit 3D drawings for approval before anything is built.
Turnkey Systems or Components
Need a complete fleet of carts delivered and ready to roll? We build and deliver fully assembled. Prefer to build in-house? Our full component catalog — frames, connectors, casters, and accessories — is available to order directly.
Engineering Support Included
Every project includes structural validation, layout review, and 3D CAD drawings at no extra charge. We work closely with CI teams, industrial engineers, and production managers to make sure every cart performs exactly as designed.
How we Compare
Our systems vs the other options
Not all modular systems are built for lean production. Here’s how IPS stacks up.
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T-Slot Aluminum
Extrusion |
Welded
Steel |
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| Designed for | Light-duty lean systems | Lean production & material handling | Structural automation | Permanent structures |
| Fit in lean environments | Good | Purpose-built | Often overbuilt | Overkill / rigid |
| Strength-to-weight | Moderate | Very High | High | Low (heavy) |
| Modify & reconfigure | Easy | Quick reconfiguration | Flexible but slower | Difficult / permanent |
| Ease of installation | Medium | Easy and quick assembly | Uses tedious hardware | Requires fabrication & welding |
| Finish & fit | Industrial | Clean / Modern | Industrial | Rough unless finished |
| Corrosion resistance | Coated steel exterior only | Excellent | Excellent | Needs coating / paint |
| Installed cost | $ | $ | $$$ | $$ |
| Get a Quote | Get a Quote |
How we work
From conversation to production floor in three steps
Every IPS system is designed around your operation — not pulled from a catalogue. Here’s how it works.
1. Tell us about your project
Share your routes, load requirements, and cell layout. Our project managers gather dimensions, caster requirements, and floor constraints — and guide you through anything you're unsure of.
2. Design and approval
Our engineers design your cart in 3D CAD and submit drawings for your review. Nothing goes into production without your sign-off.
3. Delivery and installation
Your carts arrive fully assembled and ready for your production floor. Most projects delivered within 4–6 weeks of design approval.
Running a cart fleet replacement or tight rollout timeline? Get in touch early — we’ll work with your schedule.
Build it yourself
Prefer to design and build in-house? We have you covered.
Our full component catalog — frames, connectors, roller tracks, accessories, and casters is available for teams that want to build their own lean systems.
Let's Talk
Get your custom design started
Tell us about your project — whether it’s a flow rack, workstation, cart, or line-side structure, we’ll work with you to design a solution that fits your operation.
Submit your details or drawings and we’ll evaluate structural requirements, suitability and cost considerations. A project manager will work with you to ensure you’re specifying the right system for the job.
We typically respond within one business day. Your info is never shared.
Not ready to quote?
Request a free sample kit.
We’ll send you physical samples of our AluPro and Ecoflex systems so you can see the quality before committing.
Available to verified manufacturing professionals in Canada and the USA.
Our Work
Material handling carts in production
Every cart we design is custom. Here’s a sample of what we’ve built.
