Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Since 1987
Modula is an Italian manufacturer of vertical automated storage systems, headquartered in Salvaterra di Reggio Emilia, Italy, with a second site in Lewiston, Maine. Founded in 1987, it employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports estimated annual revenue of $250 million to $500 million. The company is privately held and is part of the System Group. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, industrial equipment, and aerospace sectors. In 2025 it opened a new site in Germany, and in March 2026 it announced a partnership with Butler Tech in Ohio.
Modula at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1987
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
2111
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2111
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Italy · Belgium · Spain · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Modula.
What this tells a buyer
Modula announced a partnership with Butler Tech in March 2026 and inaugurated a new Modula GmbH site in November 2025, with construction on an expansion reported as complete in June 2026.
Modula's systems include vertical lift modules and horizontal carousels, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Modula is part of the System Group, which has operated for more than 45 years and has over 1,000 employees across more than 35 sites in 25 countries.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
39 years in operation (founded 1987).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Modula is an Italian manufacturer of vertical automated storage systems, headquartered in Salvaterra di Reggio Emilia, Italy, with a second site in Lewiston, Maine. Founded in 1987, it employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports estimated annual revenue of $250 million to $500 million. The company is privately held and is part of the System Group. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, industrial equipment, and aerospace sectors. In 2025 it opened a new site in Germany, and in March 2026 it announced a partnership with Butler Tech in Ohio.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1987 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Modula makes
Modula's systems include vertical lift modules and horizontal carousels, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Certifications
Modula is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Modula announced a partnership with Butler Tech in March 2026 and inaugurated a new Modula GmbH site in November 2025, with construction on an expansion reported as complete in June 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2111 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · Belgium · Spain · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-06-11 — Construction on Modula Expansion Complete | (millervalentine.com)
2026-03-16 — Modula Partners with Butler Tech for Ohio Aviation | Modula (modula.us)
2026-01-27 — 2025: A Year That Tells Who We Are and Where We’re Going | Modula (modula.eu)
2025-11-26 — New Modula GmbH Site Inaugurated! | Modula (modula.eu)
2025-08-22 — Modula Expansion | Miller Valentine Construction (millervalentine.com)
2025-07-15 — Modula shuts down Lewiston production as company consolidates US operations (sunjournal.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Franklin, Ohio — modula.us
Ohio — sunjournal.com
Company details
Modula is part of the System Group, which has operated for more than 45 years and has over 1,000 employees across more than 35 sites in 25 countries. Modula was founded in 1987, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 39 years in operation (founded 1987). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Modula make?
Modula is an Italian manufacturer of vertical automated storage systems, headquartered in Salvaterra di Reggio Emilia, Italy, with a second site in Lewiston, Maine. Founded in 1987, it employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports estimated annual revenue of $250 million to $500 million. The company is privately held and is part of the System Group. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, industrial equipment, and aerospace sectors. In 2025 it opened a new site in Germany, and in March 2026 it announced a partnership with Butler Tech in Ohio.
When was Modula founded?
Modula was founded in 1987.
How big is Modula?
Modula has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Modula hold?
Modula lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Modula import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2111 inbound shipments for Modula, with top origins including Italy · Belgium · Spain · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 937-365-7860
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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