Alternative Handling Technologies, LLC was founded in 2002 by Bob Hutson in Baltimore Maryland. Originally working in conjunction with Remstar International (now Kardex Remstar) AHT focused almost entirely on small parts storage and picking solutions in Maryland and Virginia. AHT was the first distributor to make Remstar solutions the foundation of its business.

AHT’s unique approach to solving parts storage problems helped AHT to become Remstar’s fastest-growing and most successful distributor in North America. Along the way, AHT expanded its solutions offerings to include products and services that complemented the Remstar product line.

In 2006, AHT acquired a Vertical Storage Systems (VSS) based in Houston Texas, founded by David Brown. VSS was equally successful using a similar approach as AHT in the Gulf Region of Texas. As the target markets were evolving, it made sense for the two companies to join forces to create a stronger organization that provided more comprehensive expanded services.

In 2012, AHT acquired the Kardex Remstar Sales and Service organization based in Cornelius North Carolina to form AHT Services Group. This further expanded AHT’s products and services into 9 states.

Today, AHT is the largest provider of Kardex Remstar solutions in North America. With over 30 employees in 9 states, AHT provides more comprehensive storage solutions in many market segments including manufacturing, distribution, automotive distributors and healthcare service providers.

Mission Statement:

At AHT the most important part of our business is our customers. We listen intently to our customer’s needs, we learn their business from their perspective, we grow to understand their culture and in turn provide uniquely tailored high return solutions that will exceed expectations. We build long lasting partnerships based on trust, integrity, strong work ethic and high yield solutions for our customers.

The AHT approach to problem solving:

AHT’s approach to problem solving remains unique. Many companies talk about a “solutions based” approach, but most still just sell equipment. At AHT, we listen carefully to our clients problems. We invest the extra time to dig in and discover the core issues that are unique to each of our client’s business. Before we ever suggest a solution, we work to be sure we understand the problem and the goals of each project.

Although space, productivity, accuracy and safety are often the general goal, each client measures success in their own unique way. We take the time to understand what each of these broad based terms means to you. It takes more time, but the solutions are worth the investment.

This unique approach is why Alternative Handling Technologies is known for providing individually tailored systems that are extremely efficient and yield substantial financial returns. Often many of our customers end up installing systems they did not even know existed or even imagined.

AHT builds long term lasting partnerships with our clients and suppliers to become an intricate part of your growth and profitability. AHT will always work to exceed the goals of any project and gain your trust and respect.