GILLIS Associated Industries is a Division of Leggett & Platt, Inc. and is the central managing organization for the Leggett & Platt Material Handling and Storage Products Group. Jarke, a Division of Leggett & Platt, Inc., consolidated it’s Niles manufacturing operation into a much larger (350,000 sq. ft.) facility in Freeport IL and the Sales and Marketing offices into the GILLIS operation.
The growth of this division has created expansion opportunities by increasing manufacturing capabilities, and reducing operating expenses. The strength of the GILLIS organization is in their Dealer Network, the Sales and Marketing expertise and their unique ability to successfully bring the right products to the marketplace.
GILLIS provides world class-manufactured material handling and storage systems, including square and round post wire, non-rusting Plasteel, and plastic shelving and carts. The company also offers a complete selection of pallet trucks, stackers, lift tables, heavy-duty all-welded steel carts and cabinets, rolling steel ladders, platforms and solid stainless steel carts.
The Jarke line of products supplements the GILLIS offering with its high capacity heavy duty storage systems. This would include Cantilevers in five capacity groups, Stacking Racks, Roll-Out Shelving, Guard Rail, Structural Boltless Pallet Racks, Drum Storage, Bar Storage, and more. Jarke provides a standard line of racks and made-to-order “specials” to meet your “specific” requirements.
Jarke has over 50 years experience in the Material Handling Industry with the confidence to patent and trademark its products. Many have tried to imitate the brands that have made Jarke products a standard in the Industry but none have measured up to the test of time and durability as the Jarke designed, engineered and manufactured products. Our customers know the product and trust the Jarke brand.
GILLIS’s Research and Development team is constantly working to improve on existing and new product designs. The company’s innovative “Smart-Caster” was awarded “Product of the Year” for its unique design which provides cart users with complete maneuverability and control of their cart at all times, making cart handling both easier and safer. A 4-position, swivel lock stem caster, the innovative “Smart-Caster” is manufactured with the unique ability to be converted from swivel to rigid or back to swivel…. as needs change. The ergonomically-designed Smart-Caster can be individually set as swivel or rigid, in any combination, with just the touch of a toe, for flexible 4-wheel control of the cart.
The ISO 9002 registered manufacturing of the GILLIS LPI wire carts and shelving provides highest quality at the best prices in the marketplace. GILLIS’s rolling steel ladders meet or exceed OSHA or ANSI standards. Many of the GILLI’s stainless steel offers have FDA, NSF or SA approval.
GILLIS / Jarke are members of MHEDA and MHI/MHIA. The company participates in the nation’s major material handling industry trade events and publishes a quarterly dealer newsletter.