
Turnkey Hänel VLM Service Across Northern California and the Greater Bay Area
When land is in short supply, manufacturing, medical, and fulfillment operations face significant storage challenges. So, it is no surprise that dense commercial communities often turn to vertical lift modules (VLMs) to improve productivity per square foot in their facilities.
Against the backdrop of these challenges, Hänel automated vertical storage systems provide efficiency in a broad range of industries and applications.
SilMan Industries is an authorized dealer with in-house, Hanel-certified technicians, providing fully turnkey installation, parts, and service.
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Anytime SilMan is on-site, I can relax because those guys really take care of stuff.
– Site Manager, National Leading System Integrator
Hänel Vertical Lift Module Solutions for Northern California Manufacturing and Distribution Centers
Founded in 1953, Hänel has become a worldwide leader in automated storage systems. Today, the Hänel Rotomat® and Lean-Lift® systems are the gold standards of this vertical evolution, providing the technical backbone for high-density storage. However, these sophisticated systems are critical organs in your facility’s anatomy; when they experience downtime, they can bottleneck your entire operation.
Hänel has a long history of solving impaired flow in a broad range of sectors, including:
- Assembly
- Automobile manufacturing, dealerships, and parts supply
- Fulfillment
- Healthcare and Medical Center record storage
At SilMan Industries, we believe maintaining these assets requires a high-touch, lifecycle partnership that views every service visit as an opportunity to renew the performance of your investment.
A National Leader with Local Bay Area Presence
SilMan Industries is headquartered in San Leandro, California, uniquely positioned as a key partner for system owners seeking maximum performance from their Hänel VLM.
When Team SilMan arrives on-site, you get the same skilled team members we deploy to service the biggest names in distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing industries.
SilMan is an authorized Hänel partner, providing a holistic view of your VLM in the context of your entire operation. We don’t just “fix” machines; we understand how your Hänel VLM interacts with your entire system—from conveyor lines to human interface, and WMS software handshakes.

Service Fleet at SilMan's San Leandro Offices.
Local Response for NorCal and the Greater Bay Area
Proximity matters. When a system anywhere from Sacramento to San Jose requires attention, SilMan’s local presence enables rapid response times and a deep understanding of California compliance regulations. Our technicians arrive with a “One Team” mindset, prepared for everything from emergency repairs to long-term preventative maintenance.
Communities served include:
Antioch – Berkeley – Fremont – Hayward – Martinez – Modesto – Newark – Oakland – Palo Alto – Pittsburg – Richmond – Sacramento – San Jose
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The Power of Specialized Expertise: Hänel Certified Technicians
The complexity of Hänel technology demands knowledge and precision that general maintenance teams cannot achieve. SilMan’s Hänel-certified technicians are deeply trained in the intricate nuances of these systems.
Benefits of partnering with certified professionals:
- Compliance and Safety: Maintenance performed to exacting OEM standards.
- Warranty Protection: Adherence to Hänel’s strict requirements to maintain warranties.
- Technical Accuracy: Rapid diagnostics using specialized tools and software.
Conclusion: Renew Your Efficiency
Optimize Your Investment
A sedentary or broken system is a “silent slayer” of productivity. By choosing a certified Hänel partner like SilMan Industries, you protect your investment, your people, and your future growth. We aren’t interested in transactional service calls; we are interested in being the technical backbone of your facility.
Whether you need an emergency repair in Santa Clara, a service call to Contra Costa County, or a deeply specialized application in Silicon Valley, SilMan Industries is ready to transform your industrial challenges into sustainable engines of growth.
Let’s get to work!

Diagnostic testing during a service appointment.
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