Material Handling Solutions Since 1975
Sales, Service, Installation, Rentals & Leasing
Serving Western Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota & Northeast Iowa
Industries
Industries We Serve
From food processing to healthcare, we provide specialized material handling solutions tailored to your industry's unique challenges.
Food & Beverage Processing
Bernie's serves food and beverage processors across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa with material handling solutions built for cold environments, washdown compliance, and strict sanitation standards. From cheese plants to breweries, we keep production lines moving safely and efficiently.
Explore SolutionsManufacturing & Industrial
From foundries to fabrication, Bernie's supports manufacturers across the Tri-State with heavy-duty conveyors, mezzanines, overhead cranes, and automated storage. We help operations like Trane, Chart Industries, and ORC Industries maximize floor space and throughput.
Explore SolutionsDistribution & Warehousing
Bernie's equips distribution centers and warehouses across the Tri-State with pallet racking, order picking systems, conveyors, forklifts, and stretch wrappers. We serve regional 3PLs, Kwik Trip distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment operations.
Explore SolutionsAgriculture & Dairy
Bernie's supports agriculture and dairy operations across the Tri-State—from Organic Valley co-ops to grain elevators and feed mills. We provide grain conveyors, bulk storage, pallet handling, and farm-to-facility dock equipment.
Explore SolutionsProducts
Material Handling Equipment
From forklifts to conveyor systems, racking to dock equipment — we carry everything you need from the industry's leading manufacturers.
Forklifts & Lift Trucks
Full range of electric, LP gas, diesel, and specialty forklifts for indoor and outdoor material handling. From pallet jacks to heavy-duty industrial trucks.
Learn MoreConveyor Systems
Belt, roller, chain, and flexible conveyors for assembly lines, distribution, and order fulfillment. Custom systems designed for your workflow.
Learn MoreStorage Rack Systems
Selective, drive-in, push-back, pallet flow, and cantilever rack for maximizing warehouse cube. Engineered for safety and efficiency.
Learn MoreDock Equipment
Dock levelers, seals, shelters, vehicle restraints, and bumpers for safe, efficient loading and unloading. Reduce damage and improve throughput.
Learn MoreAutomated Storage & Retrieval Systems
AS/RS, vertical lift modules, and carousel systems for high-density, automated storage and retrieval. Maximize cube and reduce labor.
Learn MoreMezzanine Systems
Structural steel, roll-form, and rack-supported mezzanines to add usable floor space. Maximize vertical space without new construction.
Learn MoreLift Tables & Ergonomic Lifts
Hydraulic, pneumatic, and portable lift tables for ergonomic loading, assembly, and material positioning. Reduce strain and improve productivity.
Learn MorePallet Trucks & Jacks
Manual, electric walkie, and rider pallet trucks for moving palletized loads. Essential equipment for every warehouse and dock.
Learn MoreBernie's Equipment Facility
About Us
Nearly 50 Years of Trusted Service
Since 1975, Bernie's Equipment Company has been the Tri-State region's go-to partner for material handling solutions. From our headquarters in Holmen, Wisconsin, we serve businesses across Western Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa.
We're more than just an equipment dealer — we're a full-service partner offering sales, installation, service, repair, rentals, leasing, and professional warehouse design with CAD layouts.
Services
Full-Service Material Handling
From emergency repairs to complete warehouse design, our services keep your operation running efficiently.
Equipment Repair & Maintenance
Expert repair and maintenance for forklifts, conveyors, and dock equipment with same-day or next-day response.
Learn MoreProduct Installation & Setup
Turnkey installation of racking, conveyors, dock equipment, and mezzanines—from design to completion.
Learn MorePreventive Maintenance Programs
Scheduled maintenance programs that reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and ensure OSHA compliance.
Learn MoreEquipment Rentals
Flexible forklift rentals for short-term or long-term needs. Well-maintained fleet, competitive rates.
Learn MoreTestimonials
What Our Customers Say
Bernie's Equipment has been our go-to partner for all material handling needs across our distribution centers. Their knowledge of cold storage solutions and responsiveness to our timeline requirements is unmatched in the region.
Mike Johnson
Operations Director — Regional Distribution Center
When we needed a complete warehouse redesign to accommodate our growing product line, Bernie's team came in with CAD layouts, recommended the right racking systems, and had everything installed on schedule. Outstanding professionalism.
Sarah Chen
Plant Manager — Midwest Manufacturing Co.
We've worked with Bernie's Equipment for over 15 years. Their preventive maintenance program has virtually eliminated unplanned forklift downtime in our facility. The service technicians know our equipment inside and out.
Tom Andersen
Facilities Director — La Crosse Area Food Processing
Let's Find the Right Solution for Your Operation
Whether you need a single forklift or a complete warehouse redesign, our experts are ready to help.
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