Chris ErringtonMy only goal is to be the first guy you call when you need something.
One Contract. One Single Point of Accountability. With One Phone Call.
Most facility problems aren't one problem. They're racking, automation, and construction, tangled together, with three vendors pointing fingers. MTLI fixes that under one contract, design through commissioning. One team, one point of accountability, no finger-pointing between trades.
Outgrown your space. Can't keep labor. Got burned by a vendor. Facing a lease or capital event. Building new and need it right the first time. Scaling without doubling headcount. Relocating without stopping the business. One call moves it. No RFP theater. No vendor circus.
What MTLI does, at a glance
- One contract for racking, automation, construction, electrical, and relocation, with a single point of accountability.
- 40+ years in business and 15,000+ completed projects across Canada, the USA, and Mexico.
- New-build and used infrastructure, plus a dedicated moving division for relocations and decommissioning.
- Design through commissioning, including engineering, permitting, PSR, and long-term maintenance.
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A deeper look at what MTLI can deliver across racking, automation, construction, and relocation.
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Chris is a member of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), the trade association for warehouse-based 3PL providers across North America.
One accountable partner from first conversation through long-term support. No handoffs, no gaps, no finger-pointing.
Scale by division
Automation & Systems: ASRS, conveyor, sortation, robotics, controls engineering, commissioning
Racking & Infrastructure: selective, high-density, mezzanines, rack-supported buildings, engineering
Construction & Buildouts: industrial buildouts, tenant improvements, structural mods, design-build
National field execution, DC buildouts, multi-site programs, facility management
Transitions & Recovery: plant shutdowns, DC relocations, decommissioning, asset liquidation
Maintenance & Lifecycle: preventative maintenance, inspections, controls troubleshooting, optimization
Built from the ground up since 1982.
Founded in 1982 by Tony Learning, MTLI has grown from a focused service operation into a multi-division infrastructure platform. Today it manages complex multi-trade, multi-site, multi-phase programs under one accountable structure across Canada, the USA, and Mexico.
We are not a contractor. We are a platform.
Full capability breakdown
Every asset class, in-house or under one contract. Open a section to see the detail.
Racking & Storage Systems
Non-automated, engineered for the space.
- Selective
- Pushback
- Drive-In/Through
- Cantilever
- VNA (Very Narrow Aisle)
- Full mezzanines
- Shelving platforms
- Column protection
- Sprinkler integration
- Permitting
- Industrial metal shelving - design, supply & installation
- Pedestrian barriers
- Row end guards
- Post protectors
- Aisle lighting
- Decommissioning
- PSR (Pre-Start Health and Safety Review)
- Reconfigurations
- Engineer-stamped drawings
- Sprinkler upgrades
Automation & Systems Integration
High-density, high-efficiency, full turnkey.
- Divert-to-aisle
- Shoe
- Cross-belt
- Tilt-tray & Bombay sorters
- Mechanical & electrical
- 2-way and 4-way shuttle systems with associated racking, commissioning included
- Space-saving, fast accurate item access, mechanical & electrical integration
- High-density automated storage & retrieval
- Stacker cranes
- AutoStore-style shuttle robots
- Racking integrated into building structure, concrete slab, insulation, cladding
- Robotics integration
- Controls engineering
- Commissioning
- Multi-technology integration
Electrical & Controls
Power, panels and automation electrical support.
- Power distribution and panel builds
- PLC integration
- Low voltage systems
- Automation electrical support
- Facility electrical infrastructure
Construction & General Contracting
Ground-up builds, expansions, full renovations, design-builds.
- Flooring, epoxy coating & concrete work
- Red Seal Ironworkers & Millwrights
- Drywall, panelling & painting
- Control Technicians & Electricians
- Lighting, electrical & HVAC
- Carpenters, HVAC Installers & Project Managers
- Plumbing & carpentry
General Warehouse Services
Everything inside the four walls.
- Concrete floor repairs & resurfacing
- Dock & door service, repair & installation
- Pedestrian barriers & aisle lighting
- Lighting supply & installation
- Dock plate supply & installation
- Aisle mirrors & pallet lifters
- Line, wall & ceiling painting
- Fencing & gates, indoor and outdoor
- Sprinkler system installation & upgrades
- Ceiling & floor cleaning
- Fan supply & installation
- In-rack sprinkler installation & removal
Storage & Relocation / Transitions & Asset Recovery
Dedicated moving division for plant shutdowns, decommissioning, and structured asset recovery. See the featured Storage & Relocation section further down this page for full detail.
- Product & Office Relocation
- Racking & Automation Transfer
- Heavy Machinery Moves
- IT & Data Cabinet Relocation
- Secure Interim Storage
- Plant shutdowns, decommissioning and structured asset liquidation
Maintenance & Lifecycle Services
Keep systems running after go-live.
- Preventative maintenance programs
- Automation troubleshooting
- System upgrades and inspections
- Long-term performance support
- 24/7 support
Go deeper
Two capabilities that usually deserve their own conversation.
Used Infrastructure
Used racking, mezzanines, and warehouse equipment, sourced, inspected, and installed. Capacity fast, without new-build pricing or lead times.
Explore used infrastructureStorage & Relocation
Move without stopping the business. Plant relocation, decommissioning, racking and automation transfer, heavy machinery, and secure interim storage. 15,000+ relocations completed.
Explore storage & relocationIndustries served
Serving Canada coast to coast, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, and all provinces, plus the United States (all 50 states) and Mexico. Bilingual service available in English and French for Canadian operations.
Why MTLI
One partner vs. multiple vendors, eliminating coordination headaches
In-house PM + vetted network across every trade
North America coverage, Canada and USA
Industrial-first focus, not residential or retail
Proven execution at scale for Fortune 500 clients
Single point of accountability, one team, one contract, no finger-pointing
On-time/on-budget with daily reporting
Canadian-owned, 40+ years
IWLA member, plugged into the warehouse and 3PL network that matters
MTLI delivered our 200,000 sq ft automation retrofit in record time, with zero operational disruption.
Proven client roster
Frequently asked questions
The questions operators ask before they sign anything.
What does MTLI Group do?
- MTLI is an industrial infrastructure platform, not a single-trade contractor. They handle racking, automation (ASRS, conveyor, VLMs), construction, general warehouse services, and relocation, all under one contract, one point of accountability, from design through commissioning.
Does MTLI handle relocations, or just new installs?
- Both. MTLI has a dedicated moving division with 15,000+ relocations completed, covering everything from office and product moves to heavy machinery, racking transfer, IT infrastructure, and secure interim storage.
Does MTLI handle both racking and automation, or just one?
- Both, plus construction and electrical. That's the actual differentiator, most facility problems touch multiple trades, and MTLI is built to own all of them under a single contract instead of forcing you to coordinate separate vendors.
What is a PSR (Pre-Start Health and Safety Review) and does MTLI handle it?
- A PSR is a required safety review before certain industrial equipment or automation systems go into operation. It's part of MTLI's standard scope on relevant projects, handled in-house as part of the engineering and permitting process, not left for the client to manage separately.
Does MTLI work across Canada, the US, and Mexico?
- Yes. MTLI serves all 50 US states plus Canada and Mexico, with a 40+ year track record and 15,000+ completed projects across North America.
How is MTLI different from a regular racking installer?
- A racking installer does one trade. MTLI is a platform, one team covering racking, automation, construction, electrical, and relocation, with a single point of accountability so nothing falls into the gap between vendors.
What industries does MTLI serve?
- Warehousing & distribution, 3PL & logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, manufacturing, food & beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, automotive, retail, aerospace & defense, cannabis, and government/public sector.
Does MTLI only build new, or do you offer used equipment too?
- Both. Beyond new-build racking, automation, and construction, MTLI also sources and resells used infrastructure, racking, mezzanines, and other warehouse equipment, for operators who need capacity fast without new-build pricing or lead times.
My goal is to be the only "guy" you need to call.
Let's talk about the facility problem you're actually dealing with.
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