Material Handling Systems
Why choose John Henry Foster for your material handling needs?
Since 1944, we have been solving problems better than anyone else in the industry. JHF offers an easier way of doing business, more expertise and a personalized experience for every customer.
As an employee-owned company, everyone at JHF is dedicated to helping you with your next project. We specialize in overhead cranes and hoists to clamps, grippers and vacuum products and even, linear motion systems.
John Henry Foster has the dependable, material handling systems you need. Whether you are looking for reliable, high quality products from industry-respected manufacturers or dependable service or repair on an existing system, we can help.
Custom Engineered Solutions
JHF provides everything from value-added assemblies to complete, custom-engineered and integrated systems.
Our experienced engineers will work with you and your sales advisor from start to finish to achieve optimum form, fit and function for your application.
We will recommend, design, fabricate and install systems that maximize productivity, efficiency and profitability.
Cranes & Hoists
John Henry Foster has the dependable overhead material handling systems you need. Whether you are looking for reliable, high quality products from industry-respected manufacturers or dependable service or repair on an existing system, we can help.
Structural Aluminum Framing
As a full-service, authorized distributor of Bosch-Rexroth, we offer infinite framing system flexibility and possibility.
Custom framing, manual production stations and conveyor and ID systems are just a few of the many possibilities. At John Henry Foster, our experts will work with you to design a structure or system tailored to your application.
Vacuum Products
Our line of vacuum products will serve your workholding needs. From suction cups to pumps and even entire vacuum systems, John Henry Foster can help.
Workholding Clamps
John Henry Foster can supply all of your workholding clamp needs. We represent trusted manufacturers including DESTACO and Robohand. We offer a complete line of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric or manual toggle clamps and gripper for your next material handling project
In-Stock Components
JHF stocks over $8 million of on-the-shelf stock. We also offer a convenient, on-site retail store at our facility in St. Louis. We have the reliable products and assemblies your next project demands. John Henry Foster has you covered with crucial components with immediate availability. 