JK Solutions Inc. delivers industrial-grade mezzanines, ergonomic systems, and material handling solutions to warehouses and manufacturers across the Chicagoland region and beyond.
What We Do
We represent the industry's most trusted equipment manufacturers and bring that expertise directly to your facility floor.
Double your usable square footage without moving. Cogan mezzanines, wire partitions, guard rails, and storage lockers built for long-term use.
View Products →Reduce worker injury and improve throughput with Econo Lift platforms, tilters, stackers, dumpers, and workstation cranes from Met-Track.
View Products →From Mid-States carts and trailers to Quantum shelving and Metalware racking — we configure the right flow for your facility.
View Products →InPlant modular offices, clean rooms, machine enclosures, and guard shacks — installed without permanent construction.
View Products →Sentry Protection column guards, rack protection, collision warning systems, and Racknet fall protection netting.
View Products →JK Solutions coordinates complete facility projects through its trusted network of electricians, HVAC, plumbing, and installation contractors.
Learn More →Why JK Solutions
For over 20 years, Joe Yacono and the JK Solutions team have worked directly with warehouse managers, plant engineers, and facility operators across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. We don't just sell equipment — we solve facility problems.
Our Line Card
We partner exclusively with proven, industry-leading brands — so you get quality you can rely on.
Over two decades of hands-on experience in industrial and manufacturing environments across the Midwest.
Our Story
JK Solutions Inc. was founded with a single focus: to help warehouse and manufacturing facilities work smarter. Based in Lake Zurich, Illinois, we've spent more than two decades developing deep relationships with facility managers, plant engineers, and operations teams across the Chicagoland area and into the broader Midwest.
As a family-run company, we take a hands-on, consultative approach that larger distributors simply can't match. We walk your floor, understand your workflow, and recommend solutions that actually fit — not just what happens to be in a catalog.
We represent 14 carefully selected manufacturers, giving our clients access to a comprehensive line of industrial products — all coordinated through a single, trusted point of contact.
Our Values
We build long-term partnerships. Many of our clients have worked with us for over a decade because we show up, follow through, and stand behind every solution we recommend.
Every facility is different. We conduct site reviews, analyze workflow, and design solutions that fit your specific operation and budget — not a pre-packaged answer.
With experience across warehousing, light manufacturing, food processing, automotive, and distribution — we understand the unique demands of industrial environments.
Through our trusted network of contractors and installers, we coordinate complete facility projects — not just equipment sales. Electrical, HVAC, structural, and more.
You'll always reach a real person when you call us. We respond quickly, follow up consistently, and make sure every project gets the attention it deserves.
We prioritize OSHA-compliant, safety-forward solutions in everything we recommend — from mezzanine guard rails to fall protection netting and collision warning systems.
Industrial solutions from 14 proven manufacturers — configured for your facility.
Cogan Product Lines
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Custom-engineered structural steel mezzanines. Double your space without expanding your footprint.
View Full Product Page →Heavy-duty cantilever rack systems for long, bulky, or irregular materials.
View Full Product Page →Wire mesh and solid panel partitions for security, separation, and organization.
View Full Product Page →Industrial-grade storage lockers for tools, equipment, and personal items.
View Full Product Page →Column guards, rack end protectors, and impact barriers for your racking systems.
View Full Product Page →OSHA-compliant guard rail systems for mezzanines, walkways, and elevated platforms.
View Full Product Page →Ergonomic & Lift Solutions
Southworth has been engineering premium ergonomic lifting equipment since 1890. JK Solutions supplies Southworth lift solutions for warehouses and manufacturing facilities across IL, WI & IN.
Raise, lower, and position heavy loads to the ideal working height — reducing back strain and improving worker productivity at assembly, packing, and production stations.
Keep pallets and work surfaces at the perfect angle and height throughout the load cycle — eliminating awkward reaching and bending.
Portable and stationary lift solutions for moving materials between levels, loading machines, and positioning parts at the point of use — safely and efficiently.
Econo Lift ergonomic products reduce strain, minimize injury risk, and keep product moving efficiently. Coverage: IL, WI & IN.
Met-Track provides engineered overhead lifting solutions for precision assembly, heavy fabrication, and ergonomic part handling.
Material Handling & Storage
Purpose-built material handling carts and transport solutions for lean manufacturing and warehouse operations.
Metalware delivers robust, scalable shelving for high-density storage in warehouses, parts rooms, and distribution centers.
Quantum's complete storage product line for parts organization, lean manufacturing, and warehouse operations. Coverage: IL, WI & IN.
Space-saving roll-out storage for sheet metal, bar stock, tube, and other long or flat material.
Ravas integrates precision weighing directly into your material handling process — eliminating dedicated scale stations.
Complete stretch wrapping solutions from semi-automatic to fully automated high-speed systems.
Safety, Climate & Facility
Protect your people, racks, columns, and infrastructure from costly forklift impacts.
Industrial-grade netting for fall protection, rack containment, and conveyor safety.
Mars air curtains create an invisible barrier that controls climate, reduces energy costs, and keeps insects and contaminants out.
Since 1875, Soper's has provided industrial fabric solutions for temperature control, noise reduction, and space separation. Coverage: IL, WI & IN.
High Volume Low Speed fans move massive amounts of air gently and efficiently — improving comfort and reducing HVAC costs in large facilities.
Complete facility solutions — coordinated through JK Solutions' trusted network of contractors and specialists.
One Point of Contact
Installing a mezzanine or reconfiguring a production floor often involves more than just equipment. Electrical drops, HVAC modifications, fire suppression updates, lighting changes, plumbing — these details can stall a project or drive up costs if not managed properly.
JK Solutions has spent 40+ years building relationships with reliable, licensed contractors across the Chicagoland area and Midwest. We don't just sell you equipment and walk away — we help coordinate the complete project so that every trade is aligned, every deadline is met, and every installation is done right.
This integrated approach means you deal with one knowledgeable contact rather than managing five separate vendors.
Our Contractor Network
Panel upgrades, lighting systems, equipment circuits, and code-compliant electrical work for new equipment and facility modifications.
Heating and ventilation planning for new mezzanines, enclosed offices, and temperature-sensitive environments.
Drain lines, compressed air, process piping, and utility connections required when expanding or modifying production spaces.
Anchor engineering, concrete core drilling, slab analysis, and structural assessments for mezzanine and crane installations.
Sprinkler system modifications and new drops required when adding enclosed structures or increasing storage height.
Experienced installation crews for mezzanines, modular offices, shelving systems, cranes, and all JK Solutions product lines.
How It Works
We visit your facility, assess your space, and identify the challenges unique to your operation.
We recommend the right combination of products and contractor services — with a comprehensive quote.
We manage the schedule across trades, keep all parties aligned, and serve as your single point of contact.
We walk the finished project with you, ensure everything meets your expectations, and stay available after handover.
Real-world installations across warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers throughout the Midwest.
Our Work
Every installation is different. Here's a sample of what we've delivered for our clients.
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Joe Yacono and the JK Solutions team are available to discuss your project, answer product questions, or schedule a site visit.
☎ (312) 914-1344