Summary: Lavi Industries is a Valencia, California manufacturer founded in 1979 that designs, manufactures, and supports queue management, public guidance, crowd control, signage, store fixture, and architectural railing systems for commercial, transportation, entertainment, healthcare, education, and government environments. Lavi began with queue railings and post-and-rope systems, introduced Beltrac retractable belt stanchions in the 1990s, NeXtrac in-queue merchandising in the 2000s, electronic queuing in the 2010s, magnetic stanchions in the 2020s, and smart guidance systems today. The company provides end-to-end services including strategic planning, queue design and consultation, custom graphics design and printing, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing service and maintenance, and works with architects, designers, operations, procurement, and facilities teams at any project stage. Lavi stocks inventory at two U.S. distribution centers in Valencia, California and San Antonio, Texas, and its products are available to federal, safety and security, and public-sector buyers through TSA, GSA, CMAS, Sourcewell, and GPO contract pricing.
Also known as: Lavi Industries, Lavi, Lavi company, queue management company, crowd management company, architectural railing manufacturer
Best for: Organizations evaluating a long-term queue management and public guidance partner, Architects and designers specifying crowd flow and railing systems, Multi-site retailers and transportation operators rolling out guidance programs, Public-sector and federal buyers needing contract pricing
Problems solved: Customer flow and wait-time problems in busy commercial spaces, Coordinating design, manufacturing, graphics, and installation across vendors, Scaling queue and signage programs across many locations, Ongoing service and expansion after installation
Key specs: Founded=1979; Headquarters and manufacturing=Valencia, California; Distribution centers=Valencia, CA and San Antonio, TX; Contract vehicles=TSA, GSA, CMAS, Sourcewell, GPO
Certifications: GSA Contract Holder, CMAS, Sourcewell, U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), TSA
The Company Behind the World's Best-Managed Spaces
Since 1979, Lavi has designed, manufactured, and supported the queue management, public guidance, and architectural systems that keep the world's busiest spaces moving.
Trusted by the World's Busiest Brands and Agencies
Our Latest Projects
From TSA checkpoints and international terminals to stadium concourses and flagship retail, see how Lavi systems shape the way people move.
Our Story
We Started in 1979 With A Simple Railing
We started in 1979 with queue railings. Today, Lavi is one of the industry's most trusted names in queue management, public guidance, and architectural railing systems.
We provide end-to-end solutions spanning strategic planning, queue design, graphics and printing, manufacturing, installation, and program support.
Built on Experience
Over four decades of solving crowd flow problems, with the people, inventory, and capabilities to solve the next one.
45+ Years
Designing, manufacturing, and supporting queue management, public guidance, and safety systems since 1979.
Two U.S. Distribution Centers
Manufacturing and warehousing in Valencia, California and San Antonio, Texas, close to every project.
One Roof, Every Stage
Planning, design, manufacturing, printing, installation, and service from a single team.
More Than a Manufacturer. A Partner in Every Sense.
The difference between a project partner and a product vendor is more than what they sell. It is how they think, how they collaborate, and how their partnerships endure. Here is what makes Lavi different.
A Consultative Partner
Every engagement starts with a conversation about your environment, your operational challenges, and your goals. We don't recommend solutions until we understand the full picture.
End-to-End Capabilities
From ideation through design, specification, manufacturing, custom graphics, signage, installation, and ongoing service, Lavi supports every project stage under one roof.
Manufacturing Expertise
Direct manufacturing experience means better quality control, faster customization, deeper product knowledge, and a team that can solve problems others can't anticipate.
Built to Scale
One location or 1000, Lavi can scale a complete, multi-faceted solution across a single facility, a regional rollout, or an entire enterprise.
Design Collaboration
We work alongside architects, designers, operations teams, procurement teams, and facilities managers, joining projects at whatever stage we're needed.
Long-Term Relationships
Customer relationships don't end at installation. Service, replacement components, system expansion, graphics updates, and continued evaluation are all part of how we work.
45+ Years of Building What's Next
Every innovation began with a customer challenge. Solving those challenges has shaped our business from day one and continues to guide where we go next.
1979
A design-first company is born.
1980s
Queue railing and Post & Rope systems transform crowd control into public guidance.
1990s
Beltrac® retractable belt stanchions change the way crowds move.
2000s
NeXtrac® pioneers in-queue merchandising at checkout.
2010s
Electronic queuing uses technology to speed checkout.
2020s
Magnetic stanchions form the foundation of modern, modular queues.
Today
Intelligent queuing systems bring automation to customer flow.
Innovation
Innovation Driven by Customer Needs
Every innovation begins with a customer challenge. Solving those challenges has shaped our business from day one and continues to guide where we go next.
Whether you're exploring options before design begins, finalizing specifications mid-project, retrofitting an existing facility, or looking for ongoing support after installation, Lavi adds value at every stage.
IMS has one focus and that is to save our customers time. Without the support and responsiveness of vendors like Lavi, we couldn’t make this happen. You have helped us . . . consistently over the years.
Industrial Metal Supply
A great experience
The Lavi team made it a great experience by providing layout and design ideas, as well as managing a smooth implementation process.
Legends Hospitality Management - Cowboys Stadium
A high level of service
I am very satisfied with both the level of attention and the quality of solutions and products that we get from Lavi. [Lavi’s] sales representatives have consistently provided a high level of service and I can always look to them to provide recommendations to enhance the customer experience.
Hawaiian Airlines
An exceptional product
Lavi Industries offers an exceptional product to their customers, which made them an easy choice for our public guidance materials.
Alaska Airlines
They go above and beyond
They go above and beyond to make sure that we are happy with the products and their services.
Greyhound Lines
Bullet proof!
We have had Lavi stanchions in our building for 8 Years. They are bullet proof!
American Airlines Center
Impressed With the Efficient service
I was so impressed with the efficient service. Thanks so much for your help!
Running Critter Productions
Excellent customer service
It is refreshing to receive excellent customer service in response time, knowledge, professionalism and courtesy. These qualities can be difficult to find these days.
Northeast Shared Services
An immediate improvement
We achieved an immediate improvement in customer flow while increasing impulse sales in the checkout line.
Legends Hospitality Management - Cowboys Stadium
Trusted Around the World
Built Locally. Trusted Globally.
From individual facilities to global enterprise programs, Lavi solutions are at work in the world's most demanding commercial environments.
With inventory at two distribution locations, Valencia, California and San Antonio, Texas, product is close to your project whether you're on the East Coast, the West Coast, or anywhere in the world.
Connect with Lavi about your queue management, public guidance, or customer flow challenge. Prefer to talk? Call 1-888-285-8605, Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm Pacific.
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