Trachte Building Systems, a 100% employee-owned company and national leader in self-storage manufacturing and building solutions, has announced the acquisition of MakoRabco, a national leader in self-storage
design and construction services. This strategic combination unites two highly respected brands, creating new opportunities to better serve customers and strengthen industry leadership.
"This is a very exciting acquisition,” said Brad Relford, President & CEO of Trachte Building Systems. “Trachte and MakoRabco are leading brands that have a shared passion for self-storage, customer relationships and quality. The strategic and complementary nature of our combined organizations will strengthen our position in the industry and benefit our customers and employee owners.”
Trachte Building Systems, along with its Trac-Rite Door Division and MakoRabco, will continue to operate under their established brands, ensuring continuity in service and expertise. Each company remains dedicated to delivering exceptional value to its unique customer base and market segments.
“This partnership brings together MakoRabco’s renowned customer service and high-end design expertise with Trachte’s deep self-storage roots in design and manufacturing, creating a strong value proposition for contractors and developers nationwide,” says MakoRabco CEO, Jim Reinhart.
The combined organization offers a comprehensive range of self-storage solutions, including:
With end-to-end capabilities, the companies provide full-service support throughout the project lifecycle—from site layout and design to engineering, manufacturing, project management, and erection services.
Following the announcement, MakoRabco sent the following letter to customers:
We’re reaching out with some exciting news about MakoRabco’s future—one that brings added stability, enhanced capabilities, and even greater value to the self-storage construction industry.
MakoRabco was acquired by Trachte Building Systems, another leader in the self-storage industry. This partnership was a natural fit, allowing us to combine our construction management driven approach with Trachte’s in-house building and manufacturing capabilities, thus creating the most vertically aligned industry building powerhouse nation-wide.
This isn’t just an acquisition—it’s an evolution. Our commitment and services to the industry remain unchanged. We are still MakoRabco, operating independently under the same leadership, with the same team, and with the same dedication to excellence. This partnership simply allows us to do what we do best—better than ever before.
This evolution will bring –
Speed & Efficiency – Projects move faster with a direct supply line to materials.
Cost Control – More manufacturing oversight means better pricing stability.
Higher Quality – Advanced production capabilities ensure precision-built structures.
End-to-End Solutions – We’re now the only fully integrated self-storage builder.
The self-storage industry is evolving, and we’re evolving with it—offering a smarter, more efficient future for clients, partners, and affiliates.
We look forward to continuing our partnerships and shaping the next era of self-storage construction together.
Founded in 1901, Trachte Building Systems, is an employee-owned company and a leading manufacturer of metal prefabricated buildings for self-storage, steel curtain doors, refurbishment services, and public safety training systems. The company creates high-quality, customized solutions by leveraging its extensive industry knowledge and vertically integrated capabilities: Design – Manufacture – Erect.
Trachte is headquartered in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and operates two manufacturing locations in Sun Prairie, WI, and Vernon, AL. For more information, visit www.trachte.com.
MakoRabco, a leading national provider of self-storage design and construction services, is known for delivering customized, high-quality building solutions across the United States. Formed through the merger of two well-established brands—Mako Steel, LLC (established in 1993) and Rabco Solutions (established in 1989)—MakoRabco has been serving the storage market as a merged brand since 2019. The company brings decades of industry experience and a strong reputation for excellence in construction management.
MakoRabco specializes in the design, engineering, and installation of self-storage facilities and pre-engineered metal buildings, and has been recognized with multiple industry awards for its service and innovation. Now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Trachte Building Systems, MakoRabco continues to expand its capabilities and commitment to quality, safety, and client success. MakoRabco operates from offices in California and Florida. For more information, visit www.makorabco.com.