Exclusive Modula Distributor
for South Africa
Dynamic Rental Solutions is the authorised exclusive distributor and asset-finance partner for Modula Italy. We deliver turnkey Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) across Southern Africa — combining world-class Italian intralogistics engineering with structured asset finance tailored to your operation.
Turnkey Engineering, Local Support & Structured Finance
Every Modula system is backed by Italian factory-certified installation, local spares holding in South Africa, 24-month warranties, and DRS flexible Operating or Finance Leases.
How MODULA Can Change Your Warehouse
These features support operational efficiency, with potential returns evaluated through an application-specific operational and financial assessment.
MODULA Warehouse
Next-Gen Intralogistics
- Up to 90% floor space savedRecovers massive floor area by utilizing full ceiling height vertically.
- Enhanced safety & ergonomicsItems delivered automatically to ergonomic picking height — zero dangerous climbing.
- Substantially improved picking accuracyReduces order errors, mispicks, and inventory discrepancies with WMS laser pointers.
Traditional Warehouse
Manual Static Racking
- Space-consuming & costlyConsumes vast horizontal space with wide aisles required for forklifts and ladders.
- High risk & manual strainRepetitive manual bending, reaching, and ladder risks lead to fatigue and accidents.
- Inefficient & error-proneOperators spend up to 70% of time walking aisles; picking errors impact customer satisfaction.
VLM Solutions We Finance
Unified Technology, Tailored Products to Achieve Your Objective
Our range of Modula solutions encompasses diverse features, each meticulously crafted to address unique business requirements. Integrated with our Warehouse Management System (WMS), they seamlessly connect with your ERP Systems (SAP, Syspro, Oracle), ensuring a unified workflow.
Modula Lift
For over 30 years the most popular storing product
The flagship vertical lift module engineered for heavy loads, high throughput, and maximum vertical space recovery. Fully customisable tray sizes, heights, and picking bay configurations.
Key Features & Specs
Example Specification: Turnkey Technical Configuration (14.1m Modula VLM)
Below is a practical example of a turnkey automated storage specification engineered by Dynamic Rental Solutions in partnership with Modula Italy — illustrating dimensions, storage capacity, picking bays, component architecture and commissioning scope for a 14.1m unit.
*Modular spares provisioning tailored to installation scale and uptime SLA requirements. Preventive maintenance and calibration protocols backed by certified factory technicians and a 24-month manufacturer warranty.
Modula Lift vs Slim vs Next
Toggle the VLM models on or off to evaluate detailed specifications side-by-side — capacity, dimensions, picking throughput, security and ideal application.
Compare VLM Models
Toggle models on or off to compare specifications side-by-side.
| Specification | |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity & Dimensions | |||
| Max tray payload | Up to 990 kg | Up to 650 kg | Up to 990 kg |
| Machine height | Up to 16.1 m | Up to 6.5 m | Up to 8 m |
| Minimum footprint (depth) | ~3.2 m | From 1.6 m | ~2.5 m |
| Delivery bays | Single or dual bay | Single bay | Single bay |
| Tray width options | Wide range (up to 4.2 m) | Compact (up to 1.3 m) | Standard (up to 2.6 m) |
| Throughput & Picking | |||
| Picks per hour (per operator) | 140+ | 120+ | 140+ |
| Goods-to-person delivery | |||
| Pick-to-light / laser pointer | |||
| Zero-error picking verification | |||
| Ergonomic bay height adjustment | |||
| Security & Access | |||
| Enclosed secure storage | |||
| User PIN / badge authentication | |||
| Motorised access windows | |||
| Compartment-level access control | |||
| 100% pick auditability | |||
| Ideal Application | |||
| Heavy / bulky goods | |||
| Low-ceiling / tight floor space | |||
| High-value / sensitive components | |||
| Fast pre-assembled install | |||
| Financeable via DRS lease | |||
Modula Lift
The HandymanCapacity & Dimensions
Throughput & Picking
Security & Access
Ideal Application
Modula Slim
Super CompactCapacity & Dimensions
Throughput & Picking
Security & Access
Ideal Application
Modula Next
Error-Free PickingCapacity & Dimensions
Throughput & Picking
Security & Access
Ideal Application
Modula Lift
The HandymanThe flagship vertical lift module for heavy loads, high throughput and maximum vertical space recovery.
Modula Slim
Super CompactEngineered for facilities with limited floor space or lower ceilings, from just 1.6 m depth.
Modula Next
Error-Free PickingMotorised access windows for absolute item security and zero-error picking of high-value components.
Modula Catalogue Brochures
Download the official factory technical catalogues direct from Modula — Lift, OnePick and Next — to evaluate full specifications before structuring finance.
Download the Modula Brochures
Access the official factory technical catalogues direct from Modula. DRS, as the exclusive South African distributor, supplies these brochures so you can evaluate the full VLM specification before structuring finance.
Modula Lift
The flagship VLM. Up to 16.1 m height, 990 kg tray payload, 120 trays/hour, 12 bay configurations. Full technical specifications, tray depths and picking-bay options.
Modula OnePick
Operator-free VLM with a cartesian robot picking bay. Integrates with conveyors, AGVs and rollers for fully automatic goods retrieval. Net payload up to 90,000 kg.
Modula Next
Vending-machine-style VLM with motorised access windows. Compartment-level access control for zero-error picking of high-value, sensitive components.
Download Full Modula Technical Catalogue
PDF · 2.6 MBComplete technical documentation covering Modula VLM tray dimensions, internal configurations, payloads up to 990 kg, and picking bay architectures.
Brochures are published by Modula and provided by DRS for technical evaluation. All specifications, dimensions and capacities are subject to the final Modula configuration and DRS commercial proposal.
Interactive Modula VLM Operation
Explore how the goods-to-person retrieval works. Select a tray to watch the shuttle deliver it to the operator bay at ergonomic picking height.
Modula VLM — Live Operation
A Modula VLM stores inventory vertically in trays and retrieves the requested tray automatically — the goods-to-person principle. Select a tray to watch the shuttle deliver it to the operator bay.
Tray 01
Load: 78%
Shuttle positioning...
Goods-to-person: the product comes to the operator at an ergonomic height — no walking, climbing, or searching.
MODULA Benefits
These features support operational efficiency, with potential returns evaluated through an application-specific operational and financial assessment.
Up to 90% floor space saved
Maximising floor space is one of the foremost advantages of Modula automated warehouses — utilising vertical ceiling height instead of expensive horizontal footprint expansion.
Operator safety and ergonomics
The design of Modula automated warehouses prioritises operator safety. Trays deliver items directly to an ergonomic picking height, eliminating dangerous ladders, reaching, or heavy lifting.
Time saving & accuracy improvement
A Modula VLM storage solution can deliver significant picking speed gains — up to 140+ picks per hour per operator — while substantially reducing picking and order errors.
Easy to use and learn
With brief training periods, rapid deployment, and an intuitive touch HMI interface, warehouse staff become proficient with a Modula system after minimal instruction.
Goods security & traceability
Enclosed vertical drawers with user pin / badge authentication ensure high-value parts, tools, and stock are secure, fully traceable, and protected from dust or damage.
Customised configurations
Over 10,000 configurations available. Tailored tray partitions, heights, temperature control, cleanroom specs, and dynamic load management built to match your exact SKU profiles.
Modula ROI & Space Recovery Calculator
Adjust the sliders to estimate how much floor space you recover, how many operators you release, and the net monthly benefit once finance is included.
Modula ROI & Space Recovery Calculator
A preliminary planning tool to help operations and finance teams assess the potential storage-space recovery, labour, throughput, MHE and operating-cost effects of a Modula automation project, together with an indicative project cost and finance structure.
Estimate only — subject to full operational analysisThis calculator produces an indicative planning estimate, not an engineering design, guaranteed saving, fixed-price quotation, credit approval or commitment to procure. Every result is derived from the inputs and assumptions shown below and recalculates live as you change them. Actual outcomes depend on a full operational analysis, site conditions, OEM configuration, integration scope, supplier quotations and funder approval. Please obtain independent professional advice where appropriate.
Executive Summary
Headline results — recalculate live as you adjust the inputs below.
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Operation & Demand
Current throughput and growth profile.
Current Labour, Storage & MHE
Current operating baseline.
Proposed Automation Configuration
VLM fleet sizing and machine parameters.
Tray count is derived from machine height (up to 14.1 m max configuration). At 14.1 m each VLM houses 141 trays (169 m² storage surface). Based on 1 operator per 2 machines, 0 VLMs require 0 operators.
Project Costs & Finance
Equipment, integration, site works and finance terms.
Costs marked as outstanding (integration, conveyor, site works) are not included in this estimate until entered. Missing costs are never treated as zero without warning. Preliminary figures are not turnkey pricing.
Benefits & Assumptions
Error costs and benefit assumptions — default to zero until supported.
Benefit summary (annual)
Error reduction defaults to zero until you enter a supported value. Redeployed labour is not counted as cash savings unless an avoided cost is explicitly identified. MHE savings apply only to units genuinely removed.
Results & Sensitivity
Charts scale for multi-million-rand and multi-site scenarios.
Current vs Proposed Annual Cost
Cumulative Cash Flow (5 yrs)
Scenario Comparison (Net Annual Benefit)
Data Confidence & Enquiry
Validation checks, data completeness and next steps.
Validation Checks
VLM capacity vs daily demand
Demand or fleet size not entered. Requires validation.
Missing project costs
Not included in this estimate: WMS/ERP integration, conveyor design & supply, site works.
Finance term
Term of 60 months within standard range.
Data Completeness
Transform Your Warehouse Operations
Watch how Modula Vertical Lift Modules can recover up to 90% floor space and substantially reduce picking errors — with returns assessed for your specific application.
Authorised Modula Dealer • South Africa
DRS designs, installs, and finances Modula intralogistics systems nationwide with dedicated technical support.
Discuss Your Warehouse Requirement
Let's assess the opportunities to improve your warehouse operation, recover space, and structure flexible monthly finance.
Why Finance Your Modula VLM with DRS?
- Preserve bank credit facilities for operational working capital
- Deduct monthly rental as operational expense (Operating Lease)
- Bundle machine, WMS software, installation, and commissioning into one monthly fee
- Fast turnarounds and dedicated credit assessment in JHB & Cape Town
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