montratecWith the innovative montrac shuttle system, montratec is leading the way in asynchronous conveyance solutions for the automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries. The highly modular and customizable montrac system offers versatility in layout and functionality to meet the unique needs of any operation. Customized automation and transport systems to meet every requirementIncreasing productivity and efficiency does not necessarily mean you need to increase the number of machines. A considerably faster and more cost-efficient solution would be to automate and optimize the material flow. Where conventional conveyor systems are pushed to their limits in this respect, montrac® makes it possible.The montrac® modular system offers maximum flexibility in terms of conveyor technology and virtually unlimited system design potential.Shuttle:Intelligent core components of the system that fulfil almost any transport task â including in cleanrooms.Rail system:Modular monorail components for customer-specific transport operations around tight bends and over multiple floors.Peripherals:Supporting, positioning and folding devices for enhanced ergonomics at work centers.ControlTrac:Control routing modules for both simple and complex layouts.TracSet:TracSet assembly components form a reliable base for monorail systems.montrac® Configurator:Design and optimise your own customised montrac® transport and process system.Explore the montrac® Shuttle Systemmontratec is now part of the CMCO Conveyance Solutions family!Every Columbus McKinnon product is engineered to help our customers work smarter, while improving the safety, uptime, and productivity of their operations. Our innovative, intelligent solutions combine equipment used to lift and move materials with industry-leading control and automation technology.Industrial conveyors are a fundamental component of modern manufacturing and production systems. These machines are used to move raw materials, components, and finished products throughout a factory or production facility. By automating the transport of goods, conveyors improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, and enhance overall productivity. Various conveyor types are available, each with a unique design and application. Some common examples include belt and flexible chain conveyors, pallet and shuttle rail systems. Understanding the different types of conveyors and their specific uses can help businesses optimize their operations and maximize their production capabilities.Featured BrandsDornerSpecializing in precision conveyance solutions for industrial automation, food processing, robotics integration, and more. Dorner’s versatile line of conveyor systems offers accurate product transportation and seamless integration into almost any production line.Explore Dorner’s Conveyor SolutionsGarveyGarvey’s industry-leading accumulation systems have been instrumental in helping companies worldwide improve their line efficiency and product throughput. These custom accumulation solutions, suitable for a variety of industries including bottling, food production, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products, are designed to maximize throughput while reducing downtime and product waste, making them a reliable and effective choice for global companies.Explore Garvey’s Accumulation Systems | montratec GmbH, headquartered in Dauchingen (Baden-Wrttemberg), is a medium-sized high-tech company from Germany. With around 160 employees, worldwide sales locations and 20 years of experience, we are your modern partner for your individual process interlinking. We have been a subsidiary of the listed US group Columbus McKinnon since 2023. montrac is the intelligent automation and transport system for interlinking industrial production and logistic processes. montrac offers a broad range of applications and guarantees exceptional levels of flexibility, reliability and efficiency.
Middleby Processing & Packaging
Middleby Food Processing provides a broad portfolio of bakery and protein industrial processing solutions with both complete line and integrated equipment for automated food preparation, thermal processing, and slicing / packaging. Middleby Innovation Centers bring together powerful brands under one umbrella, serving the global market with proven and state-of-the-art solutions – allowing visitors to test their products with our expertise and advanced equipment. The Protein Innovation Center is located in Chicago, IL. The Bakery Innovation Centers are in Plano, TX and Bangalore, India. This industrial equipment division includes twenty-eight brands: Alkar, Armor Inox, Auto-Bake, Baker Thermal Solutions, Burford, Cozzini, Colussi Ermes, CV-Tek, Danfotech, Drake, Escher, Filtration Automation, GBT, Glimek, Hinds-Bock, Inline Filling Systems, Key-Log, Maurer-Atmos, MP Equipment, Pacproinc, Proxaut, RapidVisionPak, Scanico, Spooner Vicars, Sveba Dahlen, Stewart Systems, Thurne, and Ve.Ma.C. Protein processing categories include but are not limited to: bacon, salami, dry cure, prosciutto, sausage, hot dogs, deli & lunch meat, poultry, fish, alternative proteins, whole muscle meats.The division delivers a wide variety of food processing capabilities providing the highest level of food quality, product consistency, and reduced operating costs resulting from increased product yields, increased capacity, greater throughput and reduced labor costs through automation. | A POWERFUL LINEUP OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGYThe future of facilities is rapidly evolving â becoming more user-friendly & cost-effective while ensuring food safety, maximizing labor efficiency, & embracing environmental responsibility. Leading this transformation is Middleby Food Processing, developing innovative solutions for industrial protein & bakery production and packaging. By uniting a diverse portfolio of brands with specialized expertise in each processing area, Middleby delivers state-of-the-art equipment & lines: One partner, so many solutions.The Future, Powered by Experience:30+ Leading Brands ⢠17+ Food Categories ⢠32+ Global Manufacturing Facilities ⢠2,600+ Dedicated Employees ⢠500+ Engineers ⢠30+ Food Technologists ⢠132,000 sq. ft. in 4 Innovation CentersExpertise & Innovation in Perfect Harmony:We deliver innovative, reliable equipment and automation that redefine whatâs possible in food processingâkeeping your operations on the cutting edge. Our global manufacturing, sales, & support teams meet the industryâs growing demand for advanced technologies, serving both high-volume and smaller producers.Put Middleby Know-How and Innovation to Work for You:Lower cost of ownership ⢠Minimized operating costs ⢠Maximized capacity utilization ⢠Reduced energy use ⢠Efficient waste reduction ⢠Centralized project managementA Seamless Combination of Brands for One Full-Line Breakthrough SolutionAutomated & optimized full-line solutions available for:Protein: Alternative Protein, Bacon, Case Ready, Deli & Lunch Meat, Egg Bites, Pet Food, Philly Cheese Steak, Poultry, Salami & Dry Cure, Sausage & Hot Dog, Sous-Vide.Bakery: Breads, Cakes, Cookies, Crackers, Energy Bars, Muffins, Pastries, Pizzas, and Tortillas.Experience Tomorrowâs Technology Today at Booth SL-15037Axion-DRV â Part of The Hot Dog Line of the Future with RapidVisionPak & DrakeMasterPACKER X5 with Robotic Feeder Integration â Mastering MAP Packaging with CV-Tek & DrakeV45 Vertical Form Fill Seal â Built for Harsh Washdown Environments by CV-TekMARK III Plus+ â Updated Machine with Allen Bradley Controls by CV-TekSmart Servo Twist Tyers â #1 Consumer-Preferred Closure by BurfordHorizontal Switch â Change Lanes, Keep Momentum with Stewart SystemsmHSP â Scalable, High-Speed Multi-Station MAP by CV-TekTurboChef Industrial Oven with Microwave, Convection & Steam â Energy Efficient with Faster Cook Times & Higher Yield by AlkarMiddleby Food Processing brands: Alkar, Armor Inox, Auto-Bake, Baker Thermal Solutions, Burford, Cozzini, Colussi Ermes, CV-Tek, Danfotech, Drake, Escher, Filtration Automation, Frigomeccanica, GBT, Glimek, Gorreri, Hinds-Bock, Inline Filling Systems, JC Ford, Key-Log, Maurer-Atmos, MP Equipment, Pacproinc, Proxaut, RapidVisionPak, Scanico, Spooner Vicars, Sveba Dahlen, Stewart Systems, Thurne, and Vemac.
METIS
METIS is a US-based automation solution provider dedicated to improving operational efficiency for third-party logistics (3PL) providers and cross-border e-commerce warehouses. Founded by a team with over 8 years of hands-on warehousing and fulfillment experience in the United States, METIS is uniquely positioned to understand and solve the core pain points of fulfillment operations in overseas warehouses.Our mission is to deliver not just automation equipment—but guaranteed productivity upgrades. From system development and hardware design to on-site deployment and post-sale services, we offer end-to-end, local support that ensures every client achieves real, scalable, and sustainable capacity improvements.Core Competence:Local Delivery, Local Support:We maintain engineering, warehousing, and after-sales teams within the US to ensure fast response and full-service delivery.Independent R&D:METIS holds two US utility patents in warehouse automation and designs every product with full IP ownership.Made for North America:All METIS equipment is manufactured to meet the requirements of the North American market—including electrical safety, OSHA compliance, and software integration compatibility.Product Portfolio:METIWRAP™ – All-in-one automatic poly mailer packaging & labeling stationMETIBOX™ – Auto carton packing and labeling system for boxed shipmentsMETITAG™ – On-demand label printing & application station with system integrationAll machines support integration with mainstream WMS platforms and are optimized for 1000+ orders per hour throughput.Certifications:METIS products are undergoing ETL Certification in accordance with UL 508 and CSA standards. As of 2025, METIWRAP 3.0 is one of the only ETL-certified packaging workstations available in the North American market, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with OSHA inspection standards.Client References:Our customers include leading US-based 3PLs and fulfillment providers such as Changteng Logistics, Zongteng Group (EasyPost US Warehouse), and various cross-border e-commerce warehouses across California, Oklahoma, and the East Coast.Our Value Promise:”We don’t just deliver a machine. We deliver capacity, certainty, and peace of mind.”With METIS, automation becomes more than hardware—it becomes a complete fulfillment solution, backed by real-time service, local expertise, and long-term results.
Link Pack Group Inc.
Link Pack Group Inc. | Packaging Automation Experts â Labeling, Bagging & End-of-Line SolutionsLink Pack is a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of automated packaging machinery, serving food, beverage, pet food, chemical, and cannabis producers across North America.At Pack Expo 2025, weâre proud to showcase our own Link Pack labeling systems, designed and built in Canada for high-speed, precision labeling across multiple formats – including flat pouches, clamshells, bottles, boxes and cans. Known for their simplicity, flexibility, and accuracy, our labelers deliver premium results with low maintenance.We also represent and support a lineup of world-class OEMs featured at the show, including Concetti, Gernep, Innova Group, Matrix, Pearson Packaging Systems, PlexPack, PSG Lee by Leepack, Serac, ShurTape, SN Machinenbau, TechnoWrapp, and Wexxar Bel As their distributors in Canada. Link Pack offers local expertise, integration, service, and long-term support, helping manufacturers automate with confidence.Whether you’re upgrading your current line or building from the ground up, we deliver performance-driven packaging solutions that increase efficiency, reduce labor costs, and maintain product integrity across your supply chain. Serving clients acrossCanada and the USA Visit us for live demos, expert advice, and discover the right packaging solution for your line
LIFTVRAC
The most efficient food conveyor in the world! From the most fragile to the most sticky products, Liftvrac offers the best return on investment with the highest hygiene standards. At the entrance of the conveyor, the product is placed on the completely flat Liftvrac belt, which gradually closes into a tube and rises vertically. The product is then released at the top of the Liftvrac without any alteration and the scrapper will guarantee zero product losses and a perfect on-going cleaning of the belt. Liftvrac is the only one that eliminates product losses & offer the highest hygiene standards worldwide. No products losses – Cleanliness guaranteed – Absolute product preservation – Space saving – Eco-friendly & User-friendly (Easy to dismantle and clean – No Tools needed, the belt also saves water and chemicals) #Cheese – #Fruits – #Vegetables – #Meats & Charcuteries – #Dried fruits and snacking – #Bakery and Pastry – #Seafood products – #Frozen foods | The most efficient food industry conveyor system on the market.Discover Liftvrac, designer and manufacturer of innovative lift conveyors for the global food industry. | Born in 2008, Liftvrac responds to the ecological and economic challenges of the food industry by fighting against waste. In our day-to-day work, we translate this into ‘Save food save future’. Liftvrac designs and manufactures a hygienic lift conveyor south of Nantes. With 0 material losses, preservation of the products, reduced cleaning and low power consumption, our conveyor combines performance, respect for the environment and profitability. | The most efficient food conveyor in the world!From the most fragile to the most sticky products, Liftvrac offers the best return on investment with the highest hygiene standards.At the entrance of the conveyor, the product is placed on the completely flat Liftvrac belt, which gradually closes into a tube and rises vertically. The product is then released at the top of the Liftvrac without any alteration and the scrapper will guarantee zero product losses and a perfect on-going cleaning of the belt.Liftvrac is the only one that eliminates product losses & offer the highest hygiene standards worldwide.No products losses – Cleanliness guaranteed – Absolute product preservation – Space saving – Eco-friendly & User-friendly (Easy to dismantle and clean – No Tools needed, the belt also saves water and chemicals)#Cheese – #Fruits – #Vegetables – #Meats & Charcuteries – #Dried fruits and snacking – #Bakery and Pastry – #Seafood products – #Frozen foods