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Top Conveyor Suppliers in the U.S.A.


 Top conveyor suppliers in the usa

Conveyor systems sit at the center of modern industrial operations, quietly moving products, materials, and components through factories, warehouses, distribution centers, and processing plants every day. As manufacturers and logistics operators push for faster throughput, safer workplaces, and more resilient supply chains, demand for reliable conveyor solutions has continued to rise.

This week’s report examines the U.S. conveyor supplier landscape, highlighting how suppliers are adapting to shifting industrial demand, evolving automation needs, and the growing complexity of material handling environments. The analysis looks at the forces shaping the market and sets the stage for a closer look at IndustryNet’s top conveyor suppliers serving manufacturers across the country.

Exclusive Statistics on the U.S. Conveyor Industry

MNI, compiler and publisher of industrial business profiles for the U.S. industrial sector and informational engine behind IndustryNet, surveyed the nation’s more than 400 conveyor suppliers and manufacturers, directly collecting key data points on this essential industry.

  • There are currently 427 conveyor suppliers in the U.S.
  • 16,066 workers are employed in this subset nationwide.
  • Employment amongst U.S. conveyor companies has grown 1.7% in the past year.
  • Average reported sales for America’s conveyor suppliers stands at $14 billion.
  • Conveyor companies in the U.S. are major exporters, with 41% reporting international distribution.
  • Meanwhile, 13% report they import raw materials.
  • The greater Midwest accounts for nearly half of America’s conveyor companies, encompassing 45%. The U.S. South follows, with 29%, while the East Coast and Pacific regions each account for 13%.

Largest Conveyor Manufacturers in the U.S.

The companies below represent the largest conveyor manufacturers operating in the U.S. based on employee count. Together, they reflect the scale, technical depth, and system-level expertise that defines the upper tier of the domestic conveyor industry. These manufacturers support everything from e-commerce fulfillment and parcel handling to bulk material movement, food processing, and advanced intralogistics automation.

CompanyCity StateNumber of Employees
Intelligrated, Inc.MasonOH800
Superior Industries, Inc.MorrisMN450
BEUMER CorporationSomersetNJ400
Habasit America, Inc.SuwaneeGA400
FMH Conveyors LLCJonesboroAR365
Fives IntralogisticsLouisvilleKY300
DORNERHartlandWI275
Webster Industries, Inc.TiffinOH255
Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc.LynchburgVA250
Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc.Fort SmithAR250

About the Largest Conveyor Manufacturers in the U.S.A.

  • Intelligrated, Inc.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, Intelligrated is one of the most prominent names in automated material handling in the United States. The company designs and delivers large-scale conveyor and sortation systems used heavily in e-commerce, parcel, retail distribution, and warehouse automation. Its portfolio combines mechanical conveying equipment with proprietary control software, enabling customers to manage complex, high-throughput operations with precision and visibility.

  • Superior Industries, Inc.

Superior Industries, based in Morris, Minnesota, operates as a major manufacturer of conveyors and related components serving bulk material handling markets. The company supports mining, aggregate, and processing operations that demand rugged equipment capable of continuous operation in harsh environments. Its national footprint and vertically integrated manufacturing approach allow it to support both standard and custom conveyor configurations.

  • BEUMER Corporation

BEUMER Corporation, headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, provides conveying, loading, palletizing, and packaging systems across industrial and logistics applications. The company is also widely recognized for its airport baggage handling and sortation systems. BEUMER’s solutions are typically engineered for high-capacity, mission-critical environments where reliability and system integration are essential.

  • Habasit America, Inc.

Habasit America, located in Suwanee, Georgia, serves as the U.S. headquarters for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of conveyor and power transmission belts. The company supplies belts, chains, and modular plastic conveyor components used across food processing, packaging, logistics, and manufacturing. Habasit’s strength lies in material science and application-specific belt engineering rather than full conveyor system fabrication.

  • FMH Conveyors LLC

FMH Conveyors, headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, specializes in flexible and expandable conveyor solutions commonly used in loading, unloading, and parcel handling operations. Its product lines are widely adopted in distribution centers and shipping facilities that require mobility, fast deployment, and space efficiency. FMH operates with a strong focus on high-volume logistics and e-commerce applications.

  • Fives Intralogistics

Fives Intralogistics, based in Louisville, Kentucky, designs and supplies conveyor and intralogistics systems for automated warehouses and production facilities. The company supports customers seeking fully integrated material flow solutions rather than standalone conveyors. Its international reach reflects a focus on large, complex projects where automation, controls, and system engineering converge.

  • DORNER

Dorner, headquartered in Hartland, Wisconsin, manufactures conveyor systems and automated product movement equipment used in manufacturing, packaging, and industrial automation. The company is known for its modular conveyor platforms, which allow customers to configure systems for a wide range of layouts and environments. Dorner’s product lines support both dry and washdown applications.

  • Webster Industries, Inc.

Webster Industries, based in Tiffin, Ohio, focuses on engineered chains, sprockets, and vibrating conveyors. Its equipment is used extensively in industrial applications that require durable components capable of handling heavy loads and abrasive materials. Webster combines conveyor manufacturing with in-house steel fabrication and machining, giving it control over performance-critical components.

  • Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc.

Automated Conveyor Systems, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, designs and manufactures industrial conveyor systems used across manufacturing and distribution environments. The company supports customers looking for custom conveyor layouts tailored to specific production or material flow requirements rather than standardized equipment alone.

  • Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc.

Hytrol Conveyor Company, headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is one of the best-known conveyor manufacturers in the U.S. The company produces a wide range of conveyor solutions for warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing facilities. Hytrol’s strength lies in its extensive distributor network, which supports rapid deployment and localized service nationwide.

IndustryNet’s Top Conveyor Suppliers

The conveyor suppliers highlighted below represent a cross-section of the U.S. material handling market, ranging from custom system designers and automation specialists to distributors supporting food processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and agricultural operations. What ties these companies together is their focus on reliability, application-specific design, and the ability to keep products moving efficiently through complex industrial environments.

Based in Glasgow, Kentucky, Span Tech designs and manufactures conveyor systems used across food and beverage, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and e-commerce operations. The company is known for modular plastic chain conveyors that emphasize gentle product handling, cleanability, and flexibility, making them well suited for facilities that need frequent line changes or sanitation-friendly designs.

Voss Belting & Specialty Company, based in Lincolnwood, Illinois, is a long-established specialty belt supplier serving industrial customers since 1934. The company focuses on providing application-specific solutions for flat conveyor belts, timing belts, and high-temperature fabric belting used in demanding production environments.

Conveyor Craft, located in Woodridge, Illinois, operates as a distributor of material handling equipment and conveyor systems. The company works closely with manufacturers to specify and source conveyor solutions that align with production layouts, throughput needs, and long-term maintenance considerations, serving as a practical partner for facilities looking to integrate conveyors without managing full system fabrication in-house.

Seedburo Equipment Company in Des Plaines, Illinois, supplies conveyors alongside moisture testers, scales, grain probes, and sampling equipment. Its conveyor offerings support agricultural and grain-handling operations, where durability and accurate material movement are critical. Seedburo’s long-standing presence in the ag sector reflects its focus on functional, field-tested equipment.

Alba Manufacturing, headquartered in Fairfield, Ohio, specializes in empty pallet dispensers and stackers. While narrow in scope, this focus places Alba squarely in high-demand warehouse and production environments where pallet flow, safety, and space efficiency are key concerns. Its equipment often integrates into larger conveyor and material handling systems.

MAC Automation Concepts, based in Woodstock, Illinois, provides parts handling and equipment systems that frequently incorporate conveyors as part of broader automation solutions. The company supports manufacturers seeking to improve production flow through integrated systems rather than standalone components, particularly in assembly and packaging environments.

New London Engineering Company, located in New London, Wisconsin, is a full-line conveyor supplier known for engineering-driven designs and quick delivery timelines. The company serves a wide range of industries and is often selected by manufacturers who need reliable conveyor solutions without extended lead times.

Pack Air Inc. of Neenah, Wisconsin, has built its reputation around custom conveying equipment for food and beverage, paper, tissue, nonwovens, consumer packaged goods, health and hygiene, and warehouse operations. Its systems are typically engineered to fit specific process requirements, with attention to sanitation, durability, and throughput.

A and E Conveyor Systems in Canton, Georgia, designs and supplies a broad range of conveyor solutions, including tabletop, mattop, cable, pallet, and roller conveyors. The company also supports packing tables, pallet stackers and dispensers, palletizers, depalletizers, and container cleaning equipment, positioning it as a full-scope provider for production and packaging lines.

ECS, headquartered in Farmingdale, New Jersey, supplies conveyors and truck loaders used in shipping, receiving, and bulk material transfer applications. Its equipment supports efficient loading and unloading operations, particularly in facilities where dock productivity and material flow are critical.

MMEC, based in Windsor, Missouri, designs and manufactures custom food processing equipment, with conveyors playing a key role in integrated processing lines. The company serves food manufacturers that require equipment engineered to meet sanitation standards and specific product handling needs.

Multilift, located in Lakewood, Colorado, supplies conveyor systems that support a variety of industrial material handling applications. Its offerings are typically used where straightforward, reliable conveying is needed without excessive system complexity.

Southern States TOYOTAlift, based in Tampa, Florida, operates across multiple locations in Georgia and Florida, supplying material handling equipment that includes conveyors. The company emphasizes service support and equipment availability, making it a key regional partner for facilities that prioritize uptime and responsive maintenance.

The R. L. Edwards Company in Canton, Ohio, distributes material handling, conveyor, and ergonomic equipment. Its role as a distributor allows it to support a wide range of industrial clients by matching applications with appropriate conveyor technologies rather than promoting a single system type.

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Volkmann, headquartered in Bristol, Pennsylvania, specializes in pneumatic vacuum conveyors built with stainless steel construction as standard. Its enclosed conveying systems are widely used in food, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and other contamination-sensitive environments, where clean transfer of bulk materials is essential.

See all 400+ U.S. conveyor suppliers here.

Key Trends Shaping the U.S. Conveyor Supplier Industry

 

Automation and Throughput Pressure

Manufacturers and distributors are under constant pressure to move more product with fewer labor resources. Conveyor suppliers are increasingly supporting automated and semi-automated operations by integrating conveyors with robotics, sortation systems, and warehouse control software. Demand is growing for systems that can handle higher speeds, heavier loads, and continuous operation with minimal downtime.

Customization Over One-Size-Fits-All Systems

Industrial facilities rarely operate under identical conditions. Conveyor suppliers are responding with more customized solutions designed around specific products, floor layouts, and production workflows. From food processing lines to heavy manufacturing and parcel handling, buyers are prioritizing suppliers who can engineer systems tailored to exact operational requirements rather than relying on standard catalog equipment.

E-Commerce and Distribution Growth

The continued expansion of e-commerce and regional distribution centers has reshaped conveyor demand. Suppliers are seeing increased interest in conveyors designed for picking, packing, sorting, and rapid order fulfillment. Flexibility and scalability are key, as operators look for systems that can be expanded or reconfigured as volumes fluctuate.

Emphasis on Safety and Ergonomics

Workplace safety regulations and labor availability challenges are pushing conveyor suppliers to design systems that reduce manual handling and physical strain. Features such as guarded pinch points, controlled speeds, adjustable heights, and smoother transitions are becoming standard expectations, particularly in food, packaging, and distribution environments.

Durability and Maintenance Efficiency

With many facilities operating around the clock, conveyor buyers are placing greater emphasis on long-term reliability and ease of maintenance. Suppliers that offer robust construction, readily available replacement parts, and service support are gaining an advantage. Predictable maintenance schedules and reduced unplanned downtime are now critical selling points.

For More Information on U.S. Conveyor Suppliers

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About This Data

MNI collects detailed information firsthand, making direct contact with each industrial company in the U.S to verify multiple data points about their business. While this data is used to power a variety of industrial solutions, it also yields key insights and statistics as a natural outcome of our hand-verified collection process.

This data forms the informational engine behind IndustrySelect, which offers real-time access to detailed company and executive profiles for sales, marketing, recruiting, and research. MNI data also powers IndustryNet, an industrial sourcing platform that connects buyers with industrial suppliers across thousands of product categories. Both platforms are designed to help professionals find accurate, up-to-date information for sales and business development, prospecting, and procurement.

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in December of 2017. It has been updated to reflect new statistics and trends in the conveyor market. 

 

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