Central Conveyor

What Central Conveyor does

Central Conveyor Company, LLC is a Brighton, Michigan-headquartered (with principal operations in Wixom) systems integrator founded in 1993 that designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom material handling and conveyance solutions for North American industrial customers. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Tsubaki Holdings, Inc., part of Japan's Tsubaki Group, following Tsubaki's June 2018 acquisition; Tsubaki itself is a 100-year-old publicly traded industrial group with $2B+ annual global sales and 40 manufacturing sites.

The company operates two primary product verticals. Automotive Conveyors is the larger segment, offering a comprehensive suite including CDLR, Belt, Electrified Monorail System, Power & Free (overhead and inverted), Skid, Skillet, Stripper, Fork Transfer, VDL/SAL, Vertical Tilt Stations, and the proprietary Tsubaki ZIP CHAIN LIFTER® (a patent-pending high-speed lifting mechanism operating 3-10x faster than hydraulics). Parcel & Logistics is the second vertical, providing sortation, in-motion weighing, package alignment, load/unload, ergonomic designs, and controls/diagnostics for distribution hubs. The KCI division (acquired March 2017, based in Missouri) adds a third vertical serving fiberglass and insulation manufacturers (Owens Corning, Johns Manville, CertainTeed/Saint-Gobain, Knauf AG).

Revenue is generated through turnkey project-based contracts plus recurring ESD parts and maintenance service contracts with blanket orders at OEM assembly plants. Pricing is quote-based and non-public, determined by project scope, customization, and specifications. The company employs an enterprise field sales motion targeting major automotive OEMs (Ford, GM, Stellantis, Daimler, Nissan, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz) and parcel/logistics operators, with engineering, fabrication (60,000+ sqft across two manufacturing sites), controls integration, field installation, and ongoing maintenance services delivered under one roof. Multi-state contractor licensing (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee) plus Michigan and Missouri operations support project execution across the United States, with service reach into Canada and Mexico.

Name

Central Conveyor

Legal name

Central Conveyor Company, LLC

Website

https://centralconveyor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Central Conveyor is a Michigan-based systems integrator that designs, builds, and services custom conveyor and material handling solutions for North American automotive OEMs, parcel/logistics operators, and insulation manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Systems

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel) (IMAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Material handling systems
• Conveyor systems integration
• Automotive conveyor equipment
• Parcel sortation solutions
• Industrial automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wixom

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration & Custom Conveyor Systems: Central Conveyor generates revenue primarily through engineering, design, fabrication, and installation of custom conveyor systems for automotive and industrial customers. Projects are delivered on a turnkey basis with systems integration services including project management, controls, and field installation.
2. Equipment Sustainment Division (ESD) - Parts & Maintenance Services: Provides OEM and fabricated conveyor components, parts procurement, and maintenance services. Offers blanket orders for ongoing maintenance support to customers throughout North America. Revenue is generated through parts sales and service labor.
3. KCI Industrial Insulation Solutions: KCI division (acquired in 2017) provides customized conveyance and industrial automation solutions to insulation manufacturing, automotive, and fiberglass industries. Includes engineered conveyor systems and supporting services like rework, repair and equipment sustainment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Central Conveyor is a systems integrator that designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom conveyor and material handling systems for automotive OEMs, parcel & logistics operators, and industrial manufacturers. The company builds dedicated automotive assembly conveyors, parcel sortation lines, and insulation-production conveyor systems, and supports them with engineering, fabrication, electrical, project management, systems integration, maintenance, and an Equipment Sustainment Division (ESD) supplying OEM parts and on-site maintenance. As a member of the Tsubaki Group since 2018, the company also brings proprietary technologies such as the Tsubaki ZIP CHAIN LIFTER® into its offerings.

Product overview

Central Conveyor is a conveyor and material handling systems integrator and solutions provider, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services primarily serving the automotive and industrial sectors. The company's core offering includes custom-designed conveyor systems organized into two main product lines: Automotive Conveyors (featuring specialized systems such as CDLR, Belt, Electrified Monorail System, Power & Free Conveyors, Skid, Skillet, Stripper, VDL/SAL, Vertical Tilt Station, and the proprietary Tsubaki ZIP CHAIN LIFTER®) and Parcel & Logistics Systems (including Sortation, Load/Unload, Controls/Diagnostics, Chutes, and Ergonomic Designs). These product lines are complemented by a full suite of services including Engineering, Fabrication, Electrical, Maintenance, Project Management, Systems Integration, and Equipment Sustainment Division (ESD). The company also operates KCI Industrial & Insulation Systems as an acquired brand, providing industrial automation solutions to the insulation manufacturing and other industries. As a member of the Tsubaki Group since 2018, Central Conveyor leverages the parent company's 100 years of experience and global manufacturing presence to deliver comprehensive material handling solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KCI: Missouri-based division of Central Conveyor providing customized conveyance and industrial automation solutions to automotive, industrial and fiberglass industries.

Products and services

• Central Conveyor Systems Custom-engineered conveyor and material handling systems integrator providing turnkey design, engineering, fabrication, and installation for automotive assembly, parcel/logistics, and industrial manufacturing operations.
• Automotive Conveyor Systems Comprehensive range of automotive conveyor systems including Auxiliary Lift, Belt Conveyor, CDLR Conveyor, COE Conveyor, Electrified Monorail System (EMS), Flat-Top Conveyor, Fork Transfer, Friction Drive Conveyors, Inverted Power & Free, Overhead Power & Free, Rack Handling, Seat/Tire & Wheel, Shuttles, Skid, Skillet, Stripper, Tooling Pallet Conveyor, VDLs/SAL, Vertical Tilt Station, and the Tsubaki ZIP CHAIN LIFTER® for body shop, paint shop, general assembly, and final line operations at major automotive OEMs.
• Parcel & Logistics Systems Material handling solutions for parcel and logistics operations including In-Motion Scale, Package Alignment, Load/Unload systems, Ergonomic Designs, Parcel Sortation, Controls/Diagnostics, Chutes, and Irregulars/Non-Conveyable handling for distribution hubs and sortation facilities.
• Tsubaki ZIP CHAIN LIFTER® High-speed lifting solution using interlocking zip chain technology that operates 3–10 times faster than conventional hydraulic lifting equipment, supports continuous lifting at one cycle per minute, has cleared over one million lift cycles in endurance tests, and is over 20% more energy-efficient than hydraulic lifting equipment.
• Systems Integration Services Premier systems integration services providing quality conveyance solutions within automotive and industrial industries, with expertise in equipment interfaces and a commitment to on-time, in-budget project delivery.
• Engineering Services In-house engineering services including 2-D and 3-D detailing and layouts using AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoDesk Structural Steel, FactoryCAD, MicroStation, and SolidEdge, plus reliability analyses including FMEAs, LCCs, MTBF, MTTR and FEAs.
• Fabrication Services Manufacturing services with over 60,000 square feet of production space across two locations, specializing in metal cutting, bending, welding, machining, structural frames, and on-site paint booth capabilities.
• Maintenance Services Conveyor maintenance services including track replacement, crane rebuild, rail repair, drive upgrades, refurbishment, chain replacement, lubrication, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Project Management Services Experienced project management team providing planning, organizing, motivating and controlling of resources for conveyor projects, including conveyor health assessments and field evaluations.
• Electrical Services Electrical services including power bus drops, ethernet drops, conduit and wire installation, cable tray setup, tooling installation, error proofing equipment installation, and startup/de-bug support.
• Equipment Sustainment Division (ESD) Dedicated parts and sustainment division providing OEM and custom conveyor components, parts procurement, part identification, and equipment sustainment services to help avoid costly downtime; operates blanket orders for maintenance personnel at major OEM assembly plants throughout North America.
• KCI Industrial & Insulation Systems Missouri-based division providing customized conveyance and industrial automation solutions to automotive, industrial, and fiberglass industries, including modular and rigid-design curing ovens, cooling conveyors, product distribution conveyors, and automated packaging systems.
• Parcel Sortation Systems Sortation systems partnering with leading manufacturers of shoe, tilt tray, and cross-belt sorters for high-performance package diverting with minimal package impact, designed for optimal lifecycle and minimal maintenance.
• Powered Extendable Trailer Loaders/Unloaders Powered, cantilevered, extendable trailer unloaders and loaders with telescoping function for optimal reach into semi-truck trailers with minimal dock space; workers can lower and raise units to reach packages at varying heights for flexibility, throughput performance, and ergonomic benefit.
• Controls and Diagnostics Systems System controls and diagnostic solutions providing parcel traceability, real-time visibility, predictable transit time, and mobile-app alerts for system status.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-10 times faster operation compared to conventional hydraulic lifting equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tsubaki Group / U.S. Tsubaki HoldingscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCentral Conveyor is a member of the Tsubaki Group following acquisition in June 2018. U.S. Tsubaki Holdings Inc. (USTH) is the wholly-owned subsidiary that acquired Central Conveyor. Tsubaki is a publicly traded global company with 100-year history, 40 manufacturing sites worldwide, and annual sales of over $2 billion. Central Conveyor offers Tsubaki products including the ZIP CHAIN LIFTER®.
• Leading Sorter Manufacturers (Shoe, Tilt Tray, Cross Belt)coreTechnology or IntegrationCentral Conveyor has partnered with leading manufacturers of shoe, tilt tray, and cross belt sorters to offer best equipment based on application and throughput requirements for parcel sortation solutions.
• Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing standards, networking, and best practices for conveyor equipment manufacturers.
• Michigan Conveyor Manufacturers Association (MCMA)minorOthersRegional industry association membership supporting Michigan-based conveyor manufacturers.
• Major Automotive OEMs (Stellantis, GM, Ford)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term relationships with major automotive OEMs including Stellantis (Chrysler) and GM, providing conveyor systems, maintenance services, and equipment sustainment. ESD has blanket orders for maintenance personnel at assembly plants throughout North America.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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