Converter Accessory Corporation

What Converter Accessory Corporation does

Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC) is a US-based specialist manufacturer of mechanical web handling equipment for the converting industry, founded in 1974 and operating from Wind Gap with an 11–50 employee headcount. The company engineers, designs, and assembles a modular portfolio of components used to process thin-layer materials — plastic films, foils, papers, textiles, and nonwovens — across converting, printing, slitting, laminating, coating, metalizing, and pharmaceutical production lines. Core product families include COR-LOK® air shafts and air chucks (pneumatic core holding), WrinkleSTOP® anti-wrinkle spreader rollers and bowed/scroll rollers, FOX TrimAway® pneumatic trim and matrix conveying systems, ShaftLok™ safety chucks, SimpLok™ shaft holders, a range of idler/nip/S-wrap/dancer roller assemblies, electrically heated rollers, air-operated tension brakes and clutches, shear and score cut slitting assemblies, standalone unwind and rewind stands, and roll-handling equipment such as center lifts and pivot arms. Several of these product families are protected by registered trademarks (COR-LOK, WrinkleSTOP, FOX TrimAway, ShaftLok, SimpLok, TufTorq, Adjusta-Pull, Trim-AX), and CAC supports them with spare parts, repair services, installation instructions, technical calculators, white papers, weekly tech tips, and webinars.

CAC's revenue model is anchored on one-time equipment sales of standard catalog items and custom-engineered solutions, supplemented by spare-parts and repair revenue from its installed base. Distribution is direct via dedicated sales engineers, a Request-a-Quote flow for custom work, a factory-assistance program, an in-house e-commerce storefront for in-stock items (with Purchase Order acceptance and a lease-financing option), and multi-language website support (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Chinese) addressing international customers. Customer segmentation is use-case driven — converting-industry OEMs and operators in paper, film, foil, woven, and nonwoven processing — with stated emphasis on pharmaceutical web handling as a primary vertical. As of July 8, 2025, CAC was acquired by Double E Group, a global leader in web handling and converting technology, and now operates as a subsidiary within that platform.

Name

Converter Accessory Corporation

Legal name

Converter Accessory Corporation

Website

https://converteraccessory.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC) engineers, designs, and manufactures mechanical web handling equipment — air shafts, chucks, anti-wrinkle rollers, trim conveying systems, safety chucks, and tension control components — for converting, printing, laminating, and pharmaceutical web processing customers. Founded 1974, 11–50 employees, now a Double E Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Handling Equipment for Converting Industry

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Machinery Parts, Tooling & Changeover Kits (IMAHAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

Keywords

• Web handling equipment
• Converting machinery
• Air shafts and chucks
• Anti-wrinkle rollers
• Trim conveying systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wind Gap

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: CAC generates revenue through the sale of web handling equipment including air shafts, chucks, anti-wrinkle systems, safety chucks, rollers, slitting assemblies, and related mechanical components. Products are sold with standard configurations and custom engineered solutions.
2. Spare Parts and Repair Services: The company offers repair parts and spare parts for COR-LOK Air Chucks and Air Shafts, along with other Core Support Systems solutions. Instructional videos are provided for self-repair or expert handling is available.
3. Online Ordering: Many products are readily available for purchase through the company's e-commerce platform. The company accepts Purchase Orders for online orders and offers financing options through a lease program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Converter Accessory Corporation engineers, designs, and manufactures high-quality web handling equipment for the converting industry, specializing in equipment that processes materials in thin layer form including plastic films, foils, papers, textiles, and nonwovens. The company's modular product line spans core support systems (air shafts, chucks), anti-wrinkle systems, pneumatic trim and matrix conveying systems, safety chucks and shaft holders, roller assemblies, tension brakes/clutches, slitting assemblies, and unwind/rewind stands, with custom engineered solutions, spare parts, repair services, and technical content available alongside the products.

Product overview

Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC) engineers, designs, and manufactures high-quality web handling equipment for the converting, printing, slitting, laminating, coating, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's product portfolio centers on a modular system of complementary equipment organized into key categories: Core Support Systems (COR-LOK® air shafts, air chucks, TufTorq pneumatic core chucks, cantilevered shafts, mechanical chucks, and related accessories including valves, inflating tools, and journals); Anti-Wrinkle Systems (WrinkleSTOP® No-Bow Spreader Rollers, adjustable and fixed bowed rollers, Adjusta-Pull anti-wrinkle systems, and scroll rollers); FOX TrimAway® Pneumatic Trim and Matrix Conveying Systems (including trim conveyors, matrix systems, portable runners, chopper-integrated systems, combo units, blowers, VFDs, and components); Shaft Support Systems (ShaftLok™ safety chucks in standard/medium/heavy duty with various module configurations and SimpLok™ shaft holders); Rollers and Roller Assemblies (idler rollers, nip roller assemblies, S-wrap feed rollers, electrically heated rollers, compound motion accumulators, dancer roller assemblies, and mounting hardware); Tension Control (6200 and 6400 Series air-operated tension brakes, mechanical brakes, and air clutches); Slitting Systems (shear cut and score cut assemblies for inline slitting); Unwind/Rewind Stands; and Roll Handling Equipment (center lifts and L-roll pivot arms). CAC also provides comprehensive spare parts, repair services, and technical support including installation instructions, product videos, spec sheets, white papers, and technical calculators. As of July 8, 2025, CAC has been acquired by Double E Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COR-LOK: Core support systems including air chucks and air shafts with COR-LOK technology
• WrinkleSTOP
• FOX TrimAway
• ShaftLok
• SimpLok
• TufTorq
• Trim-AX

Products and services

• COR-LOK Core Support Systems Pneumatic and mechanical core holding systems — including COR-LOK air shafts, COR-LOK air chucks, TufTorq pneumatic core chucks and shafts, cantilevered air shafts, aluminum core cones, mechanical chucks/shafts, thru-shafts, lightweight thru-shafts, core adapters, inflating tools, valve options, and journals — for secure roll mounting and quick-change capability in converting, printing, slitting, laminating, coating, and metalizing lines.
• Anti-Wrinkle Systems Anti-wrinkle web spreading systems — WrinkleSTOP No-Bow Spreader Roller, Adjustable Bowed Roller, fixed Bowed Roller, Adjusta-Pull anti-wrinkle system with mounting bracket, and Scroll Roller — to eliminate wrinkles, control web width, and prevent bagging/surging during converting of paper, film, foil, textile, and nonwoven webs.
• FOX TrimAway Pneumatic Trim and Matrix Conveying Systems Pneumatic trim and matrix conveying systems for waste removal in slitting and converting — including FOX TrimAway trim conveyors, FOX matrix conveying systems, FOX Runner portable waste conveying units, FOX Combo combined trim/matrix systems, TrimAway systems with integrated chopper, blower starters, VFD controllers, ducts/clamps/couplings/hangers, waste collection bins, and the Trim-AX dual-blade chopper.
• Shaft Support Systems (ShaftLok Safety Chucks and SimpLok Shaft Holders) ShaftLok Standard, Medium, and Heavy Duty Safety Chucks (with unwind modules offering skew and lateral adjustment) and SimpLok Standard, Medium, and Heavy Duty Shaft Holders (with unwind module) for safe, secure shaft support in unwind and rewind applications.
• Rollers and Roller Assemblies Idler rollers (dead shaft and live shaft), roller coatings and machining patterns, Nip Roller Assembly, S-Wrap Feed Roller Assembly, Electrically Heated Roller, Compound Motion Accumulator, Dancer Roller Assembly, and Roller Mounting Blocks — for web guiding, tension control, heat-sealing/laminating, continuous operation, and machine mounting in converting lines.
• Tension Control Brakes and Clutches Air-operated and mechanical tension brakes plus air-operated tension clutches for controlling unwind and rewind tension in slitting and converting lines — including the 6200 Series air-operated tension brake, 6400 Series air-operated tension brake, Mechanical Tension Brake, and Air Operated Tension Clutch.
• Slitting Systems Modular slitting assemblies for inline web conversion including Shear Cut Edge Trim Assembly, In-Line Slitting Assemblies, Shear Cut Slitter Assembly, and Score Cut Slitter Assembly — for clean, precise cutting or crushing/scoring of film, paper, foil, and flexible webs.
• Unwind and Rewind Stands Stand-alone Unwind Stand for supporting and feeding material rolls into processing lines, and Rewind Stand for winding processed material into finished rolls.
• Roll Handling Equipment Center Lift roll handler for safely lifting and positioning rolls onto unwind/rewind shafts, and L-Roll Pivot Arm for maneuvering heavy rolls during changeover and maintenance.
• Spare and Repair Parts Replacement parts, repair kits, and spare components for all CAC product lines including COR-LOK chucks, anti-wrinkle systems, and FOX trim systems, supported by instructional videos for self-repair or expert handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of industry experience in web handling equipment

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Double E GroupcoreOthers · 8 July 2025As of July 8 2025, Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC) has been acquired by Double E Group, a global leader in web handling and converting technology. CAC has joined the Double E Group family of companies. The acquisition expands Double E Group's capabilities in the converting equipment market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Double E Group: Global leader in web handling and converting technology that acquired CAC on July 8, 2025; operates complementary web handling brands and is the most directly comparable strategic peer.
• Parkinson Technologies: Specialty manufacturer of web handling and winding machinery including shaftless and shafted rewinders, core chucks, and pneumatic systems that directly overlap CAC's wind/unwind product lines.
• Martin Automatic: Specialty supplier of automatic splicing, web handling, and tension control equipment for the converting industry; serves the same paper, film, and nonwovens customers as CAC's unwind/rewind and ShaftLok product families.
• Atlas Converting Equipment: Manufacturer of slitting and rewinding machinery for film, paper, foil, and nonwovens; directly competitive with CAC's shear cut and score cut slitting assemblies as well as associated unwind/rewind stands.
• Kämpf Schneid- und Wickeltechnik: German specialist in slitting and winding technology serving film, paper, and foil converters with machinery and components that overlap CAC's slitting assemblies and winder subsystems.
• Erhardt+Leimer: Global supplier of web guiding, web inspection, and tension control systems; directly competes with CAC's WrinkleSTOP spreader rollers, scroll rollers, and tension brake/clutch product families.
• BST International: Specialist in web guiding, web inspection, and surface inspection systems for the converting industry; competes with CAC's spreader rollers, scroll rollers, and related web control equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Davis-Standard: Largest full-line converting machinery manufacturer serving extrusion, coating, and web handling applications; competes with CAC at the system integration layer and increasingly on web handling components.
• Maxcess International (Fife, Tidland, Webex, Magpowr): Portfolio of web handling brands including Fife (tension control), Tidland (shafts and chucks), and Magpowr (brakes and clutches); directly competes with CAC's ShaftLok, SimpLok, and tension product lines across the converting industry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CACconverting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjSXata1r0xVVv8QwrrsH8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/converteraccessory
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/converter-accessory-corporation/?trk=fc_badge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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