What Conveyors & Packaging Services does

Conveyors & Packaging Services Ltd. (CPS) is an Irish private limited company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Tuam, Co. Galway. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates bespoke automation machinery and materials handling solutions for enterprise clients, with a primary focus on the MedTech and Pharmaceutical industries and additional exposure to Electronics, FMCG, Automotive, Cosmetics, Food & Agriculture, and Optical verticals. CPS positions itself as a turnkey provider, taking projects from initial concept and feasibility through mechanical and electrical design, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and validation documentation. The company is the sole authorised systems builder of FlexLink conveyor systems in Ireland and is a leading robotic integrator of Epson, ABB, Denso, Nachi Robotics, and Flexlink Cobot systems.

CPS's product portfolio spans FlexLink and Dorner conveyors, roller conveyors, conveyor belts and vulcanising services (in partnership with Nitta Corporation), and a suite of special-purpose machines including bonding and curing machines, hot jaw bonders, lamination machines, stationary hot air machines, leak test machines, and rotary accumulation tables. Supporting services include in-house design, CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication, contract assembly, control systems (PLC, HMI, and Industry 4.0 solutions), reverse engineering and refurbishment, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ). The company holds ISO 9001:2008 certification and NSAI registration.

CPS operates a project-based, engineering-led sales model. Pricing is quote-based and bespoke to each engagement, with no disclosed standard pricing tiers. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, professional services (design, installation, commissioning), and recurring-ish hardware supply (belt parts, vulcanising services). The customer base is concentrated among large multinational OEMs such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Baxter, Glaxo Smith Kline, Hewlett Packard, P&G, Celestica, and Valeo. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue, and operates from a single Irish headquarters with a global supply and installation footprint.

Name

Conveyors & Packaging Services

Legal name

CPS Ltd.

Website

https://cps.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Conveyors & Packaging Services (CPS) is an Irish custom automation integrator founded in 1994, designing and building bespoke conveyor systems, robotics-integrated machinery, and special-purpose equipment for MedTech, Pharmaceutical, and broader manufacturing enterprises on a turnkey, project-based basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling) (TLAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Packaging (GMP, Tamper-Evident, Cold-Chain Packs) (TLAIAGAI), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Custom automation machinery
• Industrial conveyor systems
• Robotic integration services
• Pharmaceutical packaging equipment
• Special purpose machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuam

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Equipment Manufacturing: Design, build, and supply of custom automation machinery including conveyors, special purpose machines, robotics integration, and medical device equipment. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with manufacturing clients requiring bespoke automation solutions.
2. Engineering and Design Services: Mechanical and electrical design services, feasibility studies, proof of principle development, and project management. Provided as part of turnkey automation solutions engagements.
3. Installation and Commissioning: Global supply and installation services including on-site assembly, commissioning, and project management for custom-built automation equipment.
4. Belt and Parts Supply: Supply of conveyor belts, rollers, belt accessories, and spare parts. Includes 24-hour vulcanising service and next-day delivery for critical belt types in partnership with Nitta Corporation.
5. Reverse Engineering and Refurbishment: Assessment, CAD drawing generation, and refurbishment of older machinery to enhance performance. Parts manufacturing and replacement services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Conveyors & Packaging Services (CPS) designs, manufactures, and integrates custom automation machinery, conveyor systems, and special purpose equipment for MedTech, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturing clients. The company provides turnkey solutions spanning concept design, fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning, and acts as the sole authorised FlexLink systems builder in Ireland.

Product overview

CPS is a leading manufacturer of precision automation machines and materials handling solutions, providing a complete turnkey offering to the MedTech and Pharmaceutical industries. The core product portfolio includes Automation & Robotics systems (integrating Epson, ABB, Denso, Nachi, and Flexlink Cobots) and Special Purpose Machinery for high-speed automated manufacturing. Their conveyor solutions encompass Flexlink Conveyors (sole authorised systems builder in Ireland), Dorner Conveyors, Roller Conveyors, and Custom Conveyor Systems, complemented by Conveyor Belts with vulcanising services. Specialized machines include Bonding & Curing Machines, Hot Jaw Bonding Machines, Lamination Machines, Stationary Hot Air Machines, Leak Test Machines, and Rotary Accumulation Tables. Medical Device Equipment offerings cover laser welders, coating machines, and assembly machines. Supporting services include Design Services, Manufacturing (CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication), Assembly, Control Systems, Reverse Engineering, Validation Documentation, and Turnkey Solutions. This integrated approach enables CPS to deliver complete automation solutions from initial concept through finished product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automation & Robotics Systems
• FlexLink Conveyor Systems
• Dorner Conveyors
• Roller Conveyors
• Conveyor Belts
• Custom Conveyor Systems
• Special Purpose Machinery
• Bonding & Curing Machine
• Hot Jaw Bonding Machine
• Lamination Machine
• Stationary Hot Air Machine
• Leak Test Machine
• Rotary Accumulation Table
• Medical Device Equipment
• Design Services
• Manufacturing & Fabrication
• Assembly Services
• Control Systems
• Reverse Engineering
• Validation Documentation
• Turnkey Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reductions through custom automation solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Epson RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationCPS is a leading robotic integrator of Epson robots. They have the capability to design and build robotic applications based on the Epson range of robots, including specialised robotic tooling for Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, IT and FMCG sectors.
• ABB RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationCPS integrates ABB robots into their automation solutions. They have the capability to design and build robotic applications based on the ABB range of industrial robots including large industrial robots, dust and splash proof and clean room models.
• Denso RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationCPS integrates Denso Robotics into their automation solutions. Strategic partner for providing a wide range of assembly robots for Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, IT and FMCG sectors.
• Nachi RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationCPS is a leading robotic integrator of Nachi Robotics systems. Nachi robots are integrated into custom automation solutions for various manufacturing sectors.
• Flexlink CobotcoreTechnology or IntegrationCPS has partnered with Flexlink to offer their new 'Cobot' collaborative robot systems as part of their automation portfolio.
• FlexLinkflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCPS is the sole authorised systems builder of FlexLink conveyor systems in Ireland. This exclusive partnership allows CPS to handle, divert, rotate, push, or accumulate products in manufacturing processes using FlexLink conveyor technology.
• Dorner ConveyorscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCPS integrates and distributes Dorner Conveyors including industrial, aluminum frame and sanitary stainless steel frame conveyors. Dorner offers fabric belt, modular belt, and flexible chain options configured as straights, curves, inclines, declines, and Z-frames.
• Nitta CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationIn association with The Nitta Corporation, CPS offers 24-hour in-house vulcanising and next day delivery of critical belt types. This partnership enables comprehensive conveyor belt services including belt auditing and 24-hour call out service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATS Corporation: Canadian-listed custom automation integrator serving MedTech, Pharma, and industrial OEMs globally. Closest direct analogue to CPS in business model — turnkey custom automation systems, project-based revenue, multi-brand robotics integration.
• Mpac Group: UK-based provider of high-speed packaging and assembly line solutions, including custom automation for Pharma, Medical, and Consumer markets. Direct mid-market peer to CPS in turnkey packaging automation with similar customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• IMA Group: Global leader in packaging machinery for Pharma, Food, and Personal Care. Overlaps with CPS in pharmaceutical primary packaging automation and conveyor-integrated production lines, but at materially larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Marchesini Group: Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery and integrated production lines for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics industries. Comparable to CPS in MedTech/Pharma end-market focus and turnkey delivery, though much larger and more internationally distributed.
• KUKA: German robotics and automation technology company. Comparable as a robotics OEM/integrator whose products CPS also integrates (ABB, Epson, Denso are similarly positioned); relevant comparator for end-customer robotics procurement decisions.
• Stevanato Group: Italian provider of drug containment, delivery, and glass primary packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Closely comparable to CPS's MedTech/Pharma packaging automation customer base, with regulated-industry validation expertise.
• Schubert Packaging Systems: German manufacturer of top-loading packaging machines and robotic automation for Food, Confectionery, and Pharma. Comparable to CPS in robotics-integrated packaging machinery, though with a much larger installed base and international footprint.

Others

• Comau: Global industrial automation and robotics integrator owned by Stellantis, serving Automotive, Pharma, and Industrial OEMs. Overlaps with CPS in robotics integration and custom automation, but with substantially broader scope and global footprint.

Emerging players

• B&R Industrial Automation: Austria-based machine and factory automation specialist (part of ABB). Comparable to CPS's control systems and Industry 4.0 offering, with overlapping PLC/HMI and integrated automation capabilities targeted at similar OEM customers.

Regional players

• Automated Packaging Systems: US-based manufacturer of automated bagging and packaging systems. Comparable product line to CPS's custom packaging/conveyor systems, but primarily serves the North American market with a more standardized product catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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