What KLR Systems does

Systèmes KLR Systems Inc., doing business as KLR Systems, is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of industrial packaging equipment headquartered in Saint-Pie, Québec. Founded in 1977, the company designs, manufactures, sells, and services automated bag closing machines (notably the KLR.950, KLR.950-S, and KLR.955), automatic horizontal and specialty baggers (KLR.5300, KLR.5050/5051 flat bread, KLR.5100 bagel, KLR.5200 multi-product, KLR.3200 counter), slicers (KLR.D20, KLR.2000, KLR.2600), conveyors, accumulation tables, sealers, printers (KLR.930 cold-transfer, KLR.937 inkjet), and proprietary plastic and 100% recycled cardboard bag clips (the Terra-Clip / CLIP-34-ECO line). Its equipment is differentiated by proprietary anti-jam suspension mechanisms, microprocessor-controlled touch screen PLCs, independently controlled servo motors, and integrated printing/coding options, and is certified to ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000.

KLR generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of packaging machinery and consumable bag clips, supplemented by aftermarket parts, blades, printing consumables, and service contracts (including mobile service trucks for on-site support). Pricing is quote-based for capital equipment, with an online storefront (servicentre.net) handling smaller catalog items. The company pursues a sales-led go-to-market: direct sales for major equipment, an e-commerce channel for consumables, and pipeline generation through industry events such as IBIE 2025 and TIA 2025. Its primary customer base is industrial bakeries in North America, with secondary exposure to dairies, fruits-and-vegetables packaging operations, tortilla manufacturers, and specialty food producers. The company operates with 11-50 employees at its Quebec facility and reports no parent company, outside investors, or external ownership transactions.

Name

KLR Systems

Legal name

Systèmes KLR Systems Inc.

Website

https://klrsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Systèmes KLR Systems Inc. (KLR Systems) is a privately held Canadian manufacturer, founded 1977 in Saint-Pie, Québec, that designs and sells automated industrial bag closing machines, baggers, slicers, and proprietary bag clips primarily for North American bakeries, dairies, produce packagers, and tortilla manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Packaging & Bagging Equipment (Weighers, Baggers, Sealers) (AFAAAJAI)

Keywords

• Packaging equipment
• Bag closing machines
• Automatic baggers
• Industrial bakery equipment
• Bag clip manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-pie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Equipment Sales: Sale of automated packaging machinery including bag closing machines, baggers, slicers, counters, conveyors, sealers, and printers. Machines are sold with various configurations (pneumatic or servo, different arm setups) and customization options.
2. Bag Clips/Consumables: Sale of plastic and cardboard bag clips. Plastic clips available in two thicknesses with various opening sizes and tooth configurations. Cardboard clips (CLIP-34-ECO) are 100% recyclable and certified compostable.
3. Parts and Accessories: Sale of machine parts, blades for slicers, and accessories. Available through online store with fast delivery.
4. Printing Consumables: Sale of printing supplies including thermal tape, codes, and inkjet supplies for KLR printers.
5. Service and Support: After-sale service including technical support, preventive maintenance, and training. Service trucks with spare parts inventory for on-site support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Systèmes KLR Systems Inc. manufactures industrial packaging equipment including bag closing machines, automatic and manual baggers, slicers, counter baggers, conveyors, accumulation tables, printers, sealers, and bag clips (plastic and eco-friendly cardboard). The company sells its machines primarily to bakeries, dairies, and fruits-and-vegetables packaging companies, and provides complementary after-sale services such as technical support, preventive maintenance, and training, with service trucks dispatched for on-site support across North America.

Product overview

KLR Systems is a manufacturer of packaging equipment founded in 1977 in Quebec, Canada. The product portfolio centers on bag closing machines (KLR.950, KLR.950-S, KLR.955, KLR.970, KLR.971) and bagging equipment including hand baggers (KLR.200), flat bread baggers (KLR.5050, KLR.5051), bagel baggers (KLR.5100), multi-product baggers (KLR.5200), and horizontal baggers (KLR.5300). Supporting equipment includes slicers (KLR.D20, KLR.2000, KLR.2600), counter baggers (KLR.3200), printers (KLR.930, KLR.937), sealers (KLR.HS70B), accumulation tables (KLR.RT-4, KLR.RT-5), turner/splitters (KLR.2200-24), conveyors, and stands. The company also produces bag clips in both plastic and cardboard (eco-friendly) variants. All equipment serves bakeries, dairies, and produce packaging companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Terra-Clip: Eco-friendly cardboard bag clip brand made from 100% recycled cardboard, 100% recyclable and compostable
• KLR.950
• KLR.955
• KLR.5300
• KLR.5050
• KLR.5100
• KLR.5200
• KLR.3200

Products and services

• KLR Bag Clips (Cardboard) — Terra-Clip Environmentally-friendly cardboard bag clips made from 100% recycled material, certified compostable. Available in multiple colors and opening sizes with 2 or 3 teeth for automatic machine compatibility. Sold as consumables to bakeries, dairies, and produce packaging operations.
• KLR Bag Clips (Plastic) High-quality plastic bag clips engineered for automatic machine efficiency, featuring clean break-away and smooth finish. Available in two thicknesses with multiple opening sizes and tooth configurations. Sold as consumables compatible with KLR bag closing machines.
• KLR.950 Automatic Bag Closer High-performance microprocessor-controlled automatic bag closing system reaching up to 80 bags per minute with touchscreen interface, anti-jam mechanism, and optional inkjet printer, shear/break cutting options, motion sensor, and camera inspection. For bakeries, dairies, and produce packaging operations.
• KLR.950-S Washdown Automatic Bag Closer Washdown version of the KLR.950 designed for humid environments, with a separate electrical box providing water-tight protection for electronic components. Targeted at dairy and other washdown-requiring operations.
• KLR.955 Vertical Automatic Bag Closer Vertical automatic clipping machine with microprocessor control featuring clip shear/break and suspension anti-jam mechanisms with independently controlled motors and optional integrated inkjet printer. For vertical bag closing applications.
• KLR.200 Hand Bagger Manual bagging table with automatic bag inflating fan and adjustable scoop guides for efficient hand bagging of wicketed bags. Entry-level bagging equipment for smaller bakery and food packaging operations.
• KLR.5050 Flat Bread Bagger Flat bread bagger where product is fed into the bottom of the bag instead of pushed, providing a more stable stack in a less deformed bag for efficient closure. Targeted at flat bread and tortilla producers.
• KLR.5051 High Speed Flat Bread Bagger Higher throughput version of the flat bread bagger (up to 45 bags/minute) featuring operator-side bag loading, wider product adjustability range, and bag offset adjustment with multi-stage start-stop infeed. For high-volume flat bread operations.
• KLR.5100 Bagel Bagger 6 or 8 lane penny pack bagger for bagels and English muffins featuring servo-controlled chute mechanism, on-the-fly lane size changes, and follow arm system for product stability. Achieves up to 50 bags per minute.
• KLR.5200 Multi Product Bagger Multi-product bagger designed as a bypass loop for production lines, bagging 2, 3 or more products into the same bag with automatic bag changer and optional pushers. For specialty food packagers handling mixed-product bags.
• KLR.5300-5600 Automatic Horizontal Bagger Push-type automatic bagger with one or two arms reaching over 50 bags per minute, available in pneumatic or servo drive with follow bagging action for sliced products. For high-volume horizontal bagging operations.
• KLR.3200 Counter Bagger Complete counting and bagging system with computer-controlled product counting, 3 counting zones, vibrating separator, and elevator conveyor for automatic bagging of loose products. For packagers of loose/diced products.
• KLR.930 Air Printer Cold transfer air-operated printer with simple tape loading, up to 100 prints per minute, compatible with most automatic closure machines. For date/hour coding on packaging lines.
• KLR.937 Inkjet Printer Inkjet printer configured for installation on the KLR.950 bag closing machine with fully customizable printing and automatic date/hour coding. For product coding and traceability on packaging lines.
• KLR.HS70B Bag Sealer Hot air bag sealer producing consistent air-tight seals with adjustable temperature control, available in left and right-hand versions with optional bag tail removal vacuum. For heat-sealable bag applications.
• KLR.2600 Rotary Slicer High-speed single line rotary slicer with optional two-blade configuration for precise butterfly and hinge cuts on bread products. For industrial bread slicing operations.
• KLR.2000 Horizontal Slicer High-performance precision horizontal slicer for thin product cuts with customizable width/length and variable speed conveyor with optional vertical blade. For precise slicing applications.
• KLR.D20 Bread Slicer Orbital bread slicer for cutting varieties from pan bread to artisan loaves with interchangeable frames for 5-minute slice width changes. For artisan and industrial bakeries.
• KLR.2200-24 Turner/Splitter Turner/splitter for sectioning and turning sliced loaf into halves for correct bagging orientation with PLC control and touch screen interface. For sliced bread packaging lines.
• KLR.970 Brush Tensioner Brush tensioner to prepare bags for closure, featuring adjustable tension control and stainless steel construction. Standalone accessory deployed on packaging lines.
• KLR.971 Bag Tensioner Automatic bag tensioner designed to tension and flatten the bag tail prior to closing, with adjustable pressure and individually replaceable brushes. Standalone accessory deployed on packaging lines.
• KLR.RT-5 Accumulation Table 5-foot diameter motorized round accumulation table with food-grade plastic surface and adjustable height for bagged product accumulation. Standalone accessory for packaging line buffering.
• KLR.RT-4 Accumulation Table 4-foot diameter motorized round accumulation table with food-grade plastic surface and adjustable height for bagged product accumulation. Standalone accessory for packaging line buffering.
• KLR Stands Height and angle adjustable stands for closure equipment in painted or stainless steel with locking wheels for quick machine changes. Standalone accessory for packaging line deployment.
• KLR Conveyors Customizable conveyors in multiple configurations including stainless steel construction, variable speed, and options for inclines, declines, curves, and transfer systems. Fully customized for length, width, curves, and belt types per customer line.
• KLR After-Sale Service and Support Comprehensive after-sale service including technical support, preventive maintenance, and training. Service trucks with spare parts inventory provide on-site support across North America. Includes technical assistance via [email protected].

Quantifiable outcome

• KLR.950 achieves up to 80 bags per minute
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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