Glide-Line
Glide-Line (NCC Automated Systems) is a US-based industrial automation company that designs and manufactures modular, configurable conveyor systems — timing belt, roller chain, pallet, and flexible chain — for manufacturing and assembly applications across automotive, EV battery, optical, solar, and consumer goods industries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersSouderton, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Glide-Line does
Glide-Line, operated by its parent entity NCC Automated Systems, is a US-based industrial automation company that designs and manufactures modular, configurable conveyor systems for manufacturing and assembly environments. Headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania, the company sells engineered material handling solutions into automotive, electric vehicle (EV) battery, optical, solar/photovoltaic, and consumer goods (furniture, appliance) production lines, and is positioned as a supplier to automation integrators seeking standardized, configurable conveyor components.
The product portfolio spans four primary technology families: timing belt conveyors for precision indexing and vision inspection, roller chain conveyors with optional Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) for heavy-duty applications, the Glide-Line 360 modular pallet conveyor platform (24VDC brushless motors, 200 lb/zone, zero-pressure logic), and FlexMove flexible chain conveyors including Alpine, Helix, Wedge Elevator, Top Running Loop, and Tabletop variants. Supporting equipment includes zero-contact zoned conveyors, vertical transport units (VTU), lift transfer units, drop-and-rotate transfer units (DART), and AMR/AGV conveyor toppers. The IMPACT! Configurator — a SolidWorks- and Excel-integrated 3D tool providing real-time pricing, part numbers, and synchronized CAD models — is positioned as a differentiator on configuration speed and quoting friction.
Glide-Line sells hardware through a consultative direct sales motion (free consultations, phone/email/live chat), supported by an agent/referral network, an online product catalog, and — following the April 19, 2025 affiliation with Paxiom Group — cross-sell channels into adjacent packaging and end-of-line automation brands (Canapa Solutions, EndFlex, Paxiom, ValTara, Weighpack, Nutra-Pack). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held, employs 101-250 people, and reports more than 40 years of conveyor manufacturing pedigree. No revenue, ARR, or funding figures are publicly disclosed.
Glide-Line firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Glide-Line
- Legal name
- NCC Automated Systems
- Website
- https://glide-line.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Glide-Line (NCC Automated Systems) is a US-based industrial automation company that designs and manufactures modular, configurable conveyor systems — timing belt, roller chain, pallet, and flexible chain — for manufacturing and assembly applications across automotive, EV battery, optical, solar, and consumer goods industries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Glide-Line industry classification
Industry- 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
- End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)
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Where Glide-Line is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Souderton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Glide-Line business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Conveyor System Sales: Sale of modular conveyor systems including timing belt conveyors, roller chain conveyors, zero contact zoned conveyors, vertical transport units, and the Glide-Line 360 platform. Systems are sold as complete solutions with configuration options for various industries.
- Custom/Integrated Conveying Solutions: Custom-engineered conveyor solutions for specific applications such as EV battery assembly, with precision pallet handling supporting laser welding, sonic welding, and leak testing processes.
- FlexMove Conveyor Systems: Flexible chain conveyor systems for tight turns and elevation changes, including alpine conveyors, helix conveyors, wedge elevators, and tabletop conveyors for various material handling needs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Glide-Line product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Glide-Line designs, manufactures, and sells modular conveyor systems and material handling solutions for industrial automation. Its product portfolio includes timing belt conveyors, roller chain conveyors, the Glide-Line 360 pallet platform, FlexMove flexible chain conveyors, zero contact zoned conveyors, vertical transport units, lift transfer units, and the IMPACT! 3D SolidWorks-based configurator software used for instant pricing and CAD modeling.
Product overview
Glide-Line is a conveyor system manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of automated material handling solutions. The product lineup centers on four main conveyor technology families: Timing Belt Conveyors (single, dual, and multi-strand configurations) for precision indexing and positioning; Roller Chain Conveyors with optional Dynamic Traction Control for heavy-duty applications; the Glide-Line 360 modular pallet conveyor platform for shuttle, divert, merge, sort, stack, lift, lower, transfer, and turn operations; and FlexMove flexible chain conveyor systems including Alpine, Helix, Wedge Elevator, Top Running Loops, and Tabletop variants. Supporting equipment includes Zero Contact Zoned Conveyors, Vertical Transport Units (VTU), Lift Transfer Units, and Drop & Rotate Transfer Units (DART). The IMPACT! 3D Configurator (SolidWorks and Excel integration) enables instant pricing and CAD modeling. Customized solutions are available for specific industry applications including EV battery assembly, automotive, optical, and solar panel manufacturing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Timing Belt Conveyors High-precision conveyor systems using toothed belts that eliminate slip, designed for precise product placement, synchronization, assembly, and vision inspection applications requiring repeatable positioning. Targeted at manufacturers in automotive, electronics, optical, and general assembly operations.
- Roller Chain Conveyors with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Heavy-duty configurable roller chain conveyors with optional Dynamic Traction Control, featuring heat-treated steel roller chain and polymer-carrying rollers with integral backpressure relief. Designed for manufacturers handling large, high-weight products.
- Glide-Line 360 Fully configurable pallet conveyor system that can shuttle, divert, merge, sort, stack, lift, lower, transfer, and turn products in one integrated system, featuring 24VDC brushless motors, zero pressure logic, and capacity up to 200 lbs per zone. For manufacturers and automation integrators needing modular pallet handling.
- FlexMove Conveyors Modular flexible chain conveyor systems designed for tight turns and elevation changes, including Alpine Conveyors, Helix/Spiral Conveyors, Wedge Elevators, Top Running Loops, and Tabletop Conveyors. Targeted at manufacturers needing versatile routing configurations.
- Zero Contact Zoned Conveyors Zone-controlled conveyor systems that move products into distinct zones without product-to-product contact, designed to prevent damage while accumulating and handling irregularly shaped products. For manufacturers handling delicate optical, solar, or sensitive components.
- Vertical Transport Unit (VTU) Vertical transfer units designed to maximize space and workflow efficiency, including heavy-duty models for high-load automation and robotics integration applications across multi-level conveyor systems.
- Lift Transfer Unit Precision lift and transfer conveyors for moving products between elevation levels with synchronized timing belt transfers and tandem configurations.
- Drop & Rotate Transfer Unit (DART) Specialized transfer units that drop and rotate products to save space in automation systems, enabling lift, drop, and rotate conveyor operations.
- IMPACT! Configurator In-context SolidWorks-based 3D configurator integrated with Excel for instant pricing, part numbers, and accurate CAD model insertion, with real-time linking between Excel bill of materials and SolidWorks models. Sold to engineers and system integrators to streamline conveyor specification.
- Custom Integrated Conveying Solutions for EV Battery Assembly Custom-engineered conveyor solutions designed specifically for commercial electric vehicle battery assembly applications, supporting laser welding, sonic welding, and leak testing operations. Targeted at commercial EV battery manufacturers.
- Heavy-Duty Roller Chain Conveyor System Heavy-duty roller chain conveyor system designed for large, high-weight products in manufacturing and assembly environments.
- Custom-Engineered Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor for Heavy-Duty Applications Custom-engineered zero contact zoned conveyor built for heavy-duty applications where damage-free accumulation of large or delicate items is required.
Quantifiable outcome
- Davis Vision optical lab doubled output using Glide-Line conveyor systems
Companies that use Glide-Line
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Glide-Line technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Glide-Line partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Paxiom GroupcoreNCC Automated Systems, the parent company of Glide-Line, joined Paxiom Group on April 19, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Paxiom Group is a manufacturing and automation solutions company that encompasses multiple automation brands including Canapa Solutions, EndFlex, Paxiom, ValTara, Weighpack, Nutra-Pack, and others. This affiliation provides Glide-Line with broader market reach and integration with Paxiom's ecosystem of packaging and automation solutions.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Glide-Line competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- FlexLink (Coesia): Modular conveyor and material handling solutions for assembly automation, now part of Coesia. Directly competes with Glide-Line in modular, configurable pallet and product handling for manufacturing and assembly.
- Hytrol Conveyor Company: Large US-based conveyor system manufacturer serving material handling in distribution and manufacturing. Closely comparable to Glide-Line in core product (conveyors), target customers (integrators and manufacturers), and consultative sales model.
- mk North America (mk Technology Group): Manufacturer of modular conveyor systems and framing for industrial automation. Comparable to Glide-Line in modular conveyor architecture and integrator channel focus.
- Dorner (Habasit): Industrial conveyor manufacturer specializing in precision and flexible conveying for packaging, automation, and assembly. Comparable to Glide-Line's timing belt and FlexMove product lines.
Broad incumbents
- Daifuku: World's largest material handling systems integrator, offering conveyors, sortation, and AGV/AMR systems. Comparable at the project level for automotive and EV battery assembly lines where Glide-Line also competes.
- Bosch Rexroth: Global automation and drive technology giant offering conveyor sub-assemblies, linear motion, and assembly technology. Overlaps with Glide-Line in factory automation and provides scale and bundling that Glide-Line cannot match.
- TGW Logistics Group: Integrated material handling solutions provider for distribution and manufacturing. Overlaps with Glide-Line in conveyor-based handling systems and competes for integrated automation projects.
- ATS Corporation: Global automation solutions provider and likely ultimate parent of Paxiom Group/NCC Automated Systems. Comparable as a broad automation integrator and corporate parent reference for Glide-Line's positioning.
- Siemens Logistics & Automation: Global automation conglomerate with material handling and conveyor solutions for manufacturing and logistics. Competes with Glide-Line for large integrator projects requiring deeper software and controls integration.
- Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's material handling automation business offering conveyors, sortation, robotics, and warehouse execution software. Comparable as a bundled, software-rich alternative to Glide-Line's hardware-led offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Glide-Line leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Glide-Line funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Glide-Line M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Glide-Line
What does Glide-Line do?
Glide-Line designs, manufactures, and sells modular conveyor systems and material handling solutions for industrial automation. Its product portfolio includes timing belt conveyors, roller chain conveyors, the Glide-Line 360 pallet platform, FlexMove flexible chain conveyors, zero contact zoned conveyors, vertical transport units, lift transfer units, and the IMPACT! 3D SolidWorks-based configurator software used for instant pricing and CAD modeling.
Is Glide-Line a public or private company?
Glide-Line is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Glide-Line founded?
Glide-Line was founded in 1984. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Glide-Line based?
Glide-Line is headquartered in Souderton, United States, in the North America region.
How does Glide-Line make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Conveyor System Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom/Integrated Conveying Solutions and flexMove Conveyor Systems.
Who are Glide-Line's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are FlexLink (Coesia), Hytrol Conveyor Company, mk North America (mk Technology Group) and Dorner (Habasit). Broad incumbents are Daifuku, Bosch Rexroth, TGW Logistics Group, ATS Corporation, Siemens Logistics & Automation and Honeywell Intelligrated.
Does Glide-Line have an API?
No public API is recorded for Glide-Line.
What industry is Glide-Line in?
Glide-Line's product category is Industrial Conveyor Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAC, Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel), with a secondary code of IMAHAOAN, End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems. Its NAICS code is 333922 and its SIC code is 3560.