Loveshaw
Loveshaw manufactures industrial case packaging equipment—including case erectors, sealers, inkjet and label printers—now operating as the Little David brand within Signode Industrial Group LLC, the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, serving food, pharmaceutical, logistics, and general manufacturing end-of-line packaging customers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersSouth Canaan, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Loveshaw firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Loveshaw
- Legal name
- Signode Industrial Group LLC
- Website
- https://loveshaw.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Loveshaw manufactures industrial case packaging equipment—including case erectors, sealers, inkjet and label printers—now operating as the Little David brand within Signode Industrial Group LLC, the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, serving food, pharmaceutical, logistics, and general manufacturing end-of-line packaging customers worldwide.
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- akta.pro rank
Loveshaw industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Packaging Equipment
- NAICS
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cartoning & Case Packing Systems (IMAHAOAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Cartoning, Case Packing & Tray Loading Machines (IMALAOAE)
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Where Loveshaw is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- South Canaan
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Loveshaw business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Packaging Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial case packaging equipment including case erectors, case sealers, case openers, industrial inkjet printers, and industrial label printers. Equipment sales are one-time transactions with potential for after-sales service and parts revenue.
- Packaging Plus Reliability Services: After-sales support services including parts, retrofits, and upgrades for installed equipment base.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels2 records
Loveshaw product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Loveshaw manufactures and sells industrial case packaging equipment including case erectors, case sealers, case openers, industrial inkjet printers, and industrial label printers under the Little David brand. The company also offers the PackPoint Complete Packaging Solution, an integrated unit that combines forming, packing, sealing, printing, and labeling into one compact system for end-of-line packaging operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Little David: Case erectors, case sealers, box tapers, markers, coders, and inkjet label printers for case packaging
- PackPoint Complete
Products and services
- Little David Case Erectors and Case Formers Industrial case erectors and formers that automatically form flat corrugated blanks into cases ready for packing, designed for use in end-of-line carton and tray packaging systems. Targeted at manufacturers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, logistics, and general manufacturing sectors.
- Little David Case Sealers and Box Tapers Industrial case sealers and box tapers that close and seal filled cases using adhesive tape, designed to provide secure packaging for distribution. Targeted at manufacturing and logistics operations.
- Little David Case Opener Industrial case opener equipment designed to open incoming cases efficiently on packaging lines. Targeted at end-of-line packaging operations requiring automated case opening.
- Little David Industrial Inkjet Printers Industrial inkjet printers designed for case and carton marking and coding in end-of-line packaging operations. Targeted at manufacturers needing product traceability and shipping information printing.
- Little David Industrial Label Printers Industrial label printers designed for applying labels to cases and cartons in end-of-line packaging environments. Targeted at manufacturers requiring shipping, compliance, or product labeling.
- PackPoint Complete Packaging Solution An integrated packaging solution combining five job functions — forming, packing, sealing, printing, and labeling — into a single compact unit. Targeted at manufacturers seeking streamlined end-of-line packaging with reduced footprint.
- Packaging Plus Reliability Services After-sales support services for installed Little David and PackPoint equipment, including parts supply, retrofits, and upgrades. Targeted at existing customers of Loveshaw/Signode packaging equipment.
Companies that use Loveshaw
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Loveshaw technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Loveshaw partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Crown Holdings, IncSignode Industrial Group LLC is the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. Signode operates as a subsidiary and division of Crown Holdings, representing the transit packaging business unit of the larger packaging conglomerate.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Loveshaw competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Barry-Wehmiller Companies: Diversified packaging machinery platform (including BW Packaging Systems) offering cartoning, case packing, and end-of-line integration comparable to Loveshaw's Little David and PackPoint offerings.
- Krones AG: German packaging and bottling machinery leader with case packers, labelers, and end-of-line systems serving beverage and food producers — competes with Loveshaw in case packing and inkjet/label printing.
- Tetra Pak: Global packaging and processing giant with deep presence in carton packaging equipment for food & beverage — a broad incumbent whose case-packing and end-of-line systems overlap with Loveshaw's portfolio.
- ProMach: Large diversified packaging machinery OEM with brands in case packing, cartoning, labeling, and end-of-line integration — broader portfolio than Loveshaw but overlapping directly in case erectors, sealers, and inkjet coding.
- Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery incumbent offering cartoning, case packing, and end-of-line solutions for pharma, food, and consumer goods — competes with Loveshaw for large enterprise case-packing projects.
Direct peers
- Douglas Machine: Specializes in secondary packaging machinery including case packers, cartoners, and tray systems serving consumer goods and food & beverage — directly comparable to Loveshaw's case packaging and end-of-line offering.
- EconoCorp: Cartoning machinery manufacturer focused on horizontal and vertical cartoners for similar mid-market food, pharma, and consumer goods customers as Loveshaw.
- Marchesini Group: Italian packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in cartoning, case packing, and end-of-line solutions for pharma and cosmetics — directly comparable product categories to Loveshaw's case-packing portfolio.
- ADCO Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of cartoning, case packing, and end-of-line packaging machinery with a comparable product mix to Loveshaw's Little David and PackPoint lines (case erectors, sealers, and integrated packaging systems).
Others
- Sealed Air Corporation: Global protective and food packaging company whose protective packaging systems and automated packaging equipment sit adjacent to Loveshaw's transit/case-packaging focus, sharing distribution channel and end-customer profiles.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Loveshaw leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Loveshaw subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Loveshaw funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Loveshaw M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Loveshaw
What does Loveshaw do?
Loveshaw manufactures and sells industrial case packaging equipment including case erectors, case sealers, case openers, industrial inkjet printers, and industrial label printers under the Little David brand. The company also offers the PackPoint Complete Packaging Solution, an integrated unit that combines forming, packing, sealing, printing, and labeling into one compact system for end-of-line packaging operations.
Is Loveshaw a public or private company?
Loveshaw is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Loveshaw founded?
Loveshaw was founded in 1962. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Loveshaw based?
Loveshaw is headquartered in South Canaan, United States, in the North America region.
How does Loveshaw make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Industrial Packaging Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are packaging Plus Reliability Services.
Who are Loveshaw's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Krones AG, Tetra Pak, ProMach and Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology). Direct peers are Douglas Machine, EconoCorp, Marchesini Group and ADCO Manufacturing. Sealed Air Corporation is listed as an others.
Does Loveshaw have an API?
No public API is recorded for Loveshaw.
What industry is Loveshaw in?
Loveshaw's product category is Industrial Packaging Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAB, Cartoning & Case Packing Systems, with a secondary code of IMALAOAE, Cartoning, Case Packing & Tray Loading Machines. Its NAICS code is 333993 and its SIC code is 3555.