Con-Vey
Con-Vey is a privately held Oregon industrial automation firm, founded in 1946, that engineers and manufactures custom production lines, controls, and analytics for building products manufacturers (plywood, OSB, LVL, I-joists) via direct enterprise sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersRoseburg, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Con-Vey does
Con-Vey LLC is a privately held, Roseburg, Oregon-based industrial automation firm founded in 1946 (originally as Keystone Machine Works) that engineers and manufactures custom automated machinery and integrated production-line solutions for building products manufacturers. Its portfolio addresses the full machine lifecycle across inquiry, engineering, in-house fabrication, startup, and ongoing service, with named deployments at Weyerhaeuser, RoyOMartin, Roseburg Forest Products, Timber Products, Huber Engineered Woods, and Miron Construction, spanning plywood, OSB, LVL, I-joist, siding, trim, and broader building materials facilities.
The technical stack centers on three proprietary assets — Con-Vey Controls (custom PLC/HMI/MCC systems built in a UL 508a/CSA certified panel shop), Con-Vey Connect (a cloud-based real-time monitoring, downtime, and predictive analytics platform with AR-enabled troubleshooting), and Reliability+ (a proactive engineering audit, onsite service, performance programming, and training program) — supported by custom mechanical production equipment that has yielded purpose-built systems such as the patented inductive-heating Edge-Damming System and a high-capacity 4x8 OSB line producing 650 million square feet per year for RoyOMartin. Preferred-partner integrations with ABB Robotics, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, and Siemens, plus a close sister-company relationship with the spun-out 7robotics entity, extend the firm's robotics and controls capabilities without diluting focus.
Con-Vey earns revenue through a mix of project-based, one-time custom-equipment sales; hardware sales for control panels and replacement parts (including for non-Con-Vey equipment); recurring/subscription revenue from the Con-Vey Connect analytics platform; and managed-service revenue from the Reliability+ program. The company is sold exclusively through direct enterprise field sales to manufacturing facilities, with no channel or e-commerce distribution, and operates from a single Oregon headquarters serving roughly 20 countries with primary concentration in North America (US and Canada). It is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, and reports 101-250 employees.
Con-Vey firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Con-Vey
- Legal name
- Con-Vey LLC
- Website
- https://con-vey.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Con-Vey is a privately held Oregon industrial automation firm, founded in 1946, that engineers and manufactures custom production lines, controls, and analytics for building products manufacturers (plywood, OSB, LVL, I-joists) via direct enterprise sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Con-Vey is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Roseburg
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Con-Vey business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Automated Machinery Sales: Con-Vey engineers and manufactures complete production lines and custom integrated solutions for building products manufacturing. Equipment includes saw lines, sanding systems, panel repair, packaging, laminating, tongue & groove, and specialized systems for OSB, plywood, LVL, and I-joist production. Revenue is generated through project-based custom equipment sales with in-house fabrication and manufacturing.
- Con-Vey Controls: Design, build, and program custom industrial control systems including PLCs, MCCs, MCPs, HMIs, and operator interfaces. Revenue generated from control system design, manufacturing, programming, upgrades, and retrofits.
- Con-Vey Connect: Proprietary analytics platform providing real-time monitoring and operational intelligence. Revenue model not explicitly disclosed but likely subscription or software-as-service for ongoing platform access and support.
- Reliability+ Service Program: Ongoing support program providing engineering audits, onsite service, performance optimization, training, and continuous improvement consultation. Flexible engagement options for ongoing support.
- Parts & Service: Replacement parts, custom manufacturing of parts, re-engineering, and servicing for existing equipment regardless of original manufacturer. In-house machining and custom fabrication capabilities.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Con-Vey product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Con-Vey engineers and manufactures custom automated machinery and integrated production-line solutions for building products manufacturers, including saw lines, sanding, panel repair, packaging, laminating, tongue-and-groove, beam laminating, I-joist assembly, panel and trim lines. The company also designs and builds proprietary Con-Vey Controls (PLCs, HMIs, motor control centers) out of a UL 508a/CSA certified panel shop, delivers the Con-Vey Connect real-time analytics platform, and operates the Reliability+ proactive maintenance service program with robotics delivered through sister company 7robotics.
Product overview
Con-Vey is a full-service industrial automation provider offering custom-engineered production lines and integrated solutions for building products manufacturing. The portfolio centers on three core proprietary offerings: Con-Vey Connect (real-time production monitoring and analytics platform), Con-Vey Controls (custom industrial control systems with UL 508a/CSA certification), and Reliability+ (proactive maintenance and support program). These are complemented by robotics expertise through sister company 7robotics and a full range of custom automated machinery including saw lines, panel repair systems, finishing lines, and specialized equipment such as the patented Edge-Damming System. The company operates as a single unified offering with modular components—custom machinery forms the core equipment, Con-Vey Controls provides the automation brain, Con-Vey Connect delivers the intelligence layer, and Reliability+ ensures ongoing support. Equipment is engineered for building materials including plywood, OSB, LVL, I-Joists, siding, and more.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Custom Automated Machinery Custom-engineered production lines and integrated equipment for building products manufacturing, designed and fabricated in-house for plywood, OSB, LVL, I-joist, siding, and trim operations. Each installation is scoped to the customer's facility and process requirements.
- Con-Vey Controls Custom industrial control systems including design, build, programming, and integration of PLCs, HMIs, jog panels, and motor control centers, built in a UL 508a/CSA certified panel shop and integrated into new or existing manufacturing operations.
- Con-Vey Connect Real-time production monitoring and advanced operational intelligence platform that works with any control system to track downtime trends, material usage, and process inefficiencies, with customized dashboards for operations, quality, safety, and reporting.
- Reliability+ Ongoing managed maintenance and optimization program that combines engineering audits, on-site technicians, performance programming, training, and continuous improvement consultation to maximize equipment uptime and extend machine lifecycle.
- Patented Edge-Damming System Automated patented edge-damming system for precision edge sealing and repair of plywood panels, enabling in-line repair after trimming by reducing labor, chemical use, and material waste compared to manual processes.
- High-Capacity OSB Production System Purpose-built 4x8 OSB production line featuring streamlined stack-off and refeed, designed for high output and spare-parts compatibility with the customer's existing lines.
- Robotic Panel Repair Line Custom automated panel repair line using robotics for accurate, automated repairs of plywood panels, designed to fit within space-constrained existing footprints while accommodating non-standard panel sizes and integrating seamlessly with surrounding equipment.
- High-Speed Vacuum Belt Feeder Retrofit high-speed vacuum belt feeder that integrates with existing operations to increase throughput, simplify maintenance, and provide extra capacity for growth in building products manufacturing.
- Automated Molding Line First-of-its-kind automated molding line for processing wood products across a wide range of sizes and profiles, designed to address labor scarcity for physically demanding manual wrapping and handling work.
- Parts and Service Aftermarket replacement parts, custom part manufacturing, re-engineering, and on-site servicing for existing automation and production equipment regardless of original manufacturer.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced setup time and improved crew consistency through standardized machine center procedures
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Con-Vey
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Con-Vey technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Con-Vey partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ABB RoboticscorePreferred partner of ABB Robotics, a leading force in industrial automation. ABB Robotics expertise complements Con-Vey's custom machinery and control systems for comprehensive robotics solutions in building products manufacturing.
- Rockwell AutomationcorePreferred partner of Rockwell Automation, a major industrial automation and digital transformation company. This partnership provides access to industry-leading automation components and support for Con-Vey's custom control systems.
- Composite Panel Association (CPA)coreLongtime member of the Composite Panel Association, supporting the engineered wood panels industry through collaboration, standards development, and industry advocacy.
- Engineered Wood Technology Association (EWTA)coreLongtime member of EWTA and multi-year recipient of Supplier of the Year and Innovation of the Year awards. Deep engagement with engineered wood technology standards and innovation.
- 7roboticscoreCon-Vey's robotics division is now an independent sister company: 7robotics. The companies work together closely to offer comprehensive robotics solutions to clients, with Con-Vey handling integration and project management while 7robotics provides specialized robotics expertise.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Con-Vey competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Homag Group: Homag is a major global supplier of machines and systems for the woodworking industry, including saws, edge banding, and complete production lines. It competes broadly with Con-Vey in wood-product automation at a much larger scale.
- Biesse Group: Biesse is a large Italian-based global manufacturer of machinery for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic and metal. It is a broad incumbent in industrial machinery with significant overlap with Con-Vey in panel processing, edge treatment and finishing lines.
- Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell Intelligrated provides automated material handling, conveyor systems, and robotic integration for distribution and manufacturing. While broader than Con-Vey, it competes for similar material handling and integration budgets at industrial customers.
Others
- Rockwell Automation: Rockwell is a strategic preferred partner rather than a direct competitor — it supplies the underlying PLCs, drives and control platforms that Con-Vey Controls integrates. Comparable in the sense that it anchors the ecosystem in which Con-Vey operates.
- ABB Robotics: ABB is a Con-Vey preferred partner providing robotics arms and motion platforms. It is also a potential substitute integrator for large customers, making it adjacent-ecosystem comparable.
Direct peers
- Weinig Group: Weinig supplies solid wood and engineered wood processing machinery, with strong positions in moulding, profiling, and window/door production lines. Overlaps with Con-Vey's moulding, rip-line and I-assembly offerings serving engineered wood customers.
- IMA Schelling: IMA Schelling designs and builds custom automated production systems for wood-based panel processing, including sawing, sorting, stacking and packaging lines. It competes head-to-head with Con-Vey in panel and engineered wood finishing automation globally.
- USNR: USNR is one of the closest direct peers — a specialty equipment manufacturer serving the lumber, plywood, OSB, LVL and engineered wood industries with saw lines, trimmers, scanners, and optimized production systems. Like Con-Vey, USNR focuses on purpose-built building products automation for enterprise mills.
- System TM: System TM specializes in automated optimizing saw lines and cross-cut equipment for the wood products industry. It directly competes with Con-Vey's saw line systems for OSB, plywood and lumber applications.
Emerging players
- 7robotics: 7robotics is Con-Vey's independent sister company providing specialized robotics integration. It is comparable as it shares customer base and projects, and represents the closest extension of Con-Vey into pure robotics automation.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Con-Vey social profiles
Digital presenceCon-Vey compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Con-Vey financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Con-Vey leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Con-Vey funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Con-Vey 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 Con-Vey
What does Con-Vey do?
Con-Vey engineers and manufactures custom automated machinery and integrated production-line solutions for building products manufacturers, including saw lines, sanding, panel repair, packaging, laminating, tongue-and-groove, beam laminating, I-joist assembly, panel and trim lines. The company also designs and builds proprietary Con-Vey Controls (PLCs, HMIs, motor control centers) out of a UL 508a/CSA certified panel shop, delivers the Con-Vey Connect real-time analytics platform, and operates the Reliability+ proactive maintenance service program with robotics delivered through sister company 7robotics.
Is Con-Vey a public or private company?
Con-Vey is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Con-Vey founded?
Con-Vey was founded in 1946. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Con-Vey based?
Con-Vey is headquartered in Roseburg, United States, in the North America region.
How does Con-Vey make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Automated Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are con-Vey Controls, con-Vey Connect, reliability+ Service Program and parts & Service.
Who are Con-Vey's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Homag Group, Biesse Group and Honeywell Intelligrated. Others are Rockwell Automation and ABB Robotics. Direct peers are Weinig Group, IMA Schelling, USNR and System TM. 7robotics is listed as an emerging player.
Does Con-Vey have an API?
No public API is recorded for Con-Vey.