What Morrison Container Handling Solutions does

Morrison Container Handling Solutions (legal entity Morrison Timing Screw Co.) is a US-based manufacturer of continuous motion automated packaging line equipment, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Glenwood, Illinois. The company designs and builds timing screws, container handling machines, change parts, drive units, ionized air rinsers, inverters, denesters, laning equipment, down bottle rejects, can openers, auto-adjust conveyor rails, and strip label applicators, along with engineered-to-order custom 'unit-of-one' machines. Core technology relies on precision mechanical engineering, servo-driven drive units, patented gearboxes and adjusting devices, and patented orienter and stacking systems, with 17+ granted US patents and one pending application covering the product portfolio.

The business serves two primary customer segments: original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that integrate Morrison components into packaging machinery systems, and consumer packaged goods (CPGs) that deploy the equipment directly on their production lines. End-market verticals span 15+ industries including alcohol, ammunition, automotive and petroleum, beverage, cosmetics, dairy, food, grain and cereal, household products, pet food, pharmaceutical, processing, produce, spices, and tobacco. Named enterprise customers and brand-logo references include Diageo, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Abbott Nutrition, Hills Pet Nutrition, Bogle Vineyards, Voyant Beauty, MSI Express, Delkor Systems, Hamrick Packaging, ProSys Filling Systems, Blue Bell Creameries, and Swisher.

Morrison operates an enterprise field sales go-to-market with direct engagement of OEM and CPG engineering and production teams, a dedicated OEM Resource Hub, and quote-based custom pricing for equipment plus pay-as-you-go replacement parts. Distribution is direct-only, supported by 300+ product and application videos, trade show participation through PMMI, and content marketing via case studies, whitepapers, and technical guides. Reported operating geography is North America, with no disclosed revenue, funding history, M&A activity, or management team information in the available data.

Name

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Legal name

Morrison Timing Screw Co.

Website

https://morrison-chs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Morrison Container Handling Solutions is a Glenwood, Illinois-based manufacturer of continuous motion automated packaging line equipment — timing screws, change parts, drive units, orienters, and custom-engineered container handling machines — serving OEMs and consumer packaged goods companies across 15+ verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Machinery

NAICS

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

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)

Keywords

• Container handling equipment
• Timing screws
• Packaging automation
• Change parts
• Bottle handling machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenwood

HQ country

United States

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. Container Handling Equipment Sales: Morrison generates revenue through the sale of container handling equipment including timing screws, container handling machines, drive units, and specialized machinery. Equipment is sold directly to OEMs and CPGs with custom engineering for specific container requirements.
2. Replacement Parts: Ongoing revenue from replacement change parts for existing equipment, supporting customer maintenance needs with quick-change components and timing screw accessories.
3. Custom Engineering Solutions: Custom design and manufacturing of unit-of-one machines solving specific packaging line challenges, including engineered-to-order solutions and field service installations.
4. Field Service and Support: Installation, training, and remote/on-site service support to maintain customer production operations and minimize downtime.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Morrison Container Handling Solutions manufactures continuous motion automated container handling equipment for packaging lines, including timing screws, container handling machines, drive screw units, change parts, ionized air rinsers, inverters, denesters, can openers, and auto-adjust conveyor rails. The company also designs custom engineered-to-order unit-of-one machines to solve specific packaging line challenges. They sell directly to OEMs and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies across 15+ vertical markets including beverage, food, pharmaceutical, dairy, cosmetics, and alcohol.

Product overview

Morrison Container Handling Solutions is a manufacturer of continuous motion automated packaging line solutions, primarily serving the packaging and processing industry. Their product portfolio centers on timing screws and container handling machines as the core products, complemented by a comprehensive suite of related equipment including change parts, drive screw units, ionized air rinsers, inverters, down bottle rejects, laning equipment, denesters, can openers, auto-adjust conveyor rails, and strip label applicators. They also offer engineered-to-order custom solutions for unique container handling challenges. The company provides 54 years of continuous motion automated solutions and operates as Morrison Timing Screw Co. dba Morrison Container Handling Solutions, headquartered in Glenwood, IL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Timing Screws

Quantifiable outcome

• Throughput improvements from 60-600+ containers per minute depending on application and container type
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PDC InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationMorrison partnered with PDC International to deliver a fully integrated container handling and shrink sleeve labeling system. Morrison's custom orienting system uses timing screws to rotate cups for proper straw cavity alignment, while PDC's R-250 Shrink Sleeve Labeler applies shrink sleeves with tamper-evident security. The systems are integrated with Morrison's drives and controls within PDC's main electrical cabinet.
• PMMIcoreOthersMorrison is a Certified PMMI Trainer and active member of PMMI (Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies), participating in industry standards, training programs, and PACK EXPO events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: ProMach is a large US packaging machinery conglomerate offering filling, labeling, container handling, and end-of-line systems across food, beverage, pharma, and consumer goods. Overlaps with Morrison on container handling integration but operates as a broad multi-brand portfolio versus Morrison's specialized focus.
• Harpak-ULMA Packaging: Harpak-ULMA provides tray sealing, flow wrap, thermoforming, and container handling solutions to food, medical, and industrial markets. Direct overlap on container handling within packaging lines, but a broader product portfolio and a national US footprint.
• Barry-Wehmiller Design Group: Barry-Wehmiller's design group includes container handling and packaging line integration capabilities serving CPG, beverage, and life sciences end markets. Competes with Morrison for OEM and CPG container handling projects but at much greater scale and with a broader services portfolio.

Emerging players

• PDC International: PDC International is a shrink sleeve and tamper-evident labeling equipment maker that has publicly partnered with Morrison on integrated container handling + labeling systems. Not a direct competitor but a clear integration partner and adjacent container-handling-adjacent OEM.

Direct peers

• Douglas Machine & Tool: Douglas Machine manufactures container handling, partitioning, and shrink wrapping systems for food, beverage, and consumer goods packaging lines. Comparable US private industrial machinery peer with overlapping container handling product categories.
• Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery: Spee-Dee manufactures dry product filling, dosing, and container handling systems for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical markets. Comparable mid-sized private US packaging machinery peer with similar OEM/CPG go-to-market and custom engineering orientation.
• Filamatic: Filamatic manufactures liquid filling, container handling, and integrated packaging machinery for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical end markets. Comparable privately held US mid-market peer with custom engineered-to-order business model and similar regulatory end-market focus.
• Econocorp: Econocorp (a BW Container Systems brand) builds cartoning, case packing, and container handling equipment serving food, beverage, and personal care. Direct product overlap on container orientation and handling for CPG lines at similar scale to Morrison.
• BluePrint Automation (BPA): BluePrint Automation designs and manufactures container handling and packaging automation equipment, including timing screws, orienters, laning, and top-load cartoning, directly serving food, beverage, and consumer goods OEMs and CPGs — the closest direct competitor in container handling product scope.

Others

• GEA Group (Packaging): GEA is a large global industrial machinery group with significant packaging line and container handling capabilities for food, beverage, dairy, and pharma end markets. Operates as a broad incumbent with much greater scale and global reach than Morrison.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/morrisonchs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2TpF13Ft7cHQt8-X7GvxoQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MorrisonContainerHandlingSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/morrison-container-handling
• Instagraminstagram.com/morrison_chs

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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