What Littell does

Littell, LLC is a privately held US industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1918 by Frederick J. Littell and headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The company designs and builds scroll sheeting systems used by metal can and packaging manufacturers to convert coiled tinplate, TFS, aluminum, and steel stock into scroll-cut or straight-cut sheets for can ends and can bodies. Its portfolio comprises four primary product lines (LM-1E, LM-2E, BR-4E, and BR-5E) spanning capacities from 13.6 to 18+ metric ton uncoilers and line speeds of 50-250 sheets per minute (up to 200 MPM), with guaranteed feed tolerance of +/-0.15mm and optional uncoilers, downenders, stackers, and gauge tables. Littell also offers cupScroll sheeting for two-piece can cupping presses and supports the entire installed base with aftermarket parts, service, upgrades, and reconditioning regardless of equipment age.

Littell monetizes through two complementary revenue streams: one-time capital equipment sales of custom-configured scroll sheeting lines (priced via an RFQ process that captures material, dimensional, and throughput specifications) and recurring aftermarket parts and service for the installed base. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales from Illinois with regional representatives in Mexico (Controles Monterrey), China (Genesis Metallurgical Equipment), and Korea (KR Trading Company), and a strategic co-development partnership with Perfecto Industries for adjacent metal stamping and forming equipment. The company serves a single dominant vertical (container and can manufacturing) and claims 300+ lines installed worldwide, positioning itself as the self-described world leader in scroll sheeting systems. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, indicating a lean specialty manufacturer rather than a scaled industrial business.

Name

Littell

Legal name

Littell, LLC

Website

https://littell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Littell, LLC is a US industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1918 that designs and builds scroll sheeting systems for metal can and packaging manufacturers, offering four product lines plus aftermarket parts and service through direct sales and international representatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Forming Machinery

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519), Forging and Stamping (3321)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Scroll sheeting systems
• Coil processing equipment
• Can manufacturing machinery
• Metal stamping equipment
• Industrial cut-to-length lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of scroll sheeting systems and coil processing machinery including uncoilers, straighteners, feeds, and accessories for press room and coil processing operations.
2. Aftermarket Parts & Service: Sale of replacement parts, maintenance services, technical support, installation assistance, and equipment upgrades/reconditioning for entire range of Littell equipment regardless of age or style.
3. Customized Solutions: Engineering and design of customized solutions for specific customer metal stamping and forming requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Littell designs, manufactures, and services industrial scroll sheeting systems that convert coiled metal stock into scroll-cut or straight-cut sheets used to produce can ends and can bodies. Its portfolio includes the LM-1E, LM-2E, BR-4E, and BR-5E sheeting lines plus uncoilers, straighteners, feeds, and stackers, supplemented by aftermarket parts, maintenance, reconditioning, and installation support for all Littell equipment regardless of age.

Product overview

Littell offers a portfolio of industrial scroll sheeting systems for the container and packaging industry, consisting of four main product lines: LM-1E, LM-2E, BR-4E, and BR-5E. These systems convert coil stock into scroll-cut or straight-cut sheets for can ends and can bodies. The LM series features entry-level models with 13.6 metric ton capacity and 3-station stackers, while the BR series offers higher capacity (up to 18 metric tons) and 4-station stackers for greater throughput (up to 250 sheets per minute). Each system can be customized with optional components including uncoilers, downenders, loading carts, and motorized gauge tables, and all include standard equipment such as laser thickness gauges, electronic feeds, and HMI interfaces. The company also provides aftermarket parts, service, and maintenance support. A notable feature is cupScroll sheeting for two-piece can manufacturers. Littell operates alongside partner Perfecto Industries, with both companies designing and building products for metal stamping and forming industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LM-1E 1250 Scroll Sheeting System Scroll sheeting line for scroll or straight shearing that receives coils, uncoils, straightens, loops, cuts-to-length, sorts, and piles rectangular and scrolled sheets for container manufacturers. Features a 13.6 metric ton uncoiler, 16-roll straightener, under-driven cut-off machine with electronic feed, and three-station heavy-duty stackers.
• LM-2E 1250 Scroll Sheeting System Scroll sheeting line receiving coils with bore vertical, down-end configuration, equipped with a 13.6 metric ton uncoiler with coil car and downender plus four-station heavy-duty stackers (two prime/two reject). Achieves line speeds of 50-150 sheets per minute (125 MPM) for container manufacturers.
• BR-4E 1250 Scroll Sheeting System Higher-capacity scroll sheeting system with strip length range of 460 mm to 1200 mm, standard feeding range of 559 mm to 1200 mm, line speeds up to 200 sheets per minute (180 MPM), and bundle size up to 2,270 kg maximum weight.
• BR-5E 1250 Scroll Sheeting System Highest-capacity scroll sheeting system with 18 metric ton uncoiler, four-station heavy-duty stackers (two prime/two reject), coil I.D. of 420 mm/508 mm, maximum coil O.D. of 2,000 mm, and line speeds up to 250 sheets per minute (200 MPM).
• Parts, Service & Maintenance Comprehensive aftermarket support including routine maintenance, spare parts, technical advice, installation assistance, and equipment upgrades and reconditioning for all Littell equipment regardless of age or style. Provided to owners of Littell coil processing and scroll sheeting systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-8% material savings on every coil compared to straight cut sheets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Perfecto IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLittell and Perfecto Industries work together as two leaders in the metal stamping industry. They design and build high quality products and systems for metal stamping and forming industries including uncoilers, straighteners, feeds, accessories, cut-to-length and scroll sheeting systems. The partnership is showcased on Littell's website with a dedicated section 'Two Leaders Working Together' linking to perfectoindustries.com.
• Controles Monterrey S. de R.L. de C.V.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for Littell in Mexico, handling sales and support for Mexican market. Contact: Heriberto Castro, based in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon.
• Genesis Metallurgical Equipment (Beijing) Co., Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for Littell in China, handling sales and support for Chinese market. Contact: Mr. Miao Zhenyu, President, based in Beijing Chaoyang District.
• KR Trading CompanyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for Littell in Korea, handling sales and support. Contact: Kris Jeon, based in Seoul.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati Incorporated: Long-established US manufacturer of metal fabrication equipment including press brakes, shears, and laser cutting systems — broadly comparable industrial metalworking machinery customer base to Littell.
• Formtek Group (MESTEK): Family of metal forming and fabricating equipment brands including Rowe, Lockformer, and Hill Engineering — broader metalworking equipment portfolio with overlap in coil feeding and processing.
• SMS group: Global plant and machinery manufacturer for the metals industry, including strip processing and finishing lines — operates at much larger scale but overlaps with Littell in coil-to-sheet processing.
• JMT USA (Formtek): Part of the Formtek group; supplies press feeding, coil handling, and metal forming equipment to stamping and fabrication shops — adjacent to Littell's uncoiler/feeder offerings through the Perfecto partnership.

Direct peers

• Butech Bliss: Supplies metal processing equipment including coil processing lines, rolling mills, and material handling systems — competing in the same heavy-industrial coil-processing equipment category as Littell.
• Red Bud Industries: Manufactures cut-to-length lines, multi-blank processing lines, and stretcher-leveler systems for steel service centers and metal stampers — overlapping with Littell's cut-to-length and coil processing capabilities.
• Dreistern (Dimeco): Specializes in roll forming and cut-to-length lines for sheet metal, serving automotive, construction, and packaging applications — directly comparable to Littell's coil processing and sheeting systems.
• The Bradbury Group: Designs and manufactures coil processing, cut-to-length, and roll forming equipment for metal producing, processing, and manufacturing industries — directly comparable to Littell's coil-to-sheet machinery offerings.
• Perfecto Industries: Strategic partner and sister-company to Littell in the metal stamping / coil processing space. Makes uncoilers, straighteners, feeds, and accessories that complement Littell's scroll sheeting systems — directly overlapping in customer base and use case.

Regional players

• Arku Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of coil straightening, feeding, and cut-to-length equipment for the metal stamping industry — directly comparable product offering but primarily serves the European market where Littell has no named representation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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