R.L. Craig
R.L. Craig manufactures conveyor systems, support stands, and custom automated product-handling equipment for the labeling and packaging industry, serving label applicator manufacturers, distributors, and packaging companies via direct, quote-based hardware sales from its Ohio facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersLisbon, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What R.L. Craig does
R.L. Craig, Incorporated is a founder-owned industrial equipment manufacturer based in Lisbon, Ohio (founded July 1993 by Richard "Skip" Craig). The company designs and manufactures conveyor systems, support stands, and custom automated product-handling equipment for the labeling and packaging industry. Its primary customers are label applicator manufacturers and distributors who require conveyors and support stands to build or integrate labeling solutions; secondary segments include broader packaging companies with irregularly shaped products and firms needing mounting for laser markers and inkjet printers.
The product portfolio spans several categories: core belt and chain conveyors (RLC250 low-profile belt, RLC1000 mattop chain, RLC2000 belt, RLC4800 hugger belt, RLC250SB split belt, RLC250TB end-to-end); wrap systems (RLC1500, RLC255 low-cost, RLC4500 front/back, RLC5500 overhead); a broad line of stand components (standard/heavy-duty/stainless/motorized uprights, T/H/U-base variants, horizontal kits, yardarms, the RLC9000 environmental enclosure); and add-on modules (accumulation tables, ball transfer tables, bump-turn assemblies, metering wheels, product orientation devices, wrap stations). Products are built from anodized aluminum and powder-coated steel, with washdown electro-polished stainless steel options for food and pharmaceutical use. The company offers custom controls packages that integrate Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and variable-speed AC drives with barcode scanners, RFID readers, and vision cameras.
The business model is hardware sales through a direct, sales-led B2B motion. A dedicated sales team (Sales Manager Doug Rudibaugh, Marketing Director/New Equipment Sales Jason Green, plus regional reps) sells equipment on a quote-based, per-application basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is domestic (North America / USA), and go-to-market is supplemented by organic social channels and an instructional video library for post-sale support. The company is privately held, has no external investors, no disclosed funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and operates with a headcount in the 11–50 range from a single Ohio headquarters and manufacturing facility.
R.L. Craig firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- R.L. Craig
- Legal name
- R. L. Craig, Incorporated
- Website
- https://rlcraig.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- R.L. Craig manufactures conveyor systems, support stands, and custom automated product-handling equipment for the labeling and packaging industry, serving label applicator manufacturers, distributors, and packaging companies via direct, quote-based hardware sales from its Ohio facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
R.L. Craig industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Conveyor Systems
- NAICS
- Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)
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Where R.L. Craig is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lisbon
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
R.L. Craig 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
- Conveyor Systems Sales: Manufacture and sale of conveyor systems including RLC1500, RLC255, RLC250, RLC1000, RLC2000, RLC4800 models. Revenue generated through direct equipment sales to label applicator manufacturers and distributors in the packaging industry.
- Support Stands and Components: Design and manufacture of vertical and horizontal lead screw stands to support labelers, inkjet printers, and lasers. Includes various base designs (T-Base, H-Base, U-Base) and upright options.
- Custom Automated Solutions: Custom product handling solutions for uniquely shaped products, packages, or labels. Includes custom controls packages integrating with barcode scanners, RFID readers, or vision cameras.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
R.L. Craig product offering
Product offeringCore offering
R.L. Craig designs and manufactures industrial conveyor systems, support stands, and custom automated product handling solutions for the labeling and packaging industry. The company produces a broad range of conveyor models including low profile belt conveyors, mattop chain conveyors, wrap systems, and split-belt configurations, alongside a complete line of vertical and horizontal support stands constructed of anodized aluminum, powder coated steel, or washdown stainless steel. They also engineer custom solutions for uniquely shaped products and integrate their equipment with Allen Bradley PLCs, barcode scanners, RFID readers, and vision cameras.
Product overview
R.L. Craig, Incorporated is a manufacturer of conveyor systems, support stands, and custom automated product handling solutions for the labeling and packaging industry. The product portfolio includes: (1) Core conveyor products including the RLC250 Low Profile Belt Conveyor, RLC1000 Mattop Chain Conveyor, RLC4800 Hugger Belt System, and split/end-to-end conveyor variants; (2) Wrap system conveyors including the RLC1500 Wrap System, RLC255 Low Cost Wrap System, RLC4500 Front/Back Wrap, and RLC5500 Overhead Wrap System; (3) Stand components including vertical uprights (standard, heavy duty, stainless steel, motorized), base stands (T-Base, H-Base, U-Base, Double variants, Low Toe, Floor Mount), horizontal kits, yardarms, and the Model RLC9000 Environmental Enclosure; (4) Conveyor options/add-ons including accumulation tables, ball transfer tables, bump turn assemblies, metering wheels, product orientation devices, and wrap stations; (5) Custom solutions for uniquely shaped products including flat carton feeders. Most products are constructed of anodized aluminum and powder coated steel, with washdown electro-polished stainless steel models available for food and pharmaceutical applications. The company offers custom controls packages integrating with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and variable speed drives to work with barcode scanners, RFID readers, and vision cameras.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- RLC250 Low Profile Belt Conveyor
- RLC1000 Mattop Chain Conveyor
- RLC2000 Belt Conveyor
- RLC250TB Low Profile End to End Conveyor
- RLC250SB Split Belt Conveyor
- RLC4800 Hugger Belt System
- RLC1500 Wrap System
- RLC255 Low Cost Wrap System
- RLC4500 Front/Back Wrap
- RLC5500 Overhead Wrap System
- Flat Carton Feeder
- Accumulation Table
- Ball Transfer Table
- Bump Turn Assembly
- 8" Diameter Metering Wheel
- Product Orientation Device (POD)
- RLC250WS Wrap Station
- Standard Upright
- Heavy Duty Upright
- Stainless Steel Upright
- Standard Motorized Stand
- T-Base Stand
- H-Base Stand
- Double H-Base Stand
- U-Base Stand
- Double U-Base Stand
- Single Leg Low Toe T-Base Stand
- Floor Mount Stand
- Model 400HK In/Out Horizontal Kit
- Thomson Bearing In/Out Horizontal Kit
- Timken Bearing 360 Degree Rotation
- Standard Yardarm
- Laser Support Stand
- Model RLC9000 Environmental Enclosure
- Integrated Roller Leg Assembly
- Back Crank Option
Quantifiable outcome
- Variable speed AC motors up to 200 FPM on RLC250 conveyor
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use R.L. Craig
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
R.L. Craig technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature4 records
R.L. Craig partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Allen BradleycoreAllen Bradley variable speed AC controllers and PLC systems integrated into R.L. Craig conveyor products. Allen Bradley 523 Variable Speed AC Controller used in RLC1500 and RLC4800 systems; Allen Bradley MicroLogix 1400 PLC used in RLC4500 custom solutions; Allen Bradley Flex4 Variable Speed AC Drives featured in product lineup.
Scale indicators2 records
R.L. Craig competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Dorner: Manufacturer of belt, modular, and flexible chain conveyors widely used in packaging, labeling, and light-industrial automation lines. Directly comparable as a conveyor OEM serving integrators and end-customers in the same labeling/packaging applications.
- Quadrel Labeling Systems: Manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labeling equipment and integrated conveyor systems for packaging lines. Directly comparable as a labeling-focused equipment maker competing for similar OEM and end-customer relationships.
- mk North America: Supplies flat top chain and belt conveyor systems for packaging, labeling, and assembly lines. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to R.L. Craig's conveyor offerings.
- Multi-Conveyor: Designs and builds custom conveyors for packaging, food, and labeling applications. Comparable in offering custom engineered conveyor solutions to OEMs and end-customers.
- CDA USA: Manufacturer of conveyor systems and custom packaging line solutions. Comparable as a specialty conveyor OEM serving packaging and labeling applications.
- Nercon: Specialty conveyor manufacturer focused on packaging and bottling lines, including sanitary/washdown conveyors. Comparable niche focus and serving labeling/packaging OEMs.
Broad incumbents
- Hytrol Conveyor: One of the largest North American conveyor manufacturers with broad integration network. Operates in adjacent conveyor categories but serves many of the same integrators and end-customers.
- ProMach: Large packaging machinery conglomerate with multiple conveyor and labeling brands. Comparable as a potential consolidator/competitor in the labeling line integration space R.L. Craig serves.
- Label-Aire: Established manufacturer of pressure-sensitive label applicators and integrated conveyor systems. Comparable as a downstream OEM customer/peer combining labelers with conveyor systems.
- FlexLink (Coesia): Large global supplier of conveyors and material-flow solutions for packaging and assembly under the Coesia group. Competes in the same packaging conveyor space with much broader portfolio and geographic reach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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R.L. Craig leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
R.L. Craig funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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R.L. Craig M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about R.L. Craig
What does R.L. Craig do?
R.L. Craig designs and manufactures industrial conveyor systems, support stands, and custom automated product handling solutions for the labeling and packaging industry. The company produces a broad range of conveyor models including low profile belt conveyors, mattop chain conveyors, wrap systems, and split-belt configurations, alongside a complete line of vertical and horizontal support stands constructed of anodized aluminum, powder coated steel, or washdown stainless steel. They also engineer custom solutions for uniquely shaped products and integrate their equipment with Allen Bradley PLCs, barcode scanners, RFID readers, and vision cameras.
Is R.L. Craig a public or private company?
R.L. Craig is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was R.L. Craig founded?
R.L. Craig was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is R.L. Craig based?
R.L. Craig is headquartered in Lisbon, United States, in the North America region.
How does R.L. Craig make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Conveyor Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are support Stands and Components and custom Automated Solutions.
Who are R.L. Craig's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Dorner, Quadrel Labeling Systems, mk North America, Multi-Conveyor, CDA USA and Nercon. Broad incumbents are Hytrol Conveyor, ProMach, Label-Aire and FlexLink (Coesia).
Does R.L. Craig have an API?
No public API is recorded for R.L. Craig.
What industry is R.L. Craig in?
R.L. Craig's product category is Industrial Conveyor Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAK, Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines), with a secondary code of IMALAOAL, Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines). Its NAICS code is 333922 and its SIC code is 3560.