Glide-Line manufactures flexible conveyor systems and integrated conveying automation for industrial production lines, backed by more than 40 years of conveyor-manufacturing experience. Its modular equipment is designed to adapt to changing layouts and demanding applications, including precision handling for commercial EV battery assembly. The company also supports installed systems with stocked spare and replacement parts.
QC ConveyorsFounded in 1981 by industrial equipment salesman Norm Volkerding, QC Conveyors manufactures configurable conveyor systems for automation, assembly and industrial material handling. The company grew from a rugged low-profile conveyor prototyped in Volkerding’s basement into a Cincinnati-area manufacturer known for easy-to-use equipment, quick shipping on popular models and a 10-year registered-product warranty. Acquired by Duravant in 2018, QC Conveyors also supports its equipment with technical service, maintenance and genuine replacement parts.CINCINNATI, OH
UMD Automated SystemsFounded in 1996, Fredericktown’s UMD Automated Systems designs, manufactures, and installs modular conveyor and material-handling systems for industrial operations. Its experience is especially deep in tire and rubber manufacturing and Tier 1 automotive, while its engineers also develop adaptable systems for distribution and other industries. UMD performs nearly all services in-house and makes custom rollers and bearings alongside complete systems, with designs intended to simplify maintenance and accommodate future changes.FREDERICKTOWN, OH
BUETTNER GmbHSince 1972, BUETTNER GmbH in Walldürn has designed and produced made-in-Germany conveyor technology, from individual belt and roller conveyors to complete, tailored systems. Its in-house engineering and production are geared toward difficult material-handling tasks, including tight curves, changing transfers and controlled accumulation, with modular equipment that can be adapted to the job. The company also supports its machinery with spare-parts, maintenance and repair services.MARYLAND LINE, MD
Custom Conveyor & Equipment CorporationFounded in 1984 by power-transmission professional Steve Harmon, Custom Conveyor & Equipment Corporation designs and builds custom conveyors and industrial automation equipment for manufacturing, processing, and material-handling challenges. From its Cedar Rapids facility, the company’s engineers and fabricators take projects from concept through fabrication, assembly, and validation, including specialty equipment such as plate-glass breakers. A 2021 move into a larger building tripled production capacity, supporting the thousands of customized machines it has supplied to customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small manufacturers.CINCINNATI, OH