Industrial conveyor systems and material handling equipment manufacturer
Laitram manufactures conveyor systems and automation components for food processing and industrial logistics, operating from 11 global locations with a 1949-founded engineering heritage. The stack reveals a manufacturing-first operation: heavy CAD tooling (SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, Inventor, AutoCAD), PLC/HMI control systems (RSLogix, Studio 5000, TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT), and industrial automation platforms (Oracle E-Business Suite, Windchill PDM). The hiring mix—engineering-dominant with manufacturing and support roles—aligns directly with active projects around electromechanical prototyping, PLC code deployment, and conveyor test loops.
Notable leadership hires: Finance Director
Laitram designs and manufactures conveyor systems, modular belts, and mechatronic controls for food processing, beverage, and industrial material handling applications. The company operates 11 production and engineering facilities across the United States, Netherlands, and Canada, serving global customers with over 3,800 employees and 1,300+ active patents. Product development centers on prototype engineering, PLC-based automation systems, and activated roller belt (ARB) technologies. Internal challenges focus on balancing cost, quality, and time-to-market while reducing waste through smart automation and improving food safety consistency.
SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, Inventor, and AutoCAD across design and engineering. Windchill serves as PDM; Microsoft Project manages design timelines.
RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and TIA Portal. Conveyor test loops and mechatronic control systems are active development areas using these platforms.
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