Laitram
- Harahan, Louisiana
- 3,800+ employees
Laitram is a global manufacturing and innovation leader that produces modular plastic conveyor belting, food processing equipment, and industrial access solutions through its four operating divisions, serving industries ranging from food processing to warehousing and distribution.
Perfect for
Laitram, primarily through its Intralox division, is best suited for:
- Warehouse and distribution center operators seeking high-throughput conveyor and sortation systems
- Food processing and beverage companies needing sanitary, durable modular plastic conveyor belting
- 3PL fulfillment centers looking to upgrade or install automated sorting, merging, and singulation equipment
- Large-scale industrial operations requiring reliable, patented conveyance technology with proven global deployment
- Facilities needing industrial access solutions such as alternating tread stairs, platforms, and crossover systems
Key strengths
Massive patent portfolio with over 2,200 actively held patents, demonstrating deep technical innovation and IP protection
Proven Activated Roller Belt (ARB) technology with over 7,500 conveyors deployed worldwide across 15+ years
Global presence with 12 locations worldwide, including headquarters in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
Vertically integrated manufacturing with in-house machine shop and precision machining capabilities
Over 75 years of continuous innovation in conveyor and food processing technology since 1947
Considerations
Enterprise-scale manufacturer focused on large industrial solutions; not suited for small or startup operations needing lightweight or low-cost equipment
No publicly listed pricing; likely requires custom quoting and longer sales cycles typical of industrial equipment manufacturers
Primary website serves as a corporate overview with limited technical product detail; customers must navigate to subsidiary sites (Intralox, Laitram Machinery, Lapeyre Stair) for specific product information
No mention of software integrations with WMS, OMS, or other logistics technology platforms
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About Laitram
Laitram is a privately held, innovation-driven manufacturing company headquartered in Harahan, Louisiana, with roots dating back to 1947 when founder J.M. Lapeyre patented the world's first automated shrimp peeling machine at just 20 years old. Today, the company operates through four divisions: Intralox (modular plastic conveyor belting and Activated Roller Belt technology), Laitram Machinery (food processing equipment), Lapeyre Stair (industrial access solutions), and Laitram Corporation (corporate services and precision machining). With over 3,800 employees across 12 locations worldwide and more than 2,200 actively held patents, Laitram stands as a significant force in industrial manufacturing and conveyance technology.
The company's most relevant division for logistics and fulfillment operations is Intralox, which invented modular plastic conveyor belting and continues to lead the market after more than 45 years. Intralox's patented Activated Roller Belt (ARB) technology enables high-throughput sorting, merging, turning, and singulating across a wide range of industries, with over 7,500 ARB conveyors deployed worldwide. These solutions serve food processing, beverage handling, packaging, case and box handling, and general material handling applications, making them a key infrastructure component in warehouse and distribution center operations.
Laitram's culture centers on its Business Philosophy of continuous improvement, self-management, and integrity. The company holds over 1,345 patents globally, a number that continues to grow year after year. Its commitment to innovation is not just historical; the company continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies such as laser-imaging and computer vision algorithms for food sorting, and next-generation conveyance solutions for industrial and logistics applications.
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