Leading the Way in the Evolution of Modern Conveyance
For over 50 years, Intralox’s extensive portfolio of technologies and services have enhanced food safety, powered e-commerce, and solved challenges for food processors, manufacturers, and e-commerce companies around the world. As we continue to push the boundaries of modern conveyance, here’s a look back at how we got here.
1940
Peelers, Inc., founded
J.M. Lapeyre founds Peelers, Inc., predecessor to Laitram, Intralox's parent company
Peelers, Inc., founded
J.M. Lapeyre founds Peelers, Inc., predecessor to Laitram, Intralox's parent company
1970
Intralox founded
J.M. Lapeyre establishes Intralox after filing the patent for the modular plastic conveyor belt
Intralox founded
J.M. Lapeyre establishes Intralox after filing the patent for the modular plastic conveyor belt
First modular plastic conveyor belt patent issued
First modular plastic conveyor belt signals evolution of modern conveyance
First modular plastic conveyor belt patent issued
First modular plastic conveyor belt signals evolution of modern conveyance
Intralox opens 20,000-sq-ft headquarters in New Orleans
Global headquarters opens in New Orleans
Intralox opens 20,000-sq-ft headquarters in New Orleans
Global headquarters opens in New Orleans
1980
Intralox United Kingdom opens
Assembly location expedites delivery times for European region
Intralox United Kingdom opens
Assembly location expedites delivery times for European region
Laitram Continuous Improvement (LCI) philosophy created
Laitram's business philosophy grounds the company in shared core values
Laitram Continuous Improvement (LCI) philosophy created
Laitram's business philosophy grounds the company in shared core values
Intralox launches direct sales and guarantees to global customers
Intralox launches direct business model, providing customers with immediate access to industry experts, coupled with money-back guarantees for performance and shipping
Intralox launches direct sales and guarantees to global customers
Intralox launches direct business model, providing customers with immediate access to industry experts, coupled with money-back guarantees for performance and shipping
1990
Intralox opens Europe headquarters in Amsterdam
Growth in Europe leads to new headquarters to support direct sales and assembly in Europe
Intralox opens Europe headquarters in Amsterdam
Growth in Europe leads to new headquarters to support direct sales and assembly in Europe
Intralox Australia opens in Melbourne
Third assembly location expedites delivery times for the Asia-Pacfic region
Intralox Australia opens in Melbourne
Third assembly location expedites delivery times for the Asia-Pacfic region
Intralox Japan opens in Tokyo
Assembly location improves services to Japanese customers with shorter shipping times and expedited orders
Intralox Japan opens in Tokyo
Assembly location improves services to Japanese customers with shorter shipping times and expedited orders
2000
Modular Roller Top conveyor belt patent issued
Intralox innovation streamlines case handling with the release of the Roller Top™ belt
Modular Roller Top conveyor belt patent issued
Intralox innovation streamlines case handling with the release of the Roller Top™ belt
Intralox Brazil assembly facility opens in São Paulo
Global footprint expands to South America with Brazil assembly location
Intralox Brazil assembly facility opens in São Paulo
Global footprint expands to South America with Brazil assembly location
Intralox opens Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai
The new facility establishes commercial presence in China
Intralox opens Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai
The new facility establishes commercial presence in China
Merger with Material Handling Systems (MHS)
Consolidates technologies to enable the game-changing Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™) technology
Merger with Material Handling Systems (MHS)
Consolidates technologies to enable the game-changing Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™) technology
DARB patent issued
Dual-Stacked Angled Roller™ Belt (DARB™) technology optimizes sorting a variety of products and packages
DARB patent issued
Dual-Stacked Angled Roller™ Belt (DARB™) technology optimizes sorting a variety of products and packages
Intralox partners with MOL Belting Systems to distribute ThermoDrive® belting globally
Enhances Intralox's FoodSafe™ portfolio to provide food customers with best-in-class hygienic solutions
Intralox partners with MOL Belting Systems to distribute ThermoDrive® belting globally
Enhances Intralox's FoodSafe™ portfolio to provide food customers with best-in-class hygienic solutions
2010
Intralox acquires Commercial Food Sanitation
Commercial Food Sanitation integrates strategic consulting, expertise, and training to provide durable solutions to food safety and sanitation challenges for food plants
Intralox acquires Commercial Food Sanitation
Commercial Food Sanitation integrates strategic consulting, expertise, and training to provide durable solutions to food safety and sanitation challenges for food plants
Spiral DirectDrive™ patent issued
Allows food processors around the world to experience smooth, reliable performance in dwell-time applications
Spiral DirectDrive™ patent issued
Allows food processors around the world to experience smooth, reliable performance in dwell-time applications
Intralox opens 50,000-sq-ft production facility in Hammond
Expansion of manufacturing operations to support global growth
Intralox opens 50,000-sq-ft production facility in Hammond
Expansion of manufacturing operations to support global growth
Intralox assembly opens in India
The facility expands Intralox's assembly footprint to support shipping and delivery guarantees
Intralox assembly opens in India
The facility expands Intralox's assembly footprint to support shipping and delivery guarantees
Center for Excellence in Food Safety opens in Grand Rapids
The new facility enables research and development, testing, and training for Intralox's FoodSafe product line
Center for Excellence in Food Safety opens in Grand Rapids
The new facility enables research and development, testing, and training for Intralox's FoodSafe product line
Intralox opens new facility in Baltimore
230,000-sq-ft facility supports Intralox's growth in the logistics and material handling industry
Intralox opens new facility in Baltimore
230,000-sq-ft facility supports Intralox's growth in the logistics and material handling industry
2020
Intralox expands operations in Melbourne
The new location supports expanding business operations in the Asia-Pacific region
Intralox expands operations in Melbourne
The new location supports expanding business operations in the Asia-Pacific region
Intralox opens new production facility in Wehl
Expansion of operations in The Netherlands supports growth in packaging and food industries and includes new customer testing facility
Intralox opens new production facility in Wehl
Expansion of operations in The Netherlands supports growth in packaging and food industries and includes new customer testing facility
2025
Today, Intralox employs over 2,500 team members around the world and is trusted by 60,000 customers in over 100 countries. Its extensive portfolio of technologies and services is powered by a culture of continuous improvement, evident in its 1,500+ patents around the world. These technologies enhance food safety, power logistics, and solve challenges for Intralox customers.
