Conveyor Guys, The, Div. of Innovative Handling Systems, Inc., established in 1988, is a manufacturer, distributor, and service company specializing in custom-designed industrial conveyor systems and innovative material handling solutions. Based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company operates as a contract manufacturer and turnkey systems integrator, serving industries such as manufacturing, fulfillment/distribution, and retail. With 11-50 employees and an estimated annual revenue of less than $5 million, they offer comprehensive services including design, fabrication, installation, repair, reconfiguration, maintenance, and moving of systems. Their extensive product range includes various types of conveyors such as Belt Driven Live Roller, Chain Driven Live Roller, Gravity, Ball Transfer, Power Belt, Line Shaft, Incline Slider Belt, Skatewheel, and Pallet Conveyors. They also provide related material handling equipment like carousels, pallet racking, flow racks, mezzanines, lift tables, vertical lifts, controls, storage shelves, tilt tables, dock equipment, and pallet jacks. The company emphasizes customer relationships, dedication, and integrity, providing solutions for diverse challenges and offering spare and replacement parts. They primarily serve the New England region but have extended their reach to states like Michigan and Georgia, with notable clients including Verizon Communications, Amazon, and Staples.
Parts
Conveyors
Material Handling
Cablevey Conveyors
🇺🇸 United States
197111-50 peopleManufacturer/Service Company/Trading Company
Established brand
Product customization
Patented technology
Multinational enterprise
Shipments
143
Key customer
AGRIPAC
Key market
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Description
Cablevey Conveyors, recently rebranded as Akona Process Solutions, is a premier global manufacturer of tubular drag cable and disc conveyor systems. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the company has over 50 years of experience in designing, engineering, and servicing material handling equipment. Operating as an OEM and service provider, Cablevey specializes in the gentle conveying of friable materials, serving diverse sectors including food processing (coffee, nuts, snacks, cereals), agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and industrial materials like plastics and renewable energy components.
The company's core product portfolio features enclosed, dust-tight tubular conveyors such as the Clearvey™ and Cleanvey (CIP) systems, which are engineered to minimize product degradation and separation. Their technology includes metal-detectable cable assemblies, internal minicam inspection tools, and mobile smart carts. These systems are FDA compliant and designed for high hygiene standards, offering energy-efficient alternatives to traditional bucket elevators or pneumatic systems.
As part of the May River Capital family of brands, Cablevey has integrated with partners like Kason, Marion, and Spiroflow to provide comprehensive material processing solutions. The company maintains a strong international presence, with installations in over 66 countries and a global manufacturing footprint that includes a new facility in the UK. With a dedicated workforce of approximately 11 to 50 employees, Cablevey offers extensive support services, including product testing, custom machinery design, supervised installation, and preventative maintenance.
Cablevey® launches retrofit innovations to minimize product loss and downtime