Intralox
Intralox,[1] headquartered in the New Orleans, Louisiana, suburb of Harahan is a manufacturer of conveyor belts. Intralox specializes in modular plastic conveyor belts and related services and equipment.
Private | |
Industry | Conveying solutions |
Founder | J. M. Lapeyre |
Headquarters | Harahan, LA , US |
Number of employees | 2000 |
Parent | Laitram, L.L.C. |
Website | Intralox.com |
Intralox is the largest division of Laitram.[2]
Intralox has regional headquarters in Amsterdam and Shanghai and assembly centers located around the globe. Intralox's products and services are used in general food processing, meat, poultry and seafood processing, beverage handling, can manufacturing, baking, case and box handling, and packaging.
History
In 1949, Intralox founder J. M. Lapeyre[3][4] invented an automatic shrimp-peeling machine [5][6] that changed the industry. He patented his shrimp peeler and 190 other inventions during his lifetime. He also founded four companies — all based on his inventions. Intralox, one of those four companies, registered the first patent for modular plastic belting in 1970.
Intralox, Laitram's largest operating division, has been the first company to introduce many of the conveying concepts in the market today and currently holds more than 490 active patents worldwide.[7][8]
Recognition
- Intralox ARB Conveyance Technology Acclaimed for Handling New, Greener Beverage Packages with Ease[9]
- Special Recognition for International Trade Efforts
- NSF[10] Food Safety Leadership Award 2010[11][12]
- 2009 China Food Safety Provider Award: Intralox EZ Clean Family of Hygienic Solutions
- European Anuga FoodTec Award 2009: Intralox ARB Technology and Hygienic Solutions[13][14][15]
References
- Intralox. "Intralox website". Intralox. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- "Laitram Website". Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- OCTS O' Connor Technical Systems. "Tribute to J.M. Lapeyre". OCTS. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Laitram's World. "J.M. LAPEYRE 1926-1989". The Laitram® Corporation. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers. "Lapeyre Automatic Shrimp Peeling Machine, Model 'A', No. 572, 1979" (PDF). A National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Howell, Donna. "J.M. Lapeyre's Buffet Of Inventions Included a Shrimp-Peeling Machine". Leaders and Success. INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Asia Food Journal. "Intralox patents boost ranking on patent scorecard". Asia Food Journal. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Wall Street Journal - Patent Board Scorecard: http://www.intralox.com/uploadedFiles/Downloads/Print_and_Multimedia/Press_Release_PDFs/2011%2009%2013%20Laitram%20Heavy%20Industrial%20Equipment%20patent%20performance.pdf
- Greener Package Association. "Film-only multipacks gently conveyed with activated roller-belt technology". Greener Package Association. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- NSF. "NSF THe public health and safety company". Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Food Safety News, Food Safety Leaders. "NSF Honors Food Safety Leaders in DC". Food Safety News. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Asia Food Journal. "Intralox receives 2010 Food Safety Leadership Award". Asia Food Journal. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Buckenhüskes, Prof. Dr. Herbert J. "European FoodTec Award 2009". DLG e.V. Jury International FoodTec Award. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- "Hygienic conveyance line honoured at Anuga show". Food Production Daily. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Asia Food Journal. "Intralox awarded at European FoodTec Awards". Asia Food Journal. Retrieved 3 August 2012.