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Massman Automation Designs acquires Elliott Manufacturing

Massman, headquartered in Villard, MN, acquires the case erector and sealer company located in Fresno, CA.

Massman Automation Designs LLC (Villard, MN) has acquired Elliott Manufacturing, located in Fresno, CA. Elliott was founded in 1927 (later becoming incorporated in 1929) and has been continuously providing the industry with reliable solutions for 80 years. Elliott specializes in case erectors and sealers, both tape and glue at speeds up to 35 cases per minute, as well as top load case packing systems. The acquisition of Elliott Manufacturing will expand Massman’s ability to provide case erectors and sealers allowing for a more extensive end-of-line product offering to Massman customers. Massman Automation Designs has been providing innovative end-of-line packaging for over 30 years to a wide variety of industries, specializing in precision automation equipment.

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