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Standard-Knapp Inc.

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$37.5M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

The history of Standard-Knapp can be traced back to 1890, when the Fred H. Knapp company was founded in New Jersey. There is documented evidence that the first Knapp Gravity Labelers were placed on the market and shown during the 1893 World's Fair at the National Convention of Canners. A few years later, in 1895, the Knapp Boxer, a hand-operated machine designed to pack cans, was perfected. Apparently, it did its job well. In fact, it did so well that, as late as 1901, the Knapp Boxer was the only machine of its kind in the world. At some time during the early 1900s, a company known as the National Binding Company (based out of New York City, New York), was manufacturing paper cutting and dispensing machines and compression units for case sealing. In December of 1920, the National Binding Company declared bankruptcy. The following year, the company was purchased by a group of past employees for just $10,000. Later that same year, on November 17, 1921, the former National Binding Company resurfaced under the new name of the Standard Sealing Company, Inc. While the new Standard Sealing Company was beginning its new business, the Fred H. Knapp Company had expanded its operations to include offices in Chicago, Baltimore, Ridgewood (NJ), and a factory in Westminster, Maryland. At this time, the Fred H. Knapp Company was offering a series of labelers with wood or iron frames designed for such "modern" innovations as hand, steam, or electric motor drives. ...

Number of Employees 65
Contact Information

63 Pickering St

Portland, Connecticut 06480-1860

www.standard-kn...

(860) 342-1100

NAICS Code Packaging Machinery Manufacturing: 333993

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  • Standard-Knapp introduces the 296TS Continuum Tray/Shrink System

    - 2009-01-01

    Standard-Knapp introduces the 296TS Continuum Tray/Shrink System. Featuring upgrades to the system's user interface, wrapping wand and film feed module, the 296TS is a user-friendly, easy-to-maintain and reliable solution for challenging 24/7 applications in the food and beverage industries. The heavy-duty stainless steel-framed system also features easy "walk-by"...

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  • Standard-Knapp introduces new Tray/Shrink System

    - 2008-07-01

    Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in manufacturing the ultimate packaging machinery, introduces the 296TS Continuum[TM] Tray/Shrink System. Featuring upgrades to the system's user interface, wrapping wand and film feed module, the 296TS Continuum[TM] Tray/Shrink System is a user-friendly, easy-to-maintain and reliable solution for challenging 24/7 applications in the food and...

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  • Standard-Knapp announces its soft-placement module for secure, efficient packing of bottles in a range of industries

    - 2008-02-01

    [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Standard-Knapp announces its soft-placement module for secure, efficient packing of bottles in a range of industries. Compatible with several case packer models, Standard-Knapp's soft placement module with advanced motion control gently lowers bottles into cases or trays without damage to the label, closure or container integrity. With...

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  • Standard-Knapp stops jams.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)

    - 2008-01-11

    Packaging machinery manufacturer Standard-Knapp has unveiled a new machine which claims to eliminate packing lane jams. The Bottle Laner contains a sensor which counts each bottle that passes through, thus determining that each downstream lane receives an equal quantity and therefore eradicating the chance...

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  • Standard-Knapp introduces continuous motion shrink wrapper

    - 2007-12-01

    [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, has introduced its advanced continuous motion 596S Continuum[TM] Shrink Wrapper. Designed to handle PET, glass, and metal containers, StandardKnapp's Shrink Wrapper is ideal for applications in the food, beverage, and household product industries. Engineered with...

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