HARAHAN, LA — Fifty years ago, J.M. Lapeyre had a problem. How could he safely deliver shrimp to the automatic peeler he invented while eliminating the maintenance and downtime of traditional conveyor belting? A problem solver, Lapeyre invented the first modular plastic conveyor belt. This year, Intralox celebrates 50 years of bringing conveyance solutions to food processors, manufacturers and e-commerce companies with its year-long anniversary celebration.
Today, Intralox employs more than 2,500 team members around the world and is trusted by 60,000 customers in more than 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.