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History
Massman Automation timeline
1978
Massman Automation Designs had its start in the Garage of Burl Massman.
1979
Burl Massman sells the first Massman Automation Designs machine to Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation in Albia, Iowa. The machine was designed to wrap aluminum storm doors for shipping.
1983
Massman moves out of Burl's garage and into their first building
2003
The need for more space is undeniable. Massman completes an expansion, adding more assembly and office space.
2005
Burl retires, selling the business to Jeff Bigger, former VP of Douglas Machine and Former President of Brenton Engineering.
2005
Massman acquires Midmac, helping expand the product offerings into the filter assembly division.
2008
Massman acquires Sabel Engineering, adding bottom load and robotic case packers to its growing case packing product line.
2010
Massman acquires Talon Manufacturing, adding microwave popcorn packaging and flex pouch packaging to Massman’s product lines.
2011
Due to increased business Massman expands, adding 14,250 square feet of assembly and office space, also adding a new break area, engineering department and more conference rooms.
2012
Massman acquires both PSA (Packaging Systems Automation) and PASE Group, adding cartoners, product placers/handlers (PSA), liquid fillers, drum/tote fillers, de-nesters and de-palletizers (PASE) to its product offerings.
