Columbia Machine has acquired Control Design & Manufacturing (CD&M). Located in Englewood, Colorado, CD&M is a recognised leader in factory automation solutions, designing, manufacturing and supporting conventional bag palletising systems, bag handling equipment, box forming and filling solutions and controls. 

CD&M will become part of Columbia PSI and all employees have been hired, allowing the business to carry on without missing a day of operation or sacrificing customer commitment.

Columbia PSI will join its extensive bagging product lines with CD&M’s wide range of equipment solutions. The addition of the CD&M palletising solutions, accessory conveyors, controls, box forming equipment and years of experience will further grow Columbia PSI as an innovative industry leader.

“Adding Control Design & Manufacturing to Columbia PSI is a great opportunity to expand our bagging solutions and allows us to grow our Denver-based team,” says Tim Goode, general manager of Columbia PSI. “We have a long-term strategy for our Denver operation and CD&M builds on that vision. In addition, the CD&M employees bring valuable experience and product knowledge.” 

Dale Kintgen, president/owner of CD&M, says: “As I look to retire, I wanted to ensure that CD&M would continue to supply reliable equipment and offer the same customer support that our customers are used to receiving for the last 30 years.

 “Columbia PSI will carry on that vision while keeping the business in Denver and providing ongoing employment opportunities for my staff. I wish I were 20 years younger so I could be part of what the future holds.”

Financial terms for the acquisition were not revealed.