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Intelligrated is a material handling automation and software engineering company based in Mason, Ohio. In 2012, the company reported revenue of $524 million. Intelligrated has production and service locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Chile, and employes more than 2,300 people.

History
Chris Cole and Jim McCarthy founded Intelligrated in 2001 with an initial group of 17 associates that grew to 50 employees by the end of the year. The company built its corporate headquarters in Mason, Ohio in 2002 and made its first acquisition that same year, acquiring the Versa conveyor line from Conveyors Ltd. By 2008, the company grew to more than 500 associates with field operations established throughout the U.S.

In 2009, Intelligrated acquired FKI logistex operations in North and South America from UK-based investment group Melrose plc. With the acquisition, Intelligrated expanded its product line to include Alvey palletizers, Real Time Solutions order fulfillment systems, as well as tilt-tray and cross-belt sorters.

In February 2012, Intelligrated announced the launch of its operations in São Paulo, Brazil. In June of the same year, Permira, a European private equity firm, acquired Intelligrated in a transaction valued in excess of $500 million.

In December 2012, Intelligrated acquired Knighted, a supply chain management software developer based in Ossining, N.Y. Four months later, Intelligrated acquired Datria, a provider of voice-enabled order-fulfillment solutions. Datria and its associated technology became part of Intelligrated’s software subsidiary company, Knighted.

Industries Served
Intelligrated provides solutions for retail, wholesale, e-commerce, food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical and medical supply, third-party logistics, and postal and parcel industries.

Intelligrated designs, builds and installs automated material handling solutions including case and pallet conveyors, IntelliSort sortation systems, Alvey palletizers, robotic systems, order fulfillment systems, software and advanced machine controls. The company’s Customer Service & Support group administers aftermarket services such as upgrades and modifications, field service, maintenance, technical support and training. Material handling equipment brands supported by Intelligrated include Alvey, Buschman, Cleco, Crisplant, Davco, FKI Logistex, Intelligrated, Mathews, Real Time Solutions and Versa material handling systems and machinery. The company also provides operational support services, design and build, solutions development and systems integration services.

Trade Associations
Intelligrated is affiliated with the following professional associations:
 * Canadian Packaging Association
 * Commission de la construction du Québec
 * Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
 * Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
 * Distribution Business Management Association
 * Food and Consumer Products of Canada Association
 * Materials Handling and Management Society
 * Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
 * Material Handling Institute
 * Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute
 * Retail Industry Leaders Association
 * Robotics Industries Association
 * Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada
 * Warehousing Education & Research Council (WERC)