Honeywell Intelligrated Company Profile: History, Ownership and Products
Updated: Oct 15
Honeywell Intelligrated is an American supplier of warehouse automation: conveyors, sorters, palletizers and robotic systems. It was founded as Intelligrated in 2001 and bought by Honeywell in 2016 for USD 1.5 billion. This profile sets out its history, ownership and products.
Honeywell Intelligrated at a Glance
Fact | Detail |
Company | Honeywell Intelligrated, formerly Intelligrated |
Founded | 2001 |
Founders | Chris Cole and Jim McCarthy |
Headquarters | Mason, Ohio, near Cincinnati |
Revenue | USD 1 billion reported for 2017 |
Owner | Honeywell, since August 2016 |
Purchase price | USD 1.5 billion |
Company History
Chris Cole and Jim McCarthy founded Intelligrated in 2001. It grew largely by acquisition: the Versa Conveyor product line in 2002, and in 2009 the North and South American operations of FKI Logistex, which took the workforce from about 500 to about 1,500. The private equity firm Permira bought the company in August 2012, and Honeywell completed its acquisition four years later, placing it in its Safety and Productivity Solutions group.
Key milestones
2001: Founded.
2002: Versa Conveyor acquired; factory opened in London, Ohio.
2009: FKI Logistex's operations in the Americas acquired.
2012: Operations begin in Brazil; acquired by Permira.
2016: Acquired by Honeywell for USD 1.5 billion.
Products
Product | Description |
Conveyors | Case and pallet conveyors |
IntelliSort | Sortation systems |
Alvey | Palletizers |
Robotics | Robotic systems for palletizing and handling |
Fulfillment | Order fulfillment systems |
Controls | Machine controls and software |
Can You Invest in Honeywell Intelligrated?
Not directly. Its parent, Honeywell, is listed on Nasdaq. Readers should check Honeywell's current reporting for the status of this business within the group. This is general information, not investment advice.
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
A large installed base in North American distribution centers.
Well-known product names in sortation and palletizing.
The resources of a large industrial group.
Challenges
Demand tied to warehouse construction cycles.
Competition from newer robot-based systems.
Current Catalogue Coverage
Catalogue checked on 15 October 2026: 1 associated product records. The links below are representative entries, rather than a claim that every historical model is currently available.
Honeywell Intelligrated FAQ
Who owns Intelligrated?
Honeywell, which completed the acquisition in August 2016 for USD 1.5 billion.
When was Intelligrated founded?
In 2001, by Chris Cole and Jim McCarthy.
Where is Honeywell Intelligrated based?
In Mason, Ohio.
What does Honeywell Intelligrated make?
Conveyors, IntelliSort sorters, Alvey palletizers, robotic systems and order fulfillment systems.
How big is the business?
It reported revenue of USD 1 billion for 2017.
Sources
Wikipedia: Intelligrated
