Company History

Experience That Keeps Business Moving

Over 30 Years of Moving Industry Forward.

Norpak Handling was established in April 1988 by experienced conveyor professionals from a major conveyor company. Founder Stewart Raynor was joined by Gamey Lycett and Gavin Linn shortly thereafter. Within months, Norpak had over 100 years of experience ranging from engineering and purchasing through to project management and organizational skills.

Adopting a customer-focused approach, the business grew rapidly to become the largest conveyor components and independent systems integrator in Canada as well as the only Canadian conveyor company with offices or distributors across Canada.

  1. 1988
    The beginning

    Norpak Handling was established in April 1988 by experienced conveyor professionals from a major conveyor company. Founder Stewart Raynor was joined by Gamey Lycett and Gavin Linn shortly thereafter. Within months, Norpak had over 100 years of experience ranging from engineering and purchasing through to project management and organizational skills.

  2. 1990s
    Rapid growth

    Adopting a customer-focused approach, the business grew rapidly to become the largest conveyor components and independent systems integrator in Canada as well as the only Canadian conveyor company with offices or distributors across Canada.

  3. 1997–1998
    Building for growth

    In 1997, Norpak built a new office and manufacturing facility in Port Hope. To keep up with business growth, the Port Hope location was expanded in 1998.

  4. 2000
    Strategic partnership

    In 2000, Norpak became a Hytrol Conveyor Company Integration Partner (Distributor). This immediately provided Norpak with an expanded high-quality portfolio of conveyor systems and components to incorporate into more diverse conveyor projects.

  5. 2000–2010
    Expansion through acquisition

    Norpak also grew by acquisition. In 2000, Norpak purchased the conveyor division of BC Conveying Machinery Limited in British Columbia, increasing Norpak’s presence in Western Canada and the Western United States. In 2010 Norpak purchased McKessock Engineering Limited, further expanding the customer base.

  6. Today
    Focused on the future

    Norpak has always remained committed to serving the needs of its customers both large and small.

    From individual conveyor rollers, spare parts, and conveyor sections, to completely designed and installed complex conveying systems, Norpak continues to focus on providing customers with maximum value and world class customer service.

Conveyor lines on the Norpak plant floor in the company's early years
Hytrol Integration Partner sign at the Norpak facility
Aerial view of the Norpak Handling building in Port Hope