2009
Headquartered in Minnesota, Accraply continues providing pressure-sensitive labeling systems; Trine roll-fed labeling systems; and Stanford Doctor Machines®, slitter rewinders, and shrink sleeve finishing equipment from multiple locations including Illinois, California and Canada.
2007
The acquisition of Stanford Products, LLC gave Accraply a prominent position in material converting and seaming equipment for the growing shrink sleeve labeling industry.
2005
Stanford opened the first expansion of its new manufacturing facility.
2004
Trine expanded their manufacturing capabilities by building machinery in two locations improving customer delivery times and manufacturing processes.
2004
Accraply moved into the Roll-Fed-Label market with the Acquisition of Trine Labeling Systems which gave it an established position in beverage labeling.
2004
Trine developed and implemented upgrade programs offering improved efficiency and options.
2004
Stanford launched a new line of shrink sleeve finishing equipment.
2000
Accraply acquired the Label Machinery Division of CCL Label which brought with it the historic Avery Labeling Machinery line which CCL had acquired in 1996
2000
Following its purchase by New Jersey-based Global Press Sales, the company became known as Stanford Products LLC.
1997
Barry-Wehmiller acquired Accraply Inc. and introduced the opportunity for growth via acquisition.
1996
Accraply moved to a new facility in Plymouth, Minnesota, USA.
1996
Trine/CMS Gilbreth acquired by Impaxx
1996
Trine developed and sold Model 6700 to the Beverage industry as a high-speed labeler.
1994
Trine developed the new Model 4500 for the beverage industry due to the need for a Quick Change Labeler.
1992
Trine continued to develop new applications for new Plastic PET containers for the beverage industry.
1989
Trine was acquired by CMS Gilbreth and developed a large international market for glue solvent application for glass containers.
1988
Accraply developed leading edge technology for ultra high speed 'on press' inserting of functional labels and tags such as on battery testers.
1987
The Accraply Printing Division was separated from the Accraply Labeler Division and was renamed and integrated into the Bemis material converting operations.
1985
Accraply pioneered the application of orientated shrinkable film labels for the labeling of consumable batteries. Accraply also advanced the use of shrinkable Pressure Sensitive film for 'tamper evident' applications for Health Care packaging.
1984
Trine developed a roll-fed labeling machine for the glass coffee container and beverage industry.
1983
Trine Manufacturing was founded and opens operation in Turlock, California rebuilding roll-fed labeling machinery for glass containers.
1982
Stanford introduced the Model 338 - the industry's first affordable computer controlled Slitter/Rewinder.
1980
Accraply developed advanced processes for the application of thin film labels for primary container decoration for a wide variety of markets.
1979
The German-based MAN Roland - also a press manufacturer - acquired Wood Industries and Stanford became known as the Stanford Division of MAN Roland.
1977
Accraply was acquired by Bemis Company and operated as a division of their Morgan Adhesives Company also known as MacTac.
1977
CCL Labeling began as Neeco Industries with a staff of three focused on label support in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
1972
Started the Accraply Printing Division for the converting of Pressure Sensitive Labels.
1972
Ashton Press Company relocated from Montreal, Canada to Stanford's facility in Salem, Illinois, USA.
1971
Accraply achieved significant niche market growth through developing a unique labeling method that integrated label application with the vacuum packing process for meat and cheese packaging.
1970
Accraply was founded in Wayzata, Minnesota, USA growing out of Industrial Metal Products Co. a small manufacturer of specialty machinery.
1970
Wood Industries purchased Vandenberg Press Company.
1964
Stanford Engineering was purchased by Wood Industries.
1953
Dutch Stanford invented and shipped the very first Doctor Machine®. It is still a registered trademark of the company today. Stanford's product line was soon expanded to include slitter rewinders.
1943
W.T. "Dutch" Stanford founded Stanford Engineering, a supply company for web guides and tension controls.