Brewster, NY / Oakland, FL — January 8, 2026 — DCC Automation, a trusted leader in engineered conveyor and automation solutions with more than 70 years of industry experience, today announced the acquisition of Custom Metal Designs (CMD), a family-owned automation and custom metal fabrication company based in Oakland, Florida.

The acquisition represents a significant step forward in DCC Automation’s growth strategy and expands the company’s ability to deliver fully integrated, front-of-line to end-of-line automation solutions. With the addition of Custom Metal Designs, DCC Automation strengthens its capabilities across container handling, conveying, case handling, palletizing, de-palletizing, bagging, de-bagging, and long-term system support, serving customers across the dairy, food and beverage, packaging, blow molding, and industrial markets.

Custom Metal Designs is widely recognized for its expertise in plastic container handling systems, downstream blow molding solutions, custom metal fabrication, and integrated automation systems. CMD supports manufacturers with engineered solutions for conveying, accumulation, material handling, and custom-designed equipment tailored to specific production needs. Bringing CMD into the DCC Automation organization builds on DCC’s long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, high-quality systems, and dependable customer support, while expanding the depth and flexibility of solutions available to customers.

“This acquisition allows us to better support our long-standing dairy customers while continuing to grow into new markets,” said Peter Debald, President of DCC Automation. “Custom Metal Designs expands our capabilities in container handling and custom fabrication, giving our customers a trusted partner for more complete automation solutions, from front of line through end of line without changing the relationships and service they rely on today.”

Custom Metal Designs will continue to operate with its experienced team and established capabilities, now supported by DCC Automation’s expanded sales network, infrastructure, and long-standing customer relationships. Together, the combined organization is positioned to deliver comprehensive automation solutions from system design and engineering through fabrication, integration, installation, and ongoing service support.

“Founded in 1972, Custom Metal Designs began by developing innovative conveyor solutions to meet emerging automation needs in the packaging industry,” said Ray Aguerrevere, Vice President and General Manager of Custom Metal Designs. “Over the years, we’ve evolved into a trusted integrator of advanced automated packaging systems. This next chapter reinforces our strengths, expands our capabilities, and ensures continuity for our customers, while creating new opportunities for innovation and growth. We remain firmly committed to the values that have guided us for more than 50 years, innovation, reliability, and customer success.”

The acquisition brings together two organizations with shared values, a strong commitment to craftsmanship, and a customer-first mindset. DCC Automation remains firmly committed to its core dairy market while continuing to expand into new industries where custom fabrication and integrated automation solutions are increasingly critical. Customers can expect continuity in relationships, service, and support as the integration progresses.

About DCC Automation

DCC Automation is the parent organization of Dairy Conveyor Corporation and Custom Metal Designs, providing engineered automation and packaging solutions across the food, beverage, dairy, and packaging industries. Through its family of companies, DCC Automation brings together specialized expertise in conveyor systems, custom fabrication, material handling, and integrated automation.

With a focus on long-term partnerships, DCC Automation continues to invest in capabilities and strategic growth opportunities that strengthen customer relationships and support evolving packaging automation needs, now from front of line to end of line.

Learn more at: www.dccautomation.com

About Dairy Conveyor Corporation

Dairy Conveyor Corporation is the foundation of the DCC Automation organization and has spent more than 70 years focused on supporting the dairy industry. Known for its deep industry knowledge and reliable system design, Dairy Conveyor Corp specializes in hygienic stainless-steel conveyor systems and automation solutions tailored to dairy and food-grade environments.

Its product offerings include sanitary conveyors, case handling systems, custom material handling solutions, and engineered systems designed to meet the rigorous demands of dairy processing and packaging operations.

About Custom Metal Designs

Custom Metal Designs (CMD) is a family-owned automation and fabrication company specializing in plastic container handling systems, custom metal fabrication, and integrated automation solutions. CMD is known for its hands-on approach, technical expertise, and commitment to customer service, delivering reliable, well-engineered solutions that support a wide range of packaging and production environments.

Its product offerings include custom conveyor systems, container handling solutions, case handling equipment, integration ready packaging machinery, Baggers, De-Baggers, Palletizers, De-Palletizers, and supporting automation, robotics, and controls tailored to customer specific applications.

Learn more at: www.custommetaldesigns.com