Our History

1966

mk North America Technology Group is founded in Germany.

1988

mk North America is established in Bloomfield, Connecticut, bringing German-engineered conveyor technology to the U.S. market.

1990s

mk North America expands its product portfolio to support growing demand for modular belt conveyors, pallet handling systems, and aluminum extrusion framing in industrial automation.

2000s

Introduction and growth of advanced conveyor solutions, including flexible chain conveyors and pallet-based automation systems, supporting increasingly complex manufacturing layouts.

2010s

mk North America continues to invest in U.S.-based manufacturing and engineering capabilities, emphasizing customization, quick turnaround, and application-specific solutions. Online design tools like CAD360! are introduced to streamline system configuration.

2018

mk North America celebrates 30 years of operation, marking three decades of serving the U.S. automation and material handling market.

2026

Today mk North America is a trusted leader in modular conveyor technology, helping businesses optimize automation and material handling processes with durable, customizable solutions.