1954
Charles M. Davis established IMS Recycling Services.
1977
Davis invented the world’s first commercial aluminum can flattener and formed CP Manufacturing.
1980s
CPG began designing and manufacturing dual-stream systems to sort recyclables.
1990s
The company became one of the first in the world to engineer and manufacture single stream sorting systems.
2003
Acquired MSS, a leading specialist in optical sorting solutions since 1973.
2004
Acquired Krause Manufacturing, a leader in construction and demolition separation equipment.
2009
Formed a joint venture between CP Manufacturing and Ken Mills Engineering to provide support to European based clients.
2012
Acquired Advanced MRF, a specialist in intelligent motor controls and data acquisition.
2020s
CPG remains a leader in the waste and recycling equipment manufacturing, engineering, and installation industry.