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.
