# Martin Automatic > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Martin_Automatic > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Martin_Automatic.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Automatic > Source revision: 1347732532 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Martin Automatic, Inc.** is a manufacturer of web-handling equipment with headquarters in [Rockford, Illinois](/source/Rockford,_Illinois). They specialize in automatic splicing unwinds, [rewinds](/source/Winding_machine), [splicing](/source/Mechanical_splice)[3], tension control systems, and [web-guiding systems](/source/Web-guiding_systems) for the printing, packaging, and converting industries.[4] ## History Martin Automatic was founded in 1968 by John Martin, an inventor and entrepreneur.[2][4] The company occupies a 170,000 square foot manufacturing facility near the [Rock River](/source/Rock_River_(Mississippi_River_tributary)) with a 1.2-megawat [solar panel](/source/Solar_panel) system[5], making it one of the largest solar installations in northern Illinois.[6] The company was awarded the Dale Sabers Safety Award in 2020.[7] As of 2025, they employ around 160 people[8] and work with [Rock Valley College](/source/Rock_Valley_College) to provide internships and employment.[9] They operate globally[10] with customers in 54 countries.[11] ## Products and technology Martin Automatic designs and manufactures web-handling equipment including automatic splicing unwinds, automatic transfer rewinds, and tension control systems.[12] The company holds multiple patents for creations, including [inertia](/source/Inertia) compensation technology and [idler rollers](/source/Idler-wheel) designed for high-speed, low-tension processes.[13][14] They also produce equipment for paperboard products such as [folding cartons](/source/Folding_carton)[15], [beverage carriers](/source/Drink_carrier), and [disposable cups](/source/Disposable_cup) and [plates](/source/Disposable_tableware); roofing[16], industrial and construction goods; medical and diagnostic products; and specialty converting and manufacturing.[4] ## See also - [Winding machine](/source/Winding_machine) - [Web-guiding systems](/source/Web-guiding_systems) - [Mechanical splice](/source/Mechanical_splice) ## References 1. ["'Essential, extreme engineering' at first Martin Automatic Media Day"](https://www.labelandnarrowweb.com/exclusives/essential-extreme-engineering-at-first-martin-automatic-media-day/). *Label and Narrow Web*. 2018-09-04. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. Leaf, Brian (2011-02-28). ["Rockford inventor John Martin is dead"](https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/columns/2011/02/28/rockford-inventor-john-martin-is/42663232007/). *Rockford Register Star*. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. ["U.S. Patent for Knife wheel assembly suitable for forming a butt splice Patent (Patent # 4,892,611 issued January 9, 1990)"](https://patents.justia.com/patent/4892611). *Justia Patents Search*. 1990-01-09. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. Reisig, Sebastian (2020-08-22). ["From crushed smoke to boiler plate!"](https://packagingnewsletter.com/from-crushed-smoke-to-boiler-plate/). *Packagingnewsletter*. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. Converting, Redazione (2023-05-02). ["Packaging, Labelling, Cartotecnica"](https://www.convertingmagazine.it/martin-automatic-in-2023/) (in Italian). *Converting Magazine*. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. ["Solar System! Martin Automatic Installs Renewable Energy"](https://www.pffc-online.com/news/17797-solar-system-martin-automatic-installs-renewable-energy). *Paper, Film & Foil Converter*. 2025-12-03. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240623051623/https://www.pffc-online.com/news/17797-solar-system-martin-automatic-installs-renewable-energy) 2024-06-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. ["Martin Automatic wins safety award"](https://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/finishing-and-embellishment/martin-automatic-wins-safety-award). *Labels & Labeling*. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. ["About Us"](https://www.martinauto.com/about-us/). *Martin Automatic, Inc.*. 2025-11-04. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. ["Employer Services"](https://rockvalleycollege.edu/campus-services/career-services/employer-services). *Home*. 2025-05-30. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. ["Martin Automatic Inc - Company Profile and News"](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/5063301Z:US). *Bloomberg.com*. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. Zambo, Kristen (2017-03-25). ["Transform 815: 'Innovation is everything' to Rockford's Martin Automatic Inc President Roger Cederholm"](https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/local/2017/03/25/transform-815-x2018-innovation-is/21892619007/). *Rockford Register Star*. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. ["Martin Automatic: As big as they come -- showcasing capabilities outside the printing industry"](https://www.coating-converting.com/news/slitting-rewinding/Martin-Automatic-As-big-as-they-come--showcasing-capabilities-outside-the-printing-industry-28837). *Coating Converting*. Retrieved December 3, 2025. 1. ["Patents Assigned to Martin Automatic, Inc."](https://patents.justia.com/assignee/martin-automatic-inc). *Justia Patents*. Retrieved December 3, 2025. 1. ["State Briefs 2/28/08"](https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/2008/02/28/state-briefs-2-28-08/47225944007/). *Journal Star*. 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. Maryin, John D. ["AUTOMATIC KILN STOKERS"](https://jbes.scholasticahq.com/article/29909.pdf). *Journal of the American Ceramic Society 6, no. 10*. Retrieved 2025-12-03. 1. ["Martin Automatic shows its capability outside the printing industry"](https://lfam.in/martin-automatic-shows-its-capability-outside-the-printing-industry/). *Welcome to Labels Flexible & More*. 2023-06-05. 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