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Columbia/Okura LLC

Columbia/Okura is a leading provider of custom-engineered end-of-line systems including robotic palletizers and bagging machines.

Our solutions are designed to optimize your operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

09/11/2026

We're growing, and we're looking for passionate problem solvers to join the Columbia/Okura team!

As a leader in robotic palletizing solutions, we empower production facilities to automate with confidence. Behind every successful installation is a dedicated team of controls engineers, integration specialists, and customer support experts who make it happen.

What you’ll find at Columbia/Okura:
✅ Cutting-edge robotics and custom automation projects
✅ A tight-knit, team-oriented work environment
✅ Great benefits—including tuition reimbursement & 401(k) matching
✅ Hands-on opportunities for career advancement

Ready to elevate your career in robotics and automation?

👉 Check out our latest job openings: https://columbiaokura.com/careers/

09/10/2026

Are you heading to Chicago for PACK EXPO International 2026?

Visit Columbia/Okura and Columbia Machine Palletizing at Booth N-5735 in the North Building to check out our latest advancements in end-of-line robotic palletizing!

Whether you are looking to eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce labor costs, or integrate flexible automated packaging into your facility, our sales and engineering teams will be on-site to discuss your specific operational goals.

Claim your complimentary show floor pass using our VIP registration link:
https://pei26.nvytes.co/pei2026dash/42S64.html
🎟️ Attend as our guest for FREE!
📍 Location: McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
📌 Booth: North Building — N-5735
📅 Dates: October 18–21, 2026

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago! Comment below if you're attending, or send us a message to schedule a one-on-one meeting with our team during the show.

09/09/2026

Peak production demands high equipment reliability. When it comes to maintaining your Columbia/Okura robotic palletizers, shortcuts cost more in the long run.

Using genuine OEM parts ensures your automation investment continues to operate with the exact precision, safety, and cycle speeds it was engineered to deliver.

Whether you need routine replacement components, critical spares to keep on the shelf, or assistance identifying a part for an older system, the Columbia/Okura parts team is ready to help.

Our parts promise:
✅ Factory-direct OEM reliability
✅ Dedicated parts specialists to assist with system identification
✅ Rapid order processing to protect your uptime

📦 Explore our parts & service options or contact a specialist today: https://columbiaokura.com/service-parts/

09/08/2026

In fresh produce operations, end-of-line handling is critical. Traditional manual overhead stacking often leads to fruit bruising, worker fatigue, and bottlenecks on high-throughput lines.
When Washington Fruit built their state-of-the-art facility in Central Washington, they worked with Columbia/Okura on their end of line to protect their crop and streamline output.

The Impact of Automation in Produce Packaging:
- Zero Product Damage: Gentle, precise robotic placement eliminates the manual box-throwing that leads to bruised fruit.
- Massive Scale: Engineered to easily keep pace with lines shipping over 3 million apples daily.
- Seamless Traceability: Integrates upstream with advanced infrared sorting and internal barcode tracking for end-to-end food safety.

When supporting the fruit and vegetable industry, we understand that produce packaging demands a delicate touch and absolute reliability—especially during peak harvest seasons. From custom end effectors designed for delicate cases and produce trays to small-footprint palletizing cells, we help agricultural producers increase throughput, protect product integrity, and reduce labor dependency.

🎬 Watch the full video on YouTube to see the Washington Fruit system in action: https://youtu.be/yf8vo9Yog0E

09/02/2026

Delicate produce requires "the right touch" at the end of the line. 🍏🍅

From open display trays and plastic crates to bundled produce, automated palletizing for fruits and vegetables isn't one-size-fits-all. It takes custom-engineered tooling to handle fragile products safely—eliminating bottlenecks without risking bruised or damaged goods.

Watch how our tailored robotic tooling handles delicate cases and trays with speed, precision, and care.

What’s your biggest operational challenge when handling fresh produce at scale?

08/31/2026

From single palletizing cells to full end-of-line integration—automation hasn’t just grown; it’s evolved. ⚙️

Hear from Jordan Huffman on how Columbia/Okura shifted from standalone robotics to engineering complete, seamless end-of-line systems over the last 30 years.

What’s the biggest challenge you’re facing in your end-of-line process today? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

08/27/2026

How do you double palletizing output in tight spaces without adding complex infrastructure? 🌾📦

When Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods needed a palletizing solutionfor their smaller, footprint-constrained lines, traditional industrial robots were too large, and standard cobots couldn’t meet their reach and speed requirements.

Enter the miniPAL® 20, powered by the Universal Robots UR20 cobot.

By integrating the miniPAL® 20, Bob’s Red Mill achieved:
- Rapid Deployment: Unboxed, bolted down, and running in just a few hours.
- Taller Pallets, No 7th Axis: The UR20’s extended reach handles 81-inch pallets without needing an expensive vertical lift column.
- Higher Throughput: Up to 14 cases/min capacity with double-picking capability.
- Operator Safety & Flexibility: Built-in area scanners allow safe interaction, while Pally software makes product changeovers seamless across all shifts.

Most importantly, automating this line freed up four operators per day to focus on higher-value tasks, keeping employees safe and lines running efficiently.

👉 Read the full case study to see how the miniPAL® 20 transformed Bob’s Red Mill’s end-of-line operations: https://columbiaokura.com/thought-leadership/ur20-cobot-enables-new-palletizing-opportunity-at-bobs-red-mill/

08/26/2026

True automation innovation doesn’t happen in a silo—it’s built on strategic collaboration. 🤝⚙️

Watch as Michael Stuyvesant breaks down why the partnership between Columbia/Okura and STATEC BINDER epresents a shift away from transactional vendor relationships, and how aligning engineering teams from day one leads to faster startups, reduced risk, and better end-of-line performance.

🎥 Watch the video to see what modern integration partnerships look like in practice.

08/25/2026

Heading to PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago? Join us on the show floor as our guest! 🎟️📦

Connect with the Columbia/Okura team to explore the latest innovations in high-speed, flexible robotic palletizing—engineered to streamline end-of-line operations, maximize uptime, and scale your production.

Use our complimentary code 42S64 for free show registration on us:

👉 Register for free & schedule your visit: https://nvyt.es/376a06920c7c2465bd1c

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

08/24/2026

High-speed snack packaging calls for gentle handling and maximum uptime. 🍿📦

Whether you’re handling pillow bags, fragile cartons, or variety packs, keeping up with high line speeds without damaging product integrity is a continuous operational balance.
Columbia/Okura’s robotic palletizing solutions are built to keep snack lines moving at peak performance:
- Product Protection: Specialized end effectors gently secure fragile packaging to prevent crushing or seal damage.
- Flexible Patterning: Dynamic pattern changes easily accommodate multiple bag sizes, display cases, and mixed-load configurations.
- Compact Integration: High-speed robotic cells deliver maximum throughput within tight production footprints.
- Reliable Continuous Operation: Designed for 24/7 reliability to eliminate end-of-line bottlenecks.

👉 Learn how robotic automation elevates snack food operations: https://columbiaokura.com/industry/food/

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