Pine Glo, founded in 1979 by Robert Diehl, is a true family business. It all began in the Diehl family’s bathtub with 20 formulas before creating a hospital-grade disinfectant that also smelled good. Based in Zebulon, North Carolina, Pine Glo has grown into an industrial sized facility while remaining deeply rooted in family values.

The family’s dedication has grown Pine Glo’s loyal customer base, earning spots on shelves at major retailers like Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Walmart. What started as a family dream has become a multi-generational business success story.

Shipping over 20 million bottles of cleaner annually across the United States presents a significant case packing challenge, especially since Pine Glo has relied on manual labor processes until now. With expansion plans on the horizon, the company recognised the need for a more efficient, labor-saving solution.

To support growth and improve operations, Pine Glo aimed to increase throughput by automating their processes. “Our goal was to reduce manual labor, increase throughput, and improve overall job satisfaction,” says Matthew Diehl, President of Pine Glo Products.

Pine Glo was therefore seeking packaging equipment to reduce labor costs and increase throughput to meet the growing demand for their cleaning products. Additionally, they needed a versatile packaging machine that could be quickly converted to different case formats using easily interchangeable tools, accommodating the wide range of bottle sizes and uniquely shaped spray bottles that are often difficult to pack due to their shape.