Still Running Cannon Equipment? Knight Industrial Is Now Your Source for Parts and Service

If your dairy, bakery, or beverage line still runs Cannon Equipment (palletizers, depalletizers, case stackers, cart loaders, washers, or conveyors), there is something you need to know. In 2020, Cannon Equipment sold its dairy, bakery, and newspaper divisions to Knight Industrial, Inc. The machines you depend on every day are still fully supported: we build them, we stock the parts, and we service them.

Many plants are still running Cannon machines without realizing that those product lines moved to Knight Industrial, and that a single factory-authorized source now provides everything from a worn-out sprocket to a full system rebuild. If that describes your operation, this article explains exactly who to call and what we can do.

What Happened to Cannon Equipment?

Cannon Equipment built material-handling and packaging equipment for the fluid dairy, bakery, and newspaper industries. In 2020, Cannon sold its dairy, bakery, and newspaper divisions to Knight Industrial, including the original engineering drawings, tooling, and proprietary component designs. Knight Industrial now manufactures, supplies parts for, and services those product lines.

This is not a third-party shop reverse-engineering parts. Knight Industrial founder Matt McCafferty spent 17 years in direct contract service for Cannon Equipment, and our team performed Cannon installations and preventative maintenance for decades. Today we are the exclusive supplier of OEM parts and proprietary components for the Cannon equipment lines we acquired. Read the original partnership announcement →

OEM Parts for Your Cannon Machines

Because we hold the original Cannon designs and proprietary tooling, we manufacture and stock genuine OEM replacement parts, not aftermarket substitutes. Whether you need a single wear component or a complete drive assembly, we can match it to your existing machine.

Drag-chain, sprockets, and drive components
Palletizer and depalletizer parts
Case stacker and cart-loader components
Washer nozzles, pumps, and proprietary assemblies
Conveyor parts, rollers, and guides

To request a quote or identify a part, email parts@knightindustrialinc.com or visit our parts page. Having your machine model number or a photo of the part on hand helps us match it quickly.

Factory-Authorized Service & Support

Beyond parts, Knight Industrial provides full factory-authorized service for Cannon equipment and the automation lines they live in:

Preventative maintenance and inspections
Emergency repairs and breakdown support
Installation, relocation, and rigging
Controls, automation, and machine upgrades
Engineering and custom modifications to extend equipment life

For service, preventative maintenance, and support, email service@knightindustrialinc.com or explore our full range of services. We support customers nationwide from our facility in Caldwell, Idaho.

Equipment We Manufacture and Support

Knight Industrial continues to build and support the equipment that powers dairy, bakery, and beverage operations, including:

Chain palletizers and depalletizers
Case stackers and case-handling systems
Gallon cart loaders
High-capacity cart washers, tray and dolly washers, and case washers
High-speed conveyors and custom material-handling systems

See the full equipment lineup →

Why Knight Industrial

Founded in 2012, Knight Industrial handles engineering, fabrication, machining, installation, and service under one roof. That vertical integration, combined with original Cannon tooling and decades of hands-on experience with these exact machines, means faster parts, accurate fits, and service from people who already know your equipment.

How to Reach Us

If you operate Cannon Equipment and need parts or service, contact Knight Industrial today:

Parts: parts@knightindustrialinc.com
Service: service@knightindustrialinc.com
General: info@knightindustrialinc.com
Phone: (844) 564-4489
Address: 221 W Freeport St, Caldwell, ID 83605

You can also send us a message here and our team will follow up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Cannon Equipment go out of business?

No. Cannon Equipment sold its dairy, bakery, and newspaper divisions to Knight Industrial in 2020. Knight now builds those product lines and provides OEM parts and factory-authorized service for them.

Who supplies parts for Cannon Equipment now?

Knight Industrial is the exclusive OEM parts supplier for the Cannon lines it acquired. Email parts@knightindustrialinc.com or call (844) 564-4489 to request a part or quote.

Does Knight Industrial service existing Cannon machines?

Yes. We provide factory-authorized preventative maintenance, repairs, installation, and upgrades for Cannon equipment and the automation lines around it.

Are these genuine OEM parts or aftermarket?

Because we hold Cannon's original engineering drawings and proprietary tooling, we manufacture genuine OEM parts, not aftermarket substitutes.