. Emerald Automation | Packaging Machines | History

Our History

Our History

Emerald Automation LLC was formed in 2004 by David Hussey and Kevin Bubar. This partnership was formed out of Hussey Engineering Inc., a controls & automation corporation. Substantial growth was gained thru the acquisition of many employees previously employed by SWF / Dyna-Pak over the early years.

Key Milestones

 
  • 1999 - Hussey Engineering Inc. Formed
  • 2000 - Kevin Bubar hired to expand engineering efforts
  • 2002 - First complete plant electrical designs for Kaiser
  • 2003 - Mechanical Engineering added to staff for equipment designs
  • 2003 - U.L. 508A Panel Shop Capabilities
  • 2005 - First Complete Custom Machine Delivered
  • 2005 - ERP System Implemented
  • 2007 - First Dash Vertical Case Packers Delivered
  • 2008 - Dash-VP Delivered
  • 2009 - Dash-DP, Lidder, Trayformer Delivered
  • 2010 - AF-40 Patent, 2 Machines Delivered
  • 2010 - First Mira-Pak Bagger Rebuild
  • 2011 - First International Dash to China
  • 2011 - Carton Erector & Carton Sealer Delivered
  • 2011 - First Bosch Bagger Rebuild
  • 2012 - First OEM "Brand Label" case packer
  • 2013 - AF-40 Delivered for French Bread
  • 2014 - First machine in Europe
  • 2016 - First Case Flipper in Asia
  • 2017 - First Robotic line delivered to multiple clients
  • 2018 - First Billet Downstacker delivered
  • 2019 - First Warehouse Distribution Conveyor System delivered