Hammonton, New Jersey · Est. 2008

Knapp-Built Machines

Custom agricultural packaging and vegetable processing equipment, built for local growers and farmers.

A custom conveyor build in the Knapp-Built Machines shop
The Knapp family outside the Knapp-Built Machines shop

Who We Are

A father-son shop

Knapp-Built Machines, founded in 2008 by the father-son duo John and Brandon Knapp, is based in Hammonton, New Jersey. Specializing in custom agricultural packaging and vegetable processing equipment, the company caters to the local agriculture industry and farmers.

Knapp-Built Machines prides itself on providing high-quality products, quick lead times, and fair pricing — ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.

What Sets Us Apart

Built on four principles

Custom Design

Crafting specialized equipment tailored to meet unique customer requirements, custom equipment design ensures optimal performance and functionality. This approach allows for innovation and adaptability, resulting in solutions that precisely fit the needs of each project.

High Quality

Emphasizing excellence, high-quality products undergo rigorous testing and adhere to stringent standards. This commitment to quality ensures reliability, durability, and customer satisfaction, making them a trusted choice for any application.

Quick Lead Times

Prioritizing efficiency, quick lead times mean faster delivery of products and services without compromising quality. This approach helps businesses stay competitive by reducing downtime and meeting urgent demands.

Fair Pricing

Offering competitive and transparent pricing, fair pricing ensures that customers receive value for their investment. It fosters trust and long-term relationships by balancing cost-effectiveness with the quality and service provided.

Our Work

Equipment from the shop floor

Conveyors, roller tables, and processing lines — fabricated in stainless and built to run in real packing operations.

Powered roller table build
Powered roller table build
Stainless drive & gearmotor
Stainless drive & gearmotor
Conveyor tensioning detail
Conveyor tensioning detail
Long-run roller conveyor
Long-run roller conveyor

Rooted in Local Agriculture

For the people who grow our food

From the fields of South Jersey to the packing house, our equipment is designed around the realities of the harvest — the crops, the pace, and the people who bring them in.

A grower in a South Jersey vegetable field
In the cornfield at harvest time

A Separate Product

Knapp-Built Stack

Our pallet pattern creator software — a standalone tool built for packaging engineers who need more customization than the usual options allow.

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