since 1960

Automation for the world's most demanding production lines

Lectro Engineering delivers downstream blow molding automation and plastic surface treating technology to manufacturers worldwide.

Recognized worldwide leader in downstream blow molding line automation and plastic surface treating.

Our platforms

Two systems. Every stage of the line.

From surface treatment to final packaging — we cover the full downstream process.

Surface Treating

Lectrotreat systems

Open-air plasma technology that improves adhesion of glue, foam, ink, and paint on plastic surfaces — without burning or warpage.

Production automation

MTM systems

Patented heated-blade spin trimmers, deflashers, and modular takeaways for high-speed blow molding production.

since 1960

Automating production lines since 1960

Open-air plasma technology that improves adhesion of glue, foam, ink, and paint on plastic surfaces — without burning or warpage.

World's Only

Open-air plasma provider

Blow molder

To box — fully covered

St. Louis

Global HQ

React & repair

Machine service team

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Who We Are

Our Story

We are one of the world’s automation leaders in an industry we’ve been pioneers in for over six decades. By having created and achieved the most effective technology available today, we continue to create surface activation supremacy by using our proprietary cold plasma technology. Since 1960, we have continued to service thousands of Global Lectrotreat machines as well as MTM Systems… making us the world-class automation leader in the plastics industry.

Lectro Engineering is the only company in the world that provides an open-air cool plasma technology for surface treatment of plastic to promote the adhesion of glue, foam, ink, paint on a plastic surface.

Benefits

Innovative Solutions

At Lectro Engineering, we have been dedicated to solving our client’s most challenging problems with innovative solutions. From improving productivity to making one’s operation more environmentally friendly, we have been up for the challenge.

Going Green While Saving Green

LectroTreat helps a tier-one automotive supplier save money while eliminating VOCs and all their associated costs.

MTM Systems Improves Productivity by 23%

Integration of high-speed spin trimmer, deflasher, and gear detabber helps manufacturers improve efficiency.

Eliminating Shrinkage & Warping

LectroTreat’s open-air plasma technology is helping auto part manufacturers improve quality, reduce scrap, and more.

Equipments

What started as one unique machine featuring an innovative open air, cold-plasma technology has expanded into a full line plastic surface treating machines. Please click on the links below to learn more about each system.

Equipments

MTM Systems automated machinery represents the state-of-the-art in efficiency, precision, and versatility, while offering low total cost of ownership and are in use for countless applications around the world. Our custom configured solutions can automate the entire process–from takeaway and trimming to deflashing and detabbing–for a wide range of containers from any blow molder on the market.

Case studies

Solving real production challenges

How Lectro’s platforms improve productivity, reduce scrap, and cut operating costs for manufacturers.

Ready when you are

Let's automate your production line

Talk to our team about Lectrotreat or MTM systems and find the right setup for your operation.

Automating blow molding production lines and plastic surface treating since 1960. St. Louis, MO.

LectroTreat®

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MTM Systems®

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Contact

1643 Larson Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63132

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