Strategic investment expands Natoli’s capabilities while ensuring uninterrupted service for customers worldwide.
ST. CHARLES, MO (July 13, 2026) — Natoli Engineering Company, Inc., a global leader in tablet compression tooling, replacement parts, tablet presses, and technical services, today announced the acquisition of Scheu & Kniss, a company with more than a century of experience providing tablet press replacement parts, turret manufacturing, machine rebuilding, and technical support to the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, confectionery, and industrial tablet manufacturing industries.
The acquisition reflects Natoli Engineering’s continued commitment to investing in the products, services, and technical expertise that help tablet manufacturers improve productivity, maximize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and extend the life of their tablet presses.
As manufacturers continue to face increasing production demands, aging equipment, and pressure to improve operational efficiency, access to reliable engineering support and high-quality replacement components has never been more important. By bringing together the complementary strengths of both organizations, Natoli Engineering is expanding its ability to provide comprehensive solutions that support customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their tablet compression equipment.
“We are proud to welcome Scheu & Kniss to the Natoli Engineering family,” said Dale Natoli, President of Natoli Engineering. “For decades, both of our companies have shared a common purpose – helping tablet manufacturers operate more efficiently through quality products, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service. This acquisition strengthens that commitment and allows us to provide even greater value to our customers by expanding the resources, capabilities, and support available to them around the world.”
A Stronger Future for Tablet Manufacturers
The combination of Natoli Engineering and Scheu & Kniss brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to engineering excellence, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service. Together, the combined organization will offer one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of tablet compression solutions, backed by expanded manufacturing capabilities, deeper technical expertise, and more than a century and a half of combined experience.
Customers will continue to work with the trusted teams they know while benefiting from broader product offerings, enhanced engineering resources, and an even greater level of technical support. There will be no interruption to manufacturing, order fulfillment, customer service, or existing business relationships as the two organizations begin working together.
By leveraging the strengths of both companies, Natoli Engineering is helping tablet manufacturers improve productivity, maximize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and extend the life of their tablet presses.
Expanding Solutions for the Tablet Compression Industry
By combining the engineering knowledge, manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience of both organizations, Natoli Engineering is strengthening its ability to serve tablet manufacturers with an expanded portfolio of tablet compression products, services, and technical expertise.
Customers will continue to have access to Natoli Engineering’s complete portfolio of products and services—including premium tooling, replacement parts, tablet presses, turret manufacturing, machine rebuilding, engineering support, analytical services, technical training, and preventative maintenance—through all Natoli Engineering locations worldwide.
“Our mission has always been to help customers produce better tablets through better engineering,” added Natoli. “This investment represents our continued commitment to that mission. By expanding our capabilities while maintaining the trusted service both companies are known for, we are better positioned than ever to support the evolving needs of tablet manufacturers today and well into the future.”
As the two organizations begin working together, customers can expect the same responsive service, knowledgeable technical support, and unwavering commitment to quality that have defined both Natoli Engineering and Scheu & Kniss for generations.
About Natoli Engineering
Founded in 1973, Natoli Engineering Company is a global leader in tablet compression technology, providing premium tablet compression tooling, tablet presses, replacement parts, turret manufacturing, machine refurbishment, analytical services, technical training, and engineering support to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, confectionery, veterinary, and industrial tablet manufacturers worldwide. Through innovation, precision manufacturing, and customer-focused technical expertise, Natoli Engineering helps manufacturers improve tablet quality, maximize production efficiency, and reduce total manufacturing costs.
About Scheu & Kniss
Founded in 1915, Scheu & Kniss, based in Louisville, Kentucky, has served the tablet compression industry for more than 110 years, earning a reputation for precision-engineered replacement parts, turret manufacturing, machine rebuilding, and aftermarket technical support for a wide range of tablet press platforms. Its long history of quality craftsmanship and customer service has made Scheu & Kniss a trusted partner to tablet manufacturers around the world.
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Dale Natoli
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Saint Charles, MO 63304