Abstract: The delivery system of the invention is able to deliver articles transversely from a conveyor with a minimum spacing between articles and a greatly simplified centering mechanism. The system consists of a first conveyor for moving a plurality of closely spaced articles. A second conveyor is located adjacent to the first conveyor for receiving articles delivered transversely from the first conveyor. A kicker is provided that has an optical sensor at the leading edge thereof for sensing the article to be conveyed. Operation of the system begins with the kicker in its start position where the optical sensor is aligned with the center of the second conveyor. When the sensor detects the leading edge of the article, it is moved parallel to and at the same speed as the first conveyor, but in the opposite direction.