MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

Founded in 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, Schold Manufacturing has built a reputation as a trusted manufacturer of industrial mixing, dispersing, milling, and blending equipment for process manufacturers worldwide. With more than 75 years of experience, the company has supplied thousands of machines to customers across numerous industries, earning recognition for durable equipment, engineering expertise, and custom process solutions. Schold provides equipment ranging from laboratory and pilot-scale units to fully integrated production systems designed to meet each customer's unique processing requirements. Schold continues to expand its capabilities to meet evolving customer needs. In 2023, the company acquired EMI Mills (Engineered Mills, [...]

Meyer Industrial is part of Meyer Made, a fourth-generation family-owned company founded in 1933. For more than 90 years, the company has built its reputation on quality craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Today, the company continues to honor the values established by its founder while investing in advanced manufacturing, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. This long-standing commitment has enabled Meyer Industrial to build lasting customer relationships and to develop reliable solutions for evolving manufacturing challenges. The company is led by fourth-generation owner Charlie Meyer, with Fergus Keane serving as director of sales and marketing. Products and [...]

Founded in 1856, S. Howes is one of the industry's longest-standing manufacturers of industrial processing equipment. For generations, the company has continued to evolve while maintaining its commitment to producing high-quality equipment designed and manufactured in the United States. Today, S. Howes is a division of Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG), combining a long tradition of engineering expertise with expanded resources to better serve customers across diverse processing industries. Products and Solutions Howes LLC. designs and manufactures custom industrial processing equipment for customers around the world. With a focus on quality American manufacturing, the company produces mixing, conveying, screening, size-reduction, [...]

Established in 1950, Carrier Vibrating Equipment has built a reputation for innovation and dependable equipment that supports processing operations worldwide. Throughout its history, the company has continued to develop technologies that address complex material handling and processing challenges while maintaining a strong focus on engineering quality and customer success. Today, Carrier is a division of Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG), allowing the company to leverage additional resources while continuing its tradition of technical expertise and customer-focused solutions. Carrier Vibrating Equipment is internationally recognized for its expertise in vibratory technology and the design and manufacture of bulk solids processing equipment. Since [...]

With more than 140 years of experience in process technology, Coperion has built a global reputation for engineering excellence and technical innovation. Today, the company employs approximately 5,000 people across more than 50 locations worldwide and supports customers through an extensive service network comprising more than 450 service engineers and technicians. Coperion also operates 14 test centers around the world, providing customers with opportunities to evaluate processes and develop solutions before implementation. Products and Solutions Coperion is a global industrial company that designs and manufactures material-handling, processing, and systems solutions for a broad range of industries. Operating through its Performance [...]

The AZO story began in 1949 in Osterburken, Germany, when Adolf Zimmermann and his wife, Marianne, founded the company in a former sheep pen. Adolf, a mill builder and inventor, developed machinery for mills and bakeries, which led to one of the company's first major innovations—the "Triumph" centrifugal flour-sifting machine, introduced in 1952. This technology became the foundation for AZO's advanced cyclone screening systems. The company's name reflects its heritage, standing for Adolf Zimmermann Osterburken, a connection that remains central to its identity. In 1978, AZO expanded into North America by establishing AZO Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee, bringing decades of [...]

For over 46 years, Lorenz Conveying Products has been a trusted international manufacturer specializing in high-quality pneumatic conveying components. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Ontario, Canada, and Michigan, USA, we are positioned to serve industries worldwide with precision-engineered solutions. Our diverse product line, including Slide Gates, Maintenance Gates, Diverter Valves, Couplings, Bends, and more, is designed to meet the needs of industries ranging from food and pet food processing and plastics to packaging, chemicals, aggregates, grain, and milling. At Lorenz, our success is built on experience and commitment. Many of our employees have been with us for 25+ years, a [...]

Thayer Scale is a leading global manufacturer of equipment for the continuous weighing industry. Founded in 1949 and based in Pembroke, Massachusetts, Thayer Scale provides engineered solutions for the food, energy and building products, and chemical and industrial industries. Our unyielding focus on product line specialization in has enabled us to design and develop market-leading conveyor belt scales, weigh belt feeders and gravimetric feeders, all supported by best-in-class instrumentation solutions. Innovation—along with a continual commitment to product improvement —drives Thayer Scale’s strategy. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate, “Built to Survive” weighing systems and material-handling solutions that exceed customer expectations. [...]

For over 40 years, C&W DustTech has remained focused on one thing: creating cleaner, safer work environments through effective dust collection. The company is committed to solving complex dust challenges, positioning it as the trusted leader in the Ready-Mix industry, with growing expertise across mining, aggregates, cement production, and other industrial applications. Mission C&W DustTech is committed to delivering dust collection solutions that protect workers, improve air quality, and enhance operational efficiency because it believes clean air is essential to both safety and productivity. Its mission goes beyond building equipment. The company engineers purpose-driven solutions that help customers meet strict [...]

Russell Finex has been making innovative screening and separation equipment since 1934, empowering industries worldwide to guarantee product quality that customers can rely on. They supply robust grading sieves and separators using advanced engineering skills and provide trusted support to help businesses work more efficiently, accurately, and with greater certainty. Russell Finex is proud to be an independent, ownership-led organization that provides a secure foundation for employees and customers. They continue to invest and develop more pioneering ways to process materials and support the future demands of an increasingly complex world.   Products and Markets Russell Finex is a leading [...]

Headquartered in Malvern, PA, with a Canadian sales office and manufacturing facilities in Eastern and Central Pennsylvania, Delta Ducon has been a trusted partner to the industry for over 100 years. The company provides innovative and reliable solutions for bulk material handling and processing, proudly manufactured in the USA. With a focus on excellence and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by sectors such as cement, mining and minerals processing, building products, steel, foundry, glass, and more, Delta Ducon delivers unparalleled expertise and quality. Products Delta Ducon's core product lines are engineered to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime. [...]

For 100 years, Sentry Equipment has been driven by one simple purpose—doing what is right for people and processes. With proven sampling expertise since 1925, Sentry products and services provide business operations with critical insights to optimize process control and product quality. Mission Sentry’s mission is to deliver true representative sampling and analysis techniques to customers worldwide, empowering them to accurately monitor and measure processes for improved production efficiency, output, and safety. History In 1925, Sentry Equipment began as The Henszey Company, a primary supplier of dairy/power plant components and milk evaporators. In 1959, the name was changed to Sentry [...]

Stedman Machine Company, a PEMA member for over 25 years, was established in 1834 by Nathan R. Stedman. Stedman designs, manufactures, and sells a complete line of size-reduction equipment serving multiple markets.

Magnum Systems Inc. is a system integrator and manufacturer of material handling equipment. The company’s innovative team has earned industry leadership with nearly a century of experience in engineering and application knowledge, material handling, pneumatic conveying, and packaging. The primary markets served are food and ingredients, industrial minerals and bulk solids, chemicals and plastics, and agricultural feed and seed. The company offers engineering, testing, commissioning, components and parts, and support. Their products lines are Smoot Pneumatic Conveying and Taylor Products Packaging Systems. Magnum Systems is the combination of two companies.   Smoot Company began providing pneumatic conveying systems in Kansas [...]

ACS Valves is an industry-leading rotary valve manufacturer located in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada. The family-owned company has been in business for more than 36 years and it designs and builds its rotary airlock valves in-house. ACS Valves designs, engineers, and manufactures rotary valves for metering, feeding, and airlock in bulk material processing, dust collection, and pneumatic conveying applications. Its products are sold through a global network of sales representatives and supported by a corporate staff of applications engineers and customer service technicians. ACS’ primary industries are food, pet food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, construction, chemical, agriculture, and recycling. Its main customers are [...]

For more than 60 years, Bunting has fit the profile as a leader in growth and innovation, constantly seeking new ways magnetic products can provide the companies its serves with more efficient production, and safer products. Bunting’s extensive product lines include magnetic separation equipment, metal detection equipment, material handling and separation conveyors, printing cylinders, custom magnets, magnetic assemblies, in-stock rare earth magnets, and much more. The company products can be found in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, recycling, metal stamping, packaging, aerospace, defense, automotive, appliance, oil and gas markets, and more.   History Bunting is a family-owned, global manufacturing company based in Newton, Kansas. It was originally Bunting Magnetics [...]

Horizon Systems is a comprehensive provider of bulk material handling and automated ingredient management systems and aftermarket support for food, pet food, plastics, and chemical manufacturers. Its engineering, manufacturing, component, and service offerings deliver end-to-end process solutions to customers worldwide. From the design/build of new facilities, expanding production capacity, and upgrading existing lines to sustaining production through parts, components, and service, Horizon Systems is a proven source for ingredient management, transfer, storage, and automation. For more than 40 years, its customers have counted on the company for innovative solutions, quality manufacturing, and end-to-end personal attention. History Horizon Systems was founded [...]

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc., located in Sterling, Illinois, has 50 years of experience providing efficient process weighing and batching solutions, process control and automation systems, and more. Its dedicated software, electrical, and mechanical engineering staff have decades of technology and process experience, providing state-of-the-art design solutions meeting customer objectives with the latest technology and non-proprietary components, as well as unique expertise in data management, raw material and production data tracking, and automation. The company provides solutions for feed milling, pet food manufacturing, food processing and baking, rubber compounding, and many other process industries specializing in automation, weighing, and batching. [...]

HaF Equipment is a USA-based company that designs and manufactures material handling equipment and systems for businesses worldwide. It delivers a complete solution for small and large plant operations. HaF Equipment’s products range from everyday parts to full turn-key systems. Pneumatic conveying, mechanical conveying, blenders, bulk bag unloading, filter receivers, dust collection systems, and custom engineered designs are the main industries. For customized applications, customers take advantage of the innovative, customer-centered design solutions focused on each unique need. HaF Equipment is committed to manufacturing and developing the world’s most advanced material handling equipment. HaF Equipment was launched in 1994 by founder Pete Hoefler, [...]

Founded in 1972, KWS has grown to become one of the largest conveyor manufacturers in the United States. The company provides engineered solutions for conveying, metering, mixing, and thermal processing of bulk materials. Their main product lines are screw conveyors, screw feeders, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, continuous mixers, and heat transfer processors. KWS serves every major industry including agriculture, chemical, environmental, lumber & wood, metals & mining, power, pulp & paper, and recycling. KWS is currently celebrating 50 years in the bulk solids conveying and processing industry. Their quality system ensures that equipment is designed and manufactured to rigid specifications [...]