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, Inc.), adding advanced laboratory milling, nano-milling, and particle size reduction technologies to its portfolio. This acquisition enables Schold to offer scalable solutions that support customers from research and development through full-scale manufacturing.
Products and Solutions
Schold manufactures a comprehensive line of industrial processing equipment, including:
- High-speed dispersers
- Low-speed mixers
- Multi-shaft mixers
- Inline dispersers
- Rotor-stator mixers
- Tank-mounted mixers
- Horizontal, vertical, and immersion media mills
- Laboratory and pilot-scale processing equipment
- Tanks and totes
- Complete custom process systems
- Replacement parts and field service support

Industries Served
Schold equipment supports manufacturers in a wide variety of markets, including:
- Paints, inks, and coatings
- Adhesives and sealants
- Chemical processing
- Printing and packaging
- Industrial and specialty coatings
- Construction materials
- Plastics and composites
- Food and related process industries
Schold’s Approach
Schold Manufacturing operates with a collaborative team structure that includes sales, engineering, manufacturing, service, and customer support personnel focused on delivering complete processing solutions. The company performs its operations in-house, from equipment design and engineering through manufacturing, assembly, testing, and aftermarket support, allowing Schold to maintain quality control and provide responsive customer service throughout the equipment’s life.
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
Visit Schold on the web at https://schold.com/