The food processing machinery industry is a crucial part of food production, allowing for processing, packaging and more.
The market currently focuses on optimizing supply lines and plants, and overcoming the disconnect between operations and procurement.
Experts predict market growth in food processing machinery caused by dietary shifts and health-consciousness.
The industry also expects market growth as a result of government organizations encouraging food processing machinery manufacturers to step up their research and development.
Facts about the Industry
Here are some fast facts about the food processing machinery industry in the United States, complied by MNI, publisher of the industrial data that powers IndustryNet:
• There are 681 food processing machinery companies in the U.S.
• 17 (2%) are woman-owned, 5 (1%) minority-owned.
• 221 (32%) import raw materials.
• 233 (34%) distribute domestically.
• 429 (63%) distribute internationally.
• 621 (91%) are private, 55 (8%) public.
• The industry employs 27,720 people, a 1.6% increase over the previous year.
• Total sales in the industry were $7.42 billion, a 2.16% increase over the previous year.
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9 Largest U.S. Food Processing Machinery Manufacturers
| COMPANY | EMPLOYEES ON SITE | CITY | STATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC | 1,250 | Troy | OH |
| Taylor Company | 650 | Rockton | IL |
| Provisur Technologies, Inc. | 500 | Mokena | IL |
| Kasel Engineering Co. | 500 | Trotwood | OH |
| Urschel Laboratories, Inc. | 420 | Chesterton | IN |
| Key Technology, Inc. | 371 | Walla Walla | WA |
| Gold Medal Products Co. | 360 | Cincinnati | OH |
| Unified Brands, Inc. | 325 | Jackson | MS |
| Premier Technology, Inc. | 300 | Blackfoot | ID |
| Armor Group, Inc., The | 300 | Mason | OH |
| JBT FoodTech | 300 | Sandusky | OH |
| Buhler Inc. | 270 | Plymouth | MN |
About the Largest U.S. Food Processing Machinery Manufacturers
1. ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC, Troy, Ohio, 1,250 employees
The company specializes in producing commercial restaurant equipment, with brands such as Hobart, Stero, Vulcan, Wolf, Wittco, Baxter, Gaylord, KaiRak and Traulsen.
2. Taylor Company, Rockton, Ill., 650
Taylor produces single- and double-sided cooking grills and freezers for gourmet soft-serve, slush, milkshakes, gelato and ice cream. It began business in 1926 and is now the gold standard for commercial soft serve, commercial griddles and frozen beverages.
3. Provisur Technologies, Inc., Mokena, Ill., 500
Provisur manufactures food processing equipment, with brands such as Weiler, TST, Multitec, Formax, AM2C, Beehive and Cashin.
4. Kasel Engineering Co., Trotwood, Ohio, 500
Kasel produces food equipment and packaging machinery, which includes high-speed bacon lines.
5. Urschel Laboratories, Inc., Chesterton, Ind., 420
The company produces industrial food-cutting equipment designed for food-processor plants. It considers itself the global leader for food-cutting technology and is expanding globally. Its primary innovations include the Urschel Model CC Potato Chip Slicer and the Translicers 2510 Cutter.
6. Key Technology, Inc., Walla Walla, Wash., 371
Key manufactures food processing equipment in general. Claude Key founded the company in 1948, and it has grown to be a world leader in food processing technology. It has additional facilities in the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and Mexico.
7. Gold Medal Products Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 360 Employees
It prides itself on being the leading supplier of concession needs. The company began in 1931 with a drink concentrate, and over the years it expanded into supplies and concessions equipment.
8. Unified Brands, Inc., Jackson, Miss., 325
The company produces commercial food-service equipment, for steam cooking, ventilation and refrigeration. Its mission is to resolve food-preparation challenges through the use of unique solutions.
9. Premier Technology, Inc., Blackfoot, Idaho, 300 employees
Premier fabricates custom food processing equipment along with steel storage tanks, nuclear material handling, pressure vessels, containment, shipping and storage equipment. Its services include the design as well as the build.
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