FPS Food Process Solutions
FPS Food Process Solutions designs, manufactures, and commissions turnkey industrial food processing systems — primarily freezers, chillers, fryers, PEF systems, and MES software — for enterprise food processors across potato, protein, F&V, seafood, dairy, bakery, pet food, and liquids verticals, operating through 23 global locations and wholly-owned subsidiaries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersRichmond, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FPS Food Process Solutions does
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp, founded in 2010 in Richmond, British Columbia, designs, manufactures, and commissions turnkey industrial food processing systems with a primary focus on freezing, chilling, and thermal processing equipment. The company's core product portfolio includes spiral freezers and chillers, IQF tunnel freezers, impingement tunnel freezers, carton freezers, the patented Spiral Immersion System (SIS), OPTICEPT Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) systems (licensed and co-developed with OptiCept Technologies), fryers, blanchers, dryers, batter systems, and the FPS Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform. The offering is anchored by proprietary hygienic design principles (external motor drives, TIG-welded enclosures, Clean-in-Place capability) and differentiated technology features including SynchroSD sequential defrost and 72-inch DirectDrive belting.
FPS monetizes through custom-quoted capital equipment sales to enterprise food processors, supplemented by recurring Parts and Service (24/7 hotlines, the industry-claimed largest freezer service team and spare parts inventory), Retrofit Services, and an emerging MES software subscription layer with five modules spanning remote monitoring, production, CMMS, quality control, and AI-enabled Factory Intelligence. End-to-End Potato Processing Solutions bundles subsidiary equipment (Charlottetown Metal Products conveyance, GEM fryers/blanchers, Southern Fabrication Works hydrocutting, OptiCept PEF) into a single integrated line sale. The company serves at least ten verticals — potato, poultry, meat, fruits and vegetables, seafood, dairy, bakery, prepared food, pet food, and liquids — through direct enterprise field sales supported by 23 owned locations and 1,300+ employees across six continents, with global infrastructure totaling 1,280,000+ sq ft. Key subsidiaries include wholly-owned CMP (conveyance), GEM Equipment of Oregon (acquired August 2023), Southern Fabrication Works (acquired February 2026), and Total Solutions Ltd (New Zealand); strategic partnerships include OptiCept Technologies (PEF), Quality Engineered Solutions (utilities, since 2026), and Symotab (coating technology, since 2026).
FPS Food Process Solutions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FPS Food Process Solutions
- Legal name
- FPS Food Process Solutions Corp
- Website
- https://fpscorp.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- FPS Food Process Solutions designs, manufactures, and commissions turnkey industrial food processing systems — primarily freezers, chillers, fryers, PEF systems, and MES software — for enterprise food processors across potato, protein, F&V, seafood, dairy, bakery, pet food, and liquids verticals, operating through 23 global locations and wholly-owned subsidiaries.
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FPS Food Process Solutions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Food Processing Equipment
- NAICS
- Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)
- SIC
- Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Frozen Prepared Foods & Meals Manufacturing (AFAKACAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAG)
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Where FPS Food Process Solutions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Richmond
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices13 records
Markets served
FPS Food Process Solutions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Food Processing Equipment Manufacturing: FPS designs, manufactures, and sells industrial food processing equipment including freezers, fryers, blanchers, dryers, PEF systems, and conveyance systems. Equipment is custom-built to customer specifications with varying throughput capacities.
- Parts and Service: Global parts and service centers provide 24/7 support, equipment maintenance, inspections, servicing, and retrofits. They maintain the largest freezer service team and spare parts inventory in the industry.
- Retrofit Services: Comprehensive retrofit packages from system evaluations to complete structure and enclosure rebuilds. Upgrades equipment to energy efficient operation and current hygienic standards.
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES): Software suite providing work order management, predictive maintenance scheduling, real-time asset monitoring, and analytics. Includes Remote Monitoring System, Production, CMMS, Quality Control, and Factory Intelligence modules.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom equipment solutions - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
FPS Food Process Solutions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FPS Food Process Solutions designs, manufactures, and sells industrial food processing equipment including spiral freezers and chillers, IQF tunnel freezers, impingement freezers, carton freezers, the patented Spiral Immersion System (SIS), fryers, blanchers, dryers, batter systems, OPTICEPT Pulsed Electric Field systems, and hygienic conveyance systems. The company also offers end-to-end integrated processing lines spanning raw receiving through packaging for food manufacturers across potato, meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables, seafood, dairy, bakery, prepared food, pet food, and liquids segments.
Product overview
FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, offering a comprehensive platform of equipment and software spanning the full food processing lifecycle. The core portfolio is anchored by FPS's own freezing and chilling equipment — Spiral Freezers and Chillers, IQF Tunnel Freezers, Impingement Tunnel Freezers, Carton Freezers (CF/VRM), and the patented Spiral Immersion System (SIS) — complemented by cooking and preparation equipment from subsidiary GEM Equipment of Oregon (GEM Fryer Systems, Blancher Systems, and the new VersaFry series). The platform is extended through the addition of Symotab's 3-in-1 CombiCoater for coating applications and Southern Fabrication Works' hydro-cutting and water recycling systems. At the technology layer, FPS offers OPTICEPT Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) systems (S-Series for solids, L-Series for liquids) developed with OptiCept Technologies, and the FPS Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform comprising five modules for production, maintenance, quality control, remote monitoring, and AI-powered Factory Intelligence. End-to-End Potato Processing Solutions tie the entire portfolio together as an integrated 10-stage platform from raw receiving through packaging. Conveyance and product handling is provided by subsidiary Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP), and utilities engineering services are delivered through the Quality Engineered Solutions (QES) partnership. The result is a one-stop-shop offering covering equipment, software, and services for potato, poultry, meat, fruit and vegetable, seafood, dairy, bakery, prepared food, pet food, and liquids processing sectors across six continents.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GEM Equipment: Custom French Fry fryers, specialty fryers, blanchers; founded 1969; subsidiary of FPS
- OPTICEPT
- Pulsed Electric Field (PEF)
- Spiral Immersion System (SIS)
- SynchroSD
- Spiral Direct Drive
- GEM VersaFry
Products and services
- Spiral Freezers and Chillers Custom-designed spiral freezers, chillers, and coolers with hygienic stainless steel construction, external motor drives, SynchroSD sequential defrost system, and Clean-In-Place capability for food processors. The only OEM to offer up to 72-inch wide belting with Intralox DirectDrive option.
- IQF Tunnel Freezers Individual Quick Freeze tunnel systems using PulseFlow IQF technology with gentle product separation and fluidization, mechanical-component-free interiors, and precise airflow control for optimal freezing quality with minimal ice crystal formation. Used by food processors across fruits, vegetables, poultry, and seafood segments.
- Impingement Tunnel Freezers High-velocity air impingement freezers with proprietary pressure duct design for quick heat transfer, suitable for pre-cooling, crust freezing, and complete freezing of products with varying geometries. Targets meat, poultry, and prepared food processors.
- Carton Freezers (CF and VRM) Carton Continuous Flow (CF) and Variable Retention MultiPass (VRM) freezers utilizing MultiPass Air Flow Technology with true counter-flow heat transfer for uniform temperature distribution across trayed or boxed products. CF capacities up to 480,000 lb/day; VRM up to 1,300,000 lb/day.
- Spiral Immersion System (SIS) Revolutionary patented food processing platform for chilling, freezing, pasteurizing, and sous vide cooking of packaged foods using twin spiral conveyors immersed in liquid. Delivers heat transfer up to 25x faster than air-based systems with a smaller footprint, lower energy consumption, and no defrost requirement.
- GEM Fryer Systems Custom-designed French Fry fryers and specialty/co-product fryers manufactured by subsidiary GEM Equipment of Oregon. Includes single-stage and two-stage fryers with optimized oil flow, CFD-modeled kettle design, four-stage oil filtration, and the new VersaFry series engineered for maintenance, safety, and durability.
- Blancher Systems Belt blanchers and screw blanchers manufactured by GEM Equipment of Oregon for consistent blanching results. Multi-zone belt blanchers offer immersion and deluge stages for precise control over product colour and texture with minimal breakage.
- OPTICEPT PEF Systems (S-Series and L-Series) Pulsed Electric Field processing systems developed in partnership with OptiCept Technologies. The S-Series handles solid foods (potatoes, vegetables, fruits) with dual conveyor belt transport; the L-Series handles liquids and pumpable products. Applications include softening, drying, extraction, freezing time reduction, and blanching time reduction.
- Dryers Industrial dryers for dewatering blanched or washed potato products before further processing. Feature vertically mounted coils, externally mounted motors, hygienic plastic belting, and best-in-class recirculating cleaning system for uniform drying.
- Batter Systems Complete batter mixing and application systems for predust and breadcrumb coatings on French fry and specialty potato lines. Includes dry ingredient handling, weigh feeders, mixing systems, hydration tanks, Crylolators, and both drum and weir-style dosing conveyors.
- CMP Conveyance and Product Handling Systems Hygienic conveyance solutions including sanitary conveyors, tote handling systems, sanitary spirals, and custom product handling systems manufactured by subsidiary Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) with over 65 years of experience in food processing equipment.
- FPS Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Comprehensive MES software platform with five modules: Remote Monitoring System (real-time equipment health and predictive maintenance), Production Module (OEE, throughput, and line performance), CMMS Module (maintenance knowledge management and asset hierarchy), Quality Control Module (dynamic forms, compliance workflows, and AI analytics), and Factory Intelligence Module (AI-powered anomaly detection, vision-based quality control, and intelligent plant assistant chatbot).
- Global Utilities Engineering Services Utilities engineering services delivered through partnership with Quality Engineered Solutions (QES), covering mechanical and electrical design, emissions control, energy recovery, steam and boiler systems, heat exchangers, refrigeration, water systems, process ventilation, and comprehensive plant-wide utility assessments.
- Service and Retrofit Global parts, service, and retrofit capabilities with 24/7 support hotlines across multiple regions, 24-hour technician access, the largest freezer service team and spare parts inventory in the industry, and comprehensive retrofit packages from system evaluations to complete structure and enclosure rebuilds.
- End-to-End Potato Processing Solutions Comprehensive integrated potato processing lines spanning 10 stages from raw receiving through packaging, combining FPS and subsidiary equipment (CMP, GEM, Southern Fabrication Works) with OptiCept PEF technology. Covers: raw receiving, PEF, hydrocutting, blanching, SAPP, drying, batter, frying, freezing, and packaging.
- Symotab 3-in-1 CombiCoater Compact coating system manufactured by Symotab Kft (Hungary) that integrates flatbed, drum breader, and flip functionality into a single machine. Designed to reduce line length, simplify sanitation, improve coating consistency, and enable tool-free changeovers for protein and snack processors.
- GEM VersaFry Latest fryer innovation from GEM Equipment of Oregon targeting the growing snack and appetizer market. Features PEEK/Teflon adjustable infeed conveyor, hood raise screw jack system, oil recirculation pump, and dual crumb removal. Handles poultry, seafood, vegetables, and delicate dough products.
Quantifiable outcome
- Daily pea production increased from 130 tonnes to 260 tonnes maximum with average over 200 tonnes
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use FPS Food Process Solutions
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
FPS Food Process Solutions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability11 records
Feature6 records
FPS Food Process Solutions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Quality Engineered Solutions (QES)coreQES specializes in industrial ventilation projects for food and beverage processing plants with over 25 years of experience. Partnership strengthens FPS's utilities engineering capabilities, adding MEP design for complex industrial and commercial environments. Rick Allen joins as Director of Global Utilities.
- Southern Fabrication Works (SFW)coreSFW, widely recognized for expertise in designing and manufacturing custom industrial food processing equipment, joins FPS to strengthen portfolio. SFW brings advanced hydro-cutting systems, cutting-edge water knife technology, innovative water recycling and waste-handling solutions, and comprehensive plant engineering expertise, particularly for the potato processing industry.
- Symotab KftcoreHungary-based specialist in advanced coating technology known for the 3-in-1 CombiCoater that integrates flatbed, drum breader and flip functionality. Partnership expands FPS portfolio of integrated processing solutions for protein and snack producers.
- GEM Equipment of OregoncoreGEM Equipment of Oregon, a subsidiary of FPS, specializes in designing and manufacturing large-scale processing equipment for French Fry potato industry including blanchers and fryers. Founded in 1969, GEM has manufacturing facilities in Woodburn and Mt. Angel, Oregon, and Abilene, Texas.
- OptiCept TechnologiescoreStrategic alliance for development, research, production and commercialization of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology for solid food processing, starting with potato processing. FPS OPTICEPT PEF systems combine hygienic design with PEF technology for softening, drying, extraction, and thermal transfer applications.
- Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP)coreCMP, a subsidiary of FPS, has been manufacturing hygienic processing equipment for food manufacturers for over 65 years. Based in Prince Edward Island, Canada with over 165 staff, CMP has over 35 engineers and designers and 100,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.
- Total Solutions Ltd (TSL)coreTSL, a subsidiary of FPS based in New Zealand, provides additional processing equipment capabilities for the Australasia region.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FPS Food Process Solutions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Marel: Icelandic-headquartered global supplier of food processing equipment, software, and service for meat, poultry, and fish — with strong freezing, chilling and portioning capabilities directly overlapping FPS's customer base and equipment categories.
- GEA Group: German-headquartered global leader in food processing equipment including freezers, separators, and homogenizers serving dairy, meat, prepared foods, and similar end markets as FPS, with comparable turnkey project capabilities.
- Bühler Group: Swiss global supplier of food processing technology covering grain processing, extrusion, and value-add processing — overlapping with FPS on integrated plant solutions and serving comparable enterprise food processors worldwide.
- Heat and Control: US-based privately-held manufacturer of food processing equipment with strong positions in frying, cooking, seasoning and coating — directly comparable to FPS in protein and snack processing lines and overlapping with GEM Equipment products.
- Tetra Pak: Swiss-headquartered global leader in food processing and packaging for liquid and prepared food industries — directly comparable as a turnkey equipment vendor serving similar enterprise food processors, particularly in dairy and liquids segments where FPS also competes.
- JBT Corporation (John Bean Technologies): US-based global provider of food processing technology with a deep portfolio in freezing, chilling, cooking, and packaging — directly competing with FPS in industrial freezers and turnkey processing solutions across meat, poultry, and prepared foods.
- Starfrost (UK): UK-based specialist manufacturer of industrial freezers including spiral, IQF and tunnel freezers — a focused direct competitor to FPS's core spiral/IQF/impingement freezer portfolio across seafood, prepared foods, and produce customers.
- OctoFrost: Specialist manufacturer of IQF and individual quick freezing systems for seafood, fruits, vegetables, and poultry — a focused competitor to FPS's IQF tunnel freezer product line and PEF-enabled freezing offering.
Broad incumbents
- ProMach: North American integrator of processing and packaging equipment solutions for food, beverage, and consumer goods manufacturers — a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in food processing line integration and aftermarket service.
- Middleby Corporation: US-based diversified food equipment conglomerate offering cooking, freezing, and food service equipment across many categories — a broader incumbent whose portfolio overlaps FPS in commercial freezing and processing but spans far wider categories.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
FPS Food Process Solutions subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
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Frequently asked questions about FPS Food Process Solutions
What does FPS Food Process Solutions do?
FPS Food Process Solutions designs, manufactures, and sells industrial food processing equipment including spiral freezers and chillers, IQF tunnel freezers, impingement freezers, carton freezers, the patented Spiral Immersion System (SIS), fryers, blanchers, dryers, batter systems, OPTICEPT Pulsed Electric Field systems, and hygienic conveyance systems. The company also offers end-to-end integrated processing lines spanning raw receiving through packaging for food manufacturers across potato, meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables, seafood, dairy, bakery, prepared food, pet food, and liquids segments.
Is FPS Food Process Solutions a public or private company?
FPS Food Process Solutions is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was FPS Food Process Solutions founded?
FPS Food Process Solutions was founded in 2010. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is FPS Food Process Solutions based?
FPS Food Process Solutions is headquartered in Richmond, Canada, in the North America region.
How does FPS Food Process Solutions make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Food Processing Equipment Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are parts and Service, retrofit Services and manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Who are FPS Food Process Solutions's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Marel, GEA Group, Bühler Group, Heat and Control, Tetra Pak, JBT Corporation (John Bean Technologies), Starfrost (UK) and OctoFrost. Broad incumbents are ProMach and Middleby Corporation.
Does FPS Food Process Solutions have an API?
No public API is recorded for FPS Food Process Solutions.
What industry is FPS Food Process Solutions in?
FPS Food Process Solutions's product category is Industrial Food Processing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKACAH, Frozen Prepared Foods & Meals Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAKACAG, Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 333241 and its SIC code is 2030.