What Magnum Systems does

Magnum Systems is a US-based, privately held systems integrator and equipment manufacturer specializing in custom bulk material handling and pneumatic conveying systems. Founded in 1960 (as Smoot Company in Kansas City, Kansas) and headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, the company operates three primary sub-brands: Smoot Company (pneumatic conveying systems and components, rotary valves, slide diverter valves), Taylor Products (bagging and packaging equipment, robotic palletizing), and ECS Solutions (batch and process control automation, control systems integration, and manufacturing execution systems, acquired February 28, 2025). Magnum designs and manufactures complete integrated systems covering storage, unloading, feeding, conveying, blending, bagging, packaging, bag closing, end-of-line, and controls/robotic automation, with proprietary patented components including the Slide Diverter Valve (Patent #4157848) and a patented bypass valve for dense phase conveying.

Magnum's core technology stack centers on dilute and dense phase pneumatic conveying (operated at approximately 100 PSIG), rotary valves and airlocks (seven types including ceramic and WFI for sanitary duty), robotic palletizing via FANUC Authorized Integrator status (TRP-3000 and TRV-1000), and ASME-certified vessels and UL-listed control panels, all validated in a full-scale material testing center featuring 204 ft and 355 ft conveying loops. The company holds CSIA certification for control system integration, NFPA 69 compliance for explosion protection, and food-grade/3A dairy compliance for sanitary applications. Magnum has installed 1,740+ integrated systems globally since 2007, while ECS Solutions has completed over 4,000 projects across its 40+ year history.

The business model combines one-time equipment sales and project-based system integration with professional services revenue. Magnum targets enterprise and mid-market manufacturers across four primary verticals — Food + Ingredients, Industrial Minerals + Bulk Solids, Chemicals + Plastics, and Agriculture Feed + Seed — through a highly consultative, direct enterprise field sales motion involving system audits, material testing, custom engineering, and turnkey project management. Named customers include BioZyme, The Quartz Corp, Cereal Ingredients, B. Metcalf Paving, and L.D. Oliver Seeds. Revenue streams span custom integrated systems (primary driver), equipment sales across the Smoot/Taylor/ECS brand portfolio, field services and lifecycle support (with a published Field Services Rate Sheet), spare parts, the Quick Ship Program for stock bagging scales, and material testing/Factory Acceptance Tests. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; equipment sales are one-time/perpetual license while field services are billed on unit pricing with pay-as-you-go cadence. Distribution is direct across the US and Canada with international project execution for installed systems.

Name

Magnum Systems

Legal name

Magnum Systems Inc.

Website

https://magnumsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Magnum Systems is a US-based systems integrator and manufacturer of custom bulk material handling and pneumatic conveying systems, serving food, industrial minerals, chemicals, and agriculture enterprises across the US, Canada, and internationally through direct field sales and three operating brands (Smoot, Taylor Products, ECS Solutions).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Dispensing & Pump Systems (Pumps, Sprayers, Misters, Droppers) (IMALAJAB)

Keywords

• Bulk material handling
• Pneumatic conveying systems
• Bagging packaging equipment
• Robotic palletizing systems
• Industrial automation controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Integrated Systems (Design, Engineering, Manufacturing): Magnum Systems designs and manufactures custom-integrated bulk material handling systems from concept to completion, including system design, engineering, automation, batch control, and project management. This is the primary revenue driver, combining equipment sales with integration services for a complete turnkey solution.
2. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Sale of proprietary equipment brands (SMOOT, Taylor Products, ECS Solutions) including pneumatic conveying components, bagging and packaging machines, rotary valves, conveyors, and spare parts. Equipment includes dilute phase systems, dense phase systems, open mouth bag fillers, valve bag fillers, bulk bag systems, and robotic palletizers.
3. Field Services, Technical Support, and Maintenance: On-site mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, equipment calibration, repair and parts replacement, PLC programming, installation, start-up, commissioning, and operator training. Technical support available via phone and email. Maintenance contracts offered.
4. Spare Parts and Components: Full line of spare parts and components for all pneumatic conveying systems including filters, bin vents, airlocks, rotary valves, slide diverter valves, blower packages, and other pneumatic components. Also includes packaging equipment spare parts.
5. Quick Ship Program (Stock Equipment): Stock bagging scales available for immediate ordering and shipping, including Model OM-2 mechanical bagging scale and Model TE-100 electronic bagging scale. Enables faster procurement for standard equipment needs.
6. Material Testing Services: Pre-sale material testing and equipment demonstration (both in-person and video witness testing) and post-sale Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) performed at Magnum's facility. Testing covers flow characteristics, convey design parameters, and degradation in real-time operational systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Magnum Systems designs, engineers, and manufactures custom integrated bulk material handling systems for industrial customers, with pneumatic conveying (dilute and dense phase), bagging and packaging equipment, robotic palletizing, storage silos, and controls/automation as the core product lines. The company also provides material testing at an in-house pneumatic conveying testing center and post-sale field services and spare parts. End customers are manufacturers in food and ingredients, industrial minerals and bulk solids, chemicals and plastics, and agriculture feed and seed.

Product overview

Magnum Systems is a bulk material handling systems integrator and manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions across three primary sub-brands: Smoot Company (pneumatic conveying systems and components including rotary valves, slide diverter valves, dilute and dense phase conveying systems), Taylor Products (bagging and packaging equipment including open mouth fillers, valve bag fillers, bulk bag systems, robotic palletizers), and ECS Solutions (batch and process control automation, industrial control systems, robotic integration). The core offering combines equipment manufacturing with systems integration, providing end-to-end solutions including material testing, system design and engineering, equipment manufacturing, and field services. Products range from individual components (rotary valves, diverter valves, conveyors) to complete automated packaging lines and pneumatic conveying systems. Additional offerings include blending/mixing/sifting equipment, bag closing and handling equipment, storage silos, and comprehensive lifecycle support through technical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECS Solutions: CSIA-certified expert in batch and process control automation, control systems integration, and manufacturing execution systems. Founded in 1977.
• Smoot Company
• Taylor Products

Products and services

• Pneumatic Conveying Systems Custom-engineered pneumatic conveying systems for moving dry bulk solids in industrial manufacturing environments. Offered to manufacturers across food, minerals, chemicals, and agriculture verticals through direct field sales.
• Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems Pneumatic conveying systems that transport dry bulk materials in a suspended, dilute-phase stream, integrating components such as the patented Bypass Valve and rotary valves/airlocks for industrial bulk solids handling.
• Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems High-pressure, low-velocity pneumatic conveying systems that move dense bulk materials in slugs or plugs using a Dense Phase Transmitter and H-Valve Assembly, suited to abrasive or fragile materials and supported by ASME-certified pressure vessels.
• Rotary Valves and Airlocks Industrial rotary valves and airlock valves used to meter and isolate bulk material flow between zones in pneumatic conveying and bagging systems, available as standalone components and spare parts.
• Slide Diverter Valves Patented slide diverter valves that route bulk solid flow between multiple destinations within a pneumatic conveying system, used in custom integrated material handling installations.
• Blending, Mixing, and Sifting Equipment Industrial blending, mixing, and sifting equipment integrated into Magnum Systems' custom bulk material handling installations to prepare and condition dry bulk solids before conveying or packaging.
• Bagging and Packaging Equipment Integrated bagging and packaging equipment line offered under the Taylor Products brand, encompassing open mouth bag fillers, valve bag fillers, bulk bag/FIBC systems, and bag closing and handling equipment for industrial dry bulk solid packaging.
• Open Mouth Bag Fillers Open mouth bag filling machines that weigh and fill open mouth paper or poly bags with dry bulk materials as part of an industrial packaging line.
• Valve Bag Fillers Valve bag filling machines that fill self-sealing valve bags with dry bulk materials at industrial throughput rates for cement, minerals, chemicals, and similar products.
• Quick Ship Program — Open Mouth Bagging Scales Stock open mouth bagging scales available for shortened delivery through Magnum Systems' Quick Ship Program, serving customers needing faster lead times than custom engineered bagging equipment.
• Bulk Bag and Tote (FIBC) Systems Bulk bag and tote (FIBC) filling and discharging systems used to load and unload large flexible intermediate bulk containers with dry bulk solids in industrial packaging operations.
• Box, Drum, and Tote Filling and Weighing Filling and weighing systems for boxes, drums, and totes used in industrial dry bulk packaging applications.
• Bag Closing and Bag Handling Equipment Bag closing and bag handling equipment for industrial packaging lines, including the Right Angle Bag Kicker, Knockdown Bag Turner (BT-3000), and Bag Closing Conveyors, designed to seal, reposition, and transport filled bags on a packaging line.
• Robotic Palletizing System TRP-3000 FANUC-based robotic palletizing system that automatically stacks finished bags or products onto pallets at the end of an industrial packaging line, replacing manual palletizing.
• Pallet Dispensers Automatic pallet dispensers that feed empty pallets into a robotic or conventional palletizing line for industrial packaging operations.
• Robotic Valve Bag Placer TRV-1000 FANUC-based robotic system that automates valve bag placement on a valve bag filling line, reducing manual labor in cement, mineral, and chemical bagging operations.
• Storage Silos Industrial storage silos used to hold dry bulk solids upstream of conveying, blending, or packaging operations in manufacturing facilities.
• Controls and Robotic Integration Custom control panels, automation, and robotic system integration delivered through the ECS Solutions division, providing turnkey controls for Magnum Systems' bulk material handling and packaging installations.
• Material Testing Services Material testing services performed at Magnum Systems' in-house Pneumatic Conveying Testing Center to characterize bulk solids behavior and validate system design for customers' bulk material handling projects.
• Field Services and Support On-site field services for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Magnum Systems' bulk material handling, conveying, bagging, and palletizing equipment, priced via a published Field Services Rate Sheet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tripled production rate from 3–4 bags/minute to approximately 9 bags/minute (BioZyme Incorporated)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ECS SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2025On February 28, 2025, Magnum Systems acquired ECS Solutions, a CSIA-certified expert in batch and process control automation, control systems integration, and manufacturing execution systems. The acquisition combines over 110 years of combined industry expertise, enabling Magnum to deliver more extensive, innovative, end-to-end integrated systems from material handling through automation and controls.
• FANUC RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationTaylor Products, a Magnum Systems brand, is an Authorized Integrator of FANUC Robots for End of Line Automation. This partnership combines FANUC's robotics technology with Magnum's application expertise, end-of-arm tooling, and packaging integration capabilities for high-speed, high-payload robotic palletizing systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hapman: Provides bulk material handling equipment including pneumatic conveyors, flexible screw conveyors, and bag dump stations. Targets many of the same dry bulk processing customers as Magnum in chemical, food, and mineral applications.
• VAC-U-MAX: Specializes in pneumatic conveying systems, vacuum conveying, and bulk bag unloading for dry bulk materials across food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Closely overlaps Magnum's Smoot-brand dense and dilute phase conveying offerings.
• Flexicon Corporation: Designs and manufactures pneumatic conveying systems, bulk bag filling/discharging equipment, and integrated packaging lines for dry bulk solids. Directly comparable to Magnum across food, chemical, mineral, and agricultural applications with overlapping product portfolios in conveying and bagging.
• Dynamic Air: Manufactures pneumatic conveying systems and components for dry bulk solids, including dense phase, dilute phase, and vacuum systems. Highly comparable technology stack and end markets to Magnum's pneumatic conveying line.
• Spiroflow Systems: Manufactures flexible screw conveyors, aero mechanical conveyors, and bulk bag filling/discharging equipment for dry bulk solids. Direct competitor in conveying and bulk bag handling serving food, chemical, and mineral markets.
• KEY Technology: Designs and manufactures process automation systems including conveyors, sorters, and material handling equipment primarily for food processing. Direct overlap with Magnum's food ingredients vertical on conveying and inspection integration.

Broad incumbents

• Coperion: Global market leader in compounding and extrusion, pneumatic conveying, feeding, and bulk material handling systems. Overlaps Magnum's Smoot-brand pneumatic conveying and rotary valve product lines but operates at much larger scale with broader industrial coverage.
• Hosokawa Micron: Manufactures powder and particle processing equipment including pneumatic conveying, size reduction, and bulk bag handling systems. Overlaps with Magnum in dry bulk solids handling for chemical, mineral, and food industries.
• Schenck Process: Global provider of weighing, feeding, conveying, and air filtration technology for bulk material handling. Competes with Magnum in industrial minerals, chemicals, and food applications with a much broader product portfolio and international footprint.

Regional players

• KSi Conveyors: Manufactures bulk material handling and seed treatment equipment focused on the agricultural seed and feed industry, overlapping Magnum's longest-tenured vertical (agriculture feed + seed) with comparable bagging and conveying solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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