What Scott Equipment does

Scott Equipment Company is a third-generation, family-owned custom manufacturer of industrial processing equipment headquartered in New Prague, Minnesota, with a second manufacturing facility in Arlington, Minnesota. Founded in 1966 by Dick Lucas as a small machine shop, the company designs and builds mixing, drying, blending, size reduction, bulk storage, material handling, and recycling/depackaging systems for industrial customers. Its product portfolio spans industrial batch mixers (single shaft, twin shaft, plow, rotary drum), continuous blenders (HST, Tender Blend, Pugmill, Slurry Blender), thermal solutions (Air Swept Tubular Dryer, Indirect Batch Paddle Dryer, jacketed vessels), size-reduction equipment (Dominator Crusher, Cell Mill, Shredder), bulk storage bins and silos, and the proprietary Turbo Separator and THOR Separator depackaging lines used in food-waste and recycling applications. Core technology is anchored by patented mechanical designs and proprietary separation systems, with ASME-certified pressure/vacuum vessel manufacturing and MN SHARP workplace safety credentialing since 2006.

The company serves customers across animal nutrition, ethanol/biofuels, fertilizer, food processing, pet food, pharmaceuticals/nutraceuticals, minerals/mining, recycling/waste management, poultry manure management, and general industrial sectors, with a customer roster that includes Cargill, Nestle, General Mills, Land O Lakes, Monsanto, Heinz, LAFARGE, CP Group, and Absolute Energy. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom-engineered capital equipment (quote-based pricing, no public list prices), supported by a dedicated parts and aftermarket business, an equipment rental program, in-house application testing via the Scott Test Lab, and process consultation services. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales executed by industry-specialist representatives segmented by vertical, with no third-party distributor channel.

Scott Equipment sells globally, with documented sales in North America, Asia Pacific (Taiwan, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea), Europe, and Africa. The company employs between 101 and 250 people, is privately held with no external investors or parent company, and remains under Lucas family ownership now in its third generation of leadership.

Name

Scott Equipment

Legal name

Scott Equipment Company

Website

https://scottequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scott Equipment Company is a third-generation, family-owned custom manufacturer of industrial processing equipment — including mixers, dryers, separators, and bulk storage systems — serving food, agriculture, ethanol, recycling, pet food, pharmaceutical, and minerals customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Prague

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Processing Equipment Sales: Custom-engineered processing equipment including batch mixers, continuous mixers, dryers, blenders, size reduction equipment, bulk storage bins, and recycling/depackaging systems. Equipment ranges from standard to fully custom-built systems.
2. Parts and Aftermarket: Dedicated parts team providing genuine and exact parts for Scott Equipment machines, with expertise in the equipment.
3. Equipment Testing and Consultation Services: Test lab services allowing customers to run materials through equipment before purchase, plus consultation services for process optimization.
4. Equipment Rental Program: Rental program allowing customers to try equipment in their own facility before purchasing, including mixers, dryers, coolers, size reducers, and separation equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scott Equipment Company designs, manufactures, and sells custom-engineered industrial processing equipment — including batch and continuous mixers, dryers, blenders, bulk storage bins, size reduction equipment, material handling conveyors, and depackaging/recycling separators — for food, agriculture, ethanol, pet food, pharmaceutical, mineral, and recycling industries. The company also provides test lab, equipment rental, parts, inspection, and consultation services to support its installed equipment base.

Product overview

Scott Equipment Company is a custom-engineered industrial processing equipment manufacturer with a comprehensive portfolio of mixing, drying, blending, storage, size reduction, material handling, and recycling/depackaging solutions. The product line centers on industrial batch mixers (including Single Shaft, Twin Shaft, Plow, and Rotary Drum mixers), continuous blending systems (HST Blender, Tender Blend, Pugmill, Slurry Blender), thermal solutions (Air Swept Tubular Dryer, Indirect Batch Paddle Dryer, Jacketed Batch Mixer, Tender Blend Cooler/Heater), and bulk storage systems (Modular Bins, Round Silos, SCE Sanitary Silos). The portfolio also includes material handling equipment (Cake Feeder, Reel Scalper, Pit Eliminator Conveyor), size reduction solutions (Dominator Crusher, Cell Mill, Dryer-Pulverizer, Shredder), and depackaging/recycling systems (Turbo Separator T20/T30/T42, THOR Separator, Gypsum Recycling). Services include test lab testing, equipment rental, parts supply, inspections, and consultation. The company serves food processing, agriculture, ethanol, pet food, pharmaceuticals, minerals, recycling, and other industrial sectors with custom-designed equipment built in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turbo Separator: Depackaging and separation systems for food waste, organics, packaging recovery, and recycling applications. Available in models T20, T30, T42, and THOR.
• THOR
• AST (Air Swept Tubular) Dryer

Products and services

• Industrial Batch Mixers Heavy-duty horizontal batch mixers customized for powders, granules, feeds, chemicals, and food ingredients. Available with USDA, FDA, and 3-A sanitary features, capacities from 1 to 1,500 cubic feet. Used in food, feed, fertilizer, pet food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
• Single Shaft Mixer Heavy-duty horizontal batch mixer designed for fast, uniform blending of powders, granules, and ingredients with multiple agitator options.
• Twin Shaft Mixer Batch mixer with counter-rotating shafts for fast, uniform mixing and efficient material movement. Used in animal nutrition, fertilizer, and industrial applications.
• Plow Mixer High-intensity batch mixer for applications requiring fast blend times, dispersion, or fluidized mixing action.
• Rotary Drum Mixer Gentle tumbling mixer ideal for coating, seasoning, polishing, and blending fragile materials while minimizing product degradation.
• HST Blender (High Speed Blender) High-speed blender for quickly and thoroughly mixing feed ingredients including powders, vitamins, minerals, and micro-ingredients.
• Tender Blend Continuous Mixer Continuous mixer designed for gentle yet thorough blending of fragile feed ingredients, preserving integrity of sensitive materials while achieving uniform mix.
• Pugmill Continuous Mixer Continuous mixer that mixes and conditions materials using dual rotating paddles, breaking up clumps and controlling moisture distribution.
• Slurry Blender Continuous blender providing efficient and consistent mixing of grain, water, and enzymes at the start of ethanol production. Ensures even enzyme distribution and faster starch conversion.
• Air Swept Tubular (AST) Dryer Patented industrial flash drying system for drying minerals, wet materials, and challenging products. Uses high-velocity airflow through a tubular system with documented 10-20% lower BTU per dry ton than alternative drying systems.
• Indirect Batch Paddle Dryer Industrial drying solution combining indirect heat transfer with gentle mixing to create a mechanically fluidized bed for industrial drying applications.
• Jacketed Batch Mixer Dimple-jacketed vessel for applications requiring both thorough blending and precise thermal control using heating or cooling fluids.
• Tender Blend Cooler/Heater Continuous blender that precisely heats or cools product using a dimple-jacketed vessel with thermal fluids.
• Modular Bulk Storage Bins Custom storage solutions for powders, pellets, ingredients, and dry bulk materials. Available in carbon and stainless steel.
• Round Silos Storage silos for bulk materials introduced in the 2020s expansion.
• Pre-Engineered Loadout Bins Pre-engineered bins for loading out materials at industrial facilities.
• SCE Sanitary Bulk Silos Sanitary design silos that prevent contamination from dust, pests, and moisture, ensuring feed safety and quality.
• Cake Feeder Reliably feeds filter cake, wet pet food, sludges, and other difficult materials using a vertical agitator and horizontal discharge screw.
• Reel Scalper Rotary screening system designed to separate oversized particles, clumps, and unwanted material from product streams. Handles 10-175 tons per hour.
• Pit Eliminator Conveyor Low-profile drag conveyor allowing trucks to unload grain and bulk materials at ground level without traditional receiving pits.
• Dominator Crusher (De-Lumper) Reduces oversized materials using heavy-duty crushing action for demanding industrial applications. Improves flowability and protects downstream equipment.
• Cell Mill Produces ultra-fine powders with reliable particle-size control, combining impact grinding, air-swept classification, and optional drying.
• Dryer-Pulverizer Dries wet materials and reduces them to a fine consistent powder using one continuous system. Evaporation rate up to 4,000 kg/hr.
• DDG De-Agglomeration Equipment Helps ethanol producers reduce clumps, improve material consistency, and support smoother conveying, drying, mixing, and storage of DDG byproducts.
• Shredder Tears and breaks bulky material into smaller, more manageable pieces before further processing.
• Turbo Separator T20 Entry-level depackaging system for individually packaged goods. 2-5 TPH capacity with 25HP main motor. Separates organic material from packaging for food waste recovery.
• Turbo Separator T30 Medium-volume depackaging system for smaller cased goods. 5-10 TPH capacity with 50HP main motor.
• Turbo Separator T42 High-capacity depackaging system for preconsumer bulk palletized source-separated organics. 10-30 TPH capacity with 75HP main motor.
• THOR Separator Top-of-the-line pre-processing, depackaging, and separation system for mixed pre/post consumer source-separated organics. Over 45,000 lbs system weight with 125HP main motor.
• Gypsum Recycling System Separation systems designed for gypsum recycling applications.
• Mobile Separator Trailer Mobile solution bringing recycling and separation technologies directly to customer sites.
• Test Lab Services Material testing services allowing customers to run materials through Scott Equipment and receive real performance data before purchase.
• Equipment Rental Program Try-before-you-buy rental program allowing customers to run equipment in their own facility before purchasing.
• Parts Department Genuine and exact parts with a dedicated parts team possessing expertise in Scott Equipment.
• Equipment Inspections Technician assessment of machine condition with honest evaluation of what needs repair.
• Consultation Services Process evaluation and equipment recommendation services to help customers determine the right equipment fit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Odors reduced by up to 69.3%, E. coli eliminated by up to 99.97%, yeast and mold reduced by up to 99.6% when drying poultry manure
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Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered community, minor and educational.

• Feed My Starving ChildrencommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Equipment has partnered with Feed My Starving Children for over 10 years, hosting Mobile Pack events in Shakopee, MN. Employees participate in packing healthy snack packs for children in need, with over 1 million meals reportedly packed at these events.
• Venture (International Aid Organization)communityStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Equipment partners with Venture which has partnered with Feed My Starving Children to reach underserved regions. Owner Terry Lijewski participates in Venture Tours to raise funds and awareness for famine relief efforts in Thailand and refugee camps.
• Best Christmas EverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Equipment partnered with local Roundbank branch to sponsor families through Best Christmas Ever, which serves families who have fallen on tough times by providing custom holiday assistance.
• Hope AcademycommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Equipment sponsors children attending Hope Academy, a private Christ-centered classical academy serving urban youth in Minneapolis, MN with 550+ students from grades K-12.
• MatterboxcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Equipment employees partner with Matter during MATTERBOX Madness events to pack healthy snack packs for children, with the 11th anniversary event held at Mall of America.
• University PartnershipseducationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Equipment partners with universities across the nation by providing equipment for continuing education in the animal feed industry, supporting the next generation of industry professionals.
• MatterboxcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Equipment employees volunteer at MATTERBOX events, packing snack packs for children in need as part of company's community outreach initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charles Ross & Son Company: Established manufacturer of industrial mixers, blenders, dryers, and high-shear equipment for food, pharma, and chemical customers. Closely comparable in mixer/blender/dryer scope and custom-engineered approach.
• Munson Machinery: Manufacturer of industrial mixers, blenders, size-reduction, and material-handling equipment serving food, chemical, and mineral processors. Overlaps almost the full Scott Equipment product portfolio.
• Marion Mixers: US-based manufacturer of industrial batch and continuous mixers for food, chemical, and mineral applications. Directly comparable to Scott's twin-shaft and plow mixer lines on product, customer base, and direct-sales GTM.
• Forrec: Italian designer of recycling and waste-processing systems, including depackaging and separation equipment. Direct peer to Scott's Turbo Separator/THOR line in the organics recycling market.
• Hockmeyer Equipment Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial mixers, dispersers, and processing equipment for paint, coatings, ink, and chemical applications. Overlaps Scott's high-shear mixing capabilities.
• Jaygo, Inc. Supplier of mixers, blenders, dryers, and size-reduction equipment for chemical, food, and pharmaceutical processors. Comparable product portfolio in the same mid-market industrial processing niche.
• Mixer Systems, Inc. Designer and manufacturer of industrial mixing and material-handling equipment for plastics, chemicals, and food. Overlaps Scott's Twin Shaft mixer and bulk storage product lines.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global machinery and process engineering company serving food, dairy, ethanol, and chemicals. Competes with Scott across drying, separation, and processing equipment, but with far greater scale and breadth.
• Bühler Group: Global Swiss industrial-process equipment leader serving grain milling, feed, food, and advanced materials. Directly overlaps Scott's food/feed processing portfolio, but at much larger scale with broader aftermarket and digital offerings.

Emerging players

• Sukup Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of grain storage bins, silos, dryers, and material-handling equipment for agriculture. Closely comparable to Scott's modular bulk storage and pit-eliminator conveyor lines in the ag segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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