Deister
Deister Machine Company, founded in 1912 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a family-owned manufacturer of custom-engineered vibrating screens, scalpers, feeders, and dewatering equipment serving aggregate, mining, asphalt, recycling, and related industrial producers through a global independent sales representative network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1912
- HeadquartersFort Wayne, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Deister does
Deister Machine Company, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1912 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, specializing in vibrating screens, scalping screens, grizzlys, feeders, and dewatering equipment used for material separation and processing. Its product portfolio spans inclined screens (HM/BHM, HT/BHT, UHS, BUST series), horizontal screens (BF, TFO/BFO, dewatering, triple-shaft), and feeders (pan, grizzly, electromechanical EMF series, EMCO 360), supported by patented components including a steel-and-rubber spring suspension system, the EX Series of geared exciters, and a spray water strainer. Customers include some of the world's largest producers in the aggregate, mining, asphalt, recycling, stone, sand & gravel, coal, and foundry industries, served globally through a network of 60+ independent sales representatives across North America, South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Deister generates revenue primarily through custom-engineered equipment sales (quote-based, project-driven, multi-year contracts), supplemented by parts and 24/7 service, on-site vibration and process analysis, and original-manufacturer rebuild/refurbishment services that leverage genuine Deister parts to create a recurring aftermarket revenue stream. Manufacturing operates across more than 350,000 square feet in four Fort Wayne facilities, including the original 1912 plant, supporting a custom-build rather than high-volume catalog model. The company is led by third-generation co-CEOs Irwin F. Deister Jr. (Chairman) and E. Mark Deister (President), with fourth-generation executive Richard M. Deister as EVP, and remains entirely family-controlled with no external institutional or PE capital.
Deister firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Deister
- Legal name
- Deister Machine Company, Inc.
- Website
- https://deistermachine.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1912
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Deister Machine Company, founded in 1912 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a family-owned manufacturer of custom-engineered vibrating screens, scalpers, feeders, and dewatering equipment serving aggregate, mining, asphalt, recycling, and related industrial producers through a global independent sales representative network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Deister is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Wayne
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Deister business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Vibrating Screens and Equipment Sales: Deister manufactures and sells vibrating screens (inclined, horizontal, high speed), feeders, grizzlys, and related aggregate/mining equipment. Equipment is custom-designed to customer specifications.
- Parts and Service: Replacement parts, 24/7 service support, field technicians available around the clock. Includes oil testing and analysis services.
- Equipment Rebuilding/Refurbishment: As original manufacturer, Deister rebuilds and refurbishes existing equipment using genuine Deister parts. Includes on-site evaluation and new warranty.
- Electromechanical Feeders: EMF Series two-mass electromechanical vibrating feeders for high-capacity feed rate control in aggregate and mining applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom equipment pricing based on specifications |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Deister product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Deister Machine Company, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive line of vibrating screening, scalping, and feeding equipment—including inclined screens, horizontal screens, high-speed screens, dewatering screens, grizzlys, and electromechanical feeders—for the aggregate, mining, asphalt, coal, recycling, and foundry industries. Equipment is custom-engineered to customer application requirements and supported by direct parts, field service, and original-manufacturer rebuilding and refurbishment using genuine Deister parts.
Product overview
Deister Machine Company manufactures a comprehensive line of vibrating screening, scalping, and feeding equipment for the aggregate, mining, coal, asphalt, and recycling industries. The product portfolio centers on three main equipment categories: (1) Inclined Screens including HM/BHM Series (mechanism between decks) and HT/BHT Series (mechanism above deck), plus USM, UHS, BUST, and XH Scalper variants; (2) Horizontal Screens comprising BF Series, TFO/BFO Series, TFO-DW/BFO-DW Dewatering Series, and TFM3P/BTFM3P Triple-Shaft Series; and (3) Feeders including Vibrating Grizzlys (VG), Vibrating Grizzly Feeders (VFG), Vibrating Pan Feeders (VF), and the Two-Mass Electromechanical Feeder (EMF) Series and EMCO 360. Supporting products include the Ultra-Fines Recovery System (UFR) for mine and quarry applications, Premium Portable Horizontal Screening Plants, and accessories such as the Spray Water Strainer. Key components include the Exciter Vibrating Mechanism and Isolation Base. The company also offers comprehensive services including equipment rebuilding, on-site vibration analysis, process flow analysis, and field technical support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HM/BHM Series Inclined Screens Versatile inclined vibrating screens with vibrating mechanism located between the decks, offering an economical combination of capacity and mechanical simplicity; available in 1 to 5 decks, widths of 3' to 10', and lengths of 6' to 24', used in aggregate and mining screening.
- HT/BHT Series Inclined Screens Inclined vibrating screens with mechanism located above the top deck to keep it out of material flow, reducing wear and using circular throw and gravity to convey screened material; configurable with a wide variety of options.
- USM Inclined Scalping Screens Inclined scalping screens for portable and stationary drum mix asphalt plants handling virgin aggregate and RAP feeds; available in 1 or 2 decks, 3' to 6' widths, 6' to 16' lengths.
- UHS Screens Inclined screens for asphalt batch plants mounted atop bins featuring Deister's patented steel and rubber spring suspension system that isolates vibrating motion from structure and withstands high temperature feeds; available in 2 to 5.5 decks.
- BUST Series Inclined Scalping Screens Single-deck inclined scalping screens for portable and stationary drum mix asphalt plants handling virgin aggregate and RAP feeds, with vibrating mechanism above deck, reversible side discharge chutes, and catwalks on three sides.
- XH Scalper Heavy-duty inclined scalpers with oversized cross members and bearings for heavy scalping applications, incorporating wide range of wear surfaces with circular throw mechanism to clear near-size particles from large openings.
- Double-deck HSM High Speed Screens High speed screens with vibrating mechanism between the decks, using high G-force operation and steeper inclination (typically 30 degrees) for optimum separation of fine materials and faster particle travel.
- Single Deck HST High Speed Screens Single-deck high speed screens with mechanism above deck combining high G-force operation with material bed depth management; higher G-forces resist blinding from damp fines.
- BF Series Horizontal Screens Horizontal screens for asphalt batch plants mounted atop bins, using Deister's patented steel and rubber spring suspension system for vibration isolation and tolerance of high temperature feeds; available in 2 to 5.5 decks, 3' to 6' widths.
- TFO/BFO Series Horizontal Screens Horizontal screens with twin-shaft vibrating mechanism for integration into stationary or portable plants where headroom is limited; proven efficient for washing and dewatering sand, gravel, stone, coal and minerals; available in 1 to 4 decks, 3' to 8' widths, 6' to 24' lengths.
- TFO-DW/BFO-DW Series Dewatering Screens Horizontal dewatering screens with -3 to -5 degree reverse slope that forms a sand cake acting as filter to trap fines and squeeze out free water from slurry feed, with 45-degree sloped media section for rapid removal of free water; available in 1 or 2 decks.
- TFM3P/BTFM3P Series Horizontal Screens Horizontal screens with triple-shaft vibrating mechanism producing elliptical throw, designed for integration into stationary or portable plants with limited headroom; higher G-force and elliptical throw provide increased capacity over linear-throw machines; available in 2 to 4 decks.
- ETF Series Asphalt Screens Small-size, low-maintenance unit designed to fit directly beneath storage bin discharge to screen material prior to mixing or scalp RAP, with reversible hand of drive that can be changed from side to side within minutes; single deck, 2' to 3' widths, 4' to 8' lengths.
- Vibrating Grizzlys (VG) Vibrating grizzlys that receive feed from pan or apron feeders to remove fines from heavy coarse feeds, positioned ahead of primary crushers or used to size rip-rap; widths 30" to 96" and lengths 6' to 24'.
- Vibrating Grizzly Feeders (VFG) Combined pan section with grizzly bars positioned under dump hoppers fed by haul trucks or loaders; grizzly sections remove excess fines prior to primary crusher; widths 30" to 96" and lengths 10' to 30'.
- Vibrating Pan Feeders (VF) Vibrating pan feeders used to control the feed of materials into crushers, grizzlys, and onto belts; available in horizontal or inclined up to 15 degrees configurations for increased capacity; widths 30" to 96" and lengths 6' to 30'.
- Two-Mass Electromechanical Feeder (EMF) Series Electromechanical vibrating feeder for greater control over high-capacity feed rates and lower cost per ton in aggregate, mining, and mineral applications, with high-profile in-feed lip, heavy-duty formed deck with replaceable liners, easy-access exciter frame with single vibrator motor, and pre-compressed steel transmission springs.
- EMCO 360 Electromechanical Feeder Two-mass electromechanical vibrating feeder engineered for greater day-to-day reliability and ease of maintenance with robust machine weight, long bearing life, no bearings to grease, no belts to replace, and energy-efficient operation.
- Spray Water Strainer Patented strainer that collects and discharges accumulated solids from wash screen water systems while providing filtered water to multiple wash screens; capacities up to 3,900 gpm, 6" or 8" inlet/outlet flange sizes, with easy-clean replaceable strainer plates.
- Ultra-Fines Recovery System (UFR) System designed to recover ultra-fine sands and silts in quarry applications or tailings in mining applications, eliminating or reducing settling ponds; recovers materials to 350-400 mesh at feed capacities from 1500-3500 GPM, with radial distribution manifold, multiple cyclone liner materials, and automatic make-up water valve.
- Premium Portable Horizontal Screening Plants Portable screening plants available in 6'x20' and 8'x20' models centered on Deister heavy-duty horizontal triple-shaft vibrating screen, designed for in-pit portability or transport between sites in crushed stone, sand & gravel, or recycle applications; walking beam tri-axle suspension and centralized grease points.
- BFO-11224-EX2 Mine-Duty Screen 12-foot x 24-foot horizontal single-deck mine-duty screen featuring Deister EX Series geared exciters for large screen force output requirements in hard rock mining and mineral processing applications.
- Rebuilding Services Original-manufacturer rebuilding and refurbishment service that visits customer sites, evaluates equipment, and rebuilds Deister equipment using genuine Deister parts to restore it to "as new" condition; new warranty offered based on parts replaced; service alternatives to capital replacement.
- Parts and 24/7 Service Support Direct parts and field service support from Deister's Fort Wayne Parts & Service department, available 24 hours a day, with field technicians and oil testing and analysis services.
Quantifiable outcome
- Some of the earliest Deister vibrating screens are still in operation
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Companies that use Deister
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Deister technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Deister partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Montreal Tracteur Inc.minorSales representative for Quebec region. Represented at Deister's 100th anniversary sales meeting.
- Paschal Associate SalesminorSales representative serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- RB Scott Co.minorSales representative providing equipment to aggregate industry.
- Whitney & Son, Inc.minorSales representative serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
- ECHO Industrial, Inc.minorSales representative for industrial applications.
- 1st Quality Equipment Co.minorSales representative for Alabama and Western Georgia.
- Florida Processing MachineryminorSales representative for Florida region.
- Cribas y Productos MetálicosminorSales representative for Mexico serving Aggregate, Mining, and Coal industries.
- Process Machinery, Inc.coreProcess Machinery, Inc. appointed as exclusive representative for Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio region south of I-70. As a full-service equipment dealer and turnkey systems provider with over 30 years of industry expertise, they offer new and used equipment sales, parts and service support, fabrication, process design, turnkey project management, and field construction services.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Deister competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Metso: Global mining and aggregates equipment OEM offering a broad line of vibrating screens, feeders, and crushers that compete head-to-head with Deister in aggregate and mining screening applications. Directly comparable product category and customer base.
- Astec Industries / KPI-JCI: Manufacturer of aggregate processing equipment including inclined and horizontal vibrating screens, feeders, and portable screening plants under the KPI-JCI and Astec brands. Closely overlaps Deister's product portfolio and customer verticals.
- McLanahan Corporation: Family-owned (similar ownership profile to Deister) manufacturer of aggregate, mining, and mineral processing equipment including vibrating screens, feeders, and dewatering systems. Directly comparable in both product mix and privately-held, customer-focused operating model.
- Carrier Vibrating Equipment: Established manufacturer of vibrating conveyors, feeders, screens, and processing equipment used in aggregate, foundry, and recycling applications. Closely aligned product portfolio and shared end markets with Deister's vibrating equipment line.
- Rotex Global (Hillenbrand): Long-standing manufacturer of industrial screening and separation equipment, including gyratory and vibratory screeners. Competes with Deister in industrial separation, although Rotex skews more toward dry bulk processing rather than heavy-duty aggregate mining.
Broad incumbents
- Terex Corporation (Terex MP / Terex Finlay): Large diversified industrial OEM with a Materials Processing segment producing mobile and stationary screens, crushers, and feeders for the aggregate, recycling, and mining markets. Significantly larger portfolio and global footprint than Deister but directly competes in screening.
- Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Division of Sandvik AB producing underground and surface mining equipment, including rock processing screens and feeders. Competes with Deister's mining-duty screens and offers a larger, publicly-funded R&D and service network.
- Weir Group (Trio): Mining-focused industrial group whose Trio brand manufactures vibrating screens, feeders, and crushers for aggregates and mining. Comparable product set but operates as part of a much larger, publicly traded parent with broader mineral processing exposure.
Emerging players
- JVI Vibratory Equipment: Smaller specialty manufacturer of vibratory feeders, screens, and conveyor components serving aggregate, mining, and industrial bulk-material handling. Similar technology base to Deister but with a narrower product focus and smaller installed base.
- Lippmann-Milwaukee: Manufacturer of heavy-duty jaw crushers, impact crushers, portable screening plants, and vibrating feeders for the aggregate and recycling industries. Smaller than Deister's major competitors but directly comparable in product range and customer verticals.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Deister leadership team
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Profiles4 records
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Deister
What does Deister do?
Deister Machine Company, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive line of vibrating screening, scalping, and feeding equipment—including inclined screens, horizontal screens, high-speed screens, dewatering screens, grizzlys, and electromechanical feeders—for the aggregate, mining, asphalt, coal, recycling, and foundry industries. Equipment is custom-engineered to customer application requirements and supported by direct parts, field service, and original-manufacturer rebuilding and refurbishment using genuine Deister parts.
Is Deister a public or private company?
Deister is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Deister founded?
Deister was founded in 1912. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Deister based?
Deister is headquartered in Fort Wayne, United States, in the North America region.
How does Deister make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vibrating Screens and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Service, equipment Rebuilding/Refurbishment and electromechanical Feeders.
Who are Deister's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Metso, Astec Industries / KPI-JCI, McLanahan Corporation, Carrier Vibrating Equipment and Rotex Global (Hillenbrand). Broad incumbents are Terex Corporation (Terex MP / Terex Finlay), Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Weir Group (Trio). Emerging players are JVI Vibratory Equipment and Lippmann-Milwaukee.
Does Deister have an API?
No public API is recorded for Deister.