Elgin Separation Solutions
Elgin Separation Solutions, founded in 1864 and now a subsidiary of Astec Industries, designs, manufactures, and services liquid/solids separation, dewatering, and waste-management equipment — including decanter centrifuges, vertical cuttings dryers, vibrating screens, and packaged mud systems — for industrial operators in mining, oil & gas, trenchless, water intake, and wastewater end-markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1864
- HeadquartersStafford, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Elgin Separation Solutions does
Elgin Separation Solutions, headquartered in Stafford, Texas, designs, manufactures, services, and repairs liquid/solids separation, dewatering, and waste-management equipment for industrial operators. Founded in 1864 and rebranded through multiple ownership phases (formerly Elgin Separators), the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astec Industries (NYSE: ASTE) following the July 1, 2025 close of Astec's acquisition of TerraSource Holdings LLC. Elgin runs six US manufacturing and service sites across Texas, West Virginia, Virginia, Illinois, and Ohio, with international sales offices in Russia and India, and operates alongside sibling TerraSource Global brands Gundlach Crushers, Pennsylvania Crusher, and Jeffrey Rader.
The product portfolio centers on APEX decanter centrifuges (40-650 GPM capacity), CSI Cyclone Pro D-Series and E-Series vertical cuttings dryers (including the patented dual-drive D-Series), KEMTRON packaged mud recycling systems (200-1,500 GPM), Tabor vibrating screens, CMI vibratory and screen-scroll centrifuges, Hyper-G shale shakers and mud cleaners, ClearWave containerized dewatering systems, and water-intake solutions (Coanda, cylindrical, and copper-nickel screens) plus slurry pumps, degassers, and polymer injection systems. Ten end-market verticals are served — Mining & Aggregate, Oil & Gas, Trenchless Construction, Dredge Dewatering, Food Rendering, Industrial Wastewater, Water Intake, Material Handling, Recycling, and Waste Management — supported by 20,000+ cumulative installations worldwide, almost 800 VCDs delivered, and over 550 decanter centrifuges in service.
Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) hardware sales of custom-engineered separation equipment via direct enterprise field sales and a 10+ country global partner network; (2) professional services through aftermarket repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing (including third-party brands such as Alfa Laval, NOV, Derrick, and Tomoe) at service centers in Stafford TX, Raleigh IL, and Poca WV; and (3) custom turn-key engineering integrating multiple Elgin products into engineered systems for cuttings waste management, hydrovac treatment, mobile dewatering, and metals recovery. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the configured and engineered nature of each system.
Elgin Separation Solutions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elgin Separation Solutions
- Legal name
- Elgin Separation Solutions
- Website
- https://elginseparationsolutions.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1864
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Elgin Separation Solutions, founded in 1864 and now a subsidiary of Astec Industries, designs, manufactures, and services liquid/solids separation, dewatering, and waste-management equipment — including decanter centrifuges, vertical cuttings dryers, vibrating screens, and packaged mud systems — for industrial operators in mining, oil & gas, trenchless, water intake, and wastewater end-markets.
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Elgin Separation Solutions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Separation Equipment
- NAICS
- Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bulking, Sorting & Pre-Processing Facilities (Screening, Shredding, Size Reduction) (EUAIABAJ), Solid–Liquid Separation & Dewatering (Thickening, Filtration, Clarification) (IMAKALAF), Recycled Aggregates & C&D Materials Processing (RCA, RAP, Glass Aggregate) (IMAKAHAI)
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Where Elgin Separation Solutions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stafford
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Elgin Separation Solutions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Separation Equipment Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of specialized processing equipment including decanter centrifuges, vertical cuttings dryers, vibrating screens, and packaged mud systems. Equipment sold directly to enterprise customers in mining, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.
- Aftermarket Services: Repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing services for decanter centrifuges, screen bowl centrifuges, vertical cuttings dryers, and packaged mud systems. Includes OEM spare parts, gearbox rebuilds, and control system upgrades.
- Custom Turn-Key Solutions: Engineering, design, and integration of complete turn-key systems incorporating multiple equipment types. Includes 2D & 3D design, process flow descriptions, and commissioning services for customized liquid/solids separation and dewatering solutions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Elgin Separation Solutions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elgin Separation Solutions designs, manufactures, and services specialized liquid/solids separation, dewatering, and waste management processing equipment for industrial operators. The portfolio includes decanter centrifuges, vertical cuttings dryers, vibrating screens, shale shakers, packaged mud recycling systems, water intake screens, slurry pumps, and integrated turn-key separation systems. The company also provides aftermarket repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing services for its own and competitor equipment across mining, oil & gas, trenchless construction, dredging, rendering, and industrial wastewater operations.
Product overview
Elgin Separation Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of liquid/solids separation, dewatering, and material handling equipment under the Astec Industries umbrella. The core product lines include: (1) APEX Decanter Centrifuges ranging from 40 to 600 GPM for oil & gas, mining, rendering, and industrial wastewater applications; (2) CSI Cyclone Pro Vertical Cuttings Dryers (D-Series and E-Series) featuring patented dual-drive technology; (3) KEMTRON Packaged Mud Recycling Systems from 200 to 1500 GPM for trenchless, mining, and geothermal drilling; (4) Tabor Vibrating Screens in horizontal, incline, multi-slope, and reverse incline configurations; (5) CMI Vibratory and Screen Scroll Centrifuges for dewatering; (6) Hyper-G Shale Shakers, Mud Cleaners, and Drying Shakers with composite screen technology; (7) ClearWave Containerized Dewatering Systems in 10', 20', and 40' configurations; (8) Water Intake Solutions including Coanda Screens, Cylindrical Screens, and Copper Nickel systems; (9) Profile Wire and Polyurethane Screening Media; (10) Slurry Pumps, Degassers, and Polymer Injection Systems. Supporting services include turn-key custom system integration, complete aftermarket repair and remanufacturing for all major equipment brands. TerraSource Global brands (Gundlach Crushers, Pennsylvania Crusher, Jeffrey Rader) extend offerings into size reduction, material handling, and processing equipment. The portfolio spans from individual equipment components to fully integrated containerized turn-key solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gundlach Crushers: Global leader in size reduction solutions, revolutionized coal mining in 1948 with the first single-stage two-roll crusher. Equipment utilized in coal mines and preparation plants worldwide.
- Pennsylvania Crusher
- Jeffrey Rader
- TerraSource Global
- KEMTRON
- Tabor Vibrating Screens
- APEX Decanter Centrifuges
- CSI Cyclone Pro
- ClearWave
- Hyper-G Shaker Series
- CMI Vibratory Centrifuge
- BlueWave Composite
- BlueCrest Composite
- DuroLast
- KEMTRON HDD Prowler
Products and services
- APEX Decanter Centrifuges High-speed decanter centrifuges for liquid/solids separation and dewatering in oil & gas, mining, industrial wastewater, and rendering applications, available in mobile, trailer-mounted, or containerized configurations.
- APEX Rendering Centrifuges Low-speed decanter centrifuges designed for food rendering operations to recover proteins, oils, fats, and liquids from animal processing waste.
- CSI Cyclone Pro Vertical Cuttings Dryers (D-Series) Patented dual-drive vertical cuttings dryer allowing operators to adjust applied G-force and dwell time for processing oil-based and water-based drilling fluid environments.
- CSI Cyclone Vertical Cuttings Dryers (E-Series) Vertical cuttings dryers with oil-sealed gearbox design replacing active lubrication systems for reduced maintenance and increased uptime in oil & gas drilling operations.
- KEMTRON Packaged Mud Recycling Systems Complete packaged mud recycling systems (mud reclaimers) for trenchless, mining, water well, geothermal, foundation drilling, and microtunneling applications, with multi-pass cleaning and Smart-Panel technology.
- Tabor Vibrating Screens Heavy-duty vibrating screens for scalping, sizing, desliming, and rinsing operations in horizontal, incline, reverse incline, and multi-slope configurations.
- CMI Vibratory Centrifuges Horizontal and vertical vibratory centrifuges using vibratory dewatering technology and centrifugal force for reliable dewatering of coarse particle applications in mining and aggregate operations.
- CMI Screen Scroll Centrifuges Screen scroll centrifuges designed for small particle processing with efficient and consistent moisture reduction even with fluctuating feed rates.
- Hyper-G Shale Shakers Dual-motion variable-speed shale shakers with patented waterfall screen systems for unmatched solids conveyance and screen life, available in 3, 4, and 6 panel configurations.
- Hyper-G Mud Cleaners Combined hydrocyclone and shaker systems for high-capacity, high-efficiency fluid recycling in drilling operations.
- Hyper-G Drying Shakers Drying shakers for further treatment of waste cuttings after initial processing to reduce disposal costs and recover drilling fluid.
- ClearWave Containerized Dewatering Systems Plug-and-play containerized dewatering systems in 10', 20', and 40' configurations with integrated Apex centrifuges and polymer injection for closed-loop, zero-discharge solutions.
- ESS Dredge Dewatering Systems Mobile dredge dewatering systems (ESS-2000DT, ESS-3000DT, ESS-4000DT, ESS-5000DT) for processing 500 to 5000 GPM with integrated shakers, hydrocyclones, and slurry pumps.
- Coanda Screens Self-cleaning water intake screens utilizing the Coanda effect for run-of-river intake structures with no moving parts and minimal maintenance requirements.
- Cylindrical Screens Passive cylindrical intake screens with TIG welded wedge wire for municipal, industrial, and hydro power plant water intake applications.
- Copper Nickel Water Intake Solutions Copper nickel alloy intake screens and coatings that resist corrosion and zebra/quagga mussel fouling for long-term water intake protection.
- BlueWave Composite Shaker Screens Pre-tensioned composite wave-profile shaker screens providing 47% more surface area than standard flat-panel screens for higher hydraulic capacity and extended wear life.
- TerraSight Condition Monitoring System Wireless condition monitoring system for remote tracking of mining and aggregate operations with gateway and sensor technology.
- Turn-Key Solutions Custom engineered turn-key solutions integrating Elgin equipment into complete systems for cuttings waste management, precious metals recovery, mobile dewatering, hydrovac treatment, industrial wastewater, and metal recycling applications.
- Decanter Centrifuge Repair Services Complete repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing services for decanter centrifuges including Alfa Laval, NOV, Hutchinson & Hayes, Tecumseh, G-Tech, Tomoe, and Derrick models.
- Screen Bowl Centrifuge Repair Services Full repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing services for screen bowl centrifuges at the Poca, West Virginia service center.
- VCD Repair Services Original equipment manufacturer repair services for CSI-03 and CSI-04 Vertical Cuttings Dryers with OEM parts and a retrofit program offering oil-sealed planetary gearbox for 47% reduction in annual operating costs.
Quantifiable outcome
- 47% reduction in annual operating costs achieved with VCD oil-sealed planetary gearbox retrofit
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Companies that use Elgin Separation Solutions
Customer profileSegments10 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Elgin Separation Solutions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
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- Has API
- No
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Feature8 records
Elgin Separation Solutions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Continental Project Technologies (CPT Group)coreSingapore-based partner covering Oil & Gas industry in Singapore region. Contact: Sam Nittala, Phone: +65 6284 7828, Email: [email protected].
- Grand Rig InternationalcoreChina-based partner for Waste Management Products. Located at 4115 Greenbriar Dr. Suite C, Stafford TX 77477. Contact: Tinna Jiang, Email: [email protected]. Covers China region.
- LabriscoreTurkey-based partner covering Mining industry. Located at Taspinar Mahallesi 2855. Cad. No:68, PK:06837, Golbasi-Ankara, Turkey. Contact: Selin ASIK Erden, Phone: +90 312 499 32 55.
- MudlogiccoreAustralia-based partner covering Trenchless industry. Located at 40 Mordaunt Circuit, Canning Vale WA 6155, Australia. Contact: Geoff Wood, Phone: +0430 490 390.
- Senper ConnectcoreArgentina-based partner covering Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay regions. Located at A. Moreau de Justo 1150 piso3, of. 306-A, Dock 8, Puerto Madero, CABA, Argentina. Contact: Ernesto Fiocchetto, M.A., Phone: +11 5279 4769.
- TASK Environmental ServicescoreNetherlands-based partner covering Oil & Gas and Trenchless industries across Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Poland, France, Czechia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia. Contact: Alain Meijers, Phone: +31(0)591-210220.
- TecnagentcoreChile-based partner covering Mining, Power, Petroleum, Chemical, Steel, and Industrial Supply industries in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. Located at Presidente Errazuriz 3262, Santiago, Chile. Contact: Miguel de Heeckeren A., Phone: (+56 2) 2335 2001.
- Apollo Techno International FZCOcoreUAE-based partner covering UAE and Saudi Arabia. Located at P.O. Box 342182, Light Industrial Unit 3, LIU - Phase 3, Warehouse No. A 10, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE. Contact: Dev Mehta, Phone: +97143441085.
- PT Tohoma MandiricoreIndonesia-based partner. Located at 18 Office Park, Tower A, 15th Floor Unit G, Jl.T.B. Simatupang Kav. 18, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia 12520. Contact: Dessy Simangunsong, Phone: +62 21 2270 8888.
- WelcocoreCanada-based partner covering Liquid/Solids Separation, Material Handling, and Spare Parts across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon. Located at 5475 61st Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 5N7. Contact: Michael Stark, Phone: (403) 619-6439.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Elgin Separation Solutions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Derrick Corporation: Derrick is a leading manufacturer of solids control and separation equipment — including shale shakers, screens, and VCDs — directly competing with Elgin's Hyper-G shakers, BlueWave/BlueCrest screens, and CSI VCDs in oil & gas drilling fluids and industrial separation.
- Flottweg: Flottweg is a German manufacturer of decanter centrifuges, belt presses, and separation systems for municipal wastewater, mining, and rendering — directly comparable to Elgin's Apex decanter centrifuge line in dewatering and solids control.
- GEA Westfalia Separator: GEA manufactures centrifuges and separators for food rendering, dairy, and oil & gas applications — directly comparable to Elgin's Apex Rendering Centrifuges and decanter-based separation offerings in food rendering and industrial processing.
- CDE Group: CDE Group is a specialist in wet processing equipment for mining, aggregates, and recycling — supplying screening, washing, and dewatering systems comparable to Elgin's Tabor vibrating screens and Coanda/Cylindrical intake screens.
Broad incumbents
- MI-Swaco (SLB): SLB (formerly Schlumberger) offers MI-Swaco solids control and waste management equipment including vertical cuttings dryers and mud recycling systems. SLB is a broad incumbent with a global oilfield services footprint that overlaps with Elgin's upstream drilling fluid and cuttings management portfolio.
- Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a global leader in industrial separation equipment, decanter centrifuges, and heat exchangers serving food rendering, mining, and wastewater. Elgin competes most directly with Alfa Laval's decanter centrifuge line, including in Elgin's aftermarket service work.
- Andritz Separation: Andritz provides industrial separation equipment (centrifuges, screens, filters) for mining, food, and chemical processing, overlapping with Elgin's dewatering and mineral processing product lines.
- Metso: Metso is a large global supplier of mining and aggregate processing equipment including screens, crushers, and separation equipment, overlapping with Elgin's mining/aggregate and TerraSource brand product lines.
Regional players
- Terex MPS (Terex Minerals Processing): Terex Minerals Processing designs crushers, screens, and washing equipment for mining and aggregates, competing with Elgin's Tabor vibrating screens and the TerraSource (Gundlach, Pennsylvania Crusher) size reduction portfolio in mining/aggregates markets globally.
Others
- Astec Industries (Parent): Astec Industries is the NYSE-listed parent company that completed the acquisition of TerraSource Holdings (Elgin) on July 1, 2025. Astec is a strategic owner providing capital, distribution, and cross-portfolio sales synergies rather than a competitive peer.
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Competitive moat5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin Separation Solutions
What does Elgin Separation Solutions do?
Elgin Separation Solutions designs, manufactures, and services specialized liquid/solids separation, dewatering, and waste management processing equipment for industrial operators. The portfolio includes decanter centrifuges, vertical cuttings dryers, vibrating screens, shale shakers, packaged mud recycling systems, water intake screens, slurry pumps, and integrated turn-key separation systems. The company also provides aftermarket repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing services for its own and competitor equipment across mining, oil & gas, trenchless construction, dredging, rendering, and industrial wastewater operations.
Is Elgin Separation Solutions a public or private company?
Elgin Separation Solutions is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Elgin Separation Solutions founded?
Elgin Separation Solutions was founded in 1864. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Elgin Separation Solutions based?
Elgin Separation Solutions is headquartered in Stafford, United States, in the North America region.
How does Elgin Separation Solutions make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Separation Equipment Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Services and custom Turn-Key Solutions.
Who are Elgin Separation Solutions's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Derrick Corporation, Flottweg, GEA Westfalia Separator and CDE Group. Broad incumbents are MI-Swaco (SLB), Alfa Laval, Andritz Separation and Metso. Terex MPS (Terex Minerals Processing) is listed as a regional player. Astec Industries (Parent) is listed as an others.
Does Elgin Separation Solutions have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elgin Separation Solutions.
What industry is Elgin Separation Solutions in?
Elgin Separation Solutions's product category is Industrial Separation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAB, Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes), with a secondary code of EUAIABAJ, Bulking, Sorting & Pre-Processing Facilities (Screening, Shredding, Size Reduction). Its NAICS code is 33313 and its SIC code is 3532.