What Acrison does

Acrison, Inc. is a privately held US industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1963 and headquartered in Moonachie, New Jersey, specializing in dry solids metering and handling equipment for process industries. The company designs and builds volumetric feeders, gravimetric weigh feeders, continuous blending systems, bin dischargers, bulk bag unloaders, polymer processing systems, and integrated water/wastewater treatment packages, with European operations conducted through its Sapplicator Ltd subsidiary (formerly Acrison International UK) in Manchester. The technology platform rests on a portfolio of hundreds of global patents covering proprietary mechanisms such as the dissimilar speed double concentric auger, self-emptying auger/agitator metering, the ratiometric digital weight resolver, and a patented polymer dispersion-injector, supported by an in-house Allen-Bradley-based control architecture with Profibus DP, DeviceNet, Ethernet, and Bluetooth connectivity.

The company's revenue model is anchored in direct equipment sales, augmented by a serialized replacement parts business, field service, and customized customer training programs. Acrison sells through a direct US/Canada field sales force and a network of regional representatives covering Asia/Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, with a distinctive lab-demo selling motion in which prospective customers test their own materials on Acrison equipment at company facilities prior to purchase. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, consistent with engineered-to-order industrial capital equipment. The customer base is distributed across four primary verticals — food processing, chemical processing, plastics processing, and water/wastewater treatment — with named reference customers including Cadbury, DuPont, GE Plastics, Tara Foods, Nelstrop, Lani Belgium, Spartech Polycom, Jackdaw Polymers, Denykem, and municipal water utilities, and documented equipment lifespans exceeding 30 years of continuous operation.

Name

Acrison

Legal name

Acrison, Inc.

Website

https://acrison.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Acrison, founded 1963 and based in Moonachie, NJ, designs and manufactures proprietary dry solids metering and handling equipment — including volumetric and gravimetric feeders, bulk bag unloaders, polymer processing systems, and integrated water/wastewater treatment packages — sold globally to food, chemical, plastics, and municipal water customers via direct field sales and a lab-demo go-to-market model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dry Solids Metering and Handling Equipment

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI)

Keywords

• Volumetric feeders
• Gravimetric weigh feeders
• Dry solids metering
• Polymer preparation systems
• Bulk bag unloaders

Headquarters

HQ city

Moonachie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Acrison generates revenue primarily through the sale of dry solids metering and handling equipment including volumetric feeders, gravimetric feeders, weigh feeders, continuous blenders, bin dischargers, bulk bag unloaders, dust collectors, water treatment systems, and related controllers and control systems.
2. Replacement Parts: Sale of replacement parts for feeders and controllers identified by unique serial numbers.
3. Field Service and Technical Support: Technical support and field service for equipment, including off-hour emergency service.
4. Customer Training: Customized training classes for Acrison products, typically conducted at Acrison facilities or on-site with advance notice.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Acrison designs and manufactures dry solids metering and handling equipment, including volumetric feeders, gravimetric (weight-loss) weigh feeders, continuous blending systems, bin dischargers, bulk bag unloaders, dust collectors, and water/wastewater treatment polymer preparation systems. The company also produces multi-feeder controllers, control systems, and SAP applicators integrated with proprietary PLC-based controls for industrial process applications.

Product overview

Acrison is an innovative global leader in dry solids metering and handling technologies, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for precise measurement and processing of dry solid materials. The product line centers on volumetric feeders (Model 101, 105, 1015, BDF, BDFX, 170 series), gravimetric weigh feeders (Model 408-170-0, 403B(D) batch/dump systems), and advanced polymer processing systems (Models 500, 515, 530, 580) for water and wastewater treatment. Supporting equipment includes bulk bag unloaders (Models 820, 821), silo storage systems, dissolving tanks, wetting cones, dust collectors, bin dischargers, continuous blenders, and sophisticated controllers (SBC 2000 family) with Network Gateway for industrial connectivity (Profibus DP, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Bluetooth). The company serves food processing, chemical processing, plastics processing, and water/wastewater treatment industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sapplicator Ltd: UK-based sales and technical support operation, formerly known as Acrison International (UK) Ltd., serving European markets for high-precision dry solids metering equipment
• Polymair

Products and services

• Model 101 Series Volumetric Feeders Volumetric feeders designed to accurately and dependably meter granular or pelletized (free-flowing) dry solid ingredients for industrial processors.
• Model 105X/105 Series Volumetric Feeders Volumetric feeders featuring a unique dissimilar speed, double concentric auger metering mechanism with a large conditioning auger (Intromitter) and smaller metering auger operating at fixed proportional speeds, for accurate metering of dry solids.
• Model BDF Series Volumetric Feeders Volumetric feeders combining two counter-rotating flow-inducing augers/agitators with a proportional slower metering auger for accurately feeding difficult-to-handle dry solid materials.
• Model 170 Series Volumetric Feeders (170-0, 170-1-2, 170-2-2, 170-MI-5) Self-emptying volumetric feeders designed for complete product cleanout without disassembly. Features auger/agitator metering mechanism with circular wide-throat flat bottom feed chamber; available in micro-ingredient and dual-auger configurations for continuous and batching applications.
• Model W-105 Series Volumetric Feeders Heavy-duty volumetric feeders featuring dissimilar speed double concentric auger metering mechanism for accurately metering dry chemicals in water and wastewater treatment applications, with feed rates from 0.03 to 101 cubic feet per hour.
• Model 408-170-0 Weight-Loss Weigh Feeder Compact (18 x 28 inches) weight-loss weigh feeder with technologically advanced dynamic weighing system, permanently calibrated. Uses flat bottom feed chamber with conditioning agitator and metering auger; accuracy of +/- 0.25 to 1 percent at two sigma.
• 403B(D) Batch/Dump Weighing Systems Overhead-type batch/dump weighing systems for measuring dry solids or liquids on a gain-weight basis. Features Acrison stainless steel resonators, 5-year weighing mechanism warranty, and Batch-Lok feature for precision; accuracy of +/- 0.1 to 0.5 percent.
• Model 500 Dry Polymer Preparation System (Polymair) High-capacity dry/liquid polymer preparation system with novel cyclone wetting chamber and dry air atomizing system for complete polymer wetting. Operated by Allen-Bradley PLC with 10-inch color touch screen; all contact parts 304/316 stainless steel.
• Model 515 Polymer Processing Module Packaged polymer preparation module for low to moderate capacities, automatically preparing homogeneous solutions from dry or liquid polymers. Features cyclone wetting chamber with swirling water vortex and Acrison Dispersion-Injector.
• Model 530 and 580 Liquid Polymer Preparation Modules Two-stage activation liquid polymer preparation systems using patented Dispersion-Injector and Motorized Activation Chamber. Handles emulsions, dispersions, mannich solutions, and pre-wetted dry polymers; Model 580 available with hazardous area (Class 1, Div 2, Groups C&D) rating.
• Model 820 Bulk Bag Unloader Bulk bag unloader utilizing controlled vibration for reliable bulk bag discharge. Features patented Model 82-SCM Bag Spout Clamping Mechanism for dust-tight attachment; capacity up to 4000 lbs per bag, with optional dust collection and bag spout closure valve.
• Model 821 Bulk Bag Unloader Bulk bag unloader utilizing regulated vibration to reliably discharge bulk bags with controlled vibration technology for dry solids handling operations.
• High-Capacity Wetting Cone High-capacity wetting cone for chemical wetting at rates up to 50+ cubic feet per hour, creating complete water coverage and cyclone vortex for effective wetting without clumping. Used for activated carbon, microsand, and magnetite.
• Dissolving Tanks Dissolving tanks for producing solutions or slurries through efficient mixing of dry chemicals with water. Available in 304 or 316 stainless steel, standard sizes 50-200 gallons, with mechanical mixer, baffles, and dust collection.
• Dual Silo Dry Bulk Chemical Storage System Dual silo system for reducing height profile or feeding two different chemicals to multiple application points. Features single loading point with security keypad for correct silo routing and vibratory bin activators.
• Silo Systems for Dry Chemical Storage and Feeding Fully integrated silo storage and feeding systems featuring carbon steel construction, vibratory bin activators, custom PLC controls, and various feeder options. Available in skirted or leg-supported configurations.
• Controllers and Control Systems Advanced multiprocessor controllers from basic variable speed models to advanced gravimetric systems including the SBC 2000 generation. Feature Network Gateway for Profibus DP, DeviceNet, Ethernet, and Bluetooth connectivity; capable of interconnecting with up to 32 individual Acrison controllers.
• Bin Dischargers Bin discharging systems designed to promote material flow from bins through internal agitation, especially effective for difficult-to-handle dry solid ingredients.
• Continuous Blenders Continuous blending systems for dry solids metering and mixing applications across food, chemical, and plastics processing industries.
• Dust Collectors and Bag Dump Stations Dust collection systems and bag dump stations for dust-free material handling during bag loading and unloading operations, including DCBDS-400 and DCBDS-500 models.
• Bin Vent Filters Bin vent filtration systems for dust collection and air filtration in dry solids handling applications.
• SAP Applicators SAP application systems for dry solids handling integrated with Acrison's feeding and control technology for superabsorbent polymer and similar specialty applications.
• PAC Feed System Powdered activated carbon feed system with dual Model W105Z Volumetric Feeders sharing a common hopper. Designed for duty/standby operation or two separate independent feed points; includes Model DCBDS-400 Dust Collector.
• Liquid Polymer Blend, Batch, and Feed System Custom liquid polymer blend, batch, and feed system using Acrison's patented Dispersion-Injector to create fully activated dilute polymer solution in customer-specific tank. Includes mixer, non-contacting level measurement, clear viewport, skid mounted and factory tested.
• Replacement Parts and Field Service Replacement parts for feeders and controllers (identified by unique serial numbers) plus technical support and field service including off-hour emergency service for installed equipment base.
• Customer Training Programs Customized training classes for Acrison products focusing on equipment operation and maintenance, conducted at Acrison facilities or on-site with minimum 6-week advance notice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Feed rates: 0.03 to 160+ cubic feet per hour depending on model
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sapplicator LtdcoreOthersFormerly Acrison International (UK) Ltd, now operating as Sapplicator Ltd in Manchester, UK. Handles European sales, technical information, spare parts, and customer service. Tel: +44 (0)161 877 9955

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• K-Tron (now part of Coperion): Long-established direct competitor in loss-in-weight feeders, volumetric feeders, and pneumatic conveying for plastics compounding and food/chemical processing — comparable product line and customer base to Acrison.
• Vibra Screw Inc. Manufacturer of vibratory and screw feeders, bin activators, and dry solids metering equipment — a long-standing US niche competitor with overlapping product categories (volumetric feeding, bin discharging) and similar specialty-equipment positioning.
• Schenck Process: Global specialist in weighing, feeding, and conveying technologies with a strong dry-solids feeder portfolio serving chemicals, plastics, and food processing — directly competitive with Acrison's volumetric and gravimetric feeders across overlapping customer verticals.
• Brabender Technologie: Specialist in gravimetric and volumetric feeders for dry bulk solids in food, plastics, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications — a direct peer offering similar loss-in-weight and volumetric feeding technology to overlapping industrial customers.
• Coperion (formerly Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer): Major manufacturer of compounding extruders, feeders, and material handling systems for the plastics and chemical industries — directly competing in gravimetric feeders and bulk material handling for the same plastics-processing customers Acrison serves (e.g., DuPont, Spartech).
• Haver & Boecker: German manufacturer of packaging and processing machinery including weighing, filling, and loading systems — directly competes in bulk bag unloading and dry solids feeding for chemical and food customers with global reach similar to Acrison.
• Thayer Scale: US-based specialist in loss-in-weight weigh feeders, belt feeders, and gravimetric metering equipment — directly competes in the weigh-feeder category with comparable accuracy specs and similar food/chemical customer profiles.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Large industrial equipment conglomerate serving food processing, dairy, and chemical/pharma with a broad portfolio including separation, homogenization, and dosing equipment — overlaps with Acrison's food and water-treatment customers but as part of a much wider system offering rather than feeder specialization.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global leader in food processing, feed, and advanced materials equipment — competes broadly with Acrison in food/feed metering and weighing through integrated processing lines, though Bühler operates at much greater scale across flour milling, animal feed, and chocolate processing.
• Siemens Process Industries: Industrial automation incumbent offering weighing, batching, and process control systems (including Siemens Milltronics scales and SIMATIC controls) — competes with Acrison's controller and weigh-feeder offerings as part of a much broader automation portfolio sold into the same chemical and food plants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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