What Midwestern Industries does

Midwestern Industries, Inc. is a US-based designer and manufacturer of industrial screening, sizing, and separation equipment founded in 1953 in Massillon, Ohio. The company produces two principal equipment lines — round vibratory separators (MR Series, ME Series, Low-Profile, Porta-Sifter, Bag Dump Station, and Separator with Tank) and rectangular high-frequency screeners (MEV, Multi-Vib, MASP, Uni-Rod, Universal, Uniflex, Univibe, and Ultra-Vib) — supported by proprietary accessories including KLEAR-SCREENS self-cleaning screens, Converta-Screen heating transformers, SONOSCREENplus ultrasonic screening, and an in-house wire weaving operation producing custom woven wire mesh compatible with most makes and models of separators on the market. Underlying technology centers on mechanical vibratory motion (gyratory, elliptical, lineal), ultrasonic resonance tuning for fine powders, and precision metal fabrication via an 8'x20' laser cutting table and 230-ton press brake. The company also operates a free 10,000+ square foot material testing facility at headquarters.

The business model is hardware-centric: direct factory sales (no channel partners) through eight named regional sales consultants covering the entire United States and Canada, supplemented by toll-free inside sales and self-serve instant quote forms on the company website. Revenue streams include capital equipment sales, recurring aftermarket replacement screens and parts (motors, frames, clamp rings, rubber connectors), and metal fabrication services (laser cutting and press brake bending) offered to external customers. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no published list prices. End markets span twelve verticals — aggregates & minerals, pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, plastics & recycling, wastewater, powdered materials, blasting media, chemicals, brick & clay, ceramics, asphalt, and fertilizer — with the aggregates segment being the company's historical anchor.

Midwestern has operated continuously for over 70 years and has been 100% employee-owned since founder Vern Riesbeck's succession plan took effect in 1995. It maintains two facilities (Massillon, OH and Macon, GA), is privately held with no external institutional investors, and has no subsidiaries or parent company. The company markets through its own website, YouTube/LinkedIn/Facebook/X channels, trade publications spanning 15+ titles, eleven industry association memberships, and selective trade show participation (including PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025).

Name

Midwestern Industries

Legal name

Midwestern Industries, Inc.

Website

https://midwesternind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwestern Industries is a 70-year-old, employee-owned US manufacturer of industrial vibratory screening and sizing equipment, replacement screens, and custom wire mesh, serving 12+ industries (aggregates, pharma, food, plastics, chemicals) through direct factory sales across North America from facilities in Ohio and Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Screening Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Screening & Sizing Equipment (IMAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH), Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Vibratory screening equipment
• Particle sizing machines
• Industrial separators
• Wire mesh screens
• Metal fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Massillon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Screening Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of industrial screening and sizing equipment including round vibratory separators (MR Series, ME Series, Low-Profile, Porta-Sifter, Electro-Lift) and rectangular high-frequency screeners (MEV, Multi-Vib, MASP, Universal, Uniflex, Univibe, Uni-Rod, Ultra-Vib). Equipment ranges from lab-scale to high-volume production units.
2. Replacement Screens and Parts: Aftermarket replacement screens (round screens from 18-72 inches, rectangular wire mesh screens) and parts (motors, clamp rings, rubber connectors, balls, sliders, frames, etc.) for their equipment and competitors' makes/models.
3. Laser Cutting Services: Custom laser cutting services for large-format metal parts up to 8'x20' with precision to 0.001 inch. Services include high-volume production, prototyping, and custom designs. No set-up or programming charges.
4. Press Brake Bending Services: Metal fabrication bending services up to 230 tons capacity and 14 feet in length. Works with aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, zinc, alloy steel, and titanium.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Midwestern Industries designs, manufactures, and sells industrial vibratory screening and sizing equipment, including round separators (Gyra-Vib MR/ME Series, Low-Profile, Porta-Sifter, Electro-Lift) and rectangular high-frequency screeners (MEV, Multi-Vib, MASP, Universal, Uni-Rod, Ultra-Vib). The company also produces replacement screens, self-cleaning wire mesh, screen heating transformers, and ultrasonic powder screening systems, and provides precision metal fabrication services (laser cutting and press brake bending).

Product overview

Midwestern Industries is a manufacturer of industrial screening and separation equipment with over 70 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of two main equipment lines: Round Separators (including MR Gyra-Vib®, ME Gyra-Vib®, Low-Profile, Electro-Lift, Porta-Sifter®, Bag Dump Station, Separator with Tank, and Ultrasonic Powder Screening System) and Rectangular Screeners (including MEV®, Multi-Vib®, MASP, Uni-Rod®, Universal, Uniflex, Univibe, and Ultra-Vib). Supporting the equipment are replacement screens and parts (Replacement Round Screens, Custom Woven Wire Mesh, KLEAR-SCREENS, Separator Frames, Separator Parts) and screen heating solutions (Converta-Screen®). Additional services include Laser Cutting and Press Brake Bending metal fabrication, plus a Free Test Facility for material testing. The company operates from headquarters in Massillon, Ohio and a Southern Facility in Macon, Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gyra-Vib®: Brand name for MR and ME Series round separators
• MEV®
• Multi-Vib®
• Porta-Sifter®
• Converta-Screen®
• KLEAR-SCREENS
• Uni-Rod®
• SONOSCREENplus

Products and services

• MR Series Gyra-Vib Separator Round vibratory separator with center-mounted motor and unique weight system for controlling screening motion. Used to separate particles by size or solids from liquids in industrial, food, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications. Screeners range from 18 to 60 inches with multiple screening decks.
• ME Series Gyra-Vib Separator Round separator with adjustable motor mounting system and variable speed range of 950 to 1450 RPM for precision material travel and increased production. Available in sizes from 24 to 72 inches.
• Low-Profile Separator Flow-through separator with two gyrating motors positioned 180 degrees apart on external adjustable side motor mounts. Designed for high capacity screening of dry and wet scalping applications with a compact design.
• Electro-Lift Separator Screen changing system that lifts separator frames for fast, easy, and safe screen changes. Features sealed gear-driven system, 115-volt operation, and adapts to multiple deck configurations.
• Porta-Sifter Screener Portable, versatile vibrating screener for research, batch runs, or continuous production. Available with electric (110V single phase or 230/460V three-phase) or pneumatic power with variable amplitude control.
• Bag Dump Screening Station Self-contained screening station for examining bagged materials for foreign matter before entering manufacturing processes. Includes low-profile flow-thru separator, hood with vent, heavy-duty support screen, and stand. Constructed to food, pharmaceutical, and other industry standards.
• Separator with Stainless Steel Tank Combination system for wastewater treatment featuring a shaker screen separator mounted above a stainless steel tank. Gyrating motion separates suspended solids from hot wastewater for heat recovery and discharge reduction.
• Ultrasonic Powder Screening System (SONOSCREENplus) Ultrasonic screening system for wobble or vibration screening machines that prevents screen fabric clogging. Increases throughput rates and improves selectivity for fine powder applications including metal, battery, pharmaceutical, food, and ceramic powders.
• MEV High Frequency Screener Rectangular screener utilizing elliptical motion with parallel-arc configuration and end-tensioned screens for quick 10-15 minute screen changes. Available in sizes 3'x5', 4'x8', 5'x10' with 1 to 5 screening decks.
• Multi-Vib High Frequency Screener Rectangular screener with two counter-rotating motors creating lineal motion for finer particle screening. Parallel-arc configuration with crossbars supporting end-tensioned screens. Available in sizes 3'x5', 4'x6', 5'x7' with 3 or 5 deck options.
• MASP Screener/Scalper Compact screener for high-volume screening of asphalt and aggregate materials. Sizes range from 3'x8' to 5'x10' with single or double-deck options. Features deck-changing feed option for switching feed between screening decks on the fly.
• Uni-Rod Scalper/Screener/Grizzly Self-cleaning scalper with two decks featuring spring-steel rod bars for easy scalping of coal, limestone, oil shale, salt, coke, sand, and gravel. Rated at higher capacity than static scalpers with low maintenance costs.
• Universal Versatile Screener Rugged vibrating screener for screening wet, damp, sticky, dry, and dewatering applications. Features simplistic all-over vibration design with side-tensioned screen panels. Available in carbon and stainless steel with dust enclosures.
• Uniflex Adjustable Screener High-capacity portable screener with single or double deck options. Features 24'x36' screening surface, side-tensioned screen panels, and 1/4 hp motor powered by 115 volts. Ideal for particle sizing, continuous or batch screening, and pilot plant operations.
• Univibe Portable Screener Cost-effective vibrating screen for lab screening or small production requirements. Driven by 110V single phase fractional horsepower motor with 225 square inch screening area. Available in confined tray or self-discharging pan models.
• Ultra-Vib Dewatering Screener Rugged dewatering screener using high-frequency straight-line motion for liquid/solid separation. Features pre-tensioned screen cloth on steel square tube frame with spring-loaded clamps for easy installation.
• Converta-Screen Screen Heating Transformers Low-voltage screen heating system that sends current through wire cloth screens to reduce or eliminate moisture-induced blinding. Safe, shockproof system compatible with most makes and models of screeners.
• Replacement Round Screens Wide variety of screens for round vibratory separators including clear opening, ultrasonic, perforated, sandwich, bulls-eye, and wagon wheel screens. Sizes range from 18 to 72 inches fitting nearly every make and model.
• Custom Woven Wire Mesh Custom wire mesh for rectangular screeners including clear opening screens, fine mesh screens, cloth-edged screens, perforated plate, Interkleen screens, and slotted screens. Available in high carbon, oil tempered, and stainless steel materials.
• KLEAR-SCREENS Self-Cleaning Wire Screens Self-cleaning wire screens in four types (Type-S, Type-M, Type-W, Type-H) designed to decrease cost per ton. Available in openings ranging from 1/8' to 1' with triangle, square, or W-shaped openings depending on type. Fits most makes and models of screeners.
• Laser Cutting Services Precision laser cutting services for large pieces up to 8'x20' with guaranteed accuracy to 0.001 of an inch. Cuts metal from 28 gauge to 7/8' mild steel and up to 1/2' stainless steel. Accepts 2D AutoCAD files.
• Press Brake Bending Services Metal fabrication services with press brake bending up to 230 tons capacity and 14 feet in length. Materials include aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, zinc, alloy steel, and titanium. Features precision segmented tooling and four-axis back gauge.
• Free Test Facility Over 10,000 square feet of testing facilities at headquarters in Massillon, Ohio offering free full-scale material testing. Includes screening questionnaire, test runs on rectangular screeners and round separators, and detailed sieve analysis results.

Quantifiable outcome

• Screen changes can be completed in 10-15 minutes with end-tension screen design
• +3 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA)minorOthersMidwestern Industries supports this regional association as part of its commitment to the aggregates industry. The association facilitates growth and addresses issues facing aggregate producers in Georgia.
• Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP)minorOthersMidwestern supports this Illinois-based association that represents aggregate producers and works on industry advocacy and education.
• Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association (IMAA)minorOthersMidwestern maintains membership in this Indiana industry association supporting mineral aggregates producers.
• Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (KCSA)minorOthersMidwestern supports this Kentucky association representing crushed stone producers through industry advocacy.
• National Brick Research CenterminorOthersMidwestern supports this national research center focused on brick and tile manufacturing and research.
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)minorOthersMidwestern is an active supporter of the national trade association representing aggregates producers across the United States.
• Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA)minorOthersMidwestern maintains membership in this Ohio association supporting the aggregates and industrial minerals industry, likely due to proximity to headquarters in Ohio.
• Plastics Industry AssociationminorOthersMidwestern supports this national association representing the plastics industry, relevant to their plastics and recycling customer segment.
• Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA)minorOthersMidwestern supports this Texas-based association representing aggregates and concrete producers.
• The American Ceramic SocietyminorOthersMidwestern supports this professional society focused on ceramics, relevant to their ceramics industry customer segment.
• Trade Publications NetworkminorOthersMidwestern advertises in multiple industry trade publications including Baking & Snack, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processing, Food Engineering, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Petfood Industry, Pit & Quarry, Powder Bulk Solids, Processing, ProFood World Magazine, Rock Products, Shot Peener, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and Brickyard Magazine to reach target customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Bühler is a global industrial processing equipment leader serving food, feed, and advanced materials. Its screening and separation offerings are part of a much broader processing portfolio that competes with Midwestern in food ingredients and chemicals.
• AZO: AZO provides automated material handling, screening, and feeding systems for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Its screening products are adjacent to Midwestern's separators and serve the same regulated-vertical customers.
• Eriez: Eriez is a broader industrial separation equipment maker with magnetic, vibratory, and screening solutions. It serves the same industrial minerals and processing customers as Midwestern, but with a much larger product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Prater Industries: Prater manufactures screening, grinding, and material handling equipment for food, chemical, and mineral applications, overlapping with Midwestern's vibratory screener portfolio in food, chemicals, and plastics.
• Rotex (Haver & Boecker): Rotex, part of Haver & Boecker, manufactures industrial screening separators for dry and liquid applications. Its rectangular and gyratory screeners compete head-to-head with Midwestern's MEV and Multi-Vib product lines in aggregates and chemicals.
• Sweco: Sweco is a leading global manufacturer of circular vibratory screeners and separators with a product line that directly overlaps Midwestern's Gyra-Vib round separators, serving the same food, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers.
• Kason Corporation: Kason manufactures circular vibratory screeners, separators, and fluid bed dryers serving food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Its product range directly competes with Midwestern's round separator and rectangular screener offerings.
• Tinsley Company: Tinsley Company designs and builds industrial screening, vibratory, and material handling equipment. It serves similar chemical, food, and minerals customers with comparable vibratory screener technology.
• Russell Finex: Russell Finex specializes in vibratory separators and screening equipment for pharmaceutical, food, and chemical applications, making it a direct peer in Midwestern's regulated-vertical, high-sanitation screening business.
• Derrick Corporation: Derrick manufactures fine screening equipment and vibrating screeners widely used in mining, aggregates, and industrial processing—directly comparable to Midwestern's MEV, Multi-Vib, and Uni-Rod product families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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