PerMix

What PerMix does

PerMix (Perfect Mixing Technologies) is an industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1954 and headquartered in Chicago, USA. The company designs and builds custom mixing and milling machinery — including powder mixers, paste mixers, liquid mixers, and complementary mills — with configurations reported up to 30,000-liter capacities. End-markets served include food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, building materials, plastics, minerals/metals, cosmetics, and nanotechnology, with named reference customers spanning McCormick, 3M, Desktop Metal, Nitto, and Veolia.

Operationally, PerMix runs three owned manufacturing facilities — in the USA, China, and the European Union — supported by more than 25 regional sales and service offices worldwide and a stated installed base of over 2,000 customers. Equipment is offered under a custom-engineered, quote-based pricing model rather than a fixed catalog, with an industry-leading 2-year warranty stated in the company's materials. The product portfolio is qualified for regulated and hazardous-duty use through a broad set of certifications including ATEX, CE, UL, ETL, ASME, PED, and CRN.

The business model is project-based industrial capital equipment sales: orders are engineered to customer specifications, priced per quote, and supported via a global aftermarket and service network. Revenue economics are driven by a combination of initial equipment sales and follow-on spare parts, retrofits, and service work tied to the installed base. No financial metrics, headcount figures, funding history, or recent M&A activity are disclosed in the input materials.

Name

PerMix

Legal name

Perfect Mixing Technologies

Website

https://permixmixers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PerMix designs and manufactures custom industrial mixing and milling equipment — including powder, paste, and liquid mixers plus mills — serving 2,000+ customers across food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial sectors from facilities in the USA, China, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mixing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial mixing equipment
• Powder mixers
• Liquid mixers
• Paste mixers
• Size reduction mills

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Mixer Equipment Sales: PerMix generates revenue through the sale of industrial mixing equipment including powder mixers, liquid mixers, paste mixers, and mills. Equipment ranges from small lab units to large industrial systems exceeding 10,000 liters, with custom engineering options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PerMix manufactures and supplies custom-engineered industrial mixing equipment for processing powders, liquids, and pastes, along with size reduction mills. Products range from 1 liter lab units to 30,000+ liter industrial systems, with options including vacuum capability, CIP, ASME-certified heating/cooling jackets, and ATEX explosion-proof ratings. The company operates three global factories (USA, China, EU) and serves food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and nutraceutical manufacturers across 25+ countries.

Product overview

PerMix is a manufacturer of industrial mixing and size reduction equipment founded in 1954. The product portfolio consists of three main mixer categories—Powder Mixers (including Ribbon, Paddle, Plow, Vacuum Mixer & Dryer, Fluidized Zone, High Speed Granulator, Conical, V-Blender, Double Cone, 3D, Drum, and Vertical Paddle mixers ranging from 1 to 30,000 liters), Liquid Mixers (Vacuum Deaerator, Homogenizers including High Pressure variants, Emulsifiers, Magnetic Mixers, Powder Induction Mixers, Shear Pumps, and Tanks/Kettles/Vessels/Reactors), and Paste Mixers (Double Planetary, High Speed Dispersion, Multi-Shaft, Sigma, and Vacuum mixers). The company also produces Mills (Impact Pulverizers, Air Classifiers, Hammer Mills, Micro Pulverizers, Jet Mills, Crushers & De-Lumpers, and Pin Mills). PerMix positions itself as a disruptive brand offering custom-engineered solutions with industry-specific configurations for Food, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical applications. Key options include ATEX-certified explosion-proof equipment, CIP/SIP systems, ASME-certified heating/cooling jackets, vacuum capability, load cells, spray systems, and full automation. The company operates three global factories (Americas/UK, EU, and China) and backs products with a 2-year warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAM Series: Vertical paddle mixer series popular among food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries for mixing powders, powders and liquids, and drying under vacuum.
• PerMix Mixers

Products and services

• PerMix Ribbon Mixer U-shaped horizontal trough mixer with inner and outer helical ribbons moving materials radially and axially; offers fast blending, good mix quality, and minimal maintenance. Sizes range from 1 to 30,000 liters. Used for dry powder blending in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications.
• PerMix Paddle Mixer Paddle-agitated mixer designed for gentle handling of fragile granules, agglomerates, or particles. Reduces degradation while maintaining blend uniformity and handles liquid addition without overworking products.
• PerMix Plow Mixer High-intensity, high-speed mixer with plow-shaped blades that create a fluidized mixing zone. Delivers fast, efficient, consistent mixing for materials of vastly different densities or small liquid additions. Built to outperform Littleford, Lödige, and Amixon.
• PerMix Vacuum Mixer & Dryer Horizontal mixer and dryer combining reduced pressure with constant stirring to accelerate drying at nominal temperatures. Suited for heat-sensitive materials prone to thermal degradation.
• PerMix Fluidized Zone Mixer Mixer that creates a fluidized mixing zone for improved dispersion and shorter blend times, useful for challenging bulk density differences or ingredients that tend to clump.
• PerMix High Speed Granulator Mixer Mixer with integrated high-speed granulation capability for deagglomeration and granule conditioning.
• PerMix Conical Mixer Batch mixer used for gentle mixing with minimal product distortion, minimal heat generation, and very accurate mixing homogeneity. Recognized as a good solution for delicate and heat-sensitive products.
• PerMix V-Blender V-shaped tumble blender for gentle mixing of powders, granules, and other materials. Suitable for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications.
• PerMix Double Cone Mixer Double cone-shaped tumbler mixer and dryer used for mixing and drying powders, granules, and other materials.
• PerMix 3D Mixer Tumble mixer that provides gentle mixing action for powders, granules, and other materials without aggressive mechanical action.
• PerMix Drum Mixer Drum-based mixing system for powder and granular material processing.
• PerMix Vertical Paddle Mixer (PAM Series) Vertical mixer combining ribbon and paddle mixer advantages. Offers versatility with low-shear mixing or shearing via optional choppers. Features gravity-assisted discharge with 0.5-1% product loss, lower minimum batch size, and optional ASME-certified heating/cooling jacket and internal vacuum.
• PerMix Vacuum Deaerator Vacuum-based system for removing entrained air and gases from liquid products, reducing air entrainment and improving finish quality.
• PerMix Homogenizer Equipment that reduces particle or droplet size and distributes phases uniformly through controlled mechanical force, creating stable and repeatable products from ingredients that do not naturally stay together.
• PerMix High Pressure Homogenizers High-pressure systems for fine particle reduction and emulsification used across food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agricultural applications.
• PerMix Emulsifier High-shear mixer for creating uniform emulsions from immiscible liquids, essential for dressings, dairy systems, sauces, and functional beverages.
• PerMix Magnetic Mixer Mixer using magnetic drive technology for contamination-free mixing of liquids, suitable for sanitary and sensitive applications.
• PerMix Powder Induction Mixer System that combines powder incorporation with liquid addition, allowing controlled introduction of powders into liquid streams.
• PerMix Shear Pump Inline high-shear pump for emulsification, dispersion, and particle size reduction in continuous or batch processes.
• Tanks, Kettles, Vessels, & Reactors Full range of processing vessels including tanks, kettles, vessels, and reactors for various liquid processing applications.
• PerMix Double Planetary Mixer Dual planetary agitator mixer for high-viscosity pastes, compounds, and mastics. Available with vacuum and heating/cooling options for controlled processing.
• PerMix High Speed Dispersion Mixer High-speed dispersion mixer for medium to high viscosity products requiring intensive mixing action.
• PerMix Multi-Shaft Mixer Multi-axial mixer with multiple agitator configurations for versatile processing of pastes and high-viscosity materials.
• PerMix Sigma Mixer Heavy-duty sigma blade mixer designed for highest viscosity materials, kneading, and intensive mixing action. Used for silicones, polymers, and demanding compound applications.
• PerMix Vacuum Paste Mixer Vacuum-enabled paste mixer for processing oxygen-sensitive materials and achieving moisture control during mixing.
• Impact Pulverizers General-purpose size reduction equipment for brittle and moderately hard materials.
• Air Classifiers Classification equipment for controlling particle size distribution and separating materials by size.
• Hammer Mills High-throughput size reduction equipment for grains, chemicals, minerals, and other bulk solids.
• Micro Pulverizers Fine grinding equipment for specialized applications requiring tight particle size control.
• Jet Mills Fine grinding system using fluid energy for grinding with minimal heat generation and contamination.
• Crushers & De-Lumpers Size reduction equipment for breaking down oversized materials and agglomerates into manageable particles.
• Pin Mills Fine grinding and controlled impact mill for sugar, salt, spices, chemicals, and crystalline products.
• PerMix Food Solutions Application-specific mixing solutions for the food industry including spices, flavors, instant powders, bakery, dairy, and beverage applications.
• PerMix Chemical Solutions Mixing solutions for chemical processing including resins, pigments, catalysts, abrasives, and polymer applications.
• PerMix Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Solutions Validated mixing solutions for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and health supplement manufacturing with sanitary design and regulatory compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Product loss reduced to 0.5-1% versus 5-10% with vertical mixers using gravity-assisted discharge
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Charles Ross & Son: Ross is a US manufacturer of industrial mixers, blenders, homogenizers, and high-shear equipment serving food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics customers. Overlap with PerMix spans liquid mixers, paste mixers, and high-shear homogenizers across shared verticals.
• IKA Works: IKA is a global manufacturer of laboratory and industrial mixing, homogenization, and dispersion equipment. Its industrial mixer division overlaps with PerMix's homogenizer, emulsifier, and high-shear product categories across food, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers.
• Munson Machinery: Munson manufactures industrial blending, mixing, and size-reduction equipment with a focus on ribbon, paddle, and rotary batch mixers for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers. The product portfolio and customer segments overlap heavily with PerMix's powder-mixer lines.
• Admix: Admix specializes in high-shear mixers, inline emulsifiers, and powder-induction equipment for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturers. Its liquid-mixer portfolio (shear pumps, powder induction, emulsifiers) overlaps with PerMix's liquid mixer product line.
• Littleford Day: Littleford Day is a US-based manufacturer of industrial batch mixers, plough mixers, and process equipment for chemical, food, and pharmaceutical applications. PerMix explicitly names Littleford as a Plow-Mixer competitor, indicating direct overlap in product category and customer base.
• Marion Mixers: Marion Mixers produces custom industrial mixing equipment, including ribbon blenders, paddle mixers, and double-arm sigma mixers. Its custom-engineered approach and industry verticals (food, chemical, pharmaceutical) are closely aligned with PerMix's go-to-market.
• Lödige Process Technology: Lödige is a German manufacturer of high-intensity mixers, ploughshare mixers, and continuous mixers used in chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. PerMix explicitly compares its Plow Mixer against Lödige, signalling a direct competitive overlap in core mixer architectures and verticals.
• Amixon: Amixon is a German specialist in precision mixing and processing equipment for dry, moist, and paste products in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications. PerMix names Amixon as a direct comparison for its Plow Mixer, indicating directly competing product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• SPX FLOW: SPX FLOW is a diversified process equipment manufacturer with mixing, blending, and material-handling solutions across food, beverage, chemical, and industrial markets. Its broad portfolio overlaps with PerMix on mixers and process equipment sold to shared industrial customers.
• GMM Pfaudler: GMM Pfaudler is a leading global supplier of glass-lined reactors, process equipment, and mixing solutions for chemical and pharmaceutical industries. While broader in scope than PerMix (full process plants and reactors), it overlaps in agitators and mixing equipment sold to similar chemical/pharma customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PermixA
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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