EDT

What EDT does

Evaporator Dryer Technologies, Inc. (EDT) is a U.S. industrial engineering company that designs, engineers, and supplies custom processing equipment and systems for evaporation and drying applications. Founded in 1994 by Jens Peter Jensen and headquartered in Hammond, Wisconsin, EDT serves the food ingredients, dairy, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and industrial wastewater industries. Its core technology stack covers evaporation systems (pre-concentrate evaporators; mechanical and thermal vapor recompression units; tubular, finisher, and high-concentrator units), spray drying systems (single, two-stage, and three-stage configurations), fluid bed dryers and coolers, powder recovery (cyclones, wet scrubbers, sanitary baghouses), whey/permeate drying systems with integrated powder crystallizers for lactose conversion, prilling towers, automated clean-in-place systems, and fire suppression systems. Components are constructed from stainless steel (including AISI 316L) and qualified to USDA, FDA, and 3A Sanitary Standards for sanitary processing.

The company differentiates itself through proprietary specialty components described as exclusive designs available only from EDT: a liquid-activated retractable CIP spray nozzle, a liquid-activated fire suppression nozzle, a sanitary baghouse with super-sonic reverse pulse-jet cleaning, an exclusive chamber video monitoring system for spray dryer atomization, high-pressure atomizing nozzles rated to 10,000 psi (700 bar), flush-mount isolation gates, self-closing vacuum breakers, reusable over-pressure doors, adjustable ball feet, heavy-duty manways, pneumatic hammers, and CNC-cut custom gaskets. The whey/permeate drying system claims energy costs up to 24% lower per pound of powder than conventional spray drying through integration of β-to-α lactose crystallization.

EDT generates revenue through four streams: (1) custom-engineered equipment and complete system sales under multi-year quote-based contracts; (2) engineering services (project management, installation supervision, commissioning, operator training, technical support, safety evaluation, energy-efficiency studies, equipment relocation); (3) spare parts supply for EDT and other equipment brands (CIP nozzles, fire suppression nozzles, pneumatic hammers, manways, gaskets); and (4) upgrade, modification, and troubleshooting services. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales directly to large processing facilities. Pricing is non-public and quote-based. Since April 3, 2024, EDT has operated as a subsidiary of TGE Group alongside Marriott Walker Corporation (MWC), with 35 engineers distributed across Hammond, Wisconsin; Detroit, Michigan; and Paris, France, and a stated combined turnover of $35 million USD.

Name

EDT

Legal name

Evaporator Dryer Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://evapdryertech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evaporator Dryer Technologies (EDT) designs and supplies custom evaporation and spray drying systems, including proprietary specialty components, for food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and chemical processors. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Hammond, Wisconsin, EDT operates as a TGE Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Processing Equipment and Systems: Design, engineering and supply of complete evaporation and drying systems including spray dryers, evaporators, fluid beds, prilling towers, and associated processing equipment. Custom-engineered systems tailored to customer specifications.
2. Engineering Services: Project management, design and engineering, installation supervision, equipment commissioning, operator training, technical support, safety evaluation, energy efficiency studies, and equipment relocation services.
3. Spare Parts Services: Supply of replacement and wear parts for EDT equipment and other equipment brands. Includes spare parts for CIP spray nozzles, fire suppression nozzles, pneumatic hammers, manways, gaskets, and custom-cut flat gaskets.
4. Upgrades, Modifications and Troubleshooting: Equipment upgrades, modifications, and troubleshooting services including energy efficiency upgrades, production capacity increases, process optimization, and CIP retrofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EDT is an engineering company providing design, engineering, and supply of processing equipment and systems for the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology industries. Its core offerings are custom-engineered evaporation systems (MVR, TVR, tubular, finisher, high concentrator units), spray dryers (single, two-stage, three-stage), fluid bed dryers/coolers, whey systems with powder crystallizers, powder recovery systems (cyclones, baghouses, wet scrubbers), prilling towers, and Clean-In-Place (CIP) and fire suppression systems. The company also manufactures proprietary specialty components (CIP spray nozzles, fire suppression nozzles, high-pressure atomizing nozzles, isolation gates, sight glasses, chamber video monitoring) and provides engineering services, plant upgrades, and spare parts.

Product overview

EDT (Evaporator Dryer Technologies) is an engineering company providing design, engineering, and supply of industrial processing equipment and systems for the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The core product portfolio centers on evaporation technology (including MVR and TVR systems) and drying technology (spray dryers in single, two-stage, and three-stage configurations). The systems integrate specialty components including CIP spray nozzles, fire suppression systems, high-pressure atomizing nozzles, isolation gates, sight glasses, chamber video monitoring, manways, baghouses, cyclones, wet scrubbers, prilling towers, and powder recovery systems. EDT also offers complementary equipment like fluid bed dryers/coolers, whey systems, and powder crystallizers. The company provides engineering services, plant upgrades/modifications, troubleshooting, and spare parts services. All equipment is designed and engineered by EDT's team, with products meeting USDA, FDA, and 3A Sanitary Standards for sanitary processing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evaporation Technology Industrial evaporation systems including pre-concentrate evaporators, MVR (Mechanical Vapor Recompression), TVR (Thermal Vapor Recompression), tubular, finisher, and high concentrator units for concentrating liquid products in food, dairy, chemical, and wastewater applications.
• Drying Technology Complete spray drying systems and associated drying technologies for the food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Spray Dryers Spray drying systems available in single, two-stage, and three-stage configurations for processing dairy products (whole milk, skim milk, whey, infant formulas) and non-dairy products (malto-dextrines, flavors, egg products).
• Fluid Bed Dryers & Coolers Vibrating fluid bed technology for further drying, cooling, and separating powder particles, featuring a directional air disperser screen for optimum product fluidization. Designed in accordance with USDA Sanitary Guidelines.
• Whey Systems Whey/whey permeate drying systems that process mineralized or de-mineralized whey products producing non-hygroscopic, free-flowing powder, with energy costs up to 24% less per lb. of powder compared to traditional straight-through spray drying.
• Small Scale Dryers Pilot plant dryers for small-scale testing and development purposes.
• Powder Crystallizer Specialized equipment for lactose conversion in whey/permeate drying systems, designed to convert β-lactose to α-lactose crystals producing non-hygroscopic, free-flowing powder. Designed in accordance with USDA Sanitary Guidelines.
• Powder Recovery Systems Systems for separating and recovering fine powder particles from spray dryer exhaust air to prevent air pollution and maximize output.
• Cyclones High-efficiency reverse-flow cyclones for main separation of airborne powder for dry particle collection or recovery, operating under pressure or vacuum.
• Dust Collectors & Wet Scrubbers Wet scrubbers for final cleansing of exhaust air to reduce dust and odor emission, including Venturi Scrubber, Tray Scrubber, and Spray Chamber Scrubber types.
• Baghouse Sanitary baghouse providing highly efficient collection of dust and airborne powder particles from spray drying exhaust air, featuring cylindrical housing configuration, tangential inlet, venturi assembly, super-sonic reverse pulse-jet cleaning, walk-in plenum, and cone outlet heating. Designed in accordance with USDA Sanitary Guidelines.
• Clean-In-Place Systems Automated Clean-In-Place system providing reliable, repeatable cleaning cycles for processing plants, using EDT-exclusive liquid-activated, retractable CIP spray nozzles.
• Prilling Towers Spray chilling process equipment for forming uniform or random spherical product particles (prills) from molten product, featuring full diameter air disperser and integrated fluid bed option. Available in sanitary or non-sanitary design manufactured from stainless steel; other materials can be FDA-compliant.
• Fire Suppression Systems Fire suppression systems with strategic placement of fire nozzles for water deluge protection, including EDT liquid-activated fire suppression spray nozzles, dump valves, water valves, and controls.
• CIP Spray Nozzles Liquid-activated, retractable CIP spray nozzles designed to remain in place during production; spray head extends during CIP and fully retracts after flush with the inside wall of the vessel. USDA accepted for sanitary applications.
• Fire Suppression Nozzles Retractable, liquid-activated fire suppression spray nozzles. Stainless steel construction with USDA Accepted status for sanitary applications.
• High Pressure Atomizing Nozzles Pressure atomizing nozzles with capacity up to 10,000 psi (700 bar), featuring a fire safety design that prevents product leakage into the dryer chamber.
• Isolation Gates Flush mount isolation gates for separating wet and dry processes in evaporating and spray drying systems. Unique flush mount design creates positive seal between components with all force internal to the gate; eliminates pockets or gaps that may leak.
• Chamber Video Monitoring Remote video monitoring system for spray drying chambers allowing operators to monitor real-time high-pressure atomization. Exclusive design developed by EDT.
• Over Pressure Doors Lightweight over pressure protection doors providing low pressure relief for process equipment, reusable after over pressure events (unlike rupture panels).
• Vacuum Breaker Self-closing vacuum breakers for protecting spray drying systems during the CIP process, available in standard sizes from 10" to 24" with custom sizes available.
• Inline Sight Glasses Flanged tubular sight glasses for placement in spray dryer bustles, cyclones, and powder transport lines, providing 360° visibility and early detection of product pluggage.
• Manways Sanitary heavy-duty manways and inspection ports designed to reduce process air, CIP solution, and powder leakage. Features double-hinged dome cover and unique gasket design. All stainless steel construction in AISI 316L material per USDA sanitary standards.
• Swing Bolts Stainless steel swing bolts for securing equipment attachments, connecting flanges, and closing lids, featuring 3-way 90° swing and 360° latch rotation.
• Flexible Connecting Sleeves Clear, heavy gauge flexible connecting sleeves (flex boots) for connecting adjoining components in spray drying systems, made of FDA-approved material.
• Pneumatic Hammer Pneumatic hammers designed to provide short-duration strikes to thin-walled equipment to release stubborn product deposits; all materials are FDA and USDA compliant for sanitary processing.
• Custom Gaskets Custom-cut gaskets using a CNC-based knife cutting system with CAD/CAM design, including FDA-compliant white silicone, Teflon, Mylar, and felts.
• Adjustable Ball Feet Adjustable round mounts for sanitary applications supporting or leveling process equipment, manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel in accordance with USDA and 3A Sanitary Standards, with O-ring seal.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services including project management, design and engineering, installation and supervision, equipment commissioning, operator training, technical support, safety evaluation, energy efficiency studies, and equipment relocation.
• Upgrades, Modifications, and Troubleshooting Services including energy efficiency upgrades, equipment modifications, production capacity increases, process optimization, automated cleaning cycles, fire protection, and troubleshooting for product build-up, quality improvement, and safety evaluation.
• Spare Parts Services Fast, reliable spare parts and replacement parts services for EDT equipment and other brands, including CIP spray nozzles, fire suppression nozzles, pneumatic hammers, high pressure nozzle parts, and custom CNC-cut gaskets.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marriott Walker CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarriott Walker Corporation (MWC) is part of the TGE Group alongside EDT. The combined entity has 35 engineers across three strategic locations in Paris, France; Detroit, Michigan; and Hammond, Wisconsin. Both companies serve dairy, flavors, food and feed ingredients, and vegetable proteins markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Clextral: French supplier of extrusion, drying, and powder processing lines for food and specialty ingredients. Compares to EDT's spray drying and fluid bed capabilities in food/ingredient powder applications, though Clextral emphasizes extrusion-driven processes.
• Hosokawa Alpine: Specialist in powder and particle processing technology including spray drying and fluid bed systems for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications. Comparable to EDT as a niche player in industrial spray drying with overlapping target verticals.

Direct peers

• Dedert Corporation: US-based specialist in evaporation, drying, and related process equipment for food, chemical, and wastewater applications. Closely comparable niche/engineering focus and product overlap with EDT, though Dedert covers a broader industrial base.
• Vobec: European spray dryer and evaporation engineering firm serving dairy, food, and chemical processors. Comparable as a niche custom-engineering equipment vendor targeting the same primary segments as EDT.
• Marriott Walker Corporation (MWC): Sister company inside TGE Group serving dairy, flavors, food and feed ingredients, and vegetable proteins with shared engineering resources (35 engineers across three locations). Direct peer because MWC operates in adjacent powder and ingredient process technology with overlapping customers now that the two are combined.

Broad incumbents

• SPX FLOW: Supplier of pumps, valves, mixers, and processing equipment (including APV and Anhydro heritage spray dryer brands) used across dairy, food, and beverage applications. Comparable to EDT in evaporation and spray drying technology serving similar industrial customers.
• Tetra Pak: Major dairy and food processing equipment supplier, including evaporators and spray dryers for milk, whey, and ingredient powders. Comparable to EDT in target customers (dairy/food processors) and product category, but with a much broader portfolio spanning packaging and processing.
• Alfa Laval: Industrial heat transfer, evaporation, and separation equipment supplier with a strong dairy and food processing installed base. Comparable to EDT through overlapping evaporator and heat-exchange product lines serving the same dairy and food customers.
• GEA Group: Global incumbent supplying evaporation, spray drying, and full process lines for dairy, food, and beverage processors. Highly comparable to EDT because spray dryer and evaporator products directly overlap with EDT's core offering, though GEA operates on a vastly larger scale across many more product lines.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-headquartered processor of food and feed solutions, offering spray drying and related processing technology for dairy, plant-based proteins, and food ingredients. Comparable to EDT because it competes for the same spray drying and powder processing work in food and dairy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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