Kemutec
Kemutec supplies powder processing equipment and grinding mills for pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and nutraceutical manufacturers, operating as one of 12 specialized technology brands within Coperion's Food, Health & Nutrition Division and selling through Coperion's global enterprise field sales network spanning 30+ locations across three continents.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersBristol, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kemutec does
Kemutec is a specialized industrial equipment brand focused on powder processing equipment, grinding mills, and related process components for the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, health, and nutrition industries. Founded in 1980 and based in Bristol, the brand's technical scope spans mixing, milling, sifting, conveying, feeding, and weighing technologies used by manufacturers requiring precision material handling for regulated and ingredient-sensitive applications.
Operating as one of 12 technology brands within Coperion's Food, Health & Nutrition Division (itself a subsidiary of Hillenbrand), Kemutec sells exclusively through Coperion's global enterprise field sales organization. The go-to-market relies on Coperion's infrastructure of 30+ locations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supported by Test & Innovation Centers and Baking Test Labs that enable pre-sales customer validation. Revenue is generated via project-based hardware sales of process equipment, with cross-sell into adjacent process steps via complementary Coperion brands such as Baker Perkins (baking), K-Tron (feeding), DIOSNA (mixing), and VMI (mixing).
The brand's customer base spans eight identified vertical segments, with food ingredients and nutraceuticals designated as primary. Commercial activity is demonstrated through enterprise project wins including a $200 million grain milling and bakery partnership with Golden Waves Grain in Goodland, Kansas. The value proposition rests on integrated equipment-plus-controls solutions backed by engineering, project management, and lifecycle service support, alongside formal EcoVadis sustainability recognition used as ESG positioning in regulated procurement.
Kemutec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kemutec
- Legal name
- Kemutec
- Website
- https://kemutecusa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kemutec supplies powder processing equipment and grinding mills for pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and nutraceutical manufacturers, operating as one of 12 specialized technology brands within Coperion's Food, Health & Nutrition Division and selling through Coperion's global enterprise field sales network spanning 30+ locations across three continents.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Kemutec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bristol
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kemutec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Process Equipment and Technology Solutions: Kemutec generates revenue through the sale of process equipment and technology solutions as part of the Coperion portfolio. Solutions are built from world-class equipment and control systems brought together by deep engineering and domain expertise, collaborative project management and ongoing support.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Kemutec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kemutec is a supplier of powder processing equipment, grinding mills, and components for the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, health, and nutrition industries. The brand delivers process equipment and technology solutions including milling, grinding, sifting, mixing, conveying, feeding, weighing, and valves as part of Coperion's portfolio of 12 technology brands. Solutions are engineered collaboratively with deep domain expertise and supported through ongoing service and project management.
Product overview
Kemutec operates as an acquired brand within Coperion's portfolio of 12 technology brands. It is part of the Coperion Food, Health & Nutrition Division that engineers and delivers innovative technologies and solutions for the food, health and nutrition industries. Kemutec is positioned alongside other specialized brands including Baker Perkins, Bakon, K-Tron, DIOSNA, Gabler, Mucon, Peerless, Shaffer, Shick Esteve, Unifiller, and VMI, each serving specific industry needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Kemutec Powder Processing Equipment and Grinding Mills A range of powder processing equipment, grinding mills, and components used by industrial manufacturers in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, health and nutrition industries for material processing, size reduction, mixing, sifting, conveying, and feeding applications.
Companies that use Kemutec
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Kemutec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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App detail
Kemutec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Golden Waves GraincoreCoperion is partnering with Golden Waves Grain on its transformative $200 million grain milling and bakery project in Goodland, Kansas, USA. Coperion will provide advanced bakery lines, integrated process controls, and equipment for this major grain processing facility.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kemutec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GEA Group: GEA is a large industrial equipment and process technology provider serving food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. It competes with Kemutec in dairy, food ingredient, and nutraceutical processing where Kemutec has stated primary segments.
- Bühler Group: Bühler is a globally diversified industrial process solutions provider for food, feed, and advanced materials, with a particularly strong presence in grain milling, bakery, and food ingredient processing. It competes with Kemutec indirectly as a broad-line supplier that can bundle milling, sifting, and process equipment alongside Kemutec's offerings within the Coperion portfolio.
Direct peers
- Hosokawa Micron: Hosokawa Micron is a global specialist in powder and particle processing equipment, including milling, grinding, mixing, and classification systems for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. It is the most direct competitor to Kemutec's core size-reduction and powder handling portfolio.
- NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik: NETZSCH is a specialist in wet and dry grinding, classifying, mixing, and dispersing equipment for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications. It is a direct competitor to Kemutec's grinding and milling technology in similar end markets.
- Sturtevant Inc. Sturtevant manufactures grinding, milling, and classification equipment for industrial mineral, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical applications. It directly overlaps with Kemutec's milling and sifting equipment in specialty industrial powder processing.
- Charles Ross & Son: Charles Ross & Son manufactures industrial mixing, blending, and dispersion equipment used across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries. It competes with Kemutec's mixing technology offerings in primary segments such as food ingredients and nutraceuticals.
- Frewitt (manufacturer of machines): Frewitt is a specialist in milling, sifting, and sieving equipment for pharmaceutical and food processing, overlapping directly with Kemutec's sifting and milling offerings in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical use cases.
- Munson Machinery: Munson Machinery manufactures mixing, blending, size reduction, and screening equipment for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical bulk solids processing. It directly overlaps with Kemutec's mixing, milling, and sifting portfolio in mid-market industrial customers.
Regional players
- Eriez Manufacturing: Eriez specializes in magnetic separation, metal detection, and material handling equipment for food, plastics, and chemical processing. It overlaps with Kemutec in feeding, conveying, and separation applications within powder processing lines.
Emerging players
- IKA-Werke: IKA designs and manufactures mixing, milling, and processing equipment for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications. While it historically focuses on lab and pilot-scale, it increasingly competes in production-scale powder processing alongside Kemutec.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Kemutec leadership team
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Kemutec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kemutec M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kemutec
What does Kemutec do?
Kemutec is a supplier of powder processing equipment, grinding mills, and components for the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, health, and nutrition industries. The brand delivers process equipment and technology solutions including milling, grinding, sifting, mixing, conveying, feeding, weighing, and valves as part of Coperion's portfolio of 12 technology brands. Solutions are engineered collaboratively with deep domain expertise and supported through ongoing service and project management.
Is Kemutec a public or private company?
Kemutec is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Kemutec founded?
Kemutec was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kemutec based?
Kemutec is headquartered in Bristol, United States, in the North America region.
How does Kemutec make money?
One revenue line is on record: process Equipment and Technology Solutions.
Who are Kemutec's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GEA Group and Bühler Group. Direct peers are Hosokawa Micron, NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik, Sturtevant Inc., Charles Ross & Son, Frewitt (manufacturer of machines) and Munson Machinery. Eriez Manufacturing is listed as a regional player. IKA-Werke is listed as an emerging player.
Does Kemutec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kemutec.