Midwest International
Midwest International Standard Products, Inc. is a Charlevoix, Michigan-based, privately held manufacturer (founded 1974, 11-50 employees) of telescopic bulk loading spouts, spout positioners, dust filter modules, and gates/valves, serving industrial bulk materials customers across cement, mining, agriculture/grain, and fertilizer/chemical verticals worldwide through engineered-to-order equipment sales and a global representative network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersCharlevoix, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Midwest International does
Midwest International Standard Products, Inc. is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of bulk loading spouts and related dust-free material handling equipment for industrial dry-bulk operations. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Charlevoix, Michigan, the company operates with a headcount in the 11-50 range and serves cement, mining and minerals, agriculture and grain, fertilizer and chemical, power generation, and plastics customers worldwide through a network of roughly 20 official sales and service representatives plus a direct RFQ / Application Data intake channel.
The core technology is telescopic retractable loading spouts with pneumatic / air-gravity conveying and integral dust filtration, engineered to application-specific requirements (product type, capacity, bulk density, particle size, moisture, temperature). The proprietary product portfolio is organized into six categories: loading spouts (MC22/MD30/ME36/MG50 in -EV enclosed-vehicle and -OV open-vehicle variants) with up to 60 feet of vertical travel and 2,500 TPH throughput; spout positioners under the Paragon Series brand (FLATTOP, Single Direction, ROUNDABOUT with 350-degree travel and 12ft hatch diameter, ROUNDABOUT Low Profile, and ARTICULOADER with 50ft longitudinal / 6ft cross travel); filter modules (VACULOADER top-feed and hopper-feed, COMPACULOADER, MINILOADER, Gemini Series up to 10,000 CFM); bin vents and dust collectors (VACUPAC DUST COLLECTOR up to 3,000 CFM, VACUPAC BIN VENT, VACUPAC AERVENT); AIRFLO silo aeration pods and air gravity conveyors; and a complete line of gates and valves (Hammer Gate, Manual Linear Actuated Gate, Rack and Pinion Gate, Sliding Knife Gate, Double Opposed Antidribble Gate, Curved Blade Gate, Diverter Gate, Silo Withdrawal Valve). The company has registered trademarks covering most branded lines (FLATTOP, ROUNDABOUT, ARTICULOADER, VACULOADER, COMPACULOADER, MINILOADER, VACUPAC, AIRFLO, Paragon Series, NIBROCK) and offers NIBROCK heavy-duty clad plating for handling highly abrasive materials.
The business model is engineered-to-order industrial equipment sales with project-specific pricing established via a formal RFQ / Application Data submission process; no public price list exists. Revenue is primarily one-time capital equipment sales supplemented by aftermarket parts and service handled through the representative network. The company maintains an active project pipeline documented on its Midwest Feed blog, with named installations across more than 20 countries including the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Kuwait, Israel, Ukraine, Latvia, Australia, Mexico, Russia, Jordan, France, China/India-adjacent regions, and others, with the heaviest concentration of named case studies in cement terminals, mining/minerals (potash, phosphate, titanium oxide, alumina, frac sand, iron ore), and grain/fertilizer facilities.
Midwest International firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Midwest International
- Legal name
- Midwest International Standard Products, Inc.
- Website
- https://midwestmagic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Midwest International Standard Products, Inc. is a Charlevoix, Michigan-based, privately held manufacturer (founded 1974, 11-50 employees) of telescopic bulk loading spouts, spout positioners, dust filter modules, and gates/valves, serving industrial bulk materials customers across cement, mining, agriculture/grain, and fertilizer/chemical verticals worldwide through engineered-to-order equipment sales and a global representative network.
- Ownership category
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Midwest International industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Bulk Loading Equipment
- NAICS
- Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG), Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)
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Where Midwest International is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Charlevoix
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Midwest International business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Bulk Loading Equipment Sales: Sale of engineered-to-order bulk loading spouts, spout positioners, filter modules, gates, valves, and dust collection equipment. Equipment is custom-specified per application (product, capacity, voltage, construction materials, accessories).
- Aftermarket Parts and Services: Sales representatives provide service support; the company offers application data collection and quote request processes indicating ongoing aftermarket/support revenue.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Midwest International product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Midwest International designs, engineers, and manufactures industrial bulk loading equipment — including retractable telescopic loading spouts, spout positioners, self-contained filter modules, gates and valves, and bin vents/dust collectors — used for dust-free loading of dry bulk materials into trucks, railcars, barges, ships, and stockpiles. Equipment is custom-engineered to each application's product type, capacity, bulk density, particle size, moisture, and temperature, and is sold globally through a network of official sales and service representatives.
Product overview
Midwest International offers a comprehensive portfolio of bulk material handling equipment organized into six core product categories: Loading Spouts (retractable bulk loading spouts available up to 60 feet vertical travel and 2500 TPH capacity, including enclosed vehicle models MC22-EV, MD30-EV, ME36-EV, MG50-EV and open vehicle/stacking models MC22-OV, MD30-OV, ME36-OV, MG50-OV); Spout Positioners (Paragon Series including FLATTOP, SINGLE DIRECTION, ROUNDABOUT, ROUNDABOUT LOW PROFILE, and ARTICULOADER for accurate positioning across truck and railcar configurations); Filter Modules (VACULOADER series with TOP FEED and HOPPER FEED variants, COMPACULOADER, MINILOADER, and VACUPAC MA UNIT and BUSTLE FILTER for self-contained dust filtration eliminating high maintenance dust piping); Gates and Valves (HAMMER GATE, MANUAL LINEAR ACTUATED GATE, RACK AND PINION GATE, SLIDING KNIFE GATE, DOUBLE OPPOSED ANTIDRIBBLE GATE, CURVED BLADE GATE, DIVERTER GATE, and SILO WITHDRAWAL VALVE designed for continuous operation under severe conditions); Bin Vents and Dust Collectors (VACUPAC DUST COLLECTOR and BIN VENT and AERVENT designed for up to 3000 CFM); and AIRFLO Components (SILO AERATION POD and AIR GRAVITY CONVEYOR for bulk loading spout applications). The product line is characterized by dust-free loading technology, modular design, and heavy-duty industrial construction for various bulk materials including cement, coal, potash, phosphate, and agricultural products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bulk Loading Spouts (Enclosed Vehicle and Open Vehicle / Stacking / Stockpiling models) Telescopic retractable bulk loading spouts for dust-free loading of dry bulk materials into enclosed trucks, open vehicles, stockpiles, barges, and ships. Models range from MC22 through MG50 in both enclosed-vehicle (EV) and open-vehicle (OV) variants, with capacities up to 2,500 TPH and vertical travel up to 60 feet. Targeted at cement plants, power plants, mining terminals, fertilizer facilities, and grain terminals.
- Spout Positioners (Paragon Series — FLATTOP, Single Direction MSPV, ROUNDABOUT, ROUNDABOUT Low Profile, ARTICULOADER) Spout positioners for accurate horizontal positioning of loading spouts over vehicle hatches. Paragon Series includes FLATTOP (horizontal travel), Single Direction MSPV (two-way positioner for enclosed railcars), ROUNDABOUT (350-degree travel for enclosed railcars with offset hatches), ROUNDABOUT Low Profile (8-degree aerated hopper for free-flowing fines), and ARTICULOADER (50ft longitudinal / 6ft cross travel with free-swinging double articulating air gravity conveyors). For industrial bulk loadout operations.
- Filter Modules (VACULOADER Top Feed, VACULOADER Hopper Feed, COMPACULOADER, MINILOADER, VACUPAC MA Unit, VACUPAC Bustle Filter) Self-contained integral filter modules that provide consistent negative pressure directly above the loading spout, eliminating high-maintenance dust piping. VACULOADER (Top Feed and Hopper Feed), COMPACULOADER, MINILOADER, and VACUPAC MA Unit / Bustle Filter variants are designed for space-constrained installations and capacities up to 10,000 CFM (Gemini Series) with interstitial velocities below 200 fpm. For dust-free loading applications.
- Gates and Valves (Hammer Gate, Manual Linear Actuated Gate, Rack and Pinion Gate, Sliding Knife Gate, Double Opposed Anti-Dribble Gate, Curved Blade Gate, Diverter Gate, Silo Withdrawal Valve)
- Bin Vents and Dust Collectors (VACUPAC Dust Collector, VACUPAC Bin Vent, VACUPAC AERVENT)
- AIRFLO Components (AIRFLO Silo Aeration Pod, AIRFLO Air Gravity Conveyor)
- MH72-OV Coal Stacker Spout
- Gemini Series Filter Modules
Quantifiable outcome
- Dust-free loading — integral filter modules eliminate dust piping and provide consistent negative pressure above the loading spout
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Companies that use Midwest International
Customer profileNamed customers22 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Midwest International technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Midwest International partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- GEA Nu-Con Pty LtdcoreOfficial representative for Australia, servicing the region from office at 458 The Boulevarde, Kirrawee, NSW 2232. Contact: David Gilham, P +612 9545 2600.
- PROMAT Engineering Sales (2003) Inc.coreOfficial representative for Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Office at 6790 Kitimat Road, Unit #2, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5L9. Contact: David E. Lewis P.Eng., P 905-567-7819.
- Representaciones Alfredo Brand y Cía. Ltda.coreOfficial representative for Chile and Argentina. Office at Casilla 16871, Santiago-Providencia, Región Metropolitana 751-0147, Chile. Contact: Alfredo Brand P., P +56 2 22238968.
- SIMTECcoreOfficial representative for Israel. Office at P.O. Box 6340, Haifa 31062, Israel. Contact: Isaac Schneiderman, P +972 4 8341282.
- Remind InternacionalcoreOfficial representative for Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America. Office at Moras 532, Mexico D.F. Distrito Federal 03100. Contact: Juan Manuel Del Rio, P +5255 55245777.
- PNEU Powders Systems SDN BHD.coreOfficial representative for Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Office at No. 35, Jalan PJU 1A/12, Taman Perindustrian Jaya, Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 47301, Malaysia. Contact: Robert Tang, P +603-7845 5288.
- EIM EngineeringcoreOfficial representative for Russia and Kazakhstan. Office at Himicheskyi narrow str. 1, liter P, Saint-Petersburg 198095, Russia. Contact: Igor Maragaev, P +7 812 325 93 65.
- Al-Awadat & AbbasicoreOfficial representative for Jordan, providing factory services and equipment. Office at Light Industries Area, Aqaba, 77110, Jordan. Contact: Yousef Al-Awadat, P +9 623 201 7989.
- FACOR Manutention ServicecoreOfficial representative for Europe and North Africa. Office at 6 Petit Chemin de Barreau, Libourne, France 33500. Contact: Fabrice Corvisier, P +33 (0) 5 57 24 72 65.
- Fuhkang International Co., Ltd.coreOfficial representative for Taiwan. Office at 10 Fl., No. 451, Wun Hua Road, Sec. 2, Banqiao District, New Taipei City 22046, Taiwan R.O.C. Contact: Danny Liao, P 886-2-8251-0100.
- Bystrom Conveying & Process InccoreOfficial representative for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. Office at 9909 South Shore Drive Suite #1020, Plymouth, MN 55441. Contact: Jody Bystrom, P 763-541-0007.
- International Manufacturers Representatives, Inc. (IMR-CMR)coreOfficial representative for Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee (Henry Landry, Baton Rouge); Texas and Oklahoma (Ben Landry, Houston); SE Louisiana and South Mississippi (Dillon Angelle); Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Mississippi (Jonathan Loftin, Alexandria). Office at 10040 Mammoth Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70814.
- Carrington Engineering SalescoreOfficial representative for North Carolina (Todd Pickens, Charlotte, P 704-906-5836), South Carolina (Will Johns, P 704-906-5837), and Virginia (Ray Schwarten, Midlothian VA, P 804-334-6394).
- North Monsen CompanycoreOfficial representative for Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana (Mark S Monsen, Salt Lake City, P 801-322-1343); Colorado and New Mexico (Tom Brown, Littleton CO, P 303-798-5552); Wyoming and Montana (Brandon Finke, P 303-565-6420). Office at 252 Orchard Place, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
- StorCon SystemscoreOfficial representative for Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia. Office at PO Box 4411, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Contact: Michael Gregory, P 484-707-5771.
- Hanco, LtdcoreOfficial representative for Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Office at PO Box 510, Lawrence, PA 15055. Contact: Jim Nassif, P 724-745-1700.
- MAK SalescoreOfficial representative for Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. Office at 3637 Mountain View Trail, Imperial, MO 63052. Contact: Mike King, P 314-495-2412.
- McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co.coreOfficial representative for California (Eastern LA, San Bernardino, Riverside, Bakersfield, Kings, Tulare, Inyo counties, plus Clark County NV - Bill Lairmore, Carson CA; Northern CA and NW Nevada - Chris Day, Fairfield CA; Western AZ, South Orange County, San Diego & Imperial Counties - Tim Rizor; Ports of LA/Long Beach including Cemex, Mitsubishi & CalPortland terminals - Tom Emick). Office at 1162 E Dominguez Street, Carson, CA 90746.
- Jamieson Equipment Company, Inc.coreOfficial representative for Alabama (Kevin Mathis, Buford GA, P 678-641-1398) and Georgia and Florida (Michael Jamieson, P 678-745-3020). Office at 5314 Palmero Court, Buford, Georgia 30518.
- Power SystemscoreOfficial representative for Michigan. Office at 47448 Pontiac Trail, Suite 404, Wixom, MI 48855. Contact: Michael Podelnyk, P 810-599-5276.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Midwest International competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cleveland Cascades: UK-based manufacturer of telescopic loading chutes and spouts for bulk materials into trucks, railcars, ships, and stockpiles, with dust suppression and positioner systems. Directly comparable to Midwest's core loading spout and positioner product line for cement, mining, and grain applications.
- Bedeschi: Italian designer and manufacturer of bulk material handling and processing equipment, including shiploaders, conveyors, and loading systems for cement, minerals, and fertilizers. Comparable in engineered loading solutions for industrial bulk solids handling.
- Aumund Group: Specialist in material handling equipment for cement, mining, and metallurgical industries, including bucket elevators, conveyors, and bulk loading systems. Directly comparable to Midwest in engineered bulk material handling and loadout solutions for heavy industry.
- Flexicon Corporation: Manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment including flexible screw conveyors, bulk bag handling, and loading systems for dry bulk solids. Directly comparable in engineered bulk loading solutions for similar industrial verticals (cement, mining, food, chemicals).
- Martin Engineering: US-based provider of bulk material handling solutions, including conveyor belt cleaners, transfer point technology, and dust management systems. Comparable in addressing dust and material containment at bulk handling points, with overlap in industrial customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Donaldson Company: Global manufacturer of industrial filtration systems including dust collectors, bin vents, and air filtration modules used in bulk material handling. Overlaps with Midwest's Vaculoader, Vacupac, and Gemini filter module lines serving cement, mining, and grain terminals.
- FLSmidth: Global incumbent OEM supplying equipment and full plants for cement and mining, including bulk material handling, conveying, and loading systems. Competes with Midwest on integrated cement and mining loadout projects but as part of a much broader portfolio.
- Schenck Process: Global supplier of material handling, weighing, feeding, and dust filtration equipment for cement, mining, and chemical processing. Overlaps with Midwest in bulk loading, air gravity conveying, and dust collection modules.
- Coperion: Specialist in compounding and extrusion, feeding, and material handling systems, including pneumatic conveying and bulk loading equipment for plastics, chemicals, and food. Adjacent overlap with Midwest in air-gravity conveying and bulk loading components.
- BEUMER Group: International intralogistics and material handling OEM offering conveying, loading, and palletizing systems for cement, mining, and bulk terminals. Overlaps with Midwest in bulk loading equipment and engineered material handling for industrial customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Midwest International financial estimates
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Midwest International leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Midwest International funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Midwest International
What does Midwest International do?
Midwest International designs, engineers, and manufactures industrial bulk loading equipment — including retractable telescopic loading spouts, spout positioners, self-contained filter modules, gates and valves, and bin vents/dust collectors — used for dust-free loading of dry bulk materials into trucks, railcars, barges, ships, and stockpiles. Equipment is custom-engineered to each application's product type, capacity, bulk density, particle size, moisture, and temperature, and is sold globally through a network of official sales and service representatives.
Is Midwest International a public or private company?
Midwest International is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Midwest International founded?
Midwest International was founded in 1974. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Midwest International based?
Midwest International is headquartered in Charlevoix, United States, in the North America region.
How does Midwest International make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Bulk Loading Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Parts and Services.
Who are Midwest International's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cleveland Cascades, Bedeschi, Aumund Group, Flexicon Corporation and Martin Engineering. Broad incumbents are Donaldson Company, FLSmidth, Schenck Process, Coperion and BEUMER Group.
Does Midwest International have an API?
No public API is recorded for Midwest International.
What industry is Midwest International in?
Midwest International's product category is Industrial Bulk Loading Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAI, Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAG, Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders). Its NAICS code is 3331 and its SIC code is 3530.