PROCESSTEC

As global food manufacturers grapple with rising hygiene standards, operational complexity, and demand for automation, PROCESSTEC is stepping forward with a bold proposition: intelligent, hygienic processing systems engineered for performance, longevity, and precision.

Tailored specifically for the demanding food manufacturing environment—where consistency, cleanliness and reliability are non-negotiable—PROCESSTEC is changing how mixing and pumping systems are built, function, and integrate into daily operations.

PROCESSTEC is more than smart equipment—it’s rooted in deep systems thinking. It started with a simple realization: no single machine met every essential requirement—space efficiency, full automation, FDA compliance, easy maintenance and ergonomic design. Instead of compromising, PROCESSTEC engineered systems that checked every box.

“We take a holistic approach to design,” says Andreas Duerig, Owner, President, and Head of Engineering. “We don’t just build for one project—we create scalable systems that adapt across operations. Think of it like a harmonica: flexible, repeatable and intuitive.”

The Flagship Lineup: Visco Series

At the core of PROCESSTEC’s product line is the ViscoTwin, a twin-screw pump designed to manage high-viscosity materials while preventing airlocks and ensuring uninterrupted flow. Partnered with the ViscoMix—an agitator featuring a proprietary stainless steel cone—the system delivers powerful mixing and supports fully automated cleaning.

These two innovations unite in the ViscoBlend system, which gently but thoroughly blends different product streams (like yogurt and fruit) using a dynamic blending module called iMix. The system maintains consistent quality and is built for full automation under varying conditions.

Rounding out the lineup is SmartConnect, a streamlined piping and valving system that eliminates traditional discharge lines, reducing cleaning needs, product waste and installation complexity. SmartConnect allows systems to be compact, clean, and incredibly efficient by placing all logic and functionality beneath the tank. Together, these systems form the backbone of customized, scalable production lines, soon to be enhanced by AI-assisted design and sizing.

A Problem-Solving Ethos in Action

PROCESSTEC doesn’t just build equipment—it engineers solutions. Its track record includes rescuing underperforming production lines with precision retrofits and intelligent redesigns.

In Los Angeles, one yogurt facility struggled with poor blending and labor-intensive cleaning. Rather than replace costly infrastructure, PROCESSTEC retrofitted tank bottoms with ViscoMix. The result? Enhanced texture, zero scraping losses, and fully automated cleaning—the first such deployment in the U.S.

At Kraft Foods, aging pipework caused excessive product loss and sanitation concerns. PROCESSTEC introduced SmartConnect to streamline the entire routing process. Compact, precise, and maintenance-friendly, it slashed downtime and required just a single technician for full service.

Designed for Tomorrow, Built for Today

Committed to future-ready design, PROCESSTEC is phasing out gearboxes in favor of permanent magnet motors— technology inspired by electric vehicles. “Maintenance won’t go away. But we can make it smarter. Gearbox failures from missed oil changes are common—we aim to eliminate that need,” says Duerig.

The company is also digitizing maintenance. Each machine has a QR code linking to a dedicated portal with manuals, torque settings, 3D diagrams, and parts catalogs—customized per machine.

The customer-centric ethos at PROCESSTEC goes beyond technology. From ergonomic valve placement for operators of any build to designing intuitive systems that are nearly impossible to misuse, Duerig and his team are relentless in their pursuit of better.

“Once someone understands the system, you can’t mess it up. That’s how intuitive it’s designed to be,” says Duerig.

PROCESSTEC is positioning itself as a global ally in food manufacturing innovation with scalable, intelligent, and hygienic systems. Its blend of deep engineering, intuitive design, and customer-centric thinking is helping build the next generation of clean, efficient, and resilient food factories. As the food industry evolves toward more innovative, safer, and more agile operations, PROCESSTEC is setting the pace for the factories of the future. As Duerig puts it, “At PROCESSTEC, we live by our slogan: ‘Get Tomorrow’s Technology Today.’”