A Legacy of Performance Food Processing Equipment
Mepaco, an Apache Stainless brand, has been helping food processors tackle tough production challenges for over 90 years. Based in the heart of Wisconsin, we design and build rugged stainless-steel equipment that’s made to work hard and last. From grinders and mixers to cookers and pump feeders, our systems are built with the kind of craftsmanship and attention to detail you’d expect from team members who take pride in what they do.
Processing Equipment
Processing equipment from Mepaco delivers advanced cooking, mixing, and formulation performance, led by the flagship Thermablend cooker, helping food processors improve yield, quality, uptime, and confidence through rugged design, precision control, and support.
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Mepaco pumping equipment moves products reliably and gently with Pump Feeder, Vacuum Stuffer, and Posi Flo solutions that protect texture, improve flow control, reduce waste, and keep lines running efficiently.
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The versatile line of Mepaco’s dumping equipment and application-designed screw conveyors are designed to improve product handling, reduce labor, protect quality, and integrate seamlessly into food processing lines with proven reliability.
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Mepaco size reduction equipment solutions deliver gentle, efficient IQF cluster breaking and block breaking, preserving product integrity while maximizing yield, consistency, sanitation, and throughput across frozen food processing lines worldwide operations.
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Backed by extensive stainless custom manufacturing capabilities, Mepaco also provides auxiliary equipment including belt conveyors constructed for demanding processes and other auxiliary add-ons such as stainless totes and racking, engineered for sanitary performance, washdown durability, and long-lasting reliability supporting aggressive food processing environments.
Learn MoreIntegrated Systems
Mepaco integrated systems deliver fully engineered food processing lines, uniting equipment, controls, and sanitary design to improve throughput, product quality, uptime, and total cost of ownership across demanding production environments.
More on Engineered SystemsWhere Innovation Meets Validation
The newly launched Validation Lab—a state-of-the-art processing research and testing facility—empowers customers to validate recipes, optimize controls, and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) in a climate-controlled, hygienic environment. Our innovation continues with the Cluster Breaker, designed for frozen vegetable, and the Pallet Breaker, which has gained traction among large pet food processors for its frozen pallet high volume size reduction. These developments reflect Mepaco’s commitment to advancing food processing technology through collaboration, precision, and customer-focused engineering.
Teams Powered by Employee Ownership
What sets Mepaco apart isn’t just the equipment, it’s the people behind it. With an average of 10 years of experience, our engineers, application specialists, and technicians bring deep expertise to every solution we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, everyone here has a personal stake in your success.
That means we’re not just building machines—we’re building relationships. We listen, ask the right questions, and work closely with you to ensure each solution fits your process, your space, and your goals.
We believe in doing things the right way, guided by honesty, hard work, and a commitment to quality. If you’re looking for a partner who understands your industry and stands behind their work, we’d be proud to earn your trust.