Application-Engineered Solutions for Pet Food Manufacuturers
Mepaco delivers application‑engineered equipment and integrated systems designed to support the evolving needs of pet food processors. With roots in meat processing dating back to 1932, Mepaco brings proven protein‑handling expertise to pet food applications producing wet, fresh, kibble, and treat products for both national and international brands.
Built for Protein-Based & Pet Food Applications
Pet food production presents unique challenges—from handling frozen proteins to maintaining consistent texture, formulation accuracy, and sanitation performance. Mepaco systems are engineered to manage these demands while supporting efficient, repeatable production.
Mepaco has supplied equipment and systems for:
- Wet and canned pet food
- Fresh and refrigerated pet food
- Kibble and baked products
- Treats and specialty formulations
Core Pet Food Processing Capabilities
Mepaco pet food systems are configured using a combination of proven processing technologies, customized to the application:
Grinding, Mixing & Blending Systems
Engineered to deliver consistent particle size, uniform blends, and repeatable batch performance across protein‑based recipes.
Thermal Processing & Cooking Solutions
Mixer‑Cookers and ThermaBlend® Cookers provide controlled heating and blending for wet pet food and treat applications, supporting homogeneous batch consistency and reliable product quality.
Formulation & Batching Systems
Bin formulation systems and loss‑in‑weight metering help automate ingredient delivery and reduce manual handling, supporting continuous production and formulation accuracy.
Material Handling & Transfer Equipment
Dumpers, screw conveyors, belt conveyors, and Pump Feeders are engineered to move raw and cooked product efficiently between processes while reducing labor and improving line flow.
Application Led Engineering Partnership
Mepaco application specialists work closely with pet food manufacturers to understand formulation goals, throughput targets, and sanitation requirements. Each system is engineered around real‑world production conditions, ensuring equipment performance aligns with daily operational demands and long‑term scalability.
From early testing through system start‑up, Mepaco supports processors with versatile equipment designed to perform multiple processes within a single platform. This application‑driven approach is further supported by testing services in Mepaco’s Validation Lab, allowing processors to evaluate recipes, refine processes, and validate system performance before full‑scale production.
For high‑volume pet food producers, Mepaco brings extensive experience designing and integrating automated processing systems. Application‑engineered bin formulation systems are specified to support scale‑up production using loss‑in‑weight metering screw conveyors that precisely dose proteins and ingredients in real time. This automation improves formulation accuracy, reduces giveaway, and delivers consistent batch‑to‑batch results without slowing production.
Industry Innovation
Mepaco continues to respond to evolving industry needs through purposeful equipment design and innovation.
The PB3000 Pallet Breaker was developed to address high‑throughput frozen protein processing, delivering powerful size‑reduction performance for full frozen pallets. Engineered and manufactured in the United States at Mepaco’s Beaver Dam, Wisconsin facility, the PB3000 supports demanding applications with throughput capabilities up to 60,000 lbs per hour.
Complementing this innovation, the ETD3000 Electric Dumper was introduced to meet processor demands for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. This robust all‑electric dumper reduces maintenance requirements while supporting safe, consistent material handling in modern pet food processing environments.
