Company Category: Grading & Sorting Equipment

Sterling Electric

Sterling Electric, Inc.’s primary business is the production of AC Induction Motors, Worm Gear (Right Angle) and Helical (Inline) Reducers and Gearmotors. Sterling Electric leads the way in the production of a complete line of Stainless Steel Motors ranging from ¼ to 20 Horsepower. Stainless Steel Worm Gear Reducers ranging from Sub-fractional input ratings to 5 Horsepower, in both Single and Double Reductions 5:1 through 3600:1 Ratios. Stainless Steel Helical Reducers ranging from ¼ to 10 Horsepower Input, and our newest product design of Helical Worm Reducers that directly interchange with many European design products. Our mission, to our customers, is to provide quality industrial motors and related equipment with reliable delivery and unrivaled service.

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Sosland Publishing

For more than a century, thousands of food industry professionals have relied on Sosland Publishing’s print and digital information resources. The timely information, news and commentary from a broad selection of publications and online offerings are vital industry resources. Our readers use the rich editorial content and interactive tools we provide to help them take action in their business. | Sosland Publishing is a business-to-business trade publishing company owned and managed by a family of editors and publishers focused on delivering indispensable content to the food industry. Throughout our history, a content-centric approach has set us apart in the publishing world. This approach remains fundamental to our identity and mission. Through our uncompromising commitment to the highest editorial standards, we are best able to serve our advertisers and the industries we cover. Brands include: Baking & Snack, bake, Panaderia, Supermarket Perimeter, Milling & Baking News, Food Business News and Pet Food Processing. | Sosland Publishing is a business-to-business trade publishing company owned and managed by a family of editors and publishers focused on delivering indispensable content to the food industry. Throughout our history, a content-centric approach has set us apart in the publishing world. This approach remains fundamental to our identity and mission. Through our uncompromising commitment to the highest editorial standards, we are best able to serve our advertisers and the industries we cover.

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SORMAC

Sormac: reliability, quality, knowledgeSormac is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of machinery and processing lines for the fresh-cut industry.We have a strong record in peeling machines for potatoes, carrots, and onions and we are the most progressive supplier for washing and drying systems for (delicate) leafy vegetables. Sormac strives for perfection in design, construction, and functionality, enabling you to deliver the highest quality end product to your customers.Sormac has been active in the US market since the 1980s. Driven by the strong growth of this market we opened an office located in Northwood, Ohio in 2019. Through our local presence, we are able to offer customers faster service and provide immediate access to critical spare parts in the US. With support from Sormac’s headquarters in the Netherlands, the US team will give commercial advice and, where necessary, provide service, spare parts, and technical support on-site. | Fresh produce processing technology at its best – Driven by reliability, quality, and expertiseSormac is a leading manufacturer of advanced machinery for cutting, peeling, washing, and drying vegetables and selected fruits, serving the fresh-cut produce industry worldwide.Through close collaboration and customer-driven innovation, Sormac sets the standard in hygienic design, operational reliability, and product quality.With a dedicated team and global presence, Sormac manages the entire process in-house, from concept and design to manufacturing, installation, and long-term service. This integrated approach ensures consistent quality, faster response times, and solutions that fit your exact needs.Our wide-ranging portfolio includes solutions for every scale and production setup:Flexible semi-automatic machines for easy operation and quick changeoversFully automated lines for leafy greens, carrots, potatoes, onions, and moreCustom-built systems, including seamless integration with third-party equipmentWhether you’re upgrading a single machine or building a complete processing line, Sormac solutions are designed to grow with your business.

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Shred Tech Limited

Shred-Tech is a leader in delivering best-in-class recycling solutions, offering custom-configured size reduction systems tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer. Recognizing that recycling is not a one-size-fits-all process, we take a targeted, specialized approach to every waste stream—whether high-volume or high-security—drawing on our deep expertise to design reliable, high-performance machinery. Our commitment extends beyond installation, with lifetime support and service for every system we sell, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. With a focus on quality, innovation, and customer success, Shred-Tech helps businesses maximize throughput and profitability through durable, efficient recycling solutions.

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Satake USA Inc.

Satake has helped bring awareness to industrial plastic sorting by providing end line product inspection technology for virgin material producers, compounding companies and recycling/reclaiming operations. Satake is one of the most well-known and trusted brands in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Satake has been involved in the plastic sorting and processing industry for decades. It is one of the most respected and well-recognized brands in plastics processing from the Americas to Asia. | Satake USA Inc, a subsidiary of the Satake Corporation, stands as a global leader in food processing systems. This legacy began in 1896 when Richi Satake, the corporation’s founder, introduced Japan’s first power-driven rice milling machine. Over the past century, Satake has evolved into a pioneer in its fields, recognized for its innovation and technological prowess.Our Houston location is site of our Americas corporate headquarters housing not only the Vision Systems Operation but our Rice Milling and Cereal Milling sales groups. The color sorters are manufactured at the Houston facility which boasts 60,000 square ft. and 145 dedicated employees.Our Modesto, California office was established back in the 1970’s and serves the Western United States and Canada. At the Houston and Modesto locations, in-house sort tests, demos and training classes are available upon request. And each location provides the Satake Advantage: trained technical personnel with decades of experience ready to answer the phone or respond to email or if necessary, ready for dispatch to a customers site. With a grateful acknowledgement of its customer base, Satake continues to provide unmatched professional service, experience and dedication that comes standard to every machine we manufacture. Satake is proud of its tradition of innovation which ensures that Satake machines and systems are always at the forefront of technology. | Satake designs and manufactures state-of-the-art optical sorting machines for a wide range of industries. With decades of experience Satake proudly supplies sorters in the U.S. and internationally. Our commitment goes beyond technology—Satake delivers unparalleled customer service and support long after the sale, ensuring lasting performance and customer success.”

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Rotex Global

Since 1844, Rotex Global LLC has been an innovative pioneer in the technological development of screening machines for dry separation, from size analysis to conveying, screening, and separating. The company continues its innovation with both the APEX and Minerals Separator products, two of its newest and most successful product lines. The gyratory reciprocating screening motion allows for precise separations. | Rotex has been setting and shattering standards for industrial separation equipment since 1844. Today we continue to lead screening innovation with the world’s finest engineered machines like the APEX™, Rotex®, Minerals Separator™ and now the new ULTREX™— all featuring our exclusive Gyratory Reciprocating Motion. We’re keeping the momentum going. | Rotex Global, LLC has been setting and shattering standards for industrial separation equipment since 1844. Today we continue to lead screening innovation with the world’s finest engineered machines like the APEX™, Rotex®, Minerals Separator™ and now the new ULTREX™— all featuring our exclusive Gyratory Reciprocating Motion. Our products are the result of decades of lab testing and field experience. We will collaborate with you to customize your machine for your exact process, separation needs and longevity requirements. No matter your screening needs, Rotex is with you every step of the way – from the application and design stages, to aftermarket parts and field service. Products — With a full lineup of industrial screeners and separators, we have a solution to your screening needs. Rotex developed and patented the innovative concept of Gyratory Reciprocating Motion, which results in greater efficiencies, superior particle accuracies and higher yields. Learn more about our machines here. Applications — Rotex industrial screeners and separators have a gentle action, cleanable, sanitary designs, granular mesh sizes and aggressive blinding control, all of which makes Rotex the optimal choice for a wide range of sifting and separating applications around the world. Learn more here. Aftermarket Parts/Field Service — What’s the best service experience you’ve ever had? At Rotex, our goal is to be the answer to that question. That’s why we offer a comprehensive 360-degree service plan, which includes onsite field service, customer service and support, and OEM parts/replacement. Learn more here. Our design, application, and customer service expertise combine to ensure you get the most out of your machine for years to come. Increase profits and decrease downtime with Rotex.

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RonTech AG

RonTech is the leading company in the field of product feed automation. We build feeding systems for various industries – from pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, life science, healthcare, food and the technical industry. For customers who can rely on reliability, precision and first-class quality. To ensure that our customers get their products to their destination exactly, quickly and in the desired quantity, we always give our best.As a technology supplier, solution finder and long-term partner, we are always available for our customers with our range of services. Your requirements are our passion, we solve your task. | RonTech is the leading company in the field of product feed automation. We build feeding systems for various industries – from pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, life science, healthcare, food and the technical industry. For customers who can rely on reliability, precision and first-class quality. To ensure that our customers get their products to their destination exactly, quickly and in the desired quantity, we always give our best.As a technology supplier, solution finder and long-term partner, we are always available for our customers with our range of services. Your requirements are our passion, we solve your task.RonTech machines have been in worldwide use for years and are characterized by exceptional quality, durability and energy efficiency. Our claim to produce machines that are user-friendly, low-maintenance and function precisely over their entire life cycle.We have many years of experience in mechanical engineering and the production of feeding systems.Our great in-house competence and the high degree of in-house production at our location in Felsberg enable us to respond flexibly to customer requirements and to manufacture end products of the highest quality.Our solutions for product feeding and automation are diverse and individual and range from standard feeders to customer-specific special solutions.Some of our Machines:SpaceFeeder – Product unscrambler for bulk productsFriction Feeder – For flat products like brochuresRevolver Magazine – For autonomy solutionsAutomated Tray Handling – for the integration for fully automated lines (AGV-compatible)Pick&Place Feeder – for Sachets and similar products in magazinesTopSerter – for Topserts on bottle linesLabelCutter – for various label applications (incl. printing, print verficiation, etc.)and many more

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RAYTEC VISION S.P.A.

Raytec Vision SpA se fundó en 2001 en Parma, fusionando tres sectores industriales con una única pasión: el control de calidad en el sector alimentario. Desde nuestros inicios, comercializamos una amplia gama de máquinas innovadoras, como las clasificadoras ópticas para materias primas (p. ej., tomates, patatas y pimientos) y para productos procesados ​​(como lechuga, fruta en cubos o mermelada); y máquinas de inspección por rayos X para productos envasados ​​y sin envasar. Todas las máquinas fabricadas por Raytec Vision adoptan las tecnologías más avanzadas y preservan las características de los productos alimenticios. | Raytec Vision es una empresa lider en la tecnología de clasificación óptica para frutas y verduras y es capaz de ofrecer una amplia gama de soluciones para la seguridad y el control de calidad. Ofreciendo soluciones personalizadas para necesidades específicas, la empresa apoya a los clientes mediante una asociación única y duradera, compartiendo con ellos todos sus nuevos desarrollos. Raytec es uno de los principales actores de la industria de clasificación de alimentos con más de 25 años de experiencia en diferentes segmentos del mercado de alimentos y más de 2.300 máquinas instaladas en todo el mundo. | Raytec Vision, a leading expert in optical sorting technology, provides a wide range of machines for safety and quality control. More than 20 years of experience in different food market segments and 2000 machines installed in 60 countries make Raytec one of the major player of the food sorting industry | Raytec Vision is a leading expert in optical sorting technology for fruits and vegetables and provides a wide range of machines for safety and quality control. Offering customized solutions for specific needs, the company supports customers by a unique and long-lasting partnership, sharing with them all its new developments. Raytec is one of the major player of the food sorting industry with more than 23 years of experience in different food market segments and over 2.000 machines installed worldwide. | Raytec Vision SpA was established in 2001 in Parma, by merging three industrial sectors in a single passion: quality control in the food sector. From the beginning of our business, we marketed a vast range of innovative machines, such as the optical sorting machines for raw materials (e.g. tomatoes, potatoes and peppers) and for processed products (such as lettuce, diced fruit or jam); x-ray inspection machines for packaged and unpackaged products.All the machines produced by Raytec Vision adopt the most advanced technologies and preserve the characteristics of food products.

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ProXES

With three leading brands FrymaKoruma, Stephan and Terlet under one roof, ProXES combines long-standing expertise with a challenger mindset. As an agile partner, we support our customers from first product concept to industrialisation and empower them to bring their ideas to life. Together we set trends: Through sustainable and innovative solutions we drive our customers’ success today and help them shape future markets.In addition to the standalone FrymaKoruma, Stephan and Terlet products, ProXES combines their technologies to create modern process lines. By using the most advanced automation and service concepts, ProXES facilitates competitive advantages for customers in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and chemical industries. | ProXES GmbH, based in Hamelin, is Europe’s leading provider of processing and automation solutions for the food end market, healthcare, pharmaceutical and personal care products as well as advanced materials applications. As a group of companies comprising the three brands FrymaKoruma, Stephan and Terlet, ProXES combines many years of experience and innovative spirit with the highest quality standards in its network of experts. Practice-oriented consulting and co-creation in the company’s own Technical Centers enable tailor-made solutions and technologies that harmonize production quality, energy efficiency and profitability and create sustainable value. In addition to opening up new and future-oriented markets, ProXES has defined specific sustainability goals. Further information can be found at: Sustainability – ProXES

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ProSpection Solutions

Prospection Solutions – Smarter Systems. Safer Food. | Featuring: The Gold Standard in X-Ray Detection | Prospection Solutions delivers award-winning inspection and automation technologies engineered for poultry and the broader food industry. From AI-powered X-ray systems and advanced vision inspection to seal and tray integrity verification and automated grinders, we help processors improve quality, reduce labor, and protect brand integrity across every stage of production. AT IPPE 2026: Prospection Solutions will showcase next-generation inspection technologies, including System Square X-ray systems—The Gold Standard in X-Ray Detection. The lineup features the new IP69K Dual Energy X-ray, designed to thrive in washdown environments while delivering unmatched sensitivity for detecting high- and low-density foreign material. OUR SOLUTIONS INCLUDE: – AI-Powered X-Ray and Metal Detection for bone, glass, rubber, plastic, and metal contaminants – Seal, Tray, and Package Inspection for rollstock, tray-sealed, and flexible packaging – Nugget and Patty Inspection Systems for formed product consistency – The Eliminator Grinder for removing foreign material during the grind phase – Vision-Based Foreign Material Detection for identifying low-density contaminants others miss From raw to ready, our systems deliver inspection without compromise across poultry, meat, seafood, cheese, and pet food operations. Applications include breaded poultry, fully cooked products, ready-to-eat meals, bacon, shredded cheese, and multi-component trays and pouches. Processors trust Prospection Solutions because we focus on what matters most: minimizing recalls and rework, reducing labor and manual inspection, protecting your brand, maximizing throughput, and improving yield. Every system is built for performance and reliability—IP69K-rated for harsh washdown, configurable for multiple product types, and supported by real-time analytics that empower QA and operations teams with actionable insights. Backed by proven expertise and responsive customer support, Prospection Solutions provides the precision you demand, the quality your customers deserve, and the experience your team relies on. Visit us at IPPE 2026 to see how Prospection Solutions and System Square are redefining performance and protection across the global protein industry—with smarter systems, safer food, and The Gold Standard in X-Ray Detection. | ProSpection Solutions is a global leader in high-speed, low-density foreign material detection and packaging inspection. We are dedicated to sourcing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize food safety and quality, setting new standards in the industry. We provide award-winning product and package inspection technology, extrusion grinders and automated solutions for the food industry. Our versatile technology systems deliver high-performance processing capabilities along with accurate, real-time data and insights ultimately leading to improved product quality, labor savings, and immediate process line improvements.ProSpection Solutions’ technology is a reliable partner in ensuring consistent quality, protecting your brand and guaranteeing that your customers receive the high-quality product they expect. Our systems are designed to identify, remove, and cleanse protein streams or other food products, before they reach the end consumer. We partner with companies to find solutions to add value and optimize labor effectively.We also partner with other complementary equipment manufacturers, so ProSpection Solutions can provide the best solutions to food producers that mitigate risk within their most critical processes, ultimately protecting their brands and consumers.ProSpection Solutions has strategically partnered with System Square, a trailblazer in X-Ray and Metal Detection technology with decades of research and development, to provide a full portfolio of products to the US market and leverage their parallel expertise.System Square’s ground-breaking technologies are being showcased for the first time in the US at Pack Expo. These technologies offer exceptional performance and consistency for a wide range of applications.Their Dual-Energy AI X-Ray Series is equipped with high-resolution sensors and differential energy imaging, allowing the system to find tiny contaminates consistently within the most difficult products. System Square’s X-Ray + Optical Seal Inspection Series is a precision seal monitoring system that also inspects products for foreign objects, relative weight, pack dimensions, product shape, product defect, and total area.Their Metal Detection Series boasts multi-frequency inspection, high resistance to coil interference and product influence, and automatic balancing which prevents detection degradation and ensures consistency over time. | Prospection Solutions: Advancing Food Safety and Quality Through Intelligent InspectionAt Prospection Solutions, we provide food inspection systems and food safety equipment that help manufacturers improve safety, quality, and efficiency across the food and protein industries. Our solutions detect and remove foreign material, verify packaging integrity, and protect your brand—ensuring confidence from processing to final package.In partnership with System Square, a global leader in AI-powered X-ray and metal detection, we deliver precision food inspection systems that detect small contaminants—even in dense or complex products—while minimizing false rejects and optimizing throughput.Precision Technology from System SquareIP69K Dual-Energy AI X-Ray – “The Bone Hunter”: High-resolution, AI-powered detection of small contaminants in meat, poultry, seafood, and other dense foods.X-Ray + Optical Seal Inspection: Monitors seals, product shape, weight, labels, and defects in one system for complete packaging quality assurance.Metal Detection: Multi-frequency inspection with interference resistance and automatic balancing for consistent food safety performance.Revolutionizing Protein Processing: The Eliminator GrinderThe Eliminator Grinder removes foreign material during grinding, maximizing yield from carcasses and bones. Ideal for meat, poultry, and seafood, it improves food safety, enhances efficiency, and reduces recall risks.Inline Foreign Material DetectionOur Foreign Material Inspection System provides real-time detection of bone, plastic, rubber, and other contaminants, seamlessly integrating into production lines with minimal disruption.Formed and Packaged Product InspectionNugget/Patty Inspection: Detects contaminants, misshapes, and visual defects in formed protein products like burger patties, poultry nuggets, and fish cakes.Tray & Package Inspection: Detects seal issues, fill inaccuracies, and trapped product in poultry, seafood, case-ready meats, and packaged foods, reducing waste and supporting regulatory compliance.End-to-End Food Safety SolutionsWe serve a wide range of food processing verticals:Meat & Poultry – From grind to final packageSeafood – Bone and shell detectionPet Food – Reliable inspection of kibble, pouches, and treatsBakery & Confectionery – Inspection for baked goods, sweets, and snacksSpecialty & Retail Foods – Quality assurance for organic, premium, and ready-to-eat foodsWhy Prospection Solutions?Foreign Material Elimination – Stop threats early with the Eliminator GrinderInline Detection – Real-time protection at critical pointsAI-Powered X-Ray – Superior accuracy, fewer false rejectsFormed Product Inspection – High-speed scanning for patties and nuggetsSeal & Tray Verification – Inspection of trays, pouches, and sealsAutomation-Ready Systems – Enhance productivity and efficiencyCompliance & Customer Support – Responsive U.S.-based support meeting industry standardsProspection Solutions: Confidence in Every Product—Trust in Every SealOur high-speed, AI-powered inspection systems deliver contaminant detection, foreign material removal, quality control, and regulatory compliance support, giving processors confidence, reducing recalls, and protecting every product and package.Visit us at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Booth N-7838, to see how our food inspection systems, foreign material detection, and packaging verification solutions help protect your products, optimize throughput, and ensure compliance.

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