A Long History and a Bright Future
Our company traces its heritage back 120 years; our origin as a cherry processor means we know our market from multiple perspectives. And with more than 60 years manufacturing food-processing equipment, we’ve gained the experience and insights to create the most innovative and creative solutions in the industry. Even as we’ve grown into a global provider, we still maintain the homegrown-business philosophy and approach that have guided us from the start.
Not everyone knows that “PPM” stands for more than just a respected name in the industry. It also signifies the three main ingredients of our success: People, Process and Machinery.
Broad Product Range, With Global Reach
Our focus on processing, seasoning and conveying supports a global customer base with smartly engineered and well-manufactured solutions for snack foods, nuts and seeds, vegetables, meats, seafood and poultry, and much more.
Our extensive range of vibratory conveyors, belt and bucket elevators provides an array of options for material handling, for both pre-processed and post-processed food products. Our ingredients and coatings products can manage a wide range of oils, tacs and gums, as well as dry powders, seasonings and particulates. Complete systems include heated mix-and-use kettles with fully automated PLC controls.
With locations in both the U.S. and the UK, we provide all OEM parts and service for our brands, which include PPM Technologies, Allen Machinery, Aseeco and Wright Machinery. We also offer a combination of sales, engineering, parts, service and project management in Mexico, Central and South America, India, Italy and France.
Company Timeline
Our history stretches back into the 19th century: Here’s where PPM has been, and where it’s going:
Executive Team


Robert Pedersen
CEO
Robert joined PPM in 2013. He is responsible for leadership, strategic vision and daily operations. He previously worked for Dell in finance and accounting.


Eric Doern
VP, Engineering
Eric joined PPM in 2001 as a design engineer. He’s currently responsible for PPM’s Engineering and Product Development groups. He’s also our sales engineer for Asia.


Neil Anderson
VP, Business Development
Neil joined PPM in 1990. He’s currently responsible for new business development, sales and marketing. He also served in a mechanical engineering apprenticeship in England.