Duravant Acquires Canadian Equipment Manufacturer POSS

Automation solutions leader Duravant expands protein processing equipment portfolio with acquisition of POSS Design Limited.

Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced today that it has acquired POSS Design Limited (“POSS”), a leading manufacturer of protein processing solutions headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. POSS designs and builds innovative mechanical separation equipment, ancillary products and turnkey systems that maximize recoverable protein yields for high volume processors of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and other meats.

POSS represents a strategic acquisition for Duravant as the company expands its investments in the rapidly growing protein sector. The best-in-class products and services offered by POSS are highly complementary and enhance Duravant’s capabilities to offer integrated automation solutions.

“We are excited to welcome POSS to the Duravant family,” said Mike Kachmer, Chairman and CEO of Duravant. “Our partnership with POSS is a major step forward in our commitment to staying at the forefront of the protein industry, and we are excited about the new opportunities it will create for our customers and partners."

Since 1978, POSS has been designing and building industry-leading separating solutions that increase throughput, minimize waste, and meet the growing capacity and efficiency needs of processors. Exclusively specializing in high quality mechanical separation technology, POSS has a broad range of products that provide custom solutions for a wide range of processing capacities. With engineering expertise to design turnkey systems that connect upstream and downstream equipment, POSS has established trusted relationships with many of the world’s leading protein processing brands.

“We are thrilled to partner with Duravant as we embark on this new phase of growth,” said Ken Gulak, President of POSS. “Their global reach and advanced aftermarket capabilities through Duravant Lifecycle Services will allow us to expand into new markets and enhance the service we provide to our valued customers. We also are excited to collaborate with other Duravant operating companies such as Foodmate, Marelec, Henneken and Marlen.”

About Duravant

Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Through their portfolio of operating companies, Duravant delivers trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks, they provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets they serve in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability. For more information, visit www.duravant.com.

About POSS

Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, POSS is manufacturer and service provider of innovative and highly engineered mechanical separation equipment, ancillary products and turnkey systems that maximize recoverable protein yields for high volume processors of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and other meats. Since 1978, the company has consistently led the way in developing solutions that address the needs of animal protein processors, prioritizing quality and safety while optimizing productivity and yields. Dedicated and unwavering to delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction, POSS works closely with clients to identify the best solutions for their unique processing needs. For more information, visit www.poss-separators.com.

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