Tracing its Burton-on-Trent roots to 1732, Briggs of Burton designs and builds complex process-engineering systems for food, beverage and life-science production. Its work combines project engineering with hands-on manufacturing, including modular process systems assembled at its 890-square-metre Pre-assembled Systems Area and traditionally crafted copper pot stills made by McMillan Coppersmiths in Scotland. The company has executed more than 500 capital projects worldwide from hubs in the UK, North America and beyond.
Sterling Process Equipment and Services, IncFounded in 1983, Sterling Process Equipment and Services engineers, fabricates and installs sanitary stainless-steel process equipment and systems for food, dairy, beverage and other regulated industries. From its 35,000-square-foot facility, the company carries projects from concept through installation, with particular depth in custom fabrication and modular systems such as CIP skids. Sterling began in Jerry Martin’s home with two employees and has since expanded to offices in Ohio and Florida while retaining its emphasis on direct, accountable service.COLUMBUS, OH
The Engine RoomFounded in 2014, The Engine Room is a New York City engineering and design firm that develops practical systems for distilleries, breweries, fermentation operations, and energy and water conservation projects. Its work grew from a specialty in distilleries and beverage production into cross-disciplinary process engineering, consulting, and research and development, including a patented vacuum distillation and concentration process reclaimed through its Arcane Technologies venture. The firm brings firsthand experience from both engineering and production environments to projects that span new facilities, retrofits, and experimental scale-ups.
JBT Marel CorporationJBT Marel Corporation brings together the JBT and Marel organizations as a global technology company serving food and beverage producers. It designs and manufactures integrated processing systems, software, and related services for customers operating across more than 30 countries, with more than 50 manufacturing and distribution facilities.WILLOUGHBY, OH
Drake ChillersSince 1972, Drake Chillers has designed and manufactured industrial process chillers in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, ranging from 1 to 200 tons. Its engineers tailor systems for demanding applications where standard cooling falls short, while in-house fabrication, testing, and after-sale technical support carry each project from design through operation. Drake is especially distinctive for its brewery process-cooling expertise and reported 99.4% uptime rate.BENSALEM, PA