With roots in a 1973 German family business, Volkmann, Inc. designs and manufactures pneumatic vacuum conveying and bulk-material handling systems, including automated closed-loop equipment for metal 3D-printing powders. Now led by second-generation family owner Thilo Volkmann, the company develops its solutions in-house and supports North American customers from its Bristol, Pennsylvania operation as part of a nearly 200-person international organization. Its engineering approach ranges from standard equipment to clean-sheet systems for demanding powder applications, with ATEX- and UL-certified offerings available.
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Becker Pumps CorporationFounded in 1885, Becker Pumps Corporation manufactures vacuum pumps, compressors and regenerative blowers, with its U.S. headquarters and main service hub in Akron, Ohio. The company remains owned and managed by the fourth generation of the Becker family and produces roughly 120,000 devices worldwide each year. Becker is particularly known for application-specific vacuum systems, including equipment for CNC router hold-down and gas-tight blower solutions for metal 3D printing, backed by factory-trained service across North America.CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Flexicon CorporationSince its founding in New Jersey in 1974, Flexicon Corporation has built its name around solving difficult bulk-material flow problems for manufacturers. The Bethlehem-based company now operates manufacturing facilities on four continents and draws on more than 50 years of experience to design and make equipment for handling materials such as food powders and industrial minerals. Its systems are backed by a lifetime performance guarantee.BETHLEHEM, PA
Thomas & Muller Systems LtdFounded in 1945 by Thomas Folger Thomas I, Thomas & Muller Systems Ltd. is a family-operated company now overseen by the third generation, with a fourth generation serving as an apprentice. From its Pennsylvania base, the company draws on more than 70 years of hands-on experience to engineer custom mechanical bulk-material handling equipment for challenging industrial applications, while also helping customers improve or repair existing systems.RED HILL, PA
The Young Industries, IncFounded in 1947 by Henry T. Young, The Young Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures engineered bulk material-handling equipment and complete systems for difficult powders, granules, and pellets. Based in Muncy, Pennsylvania, the company combines custom manufacturing and process engineering with a 9,000-square-foot research and test lab, helping customers troubleshoot flow problems and validate equipment before installation. Its ASME ‘U’ and ‘UM’ capabilities also support code-built pressure vessels for demanding dry-bulk applications.MUNCY, PA