About S. Howes
Engineered Equipment for Precise, Reliable Material Processing
S. Howes designs and manufactures advanced industrial processing equipment trusted by manufacturers worldwide. For more than 165 years, we’ve helped processors improve product consistency, increase throughput, and maintain safer, more efficient operations.
From mixers and blenders to classifiers, conveyors, and custom-engineered systems, every S. Howes machine is built for durability, accuracy, and dependable performance in demanding environments.
Our team combines deep engineering expertise with a long legacy of innovation to deliver solutions tailored to your material, process, and production goals.
Our Built To Last Advantage
Better steel.
Better welds.
Better quality.
Made in America.
What We Do
We engineer and build material-processing equipment that helps customers achieve:
Precise Mixing & Blending
Consistent distribution of ingredients with ribbon, paddle, or continuous mixers designed for uniformity and repeatability.
Reliable Material Screening & Separation
Custom classifiers and screeners that improve product quality and reduce waste.
Efficient Conveying & Material Handling
Robust screw conveyors and feeders that move materials smoothly while reducing maintenance demands.
Custom Engineered Systems
Custom classifiers and screeners that improve product quality and reduce waste.
Industries We Serve
S. Howes supports processors across a wide range of industries, including:
- Food & beverage
- Pet food
- Nutraceuticals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biofuels & renewable energy
- Specialty chemicals
- Plastics & polymers
- Agriculture
- Waste & by-product processing
- Minerals & specialty materials
Our equipment is built for facilities that require consistent performance, continuous-duty operation, and strict quality control – from sanitary mixing environments to heavy industrial processes.
Our Engineering Process
Every S. Howes solution follows a proven development path that ensures performance, reliability, and seamless integration:
Our Legacy
Founded in 1856, S. Howes is one of the oldest processing-equipment manufacturers in the United States. Over more than a century and a half, we’ve continually evolved – expanding our product lines, advancing our engineering capabilities, and supporting manufacturers across specialized and emerging industries.
Our history is defined by craftsmanship, innovation, and long-standing customer partnerships.
In 2016, S. Howes was acquired by Carrier Process Equipment Group, Inc. (CPEG). CPEG provides access to complimentary equipment for complete systems integration.
Why Processors Trust S. Howes
Processors choose S. Howes because:
- Our equipment is engineered for long service life and continuous-duty operation
- We excel at solving complex material-processing challenges
- Every design is backed by detailed engineering and application expertise
- We deliver custom solutions – not off-the-shelf compromises
- Our equipment is built to withstand heavy use, aggressive materials, and stringent quality demands
S. Howes is more than an equipment manufacturer – we are a long-term partner committed to improving your processing efficiency and product quality.
S. Howes Process Equipment
A HIGHER STANDARD OF QUALITY
Today, S. Howes offers superior, quality-built mixers and blenders, screw conveyors, screeners and sifters, lump breakers, knife cutters, power graters, separators, grain cleaners, thermal processors and pressure leaf filters for a wide variety of processing industries. Our customers hold us to the highest standard of quality, which is why our promise of better steel, better welds, and better quality, handmade-in-America equipment results in long-lasting durability. In fact, you’ll find equipment that was installed 75 years ago that still efficiently processes materials.