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Vanmark Equipment
Machinery Manufacturing
Creston, Iowa 1,573 followers
Get the latest on potato and produce processing and our best-in-class washing, peeling, and hydrocutting equipment.
About us
Vanmark is a leading manufacturer of industrial potato and produce processing equipment, working with our customers to make safe, high quality food we know and love to eat. For over 60 years we have been designing and manufacturing top-quality, easy-to-use equipment that optimizes receiving, storage, washing, peeling and cutting processes. With our personal touch and enduring commitment to customers and employees, we provide unparalleled support. We proudly collaborate to serve not only the equipment we build, but also the people who operate and depend on it. Vanmark is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grote Company of Columbus, Ohio. To feed our growing world - Together
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http://www.vanmark.com
External link for Vanmark Equipment
- Industry
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Creston, Iowa
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1954
- Specialties
- food processing equipment, potato processing, produce processing, fresh cut, washing equipment, peeling equipment, hydrocutting equipment, storage equipment, french fry processing, chip processing, commercial , manufacturing, potato chip manufacturing, industrial equipment, OEM parts, and potato processing machines
Locations
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Primary
300 Industrial Parkway
Creston, Iowa 50801, US
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4252 South Eagleson Road
Boise, Idaho 83705, US
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C-19
KSSIDC Industrial Estate
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064, IN
Employees at Vanmark Equipment
Updates
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Family is there for each other. When manufacturing a turnkey pickle washing and hydrocutting line, we turned to our sister company, Grote Company, to automate the line with controls. Watch our CEO, Bob Grote, and his son, Jack Grote, discuss the collaboration and how this is just one of many projects between our companies.
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We talk a lot about potato chips and French fries, but our equipment also processes carrots for high-quality baby carrots, match sticks, and other carrot products. From washing and scrubbing to hydrocutting, our equipment is built for: 🥕 High Volume – automatic continuous processing increases throughput and capacity 🥕 Improved Sanitation – mostly tool-less changeouts and minimal moving parts on our stainless steel machines help keep your operation clean 🥕 Reduced TCO – our machines run durably for years and decades. Limited wear parts protect your long-term bottom line We support carrot processors with installation, training, and field service to help keep equipment and your operation running.
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Our facility in Bengaluru, India, recently built and delivered a Compact Hydrocutter System for a local frozen potato manufacturer to cut potatoes for French fries and other frozen products. The three-piece system includes a pump, cutter, and dewatering conveyor in a compact 20-foot footprint to cut and process high volumes of food like French fries, cucumbers, peppers, and more. And because it was built locally, the processor avoided shipping delays and tariffs. We couldn’t do it without our partners at mtsfoods.
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Did you know we custom-configure rolls for every Peeler/Scrubber/Washer we sell? Because every application requires the right set to perform the way you need it to. We consider your product, flow rate, level of peel, and the model peeler to determine the mix of rolls. And most of the time, they are a mix of these types in the same bed. ⚫ Brushes—wash, peel, scrub, and remove dirt and debris without losing yield ⚫ Coated Abrasive—peel, polish, and rough scrub, leaving a smooth surface ⚫ Lift Roll—tumble the product and separate solids while keeping the chamber clean after steam peeling ⚫ Rubber Pintle—collect loose residue after steam peeling to keep the peeler clean ⚫ Sinewave Segment—mechanically timed to synchronize segment movement to abrasively peel odd-shaped products
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Batch or continuous operation processing equipment? If you’re on the fence, here’s a comparison rundown. CONTINUOUS OPERATION ➕ High volume throughput ➕ Lower labor requirements ➕ Consistent quality and performance ➕ Less storage and holding ➖ Higher initial investment BATCH PROCESSING ➕ Traceability and quality control ➕ Flexibility ➕ Lower initial investment ➖ Additional labor ➖ Downtime between batches It doesn’t have to be an either/or decision. Mix and match continuous and batch equipment lines to get the right balance for your business.
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Our hydrocutting systems use Cornell Pump Company, LLC pumps of all sizes. Even the size of you! 👀
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Ever wondered what a 93-foot-long conveyor looked like? Well, now you know. 😉 Let us know if you need a potato receiving conveyor at almost any length. #foodprocessing #foodequipment #conveyor
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The "loweraters" angled ramps in our Bulk Storage Bin Systems ensure product doesn't fall the entire depth of the bin, causing damage. Instead, the product loads gradually and evenly. Combine the loweraters with an inclined inlet, support baffle, optional sheer plows, and more for optimal product integrity. #foodequipment #foodproduction #foodprocessing
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The Compact Hydrocutter System provides the food-cutting quality and durability Vanmark is known for in an easy-to-install, compact, and integrated system. Watch a system overview of its user-friendly, flexible operation. Then watch it cut: ☑️ Potatoes into fries and wedges ☑️ Cucumbers into spears ☑️ Peppers into cored quarters and strips #foodequipment #foodprocessing #foodproduction