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It’s the Company Behind the Machinethat Makes a Difference.Recognized as a global manufacturer of highly engineered food processingequipment and systems, Marlen designs and builds innovative solutions for the foodprocessing industry.Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuumstuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling.We assure value to our customers through the highest consistency, accuracy, and productintegrity. Our teams of expert engineering, design and technical personnel consult,collaborate, and partner with you to create custom solutions for your business.Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 60 years. Our worldclass Solution Centers strategically located across the globe, allow processors to lean onour highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutionsfor your products. Marlen is a Duravant Company and is backed by SupportPro, acomplete lifecycle management program for parts and service.It’s the Company Behind the Machine that Makes the Difference.QUALITY. PERFORMANCE. INNOVATION.

SOLUTION CENTERSWorldwide Solution Centers forProcessing TechnologiesDesigned for the convenience of our Customers, our world-classSolution Centers, strategically located across the globe, serve ascollaborative hubs to test new processing methods and tackle newprojects without interfering with plant production.Whether targeting new accounts, developing new products, ordetermining if new processes could improve existing productionlines, processors can lean on our highly experienced food processingtechnologists for their needs.COLLABORATIVEHUBS THATOFFER INDUSTRYEXPERIENCE.Riverside, Missouri USAMaastricht,NetherlandsBristow, Oklahoma USABangkok, Thailand

Collaborative Hubs for Product Testing withMarlen’s Executive Chefs and Food Scientists.Solution Center Benefits: Enables collaboration with Marlen executive chefs,food scientists, and product line specialists to test newproducts or processing methods Serves as an off-site environment for productdevelopment and operations training without interferingwith plant production Facilitates multiple manufacturers consulting under oneroof for remarkably improved processes In-depth training classes available at our Headquarters,centrally located in Riverside, MO, USA

VACUUM STUFFING &PUMPING SYSTEMSOur Marlen vacuum stuffing and pumping equipment features twin-pistonpumps with a variety of hopper options designed to match application andproduct requirements. From whole muscle to sectioned, formed and emulsifiedmeat and poultry products to sliced peaches, diced tomatoes, and lobsterfilled ravioli, our twin-piston design allows for the gentlest handling to maintainproduct integrity while achieving high volume output.Marlen Extrusion SystemsOur OPTI-Xtrude is specifically designed for the extrusion ofviscous, shear-sensitive corn masa and potato-based snackfoods. Featuring a twin-piston pumping system, its zero-slipand low-shear operation make our OPTI-Xtrude a leader forDEVELOPER OFINNOVATIVESOLUTIONS.continuous pumping.

Producers of High QualityPremium Products.OptiServ 340 Twin-piston Pumping SystemOPTI Series Vacuum Stuffing & Pumping SystemsWith up to 34,000 lb. (15,422 kg) capacities, our OPTI Series servo-driven and hydraulicvacuum stuffers and pumps come in a variety of models and pumping pressures forsmall-, mid- and industrial-sized, high speed applications. Available accessories includetransducer and volumetric portioning systems, depositors, inline grinding and formingsystems, and a variety of hoppers, for various applications.

BATCH OVENS & CHILLERSOur robust industrial batch ovens, smokehouses, dehydrators andblast chill cells are known for providing a more uniform product with smartbalance precision for process consistency and repeatability. Our customthermal and chilling processing solutions are designed around the product,process and facility. Featuring the most robust sanitary construction andmost efficient mechanical design, our fans, ducts, air plenum and alternatingdampers work together to enhance airflow, resulting in consistent processingconditions for precise repeatable results.Industrial Dehydrators for Jerky andPet TreatsCustom designed industrial dehydrators for pet treatsfeature increased air velocity over the surface of the product,resulting in more uniform process conditions. Rapid moistureOPTIMALPRODUCTUNIFORMITY.DAY AFTER DAY.removal promotes faster drying cycles.

Smart Balance Precision forProcess Repeatability.Food Processing OvenFood Processing OvensBlast Chill CellsOur food processing ovens, cookers, andOur batch chillers feature smart chill programs, allowing maximumsmokehouses are custom designed to provide a moreheat reduction at a uniform rate, resulting in faster chill times, higheruniform product with smart balance precision foryields, and greater product uniformity while achieving maximumprocess repeatability day after day. With full control ofenergy savings. Custom chilling recipes allow the product to aspiratethe “breakpoint”, the product weight, appearance andnaturally, giving up a precise amount of moisture and no more. Thisinternal temperature are maintained which is essentialrecipe not only brings about rapid stabilization but does so withfor a repeatable process and quality, uniform product.optimum uniformity – no “hot spots”, no errant crusting.

CONTINUOUS GRILLING &BROWNING SOLUTIONSOur Afoheat continuous grilling and browning solutions are known foradding value to food products through a range of gas powered and electric surfacetreatment systems. Technologies include individually controlled infrared or directflame burners for grilling, roasting, and searing. Adjustable height, temperature, anddifferent belt options allows for optimization of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetablesand baked products. Enhance the appearance, aroma and taste of value-added foodproducts with Afoheat.60” Afoflame GrillFlame Grill & Bar MarkingYour customers want authentic grilled flavor and appearance that tasteshomemade. With gas powered direct flame technology, you can produceproducts that look and taste truly flame grilled, because they are. Multiple ribbonUNIQUESOLUTIONS FORYOUR UNIQUEPRODUCTS.burners sear the product. Adjustable floating brander rings mark the product, andbecause the process is continuous, product yields are consistent, day after day.

Flame, Infrared and Smoking Processes for Color andFlavor Development of Value-Added Products.Afogrill Select Infrared RoasterRapid SmokingInfrared Roasting & SearingWhen processing bulk products, such as deliOur custom-built Afogrill Select offers two methods of heatmeats, smoked ham, turkey or chicken, ourtransfer when roasting or searing, namely gas infrared radiationliquid smoke system combined with our director electric IR. Both methods of heat transfer are independentlyflame or infrared technology, results in premiumcontrollable and are ideal for precision browning.products. Smoke color is achieved faster, resultingin higher throughput and cost savings to theprocessor. Additionally, the high temperature tunnelpasteurizes the surface, extending shelf life.

CONTINUOUS COOKING &CHILLING SOLUTIONSConsistent yields, temperature, and product quality are critical to your cookingand chilling process. We offer a variety of methods for a broad range of applicationsincluding IQF products, chilled ready-meal components, and trending slow-cookedsous vide products. Maximize your thermal processing flexibility with minimal footprint.Alternating Airflowfor OptimalImpingementModular Spiral SolutionsOur compact, modular spiral solutions save one-third the footprint comparedto linear systems. These spiral belt systems can be used to freeze, chill,steam, pasteurize, roast, bake, or combination cook with super-heatedvapor. A patented forward-reversing fan and adjustable impingement airSOLUTIONSFOCUSEDON PROCESSOPTIMIZATIONAND FOODSAFETY.knives optimize heat transfer and reduce residence time. Our modulardesigns allow for expanded capacity and unique configurations.

Flexible Systems to Cook, Chill, Freeze, Steam,Roast, Bake and Sous Vide Cook.Mini Spiral OvenMicro & Mini Lines; MiniGrill, Spiral Oven, IQFAquaflow Water Cook/Chill SystemMicro & Mini Lines for Ready-to-EatOur Unitherm Aquaflow solutions offer custom-built water bathOur Unitherm Micro and Mini Lines are “plug-and-play”systems for cooking and chilling a wide range of productsfully cook lines for throughput capacities of 200 to 2,000such as food service pouches, whole muscle meats, rice,lbs. (90 kg to 900 kg) per hour. Add flexibility to your cookpasta, and blanching vegetables. At the core of the designoperation by installing multiple smaller lines versus oneis the system’s ability to control the water temperature /- 2large line. From forming and grilling to cooking, chillingdegrees across the width of the belt and along the full lengthand freezing, including product transfers for a completeof the tanks. Perfectly safe results for today’s growing demandturnkey solution. These lines are designed to be scalablefor high-quality sous vide products. Marlen can turnkey yourto grow with your business.sous-vide process by combining our leading branding andsearing Afoheat TM equipment with the Aquaflow system.

CONTINUOUS THERMALDELI SOLUTIONSOur Unitherm line-up also offers pre- and post-package pasteurization, inlinesmoking and browning, and crust freezing solutions for sliced deli meats. Our delisolutions can be used as stand-alone systems or can be combined to extend shelflife, enhance colors and flavors naturally, and improve yields.Aquaflow Double StackPost-Packaging PasteurizationUnitherm’s patented post-packaging pasteurization system is listed byUSDA/FSIS as an approved technology. Aquaflow water pasteurizersgently carry the product on a flighted conveyor through the heating andchilling process. Extend shelf life and improve food safety with our post-PROCESSPARTNERSTRUSTED BYTHE WORLD’SLEADING FOODBRANDS.package pasteurization systems.

Innovative Deli Solutions Focused on ProcessOptimization and Food Safety.Dual Lane Infrared PasteurizerVertical CrusterRapidflow RoastingVertical Crust FreezingDo you want a crispy, roasted product surface in less time?Our crusting process optimizes slicing quality, speed andOur Rapidflow impingement oven has a temperature rangeyield by rapidly freezing the outer surface of the slicing logup to 650 F (343 C). Its aperture accommodates largeto a 2mm thickness. By crust freezing, the rigidity of theproducts. High velocity air is forced down upon the productlogs’ edges prevent folds or tears and greatly improvesand/or up through the belt returning to the heat exchanger.stacking speeds. Save several cents per pound (or kilogram)This airflow pattern optimizes rapid and uniform browningusing Unitherm’s patented mechanical refrigeration processof any product and can be used in combination with ourvs. a total loss refrigeration, like nitrogen.Afosmoke solutions.

SIZE REDUCTION EQUIPMENTHygienic size reduction equipment includes Carruthers slicers, dicers,shredders, strip cutters, and Marlen jet knifes. Highly engineered continuous flowsolutions for fresh or cooked product allow our customers to take control of theirprocessing with premium quality, improved shelf life, and better yield.High Volume Shredding EquipmentDESIGNERS,MAKERS ANDMAINTAINERSOF HIGHLYENGINEEREDPROCESSEQUIPMENT.Our innovative and hygienically designed auto-shredder is acontinuous flow machine with throughput exceeding 2,000 pounds(907 kg) per hour without the expense of intensive manual labor. Thisis our solution for a consistent, “hand pulled” look for beef, pork orpoultry. Tabletop models are available for smaller batches.