Legacy Brand
Rietz Manufacturing
From California produce to global markets, Rietz Manufacturing became a household name in food processing before playing a central role in forming Bepex.
History Overview
Founded in 1933
Rietz Manufacturing, originally named "Process Machinery Company," rebranded in 1949 and rapidly became a leader in food processing solutions.
Known for Disintegrators
Rietz became synonymous with high-performance disintegrators, serving California's booming produce industry and shaping food processing standards.
Role in Bepex Merger
In 1975, Rietz joined Strong Scott and Komarek Greaves to form Bepex, combining their expertise in food, milling, and briquetting technologies into one powerful material transformation company.
Our Story
1933
Founded as Process Machinery Company
Rietz begins operations under the name Process Machinery Company, focused on equipment for the food industry.
The company is founded with a focus on processing solutions that would soon become essential to California's growing produce sector.
The company is founded with a focus on processing solutions that would soon become essential to California's growing produce sector.
1949
Rebranded as Rietz Manufacturing
The Process Machinery Company officially rebrands as Rietz Manufacturing, marking decades of expertise under a new identity.
The rebrand reflects a transition into broader food processing applications and stronger market recognition.
The rebrand reflects a transition into broader food processing applications and stronger market recognition.
1950s–1970s
Era of Disintegrators
Rietz becomes synonymous with high-performance disintegrators.
Through three decades, Rietz serves California's booming produce industry and shapes food processing standards nationwide.
Through three decades, Rietz serves California's booming produce industry and shapes food processing standards nationwide.
1975
Merger Into Bepex
Rietz joins Strong Scott and Komarek Greaves under the Berwind Corporation to form Bepex.
The merger combines food processing, milling, and briquetting expertise into one unified material transformation company.
The merger combines food processing, milling, and briquetting expertise into one unified material transformation company.
1933
1949
1950s–1970s
1975
Let’s Build Your Process—With Guaranteed Results.
We don’t just sell machines, we create complete processing solutions that improve performance, profitability, and sustainability.
