Coperion celebrates 280 years of combined material handling expertise

Coperion is celebrating multiple anniversaries this year that total 280 years of combined experience in material handling operations. The company's material handling business in Weingarten, Germany, and its feeder and conveying manufacturing facility in Niederlenz, Switzerland, both reach 125 years of operation, while Coperion Ideal in Noida, India, marks its 30th anniversary.

Coperion's predecessor Waeschle initially focused on pneumatic conveying of grain and flour before expanding into plastics handling in the 1950s. CoperionThe Weingarten facility has specialized in bulk material handling for 125 years. Coperion's predecessor Waeschle initially focused on pneumatic conveying of grain and flour before expanding into plastics handling in the 1950s. Today the facility handles over 20,000 bulk materials with capabilities in conveying, homogenizing, separating, heating and cooling. The company designs turnkey systems for the compounding industry and manufactures components including rotary valves, diverter valves and slide-gate valves.

Coperion K-Tron in Niederlenz, Switzerland, also celebrates 125 years of operation. Originally established as J. Soder Company manufacturing grain milling equipment, the facility has pioneered feeding technology advances including the first volumetric feeder in the early 20th century, the first twin screw feeder in the 1950s, digital weighing technology in the 1970s and the SmartConnex control system in 2003.

Coperion's predecessor Waeschle initially produced components such as slide gate valves, diverter valves and pressure vessels.CoperionCoperion Ideal in India was founded in 1995 as a joint venture in Noida to serve the Indian petrochemical industry. The facility now provides bulk material handling and additive feeding systems with capabilities including design, engineering, project management, manufacturing and service for Indian and Southeast Asian markets. Managing director Umesh Verma partnered with Coperion's predecessor Waeschle to establish the facility, initially producing components such as slide gate valves, diverter valves and pressure vessels.

"This year, we proudly celebrate a remarkable milestone in our company's history — three anniversaries reflecting our enduring commitment to excellence in material handling," said Ulrich Bartel, president and CEO of Coperion. ".Coperion's material handling business is officially 125 years young, and our feeding competence shares the same venerable milestone. Additionally, Coperion India marks its 30th anniversary of innovation and growth."

Markus Parzer, president Performance Materials Division at Coperion, noted that altogether, these anniversaries total 280 years of unparalleled experience, innovation and dedication. "These achievements are a testament to the hard work, ingenuity, and passion of our talented teams in every corner of our organization," he said. "Our commitment remains unwavering — to deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance the industry."

Coperion operates three divisions: Performance Materials, Food, Health & Nutrition, and Aftermarket Sales & Service. The company employs more than 5,000 people at over 50 sales and service locations worldwide and is an operating company of Hillenbrand.