American Process Systems® – High-Performance Mixing Technology for Demanding Applications
Sanitary horizontal mixers, driers/reactors, and complementary system components for reliable and homogeneous processes.
For nearly 50 years, American Process Systems® (APS) has been providing rugged and long-lasting mixing technology for a wide variety of applications. The product portfolio ranges from fluidizing paddle blenders and ribbon blenders to driers/reactors and complementary system components—particularly for applications in the food and beverage industry as well as in the chemical and cosmetics industries.
Discover the APS product portfolio
American Process Systems® is a product line of our U.S. sister company, Eirich Machines. Detailed product information can be found on the English-language website of Eirich USA.
Mixing Solutions Designed for Quality and Long Service Life
APS develops and manufactures horizontal mixers for a wide variety of mixing tasks. Particular emphasis is placed on hygienic design, rugged construction, and solutions tailored to each specific process. APS mixers are developed and manufactured at the Gurnee, Illinois, facility.
The product portfolio includes various mixing principles, allowing the right technology to be selected as a function of the product, particle properties, and process requirements—ranging from the exceptionally fast Fluidizing Paddle Blender to the proven Ribbon Blender or the gentle Paddle-Ribbon Blender.
The Right Mixing Technology for Your Application

Horizontal Mixer
Fluidizing paddle mixers, ribbon mixers, paddle mixers, plow mixers, and other models in hygienic constructions


Optional Equipment
Bag-emptying stations, product conditioners for breaking up clumps, and operator panels.
Designed for reliable mixing processes
Homogeneous Mixing Results
Different mixing principles ensure uniform and reproducible mixing—even with challenging products.
Hygienic Design
Well-thought-out designs, continuous welds, and rugged agitator elements support high demands for hygiene and cleanability.
Customizable
The mixers can be adapted to satisfy the needs of the specific product and production process.
Rugged & Long-Lasting
APS machines are designed for long-term industrial deployment and are in service worldwide at production facilities.
Gentle Product Handling
For sensitive or fragile products, mixing methods are available that enable low shearing forces and reduced heat input.
High Process Efficiency
Technologies such as the OptimaBlend® Fluidizing Paddle Blender enable very short mixing times and high throughputs.
Versatile Solutions for a Wide Range of Products
APS mixing technology places a special emphasis on stringent hygiene requirements in the food and beverage industry. In addition, APS solutions are also deployed in other industrial sectors.
Dietary supplements · Spices · Snacks · Coffee & tea · Cereals & granola · Baking mixes · Powdered beverages · Soups · Powdered milk · Cocoa & chocolate · Pet food · Chemicals · Cosmetics
Would you like to learn more about American Process Systems®?
American Process Systems® expands the Eirich Group’s technology portfolio with a versatile range of horizontal mixers, driers/reactors, and complementary system components.
Our U.S. sister company, Eirich Machines, will provide support in selecting an APS solution tailored to your product, process, and production requirements. On the English-language website, you’ll find detailed information on mixing technologies, product models, applications, and other APS solutions.

