American-Made Quality That Processors Have Trusted Since 1959
As a U.S.-based, family-owned food processing equipment manufacturer, FPEC combines engineering precision with unmatched dedication to customer service to deliver top-of-the-line food processing equipment, parts, and support that outperform expectations. Every solution for the meat and food industries is designed, built, and supported by a team that prioritizes your production efficiency.
Who Manufactures FPEC's Equipment?
FPEC manufactures its food processing equipment and has done so since John H. Davison and Armond Villian founded the company in 1959. Still family-owned today, FPEC builds its equipment using 100% stainless steel that is precision welded, not bolted, for strong, unibody construction.
Four Generations of Innovation & Dedication
For over six decades, FPEC has shaped the future of food processing. As a family-owned company now in its third and fourth generations, we have dedicated ourselves to keeping our promise to engineer and produce reliable, custom-designed machinery for the meat and food industries.
Our equipment provides engineering differences that stand up to your bottom line and closest scrutiny. We promise to always use only the finest quality materials: 100% stainless steel that is precision-welded, not bolted, providing a strong, unibody construction in each piece.
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The FPEC Story
Our story began in 1959 when founders John H. Davison and Armond Villian recognized a problem in the food processing manufacturing industry: customers were left waiting for late equipment, stuck with underperforming machines, and struggling to get responsive service.
They believed processors deserved better, and they knew they could be the ones to change the game.
With determination and a vision for change, they launched FPEC in a small shed behind a lumberyard in Bellflower, California. Marked only by a 20’ x 20’ sign, the company started off with high standards for innovation. Their first invention—the Pickle Injector—set a new standard for equipment performance and sparked their desire to bring customers a new level of OEM partnership. One rooted in meaning, purpose, and dedication for every step from engineering to manufacturing.
It was the start of a legacy built on listening to customer needs and delivering real solutions. FPEC would never leave a customer in the dark or deliver a simple sale. Our team was with our customers for the long haul.
Because of this stand-out mindset, growth came quickly. By the fall of that first year, FPEC had outgrown the shed and moved into a larger, 1,500-square-foot facility in Vernon, California. Proximity to a working meat plant fueled the rapid development of more advanced designs.
What began as a two-man mission to challenge the status quo became a company defined by engineering ingenuity and long-term relationships.
Today, that same dedication drives everything we do. Now, from our modern manufacturing headquarters in Arkansas, we serve processors nationwide with fully integrated equipment and automation solutions.
Our Blog
Stay informed on innovative equipment and industry trends with articles designed for plant managers, engineers, and decision-makers who want to optimize production.
Sales & Support
As a full-service food machinery manufacturer, FPEC brings sales management, engineers, and support professionals together to support your equipment throughout its lifecycle. Learn more about the people who design, build, and maintain the solutions that keep your lines running.
Videos
See our equipment in action and explore how FPEC systems deliver seamless integration, higher throughput, and reliable performance. Our video library showcases real-world solutions and product offerings for processors of all sizes.
Careers
Join a company that has been innovating for more than 66 years. At FPEC, you’ll work alongside experts who take pride in shaping the backbone of America’s food production industry. Explore opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and support roles.
Success in Every Story
Hear about how FPEC equipment has helped our customers across the country.
Start the Conversation with FPEC
Our story is still unfolding. The next chapter? Revitalizing your food processing operations with new equipment and state-of-the-art control and automation systems. Reach out to our team and learn more about how we can help you optimize your line and meet your unique production goals.
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