Drying

Different products require different drying technologies. Bühler designs and manufactures customized solutions which meet the unique requirements of its customers. With each project, the focus is always "Perfection in Thermal Processing." Expertise in all fields of drying and thermal processing ensures a competitive edge for processors in a variety of market sectors.

Bühler's expertise in drying has grown through innovation as well as smart acquisitions.

• C.G. Sargent’s Sons. Founded in 1852, C.G. Sargent’s Sons began as a textile machinery manufacturing company. The company evolved to meet industry demands in wool processing, synthetic fiber, synthetic rubber, tobacco and chemicals. C.G. Sargent's Sons joined the Bühler Group in 1990.
• Food Engineering Corporation (FEC). Founded in 1965, FEC specialized in custom engineered dryers with a focus on sanitation and cleanibility. The company was best known for its sanitary dryers for ready-to-eat cereals. FEC joined the Bühler Group in 2002.
• National Drying Machinery Company. Founded in 1920, the National Drying Machinery Company initially focused on the textile industry. They later grew to supply dryers for synthetic fibers, chemicals, polymers and foods. The "knock-down" or field-assembly construction option for dryers was developed by National, and is still available today from Bühler. National Drying joined the Bühler Group in 2004.

The know-how and competencies from these companies are an integral part of the Bühler Group today. Full support for existing dryers from Sargent, FEC and National is available including process audits, spare parts, retrofits, expansions and replacements.