Flo-Mech Ltd

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Company Description
Flo-Mech Ltd provides a complete range of Systems (Equipment), Services (Project Management), and Solutions (Engineering) to the Food Processing Industry. They have a base of highly-skilled engineers in Projects, Design, Services, Spares, H+S, Controls, Energy+Sustainability Technical Innovation since 1974

Core supply services:
 
  • Process systems and equipment
  • Project management
  • Engineering and design

Supporting services:
 
  • Spares and shipping
  • Technical site services
  • Control and automation systems
  • Energy and sustainability
  • Health and safety
  • Technical innovation
  • Serving industries:
    • Potato chips (continuous & batch)
    • Vegetable chips (batch)
    • Snacks (fried pellets)
    • Snacks (baked extruded)
    • Tortilla chips
    • Nuts & seeds
    • Potato mash/puree
    • Potato specialties
    • French fries
    • Vegetable processing
    • Soups & sauces
    • Petfood
    • Cereal
    • Coffee
    • Salads

The range of in house designed equipment for various processes:
 
  • Flo-Therm® pc/sx - oil heating system + pollution control
  • Flo-Cut® - potato halving system
  • Flo-Grade® - potato grading system
  • Flo-Starch® - starch and water recovery system
  • Flo-Wash® - potato destoning, dewooding, and wash system
  • Flo-Peel® - batch potato peeling system
  • Flo-Dry® - snacks, pet food, cereal drying system
  • Flo-Flavour® fa/cp/st - flavor mixing and slurry application system
  • Flo-Flavour® plus - seasoning/powder application system
  • Flo-Filter® - oil fines removal system
  • Flo-Filter® stack - vapor oil droplet removal system
  • Flo-Cool® - rapid oil cooling system Modular support steelwork and platforms.
Products Offered
Flo-Mech Flo-Flavour™ Plus
Flo-Mech Flo-Flavour™ Plus The Flo-Flavour™ plus systems have been designed to apply powder and oil (if required) separately to products that do not need a slurry based flavour that soaks in. The systems are used for other snacks products like fried snacks.
Flo-Mech Flo-Peel™ has become the industry standard for batch abrasive peeling.
Flo-Mech Flo-Peel® Batch Peeling Flo-Mech Flo-Peel™ has become the industry standard for batch abrasive peeling.
Flo-Mech Flo-Grade® Scroll Grader
Flo-Mech Flo-Grade® Scroll Grader The Flo-Grade™ has been developed to be installed with our Flo-Cut™ sizer halver unit or on its own as a stand-alone potato or tuber grader. It has a tapered screw design for gentle grading and transfer of potatoes.
FLO-STARCH® Starch & Water Recovery System for the recovery of native potato starch from processing water
Flo-Mech FLO-STARCH® Starch & Water Recovery System FLO-STARCH® Starch and Water Recovery System separates starch from process water and deposits the starch in large bags for re-sale or re-use.
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Flo-Mech Ltd has transitioned to full employee ownership, transferring all shares into an Employee Ownership Trust to safeguard its people-focused culture and long-term independence.
January 07, 2026
Flo-Mech Ltd becomes fully employee owned through ownership trust
Flo-Mech Ltd has announced that it officially became 100% employee-owned on 18 November 2025, following the transfer of all shares by the Elderkin family and other shareholders into the Flo-Mech Employee Ownership Trust.
United Kingdom
The Modern Process Equipment (MPE) Chain-Vey system on display in Flo-Mech’s new demonstration facility, highlighting its gentle and efficient tubular drag conveying technology.
December 04, 2025
Flo-Mech Opens State-of-the-Art Demonstration Facility Showcasing Advanced Food Processing Technologies
Flo-Mech Ltd has opened a new demonstration facility showcasing advanced processing equipment, including the G450, Hoegger PS2000 and MPE Chain-Vey. More systems will be added soon. Customers can book trials on-site or at their own facility.
United Kingdom
Flo-Mech 50th Birthday party celebrations!
December 12, 2024
Equipment supplier Flo-Mech Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Grand Party
Flo-Mech Ltd, a leading supplier of equipment to the snack food and potato processing industry, proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary this November. The milestone event was marked by a grand party attended by both past and present staff members.
United Kingdom
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    Chain-Vey® is a tubular drag conveying system designed by Modern Process Equipment (MPE) and distributed through partners such as Flo-Mech for use in the food and bulk material handling sectors.

  • JBT Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland (FTNON)

    Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland (FTNON) is a manfacturer of complete production lines for fresh potatoes, French fries, puree, flakes and granules;Screw blanchers, belt blanchers, washers, destoners, cookers.

  • Hoegger AG

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    The HOEGGER Separator is successfully used to separate hard and soft pieces during the production of mashed potatoes.

  • Key Technology

    Key's potato processing equipment includes optical inspection systems, laser sorters, sizing, grading, and packaging conveyors, and revolutionary Automatic Defect Removal (ADR®) systems. Our extensive line of technology helps operations worldwide meet quality, safety, and capacity demands every day.

  • Marel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What core capabilities does Flo-Mech Ltd offer to the food processing industry?

Flo-Mech Ltd provides a complete range of systems (equipment), services (project management) and solutions (engineering). Their capabilities include process system supply, engineering design, project execution and technical support, making them a comprehensive solution provider for food processing operations.

Does Flo-Mech provide project management along with equipment supply?

Yes, Flo-Mech explicitly includes project management services as part of its offering. This indicates that the company supports clients not only with equipment but also with planning and execution of processing projects.

How does Flo-Mech address energy and sustainability in its solutions?

The company includes energy and sustainability as a defined service area, along with systems like Flo-Starch® (starch and water recovery) and Flo-Therm® (oil heating with pollution control). This shows a clear focus on efficient resource use and environmental considerations.

Is Flo-Mech suitable for small-scale processors or only large industrial plants?

While Flo-Mech primarily caters to industrial-scale operations, their modular design suggests potential adaptability for mid-sized processors. However, their engineering-heavy approach makes them more aligned with large-scale, high-throughput facilities.

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  • Paxton Road, Orton Goldhay
    Peterborough PE2 5YA
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