Innovations

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Innovation Timeline

At CPM, we follow the three pillars of innovation: innovate with technology, innovate with customers, and innovate with partners and the ecosystem.

2014

CPM Roskamp pellet crumblers

Larger roll diameter and increased length and power output for extra pellet crumbling capacity.

2015

New Hygieniser

Larger diameter and length allowing for retention time in vessel at higher capacities.

2015

Large Scale Hammermill

Developed to grind biomass pellets to a very fine specification for power generation.

2016

Single Conveyor Dryer

Largest fiber dryer in the world; used for fiber for textiles.

2016

Pellet Mill 9950

Large pellet mill developed for high-capacity integrated poultry and hog operations.

2018

ACRE

Advanced Catalyst Reduction & Economization process upgrade for biodiesel producers to improve efficiency and lower operating costs.

2019

Smart Control Panel

Reduce cost and standardize components for all CPM extruders built in China.

2019

Modular VSC

For heating sections of vertical seed conditioner which provides improved safety during plant maintenance and increased uptime.

2019

Flex Control Tray

Optimizes steam flow and agitation to increase efficiency of oil strippers and allowing for more plant uptime.

2020

Blue Rolls

Proprietary roll surface treatment to allow for longer service life of corrugations.

2021

Large Diameter Extruder

First Chinese-market entrant for high-level petrochemical applications.

2021

Multi-Screw Extrusion

One of only two process technologies for self-sealing tires for vehicle lightweighting.

2022

VDS

Continuous indirect vacuum drying or desolventization for temperature sensitive products allowing for improved plant-based protein quality and digestibility profile.

2022

Twin Track

Multiple track die and roller system can deliver extra capacity with reduced energy consumption.

2022

Lithium Battery Slurry

First Chinese-market entrant for high-level extrusion process for EV lithium battery slurry.

2024

Biomass Pellet Mill 9950

Designed for high throughput of biomass and agri-waste pellets for power generation.

2024

Mineral Oil Absorber

Greener solution to decrease hazardous air pollutants by reducing fugitive emissions.

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CPM Acquires High-Capacity Direct Drive Pellet Mill Technology to Expand its Biomass Equipment Portfolio 

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The new technology brings to the CPM biomass portfolio a high capacity, direct drive pellet mill capable of processing various biomass feedstocks.

CPM Holds Grand Opening at New State-Of-The-Art Facility in Waterloo, IA

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CPM recommits to the animal feed, oilseed and alternative fuel industries

CPM Holdings Announces $400 Million Investment from Koch Equity Development

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Investment proceeds will fund a distribution to existing equity holders.