Backer’s Potato Chip Company upgrades its production facility with a new six-bin Bulk Storage Bin System from Vanmark, improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and streamlining potato processing operations.
September 22, 2025
Backer’s Potato Chips Boosts Efficiency with Advanced Bulk Storage Bin System Upgrade by Vanmark
Backer’s Potato Chips upgraded its aging bulk storage system with Vanmark’s six-bin solution, boosting unloading speed, reducing downtime, and cutting maintenance costs—allowing the family business to focus on growth and meeting rising demand.
Grote Company The Netherlands facility
December 10, 2023
Vanmark Machine Parts Now faster at EU Customers Thanks to Grote Facility in The Netherlands
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer and part of Grote Company, announced that parts for its machines will be stocked at Grote’s facility in The Netherlands to better serve EU (European Union) customers.
Mike Barber,  Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Territory of PFI 
August 23, 2023
Vanmark Names Mike Barber as Sales Manager
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, today announced it has named Mike Barber as Sales Manager. Barber is transitioning to this role after working as an applications specialist with Vanmark’s sister brand PFI.
Tom Vipond Division General Manager at PFI
March 09, 2023
PFI Names Tom Vipond as Division General Manager
PFI, a manufacturer of sanitary conveying equipment, announced it has named Tom Vipond as Division General Manager. Vipond will oversee all PFI locations and operations.
Jack Grote
February 15, 2023
Grote Company Names Jack Grote as Leader of Its New Lifecycle Business Strategy Offering
Jack Grote Assumes Leadership of the Lifecycle Business Strategy at Grote Company, Bringing Programs and Services Beyond Equipment to Food Processors to Maintain, Operate and Extend the Life of Machinery.
Vanmark Lamina® Hydrocutter
December 21, 2022
Vanmark and PFI Announce Two New Sales Partners
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, and sister company PFI, a manufacturer of sanitary conveying equipment, announced that they are working with two new sales partners.
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Vanmark service
December 19, 2022
Vanmark Adds Installation Services for Buyers
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announced today that it has added installation services to its offerings.
Vanmark Showcases Sanitary Vibratory Conveyor Developed in Conjunction with Sister Brand PFI
October 26, 2022
Vanmark Showcases Sanitary Vibratory Conveyor Developed together with PFI at ANUTEC
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, recently debuted vibratory conveying equipment jointly developed with its sister brand PFI at the ANUTEC International FoodTec India in September