Case studies

Projects delivered,
receiving to packaging.

ACE plans, supplies and commissions processing equipment for nut and food operations across the United States, Canada and Mexico, from a single machine to a complete turnkey line. Client names are withheld under confidentiality agreements, except where a customer has approved a public case study.

10Process stages covered, receiving through packaging
3Countries served, USA, Canada & Mexico
8Equipment categories that combine into a full line
24hPreliminary proposal turnaround, one business day
Featured case study

Carter Pecan.

A grower, sheller and exporter ranked among the world's top three pecan exporters, running ACE cracking, drying and conveying equipment.

Carter Pecan premium shelled halves
Pecans · Cracking · Drying · Conveying

Carter Pecan

See the equipment scope, the results and the walkthrough, from orchard to table on ACE equipment.

More installations

Representative
scopes.

A sample of the standalone machines and complete lines ACE has delivered across North America.

Complete pecan processing line project

Complete cracking & drying retrofit

Product
In-shell pecans
Goal
Raise whole-half yield
Scope
BGG-26 + AeroDry + conveying
Reference capacity
1,500 lbs/hr in-shell
Roasting and seasoning line project

Continuous roasting & seasoning line

Product
Seasoned kernels
Goal
Consistent roast color
Scope
ThermaRoast + SpiceCoat + cooling
Reference capacity
3,000 lbs/hr
Controls and conveying upgrade project

Controls & conveying upgrade

Product
Mixed nuts
Goal
Reduce manual handling
Scope
Z-elevators + PLC/HMI integration
Reference capacity
Existing line, retrofitted
How we deliver

What every ACE
project includes.

From the first conversation to the life of the line, one team stands behind the whole project.

01

Engineering & proposal

Product review, capacity sizing, layout concept and a preliminary proposal within one business day.

02

Manufacture & test

Food-grade equipment built and, where possible, factory-run with your product before it ships.

03

Delivery & installation

Freight, import coordination, rigging and mechanical and electrical installation at your site.

04

Startup & support

Commissioning, operator training, remote diagnostics and North American spare-parts stock.

Where we work

Across North America.

Coordinated from our St. Louis, Missouri office, ACE delivers and services projects across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with remote PLC diagnostics available anywhere. Central and South American projects are considered case by case.

Have a project in mind?

Send your product, capacity and facility details and get a preliminary proposal within one business day.