Heat and Control, Inc. is a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced food processing and packaging equipment, headquartered in Hayward, California. Established in 1950, the company has grown into a technology-driven solutions provider serving the snack foods, prepared foods, meat, poultry, seafood, and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. With over 70 years of engineering innovation, Heat and Control is trusted by global brands for delivering reliable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing systems.
Core Business
Heat and Control designs, manufactures, and installs complete systems for food processing, product handling, seasoning application, weighing, packaging, and inspection. The company provides turnkey solutions for multinational food companies, supporting them from concept development to factory integration and after-sales service.
With a commitment to innovation, Heat and Control has built an extensive product portfolio and collaborates with leading global equipment brands to deliver the highest quality production lines.
Product and Service Offerings
Heat and Control’s solutions cover the entire production cycle, offering:
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Food Processing Equipment:
- Fryers: Continuous, batch, and vacuum fryers for chips, snacks, meat, and seafood
- Ovens & Dryers: Air impingement ovens, multi-purpose cookers, and dehydration systems
- Roasters: Nut and grain roasters with precision heat control
- Conveyors: FastBack horizontal motion conveyors and modular sanitary belt systems
- Seasoning Systems: On-machine and drum seasoning applicators with accurate flavor distribution
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Packaging and Inspection Systems:
- Ishida Weighers: Multihead weighers for high-speed, high-accuracy packaging
- Bagmakers and Sealers: Vertical form-fill-seal systems integrated with weighing
- Metal Detection and X-ray Inspection: CEIA metal detectors and Ishida x-ray systems for food safety compliance
- Checkweighers: High-precision equipment for weight accuracy and product consistency
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Support Services:
- Engineering and plant layout design
- Installation and commissioning
- Technical training and maintenance
- Spare parts, retrofits, and upgrades
Specialisation and Core USP
Heat and Control differentiates itself through its comprehensive, vertically integrated solutions and long-standing industry partnerships. Unique selling points include:
- Partnerships with industry leaders like Ishida (Japan) and CEIA (Italy) to co-deliver world-class inspection and weighing systems
- Proprietary technologies such as FastBack® motion conveying, designed for gentle handling and improved hygiene
- Global manufacturing, R&D, and customer support infrastructure
- Strong focus on line integration, ensuring seamless connectivity across processing and packaging stages
Their integrated systems help food manufacturers maximize yield, improve food safety, and reduce production costs.
Financial Strength
As a privately held company with decades of steady growth, Heat and Control operates with robust financial backing and reinvests heavily in R&D and global expansion. While private financials are undisclosed, the company employs over 1,600 staff across 10+ manufacturing and service facilities worldwide, including in the United States, Australia, India, Mexico, China, and South Africa.
Heat and Control supports global clients including some of the largest CPG and snack food companies, contributing to significant revenue streams from both equipment sales and long-term service contracts.
Shipment and Export Data
With export operations to over 100 countries, Heat and Control has established itself as a key global exporter of food manufacturing technology. Shipment and export highlights include:
- Equipment installations across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa
- Thousands of systems delivered annually, including high-capacity fryers, seasoning lines, and inspection equipment
- Regional support centers to facilitate rapid deployment, training, and support
Facilities in the U.S., Australia, and India serve as manufacturing and export hubs, enabling fast delivery and localized engineering support.
Target Market
Heat and Control serves a broad B2B client base, including:
- Snack food manufacturers (chips, extruded snacks, popcorn)
- Meat, poultry, and seafood processors
- Prepared meals and frozen foods manufacturers
- Bakeries and confectionery producers
- Pharmaceutical companies requiring hygienic inspection and packaging systems
Their solutions range from small batch systems to fully automated, high-capacity lines used by Fortune 500 manufacturers.
Capabilities
Heat and Control maintains extensive production, R&D, and service capabilities:
- Global manufacturing facilities including ISO-certified plants
- Dedicated demonstration centers and pilot plants for product testing and innovation
- Engineering and design teams specialized in automation, food safety, and customized integration
- In-house development of control systems and SCADA interfaces
- Customer training centers and 24/7 global technical support
This infrastructure ensures rapid response to customer needs and the ability to deliver complex turnkey systems at scale.
Certifications and Compliance
Heat and Control designs all systems to meet or exceed international safety and quality standards:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification
- CE Certification for European markets
- 3-A Sanitary Standards compliance for dairy and meat industries
- FDA and USDA equipment compliance for food contact materials
- HACCP and FSMA support tools for food safety integration
These certifications enable them to support manufacturers with stringent regulatory requirements across global markets.
Customer Testimonials
Heat and Control has consistently received praise for system reliability, service quality, and technical excellence:
“The seasoning system we installed from Heat and Control improved flavor consistency and reduced waste by over 20%.” – Snack food manufacturer, USA
“Their line integration team handled the full process from fryer to bag with minimal downtime. Outstanding support.” – Ready meal processor, UK
Major Achievements
- Over 70 years of continuous operation and innovation
- Developer of FastBack®, a globally adopted horizontal motion conveying system
- Long-term strategic partnerships with Ishida (Japan) and CEIA (Italy)
- Delivered thousands of installations worldwide for leading global food brands
- Recognized as a top-tier technology supplier in the global food processing equipment industry
Heat and Control, Inc. remains at the forefront of industrial food equipment innovation, offering manufacturers unmatched capability, global reach, and engineering excellence from raw material to retail-ready product.