Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers, and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year history, we have evolved as a company, but our purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, we make it possible. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Duke Manufacturing Co. designs and manufactures more than 4,500 foodservice equipment products for a wide-range of clients located across the U.S. and around the world.
From our humble beginnings in 1925 as a manufacturer of the first waterless hot food well, Duke has become the preferred solutions provider for fast-paced, demanding businesses like global QSR brands, C-stores, casual dining chains and institutions such as K-12 school districts.
We design and build our products at state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in St. Louis and Sedalia, Missouri, incorporating Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and 5S programs, that along with our ISO 9001:2000 certification, help ensure that the highest levels of quality are reflected in our products and services.
In addition, we serve markets worldwide through 6 global sales offices and distribution centers, as well as maintain a factory-authorized service network consisting of 200 locations that support the US, Canada and 85 International service/support centers.
Advanced Process Technology for the Food Industry
Bakery
Baker Perkins' integrated mixing and forming systems are high-tech manufacturing for bakeries. Mixers, dividers and moulders allow bakers to achieve the highest levels of efficiency, quality and hygiene while being easy to operate, clean and maintain.
Biscuits, Cookies & Crackers
Reliable dough mixing, hygienic forming and versatile ovens that harness the latest technologies, the Baker Perkins capability covers every conceivable type of product and added-value option.
Deposited Confectionery
Our cooking and depositing systems are used to make a wide selection of innovative confectionery including hard candy, lollipops, and soft confectionery. Centre-fillings, stripes, layers, and sugar-free options add variety.
Extruded and Co-extruded Snacks
Innovative processes for snacks that can be installed either as part of a new line or to extend the capability of an existing one. The range covers the production of direct expanded, extruded, co-extruded and baked snacks. Snack Master lines may be expanded as the company expands or business needs change.
Cereal
Baker Perkins combines a portfolio of unit machines with the expertise to combine them into systems producing virtually every kind of breakfast cereal. Cereal Master lines for either traditional or extruded cereals may be expanded as the company expands or business needs change.
Extrusion
Baker Perkins manufactures a comprehensive range of twin-screw extruders specifically for powder coating production. The extruders have been specifically engineered for the requirements of powder coating, with features that maintain consistent quality while keeping running costs low. They are suitable for all types of powder coating formulations, including epoxy, hybrids, polyester, acrylics and fines recycling.