DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — Duravant LLC recently announced that it would acquire POSS Design Ltd., a manufacturer of protein processing solutions located in the Greater Toronto, Ontario, area. POSS designs and builds innovative mechanical separation equipment, ancillary products, and systems that work with high-volume processors of beef, pork, chicken, turkey and other meats.

Duravant noted that the products POSS makes are highly complementary and will enhance Duravant’s capabilities to offer integrated automation solutions.

“We are excited to welcome POSS to the Duravant family,” said Mike Kachmer, chairman and chief executive officer of Duravant. “Our partnership with POSS is a major step forward in our commitment to staying at the forefront of the protein industry, and we are excited about the new opportunities it will create for our customers and partners.”

POSS, which started in 1978, specializes in mechanical separation technology with a broad range of products that provide custom processing capabilities. 

The company also looks to design and build separating solutions that work to increase throughput, minimize waste and meet growing capacity and efficiency needs for processors.

“We are thrilled to partner with Duravant as we embark on this new phase of growth,” said Ken Gulak, president of POSS. “Their global reach and advanced aftermarket capabilities through Duravant Lifecycle Services will allow us to expand into new markets and enhance the service we provide to our valued customers. We also are excited to collaborate with other Duravant operating companies such as Foodmate, Marelec, Henneken and Marlen.”

Durvanant acquired T-Tek Material Handling LLC, based in Alabama, in August 2024.