Akona Process Solutions
Delivering the best in processing so you can deliver the world’s most important products.

Who Is Akona Process Solutions?
Akona Process Solutions is the result of bringing together four well-established companies—Spiroflow, Kason, Cablevey, and Marion—each with a legacy of expertise in material handling and processing. With more than 200 years of combined experience, Akona provides comprehensive equipment solutions designed to meet the unique needs of its customers.
Specializing in mixers, blenders, dryers, screeners, tubular drag conveyors, and bulk material handling systems, Akona delivers integrated solutions that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and improve hygiene in demanding environments. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with global centers of excellence in the USA, UK, and Germany, Akona works closely with customers across industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and chemicals.
By uniting these trusted brands under one name, Akona offers scalable, reliable, and customized solutions to help customers achieve their operational goals with confidence.
Brands That Shaped Akona Process Solutions

Cablevey Conveyors is a global leader in tubular drag conveying systems, specializing in the gentle, efficient handling of delicate materials like powders, granules, and small particles. Their solutions are widely used in industries such as food and beverage, pet food, and specialty chemicals.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Cablevey customizes conveyors to meet unique processing needs. Their expertise in preserving material integrity and optimizing efficiency will enhance Akona Process Solutions’ portfolio of material handling systems. Cablevey Conveyors Website
Kason is a global leader in screening and separation equipment, offering vibroscreens, centrifugal sifters, and fluid bed processors. Their equipment ensures efficient separation, classification, and drying of materials across industries like food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and minerals.
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Millburn, New Jersey, Kason provides custom-engineered solutions for specific processing needs. Their expertise in material separation will be vital to Akona Process Solutions, enhancing its ability to deliver reliable equipment systems. Kason Website

Marion Process Solutions, founded in 1938 in Marion, Iowa, is a trusted leader in industrial mixing and thermal processing, specializing in horizontal mixers, blenders, and fluid bed dryers. Serving industries like food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and plastics, Marion delivers precision and scalability through tailored solutions.
Their expertise in mixing and drying technologies enhances Akona Process Solutions’ ability to provide integrated material processing systems. Marion Process Solutions Website

Spiroflow is a leading provider of bulk material handling equipment, offering solutions like bulk bag fillers, dischargers, aero mechanical conveyors, flexible screw conveyors, sack tip stations, and material conditioners. They also deliver tailored automation solutions with custom control panels for diverse industries.
Founded in 1971 in Clitheroe, UK, Spiroflow has become a trusted name for innovative, reliable material handling systems. Their expertise in designing custom solutions will enhance Akona Process Solutions’ ability to meet complex customer needs with efficiency and precision. Spiroflow Website

Spiroflow Automation is a full-service provider specializing in industrial control, networking, and automation solutions. They offer turnkey control system integration, focusing on areas such as PLC and motion control, press control, and process automation.
Their services encompass design and engineering, system integration, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support, aiming to enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety. Spiroflow Automation Website
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Material Processing Solutions

Bulk Material Handling
Akona Process Solutions provides bulk bag unloading and filling solutions, along with the integration of these systems into complete material processing setups. Additionally, we offer bag dump stations for controlled material dosing. All of our bag handling equipment is designed to meet the specific needs and operational requirements of our customers.

Conveying Solutions
We offer conveying solutions, including aero-mechanical, pneumatic, flexible screw, and tubular drag conveyors, designed for efficient, reliable material transport in integrated systems.

Sifting and Screening Solutions
Akona Process Solutions offers sifting solutions for efficient material separation and classification. We excel at integrating our sifting equipment into fully automated systems to enhance our customers’ entire material processing operations.

Controls & Automation
Akona Process Solutions specializes in designing and building custom control panels for industrial automation systems. Our panels are tailored to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of material handling and processing equipment. Whether for new systems or existing setups, we provide efficient and reliable automation solutions that enhance control, monitoring, and overall performance. Our expertise extends to full system integration, ensuring that all equipment operates cohesively for optimized material processing operations.

Mixing and Blending Solutions
Our solutions cater to various industries, providing reliable equipment for both powder and bulk material mixing. Whether it’s for homogenous blending or high-shear mixing, we offer customized systems that meet specific operational requirements. Our expertise ensures that all mixing and blending processes are optimized for performance, improving product quality and operational efficiency.

Thermal Processing Solutions
We design and manufacture thermal processing systems for efficient drying, heating, and cooling. Our WaveMix™ technology uses microwave energy for rapid, uniform drying and sterilization, while the VibroBed™ fluidized bed dryer ensures consistent drying and cooling with minimal product degradation.

Particle Size Reduction Solutions
Our lump breakers are engineered to reduce oversized materials into consistent, manageable particles, preventing blockages and ensuring smooth material processing operations.

Replacement Parts
Akona Process Solutions genuine spare parts are designed specifically for our equipment, ensuring premium quality, safety, and durability. They provide the optimal performance you expect from your material processing equipment. Since the merger of Cablevey, Kason, Marion, and Spiroflow, we offer replacement parts for all these brands, readily available for fast shipping. This helps keep your operations running smoothly while preventing unnecessary downtime.

Service Maintenance
We work closely with our customers to keep their operations running smoothly and efficiently. Our service maintenance supports those operating our equipment, whether labeled as Cablevey, Marion, Kason, or Spiroflow.
If you would like to learn more about our solutions and how they can help improve your operations, speak to our experts.
System Solutions
What sets Akona Process Solutions apart is our ability to design and manufacture equipment for every stage of our customers’ material processing journey, seamlessly integrating them into a well-oiled system that meets their operational goals.
Alongside delivering turnkey solutions, we specialize in delivering ingredient handling, batch handling, and automation solutions to a wide range of material processing industries.
Words From Our CEO
Akona will provide a single-source solution for customers operating in some of the most complex and demanding industries. Through merging the capabilities of Cablevey, Kason, Marion and Spiroflow, we are unlocking new possibilities for innovation and efficiency – and marking a critical step in our pursuit of delivering exceptional value and reliability to our customers globally.
Our goal with Akona is to simplify the scoping, procurement, deployment, and maintenance of material handling and material processing equipment for our loyal customers, enabling them to focus on what matters most: maximizing their operations. Akona’s unique combination of cutting-edge technology, industry and application expertise and customer-centric products and services will ensure we remain a trusted partner in their success.
Seth Vance
Chief Executive Officer at Akona Process Solutions

Global Locations
With global locations in the United States, the UK, and Germany, we are strategically positioned to provide exceptional support to our customers. These locations enable us to maintain a robust inventory of spare parts, ensuring quick availability and minimizing downtime. Our regional presence also allows us to deliver orders with fast lead times, meeting critical deadlines and keeping operations running smoothly.
Additionally, having teams in multiple time zones means we can provide timely, localized support whenever our customers need it, ensuring they have access to the expertise and resources required to overcome challenges and achieve their operational goals.
Locations
- North Carolina, United States (Headquarters)
- Marion, United States
- Oskaloosa, United States
- Darwen, United Kingdom
- Friedrichsdorf, Germany