Glossop, United Kingdom
Express Contract Drying Ltd
Independent toll spray dryer with four powder blending lines. Dairy and non-dairy specialty powders; agglomeration and encapsulation. BRC Grade AA.
Established in 1991, Express Contract Drying Ltd operates from Ebbw Vale, South Wales, and describes itself as the UK's largest independent toll spray dryer. The company offers spray drying services across six commercial tall-form spray dryers with capacities ranging from 50 to 400 litres per hour, complemented by three commercial ribbon powder blenders, pilot and NPD laboratory equipment, and homogenisation and microencapsulation facilities. Production capabilities span from 50 grams to 50 metric tonnes and include new product development, recipe assistance, liquid slurry preparation (mixing, hydrolysing, shearing, homogenisation, emulsion preparation, filtration, pasteurisation), custom spray drying, post-drying powder blending, and custom packing into bags, boxes, or bulk sacks. The company serves flavour houses, colour manufacturers, snack seasoning producers, active and sports nutrition manufacturers, and nutrition brands with spray-dried products including microencapsulated flavours and colours, plated flavours, vinegar powders, fruit juice powders, microencapsulated vitamins and minerals, and specialty powders containing plant extracts, vegetable proteins, and adaptogens.
Certifications held include BRCGS AA-rated, SEDEX membership, Ecovadis rating, FDA registration, Kosher certification, and Halal registration. The company indicates over six million pounds invested in plant and facilities over the preceding six years and maintains dedicated Halal, Kosher, and allergen-free production sites. Express Contract Drying operates as part of a group with sister company ECD Ingredients, a manufacturer and supplier of premium spray-dried ingredients.
Capabilities
- Drying
- Spray drying
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