CPM

CPM

Engineered process equipment for animal feed

Overview

CPM designs and builds highly engineered process equipment for the global food and energy industries. Its core products include equipment for animal feed, oilseed processing, and renewable fuel production, such as pellet mills that turn raw materials into uniform pellets used in various industrial processes. The company operates through a global network called One CPM, formed by steady acquisitions of specialized brands (e.g., Roskamp Manufacturing, Champion Products, Crown Iron Works, Century Extrusion, Innovative Pelleting Solutions) to offer a broad, integrated portfolio under private equity ownership. Unlike firms that rely on single-product lines, CPM combines multiple brands and machinery to serve multiple stages of processing across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its goal is to sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world by providing reliable equipment that powers critical export, agriculture, and energy supply chains.

Significant Headcount Growth

About CPM

Simplify's Rating
Why CPM is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$400M

Headquarters

Waterloo, Iowa

Founded

1883

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 CFE acquisition deepens EMEA aftermarket, refurbishment, and local service revenue.
  • January 2026 direct-drive pellet mill launch expands biomass throughput and efficiency.
  • Rosebank's September 2026 restructuring targets $10 million annualized savings and margin expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Rosebank began simplifying CPM in September 2026, closing functions and shrinking manufacturing footprints.
  • CPM's former Process Solutions faces potential disposal, signaling portfolio cleanup and execution strain.
  • A failed 2026 integration or margin miss threatens earn-out payments and Rosebank ownership.

What makes CPM unique

  • CPM owns 35 facilities and serves 100+ countries across feed, oilseed, and renewables.
  • Its 1931 pellet mill heritage still anchors market-leading pellet and biomass equipment.
  • Rosebank valued CPM at $2.1 billion in May 2026, signaling durable strategic relevance.

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Funding

Total Funding

$400M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

48%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

48%
Feed and Additive
Jun 4th, 2026
CPM acquires EMEA partner CFE to strengthen aftermarket services across region

CPM has acquired CFE, its long-standing EMEA partner, to strengthen aftermarket services and refurbishment capabilities across the region. The acquisition integrates CFE's team, customer relationships and specialised refurbishment expertise into CPM's operations. CFE has built a reputation for service, parts and equipment support, including die and roller shell refurbishment and refurbished equipment offerings across EMEA. The deal allows CPM to expand service and refurbishment support available to regional customers. "CFE brings the kind of practical technical knowledge, local support, and customer focus that fits well with CPM's aftermarket strategy in EMEA," said Dave Webster, CPM's CEO. The acquisition aligns with CPM's broader strategy of expanded local service, stronger lifecycle support and continued investment in operational reliability.

Bioenergy International
Jun 4th, 2024
CPM expands biomass portfolio with Direct-Drive tech acquisition

CPM Holdings Inc. (CPM) acquires Germany-headed Innovative Pelleting Solutions GmbH and its high-capacity, direct-drive pellet mill technology invented by Graf Equipment GmbH.

PR Newswire
Jan 23rd, 2024
CPM Holdings Announces $400 Million Investment from Koch Equity Development

/PRNewswire/ -- CPM Holdings, Inc. ("CPM" or the "Company"), a leading global supplier of engineered process equipment for animal feed, oilseed processing,...

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