CHARLOTTE, NC, Oct 30, 2025 – SPX FLOW has launched a portable combi microparticulation (MP) pilot line at its Innovation Center in Silkeborg, Denmark, to advance whey protein processing. The unit lets customers test and refine recipes using APV’s LeanCreme and Cavimaster technologies on one shared platform. Designed for flexibility, the pilot line can be used on-site or rented for in-plant trials to develop smoother, functional whey proteins for food and beverage manufacturing.
“This innovation gives our customers a competitive edge,” said Thomas Leroy, global head of innovation centers at SPX FLOW. “By offering two microparticulation methods in one pilot, we help producers accelerate formulation development, reduce waste during testing and tailor the particle size of whey proteins to different product applications.”
Whey protein is a dairy ingredient used in products such as ready-to-drink coffees, desserts, and fermented dairy foods. The pilot line operates at 150 liters/hour, allowing customers to perform tests and collect process data for full-scale production.
Dairy brands are adopting microparticulation to improve the texture and performance of protein-based products. SPX FLOW provides application support and testing equipments to assist in product development.
Source: SPX FLOW
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Based in Charlotte, NC, SPX FLOW, Inc. designs and manufactures process technologies used in mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, and thermal heat transfer. Its products support a range of applications in the food and beverage, health, nutrition, chemical, power, and industrial sectors. Originally part of SPX Corporation, the company became a standalone business in 2015, though its history dates back more than 100 years. SPX FLOW operates in more than 25 countries and sells products in over 140. It generates approximately $1.5B in annual revenue and employs more than 3,900 people worldwide. The company holds more than 400 global patents and maintains Innovation and Design Centers across multiple regions. SPX FLOW focuses on sustainable solutions that help reduce waste, improve product quality, and increase operational efficiency for customers in regulated and sanitary industries.