Reyco Systems
Innovative food processing equipment and decontamination systems.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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REYCO Systems, founded in 1975 by Robert E. (Bob) Yearsley, is a manufacturer of food processing technology for processors worldwide. Initially gaining prominence in the processed potato and French fry industry with patented technologies like the Oil Miser® oil recovery system, the company expanded its offerings over the decades. In the 1980s, under Tom Staley's leadership, the integration of TEMCO pneumatic conveying systems enabled the gentle handling of fragile food products and waterless waste-conveying.
The company's business model centers on designing, manufacturing, and supplying specialized equipment for the food processing industry. Its client base includes top brands in fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processing, potato processing, and snack foods. REYCO was acquired by Idaho Steel Products in 2005, becoming part of a 'tri-brand' alliance with Idaho Steel and the Dutch engineering company Kiremko. This partnership allows the group to offer comprehensive, turnkey solutions for the global potato processing industry and beyond. In August 2025, it was announced that investment firm Investindustrial agreed to acquire all three companies.
REYCO's product portfolio addresses several key areas in food processing. For fluid removal and recovery, it offers systems like the WaterVac®, EcoVac™, and the Oil Miser®, which remove excess liquids, recover treatments, and reclaim frying oil, reducing costs and waste. The company provides pneumatic conveying systems for the gentle transfer of fragile products and efficient waste removal. It also specializes in air handling and UVC decontamination, offering air make-up units and UVC systems that use ultraviolet light to sanitize air, surfaces, and products without chemicals.
Keywords: food processing equipment, oil removal systems, moisture removal systems, pneumatic conveying, UVC decontamination, fluid recovery, food waste conveying, air handling units, potato processing, fresh-cut produce technology, industrial sanitation, food safety systems, water reclamation, EcoMiser, WaterVac, EcoVac, fryer air washers, Idaho Steel, Kiremko, Robert E. Yearsley