Blog | Frazier & Son

PACK EXPO 2024 - Chicago, IL - November 3-6, 2024

Join us at Pack Expo Chicago 2024! Visit Frazier & Son at Booth 4935 in the North Hall in McCormick Center, November 3-6, 2024! The packaging and processing industry is constantly changing, so attending PACK EXPO International is the best way to stay current and competitive. … read more

Ultimate in Durability and Sanitary Conveying - Stainless Steel Buckets from Frazier & Son

With a strong customer base in the food and packaging industries, our conveyors lead the industry with an extremely sleek, safe and sanitary design. This Frazier & Son Bucket Elevator features washdown components and Stainless Steel buckets, providing the ultimate solution… read more

New Video Release: Sanitary Bucket Elevators from Frazier & Son

Check out the latest video release on Frazier & Son's You Tube channel, showcasing Sanitary Bucket Conveyors from Frazier & Son. Visit Frazier & Son's You Tube channel for more exciting videos of our bucket elevators and conveying systems in action! Frazier… read more

Contract Packaging Association (CPA) Annual Meeting - ENGAGE - Orlando, FL

Frazier & Son is a proud sponsor of the Contract Packaging Association and it's Annual Meeting - ENGAGE! Learn more about the CPA & Engage and why YOU should make plans to join us in Orlando, FL this February 20 - 22, 2024. The Contract Packaging and Manufacturing… read more

Another Successful Installation within the Contract Packaging Industry

With countless installations throughout the Contract Packaging Industry, Frazier & Son understands the importance of building conveyors that can handle a variety of products at various packaging speeds. Ever changing customer demands drive your business. Be prepared… read more

Featured in Packaging World: Automating Snack Bag Line Cuts Labor Costs by 40%

Implementing packaging automation continues to be the best path forward for brands in an expensive labor market where competition for workforce is fierce. Such was the case for brand owner Darlington Snacks, who recently installed twin fast continuous-motion baggers… read more

Pack Expo 2023 September 11-13, 2023

Make plans today to attend Pack Expo Las Vegas! Interact with the latest packaging and processing technologies. Solidify relationships that are key to your success. Discuss your challenges with expert suppliers and knowledgeable peers. Visit Frazier & Son at the… read more

Frazier & Son at Pack Expo 2022

PMMI, the producer of PACK EXPO International, and the city of Chicago, are thrilled to welcome back the packaging and processing industries after four years! Nothing compares to in-person events—and PACK EXPO International is the event to experience.… read more

Frazier & Son Celebrates 90 year Anniversary in 2020!

Frazier & Son is celebrating its 90th Anniversary as one of the leading providers of bucket elevators and conveying equipment to the packaging and process industries. Frazier & Son designs and manufactures high-quality bucket elevators, incline conveyors and ancillary… read more

Bucket Elevator for Breadcrumbs, Cheese, and Spices to Volumetric Filler

Destined for a Northeast food packaging facility, this 7.5" x 15" Model C Bucket Elevator will be conveying breadcrumbs, cheese and spices to a volumetric filler for one of their many jar packaging lines. The custom square-to-round stainless steel discharge chute with ground… read more

Frazier & Son Bucket Elevator Safety Package

Have you checked out Frazier & Son's Gallery of Photos and Videos? There, you will find a video featuring an operator showcasing our Bucket Elevator Safety Package. Our Safety Package includes interlocking #safety switches on operator access doors and a… read more

Frazier & Son Incline Conveyors

Frazier & Son's Incline Conveyors are designed for high-end food and packaging applications. With tool-less, quick release access for cleaning, crews save time during their sanitation process and can get back to doing what they do best - packaging & production! #InclineConveyors… read more

Frazier & Son Remains Fully Operational During the COVID-19 Outbreak... read more

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to provide an important update regarding the current status of Frazier & Son and our capacity. We are fully operational and have taken measures to remain so, including limiting visitors in the facility and maintaining… read more

Join Frazier & Son at the Contract Packaging Association's 2019 Annual Meeting!

Join Frazier & Son at the Contract Packaging Association's 2019 Annual Meeting! This meeting provides attendees with deep insight into how relationships, regulatory compliance, technology marketing and education can all come together to positively impact your bottom… read more

New Video Available - Are more gummies ending up on the floor instead of the bottle?

Ever wonder how the goods you consume every day are packaged? Are you in the packaging industry, struggling with failing conveyors or packaging equipment for gummies? Trust the experts when it comes to gummy conveying and packaging. Check out our latest video of AMS… read more

New Incline Belt Conveyor for Food and Packaging Applications

Conroe, TX - December 4, 2018 - Frazier & Son introduces its new easy-to-clean Incline Conveyors featuring robust stainless steel, sanitary construction with an innovative quick release fold-out side board and belt lifter system for fast toolless washdown. The belt’s… read more

Bucket Elevator used for Conveying Chocolate Disks and Chunks

This 6" x 10" Model C Bucket Elevator will be conveying chocolate disks and chunks to a combination packaging scale at approximately 4,000 pounds per hour. Featuring a bottom side drive, crews will be able to easily access the gearbox and motor from the floor level, which… read more

PACK Expo 2018 - Chicago, IL October 14-17, 2018 - Booth N-5928

Make plans today to visit Frazier & Son #BucketElevators at Pack Expo at Booth N-5928! #PackExpo International Is The Main Event for Packaging Solutions! October 14 – 17, 2018 McCormick Place, Chicago, IL USA … read more

INDEXING BUCKET CONVEYORS

Want to learn more about Frazier & Son INDEXING Bucket Conveyors? Visit our website at http://frazierandson.com and make plans to see us at #PACKEXPO#TheMoreYouKnow #QualityConveying #PackagingEquipment. Indexing bucket conveyors are unique in design and function.… read more

Need vertical conveying but limited in floor space?

Need vertical conveying but limited in floor space? It's a common problem. Plant real estate is valuable or existing equipment is a critical component to your process and cannot be re-located. Structural supports, forklift/pedestrian traffic paths, ceiling height restrictions...you… read more

Make plans today to visit Frazier & Son Bucket Elevators at Pack Expo at Booth N-5928!

Make plans today to visit Frazier & Son Bucket Elevators at Pack Expo at Booth N-5928! Pack Expo International Is The Main Event for Packaging Solutions! Exhibitors include 2,500+ leading suppliers of advanced packaging equipment, materials, containers,… read more

Grand Opening Ceremony - Galdisa USA - Conroe, TX

Frazier & Son was honored to be invited to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Galdisa USA Peanut Processing facility located in Conroe, TX on July 5th, 2018. Frazier & Son is a proud supplier of conveying equipment to Galdisa USA. … read more

Transitioning Frazier Equipment with BFM Connectors

Recent Shipments: Frazier & Son Bucket Conveyors destined for California Rice Milling Facility

This 7.5" x 15" Bucket Elevator is destined for a California rice milling facility. The elevator will be conveying rice to a Rotex screener. Safety of plant personnel was a top priority, as well as access for sanitation crews as this facility will have multiple allergen… read more

Making Customer's Wish Lists a Reality - Frazier & Son Bucket Elevators

The customer wanted easy, but SAFE, access to the fill area of the Frazier & Son Bucket Conveyor for allergen changeovers & cleaning. Ideally, the customer wanted to remove the fill area covers with no tool & would require only one operator. To meet these… read more

Various Applications of Bucket Elevators

Nearly every industry utilizes conveyors. Whether it's in the manufacture of pure pharmaceuticals or delicate candies, or more rugged industries such as mining or fertilizer, a bucket elevator conveyor is used from the first stages of production to the final packaging… read more

Out with the Old, In with the New! Is it time to Replace your Old Bucket Elevator?

Check out this recently built Model C Bucket Conveyor, built to replace an existing bucket conveyor that was over 35 years old, with a few improvements of course! This bucket elevator features a custom infeed port to mate with an existing vibratory feeder. A dust collection… read more

Alternative Bucket Materials - Metal Impregnated Polypropylene

Speaking of Alternative Bucket Materials, here's a look at the Metal Impregnated Polypropylene Bucket installed in a 7.5" x 15" Bucket Conveyor. The bucket elevator also featured our Safety Package, which includes a two hand jog station and safety switches on the operator… read more

Bucket Elevators for the Food Industry - Frazier & Son has you Covered

Did you know that almost 90% of our customers are in the food industry? For this reason, all Frazier & Son bucket elevators have been designed to meet high standards when it comes to sanitation. Our bucket elevators feature totally enclosed 304 stainless steel constructed… read more

Installation of Frazier & Son Bucket Elevators at yet another contract packaging facility!

These two dual 12" x 30" Model C bucket conveyors will be feeding a single combination scale. A massive amount of product can be handled on this packaging line for a combined total of 2,640 ft³/hr! Frazier & Son designed and fabricated stainless steel… read more

Assembly Department hard at work - Prepping Bucket Elevator for Shipment

Bringing this massive 9" x 20" Model CB Bucket Elevator down to the ground this afternoon & prepping for shipment. #packagingequipment #packaging#meetingdeadlines#TeamworkMakesTheDreamwork … read more

Model CBT-U Bucket Elevator nearing completion on the assembly floor

Model CBT-U Bucket Elevator nearing completion on the assembly floor. This bucket conveyor will be used to convey peanuts in a peanut processing facility in Conroe, TX. #bucketelevator #bucketconveyor #localsupplier #uniqueconfiguration #frazierandson … read more

Speed up Your Work Process with a Bucket Elevator Conveyor!

There is no magic formula for success as a business owner, but there are a few baseline concepts that have led many to very profitable endeavors: Source your product for the lowest cost or best value available. Sell your end product for the highest cost the market… read more

Building Bucket Elevators to Exceed Customer Expectations

We're building bucket elevators to convey everything from salt to hardware, for contract packaged goods to chocolates. It's been a busy summer meeting deadlines and exceeding customer expectations. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #madeinamerica #packagingequipment #packexpo… read more

Bucket Elevator Installation Success!

Installation is complete at a local peanut processing facility in Houston. This facility donates all their peanut butter to food banks across the United States. The bucket elevator conveys peanuts from the optical sorter to the hopper directly upstream of the grinder.… read more

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Galdisa USA, Inc in Conroe Texas

Frazier & Son was honored to be invited to the Galdisa USA Groundbreaking Ceremony in Conroe, Texas this afternoon. Galdisa USA are leaders in peanut products in Latin America. Headquartered in Mexico City with processing facilities and distribution centers in… read more

6 Reasons to Choose a Frazier & Son Bucket Elevator

Welcoming Back Greg Frazier, National Sales Manager, to Frazier & Son

Frazier & Son is pleased to announce the return of Greg Frazier in the role of National Sales Manager. In Greg's role, he will have the responsibility for developing Frazier & Son's market presence and steering growth initiatives. Greg is committed to leveraging… read more

Annual Contract Packaging Association Meeting - San Antonio, TX Feb 22-25, 2017

Frazier & Son will be attending the Contract Packaging Association's Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX next week! http://www.contractpackaging.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=4264 … read more

Frazier & Son Bucket Elevators - Celebrating 87 Years in Business!

It's 2017 and Frazier & Son is celebrating it's 87th year in business! AMAZING!! A high quality product, application knowledge and superior customer service has kept our customers coming back to us time and time again! Visit our website at www.frazierandson.com for… read more

Safety First: Options for Safe, Fast, & Easy Bucket Conveyor Maintenance

Time to time, our customers need to remove the buckets within our bucket elevators. Whether it's for GENERAL MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, or for SANITATION, all of our customers share the same goal. They want a SAFE, FAST, and EASY method for removing buckets from the conveyor.… read more

Snack Food Packaging System enables contract packager to Full Fill Orders Quickly

A contract packager needed a versatile, ultra-fast packaging solution to package snack crackers for their client, a multi-national food and beverage manufacturer. An integrated, turn-key solution was required. The ultimate goal was to run a wide variety of bag sizes, as… read more

Pack Expo International - The World's Largest Processing and Packaging Event: November 6-9, 2016

Frazier & Son Bucket Elevators: Conveying Quality for Over 85 Years Frazier & Son manufactures quality bucket elevators, and will integrate entire conveying systems, centered around the Frazier & Son bucket conveyor, to meet customer’s specifications and… read more

Multiple Discharge Bucket Elevator built for Packaging Chocolates

This Model CBT Multiple Discharge Bucket Elevator will ultimately elevate and convey chocolate primarily to a belt conveyor, destined for packaging. The secondary discharge will be used only in cases of an upset in the system downstream of the bucket elevator, so the… read more

New Members of the Contract Packaging Association

Frazier & Son recently joined the Contract Packaging Association! … read more

Prepping New Sales Literature

We are working hard this afternoon, prepping our sales literature for #PACKEXPO 2016! Make plans to visit Frazier & Son's Booth S-4018 to learn more about our high quality, safe, and sanitary bucket elevators and to discuss the latest industry trends! … read more

Video Shows Easy Bucket Removal for General Maintenance

Time to time, our customers need to remove the buckets within our bucket elevators. Whether it's for GENERAL MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, or for SANITATION, all of our customers share the same goal. They want a SAFE, FAST, and EASY method for removing buckets. Take a look at… read more

New Bucket Elevator System Gets Customer Approval

Factory Acceptance Testing for this integrated system of two Blodgett Linear Scales and the Frazier & Son Bucket Elevator. Custom frames and dust collection ports (manufacturered by Frazier & Son) have been strategically positioned around the bucket elevator's infeed… read more

The product that started it all....WHIZPACKER

Frazier & Son, founded in 1930, got its start developing and patenting a four pocket volumetric filler, called the WHIZPACKER, to measure and package nuts.. … read more