Dairy Processing Solutions That Deliver Quality, Consistency and Efficiency
SPX FLOW helps dairy producers worldwide meet evolving market demands through proven technologies and deep process expertise.
Dairy plays a vital role in global nutrition, supplying consumers with milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream and high-value dairy ingredients. As market expectations evolve, driven by demand for product variety, clean labels, extended shelf life and sustainable production, dairy processors face increasing operational and regulatory complexity.
From raw milk intake to hygienic processing and aseptic filling, producers must balance efficiency, food safety and compliance while reducing environmental impact and supporting circular resource use.
SPX FLOW partners with dairy producers worldwide to address these challenges through integrated, high-efficiency dairy processing solutions. Our deep process expertise and proven technologies help improve yield, reduce energy and water consumption and protect product integrity across the full dairy value chain. With systems engineered for performance and sustainability, producers can confidently scale production, launch new products and maintain consistent quality in competitive global markets.
Driving Efficiency, Quality and Compliance in Dairy Processing
Dairy processing is one of the most resource-intensive and tightly regulated food sectors. Common challenges include:
Energy and resource efficiency: Rising utility costs and sustainability targets require smarter processing, heat recovery and water use.
Product quality and consistency: Achieving reliable flavor, texture and shelf life demands precision across pasteurization, UHT, fermentation, concentration and filling.
Hygiene and regulatory compliance: Meeting global food safety standards while maximizing uptime depends on hygienic equipment design and optimized CIP systems.
Holistic, End-to-End Dairy Processing Solutions
With more than a century of leadership in dairy innovation, SPX FLOW delivers fully integrated, end-to-end dairy processing solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, product safety and sustainability. Our turnkey systems support circular resource strategies by helping dairies recover, refine and repurpose valuable components such as cream, whey and proteins into high-value, traceable ingredients. Whether modernizing a single production line or building a greenfield dairy facility, SPX FLOW technologies help optimize throughput, reduce waste and ensure consistent, high-quality production. Innovation That Moves Dairy Forward
SPX FLOW’s patented technologies, modular system designs and energy-efficient architectures enable dairy producers to scale with confidence while lowering total cost of ownership. Integrated solutions such as heat recovery systems, optimized CIP and advanced automation reduce environmental impact without compromising food safety or product quality.
Our global network of SPX FLOW Innovation Centers provides dairy producers with hands-on access to:
Pilot-scale UHT, mixing, separation, filtration and fermentation equipment
Application experts and food scientists
Process simulation and validation tools
Full-scale production modeling to optimize yield, texture, flavor and efficiency
By testing and validating processes before commercialization, customers reduce risk, accelerate development and bring new dairy products to market faster—backed by SPX FLOW’s deep application expertise.
Ready to optimize your dairy processing operation?
Connect with an SPX FLOW expert to explore how our innovative dairy technologies and lifecycle services can help you achieve performance, food safety and sustainability goals. Contact us today to start your next project or request a personalized consultation.
SPX FLOW supports a full range of dairy processing applications, including milk and cream processing, UHT and ESL milk, yogurt and fermented products, butter and spreads, cheese production, ice cream, dairy powders and whey protein concentration. Each solution is engineered for efficiency, hygiene and consistent product quality.
SPX FLOW’s APV® UHT systems use advanced heat exchange technology to rapidly heat and cool milk, eliminating harmful microorganisms while preserving taste and nutrients. These systems support both UHT and ESL processing, helping producers meet demand for extended shelf life products.
SPX FLOW helps dairy producers maximize the value of whey and dairy streams through integrated membrane filtration, microparticulation, separation, evaporation and drying technologies. Our solutions support the production of whey protein concentrates (WPC), whey protein isolates (WPI), lactose and functional dairy ingredients with consistent quality and high yield.
Advanced membrane filtration systems, including microfiltration and ultrafiltration, enable precise fractionation, protein concentration and purity control. Microparticulation technology allows producers to tailor texture and mouthfeel, supporting the development of high-value dairy ingredients and clean-label formulations. Combined with hygienic design, optimized CIP, heat recovery and automation, SPX FLOW systems help reduce energy and water consumption, improve process efficiency and support profitable, circular resource use.
SPX FLOW designs systems with circular resource use in mind, enabling dairies to recover and repurpose byproducts such as whey proteins into high-value ingredients. Combined with heat recovery, water reuse and advanced automation, our solutions reduce waste, lower energy consumption and support regulatory compliance.
Our systems incorporate regenerative heat exchangers, optimized CIP processes, water and energy recovery technologies and automated controls. These innovations reduce utility consumption and operating costs while maintaining product quality and food safety.
SPX FLOW Innovation Centers provide access to pilot-scale equipment, food scientists and process engineers. Producers can test new formulations, validate processing parameters, optimize yield and flavor and de-risk investments before scaling up.
SPX FLOW provides global lifecycle services including OEM spare parts, predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics, system audits and on-site training. These services reduce unplanned downtime, extend asset life and help maximize long-term return on investment.
