About Parker Freeze Dry
Our History
Parker Freeze Dry began in 1999 when founder Bob Parker realized the industry had a major gap - commercial processors needed high-capacity, efficient freeze dryers that could handle real production volumes. He built the first Parker prototype that year and spent the next several years refining vacuum performance, heat control, and recipe development, setting the foundation for Parker’s engineering approach.
By 2005, the fabrication team that would later become ProForm Fabrication joined Bob’s supply chain, helping build chambers and streamline assembly. Together they improved durability, throughput, and consistency long before freeze-drying demand surged.
Parker Freeze Dry officially launched in 2006, becoming one of the first US manufacturers focused exclusively on commercial-scale freeze-drying equipment.
In 2020, Bob gave ProForm the opportunity to acquire the Parker Freeze Dry operation. The transition joined Parker’s freeze-dry expertise with ProForm’s engineering and manufacturing strength, creating a single team with unmatched experience in commercial freeze drying.
Today, Parker Freeze Dry continues to be built in the USA and engineered for real production output. The team focuses on larger batch capacity, reliable vacuum efficiency, smarter controls, KPI monitoring, and continuous innovation on a proven design - making Parker a trusted partner across pet food, proteins, fruits, nutraceuticals, and more.
What Makes Parker Different
Customers choose Parker because the equipment performs the way commercial processors need it to. Our systems deliver consistent vacuum, dependable heat transfer, and real production throughput — not theoretical numbers on a spec sheet. Every chamber is built in the USA, tested under load, and backed by people who understand what happens on a production floor.
Across pet food, proteins, fruits, nutraceuticals, and specialty ingredients, Parker has earned its reputation by delivering equipment that works as advertised and support that doesn’t disappear after installation.
What Sets Parker Freeze Dryers Apart?
Why Our Customers Trust Parker
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Larger batch capacity vs most competitors
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Real throughput numbers
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EVERYTHING built in the US
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Service + training as a serious differentiator
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Software + KPIs that actually help operators
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Modular design and upgradable options
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Engineering-first approach
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our machines run bigger batches with fewer surprises
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our units are designed for long-term reliability and easy maintenance
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we give clear expectations about timelines, capacity, and performance
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our support team actually picks up the phone and solves problems
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we offer training so you can run your machine confidently.
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our customers grow with the same equipment instead of outgrowing it
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OUR TEAM
Our Parker Freeze Dry systems are assembled in Beresford, SD, where each unit is built to order and fully tested before shipment. Every system is supported by our US-based experts who provide clear, reliable guidance from installation through production.