SCOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANY
BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1966
From a small manufacturing shop in Jordan, Minnesota, to a global leader in custom industrial processing equipment.
60 years of CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL Processing Equipment
From a small manufacturing shop in Jordan, Minnesota, to a global manufacturer of custom industrial processing equipment, Scott Equipment Company has spent more than 60 years developing equipment for mixing, blending, drying, material handling, size reduction, separation, and bulk storage applications.
FROM A MACHINE SHOP TO A GLOBAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Dick Lucas founded Scott Equipment Company in 1966 in Jordan, Minnesota. What began as a small shop that manufactured feed processing equipment grew into a family-owned company serving agricultural and industrial customers across the United States and around the world.
Today, Scott Equipment designs and manufactures custom industrial processing equipment for mixing, blending, drying, separation, size reduction, bulk storage, and material handling. Through decades of product development, manufacturing expansion, testing, and customer partnerships, Scott Equipment continues to build processing solutions designed around each customer’s material and application.
1966
SCOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANY IS FOUNDED
Scott Equipment Company was founded by Dick Lucas in Jordan, Minnesota, in 1966. Starting as a small manufacturing shop serving the feed industry, the company built its reputation on quality workmanship, practical innovation, and responsive customer service. Those principles continue to guide Scott Equipment today.
1967-1968
EARLY PROCESSING EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT
The Rotary Drum was the first piece of equipment sold by Scott Equipment, marking the beginning of the company’s long history of developing dependable industrial processing solutions. That same year, Scott Equipment expanded its product line with the introduction of the Ribbon Mixer, High-Speed Blender, and Reel Scalper, establishing a strong foundation for continued innovation and growth.
THE 1970s
EXPANSION BEYOND MINNESOTA
Scott Equipment entered a new era of growth by making its first international sale to Taiwan, relocating to a larger facility in New Prague to support increasing demand, and earning its first patent for Smooth Wall Panels. These milestones marked the company’s transition from a growing regional manufacturer to an innovative global equipment supplier.
THE 1980s
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH & NEW PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
The 1980s marked a decade of significant growth for Scott Equipment. The company expanded into Africa and Europe, introduced new products including the Pit Eliminator Conveyor and the Tender Blend, and celebrated the sale of its 1,000th machine, demonstrating growing demand and an expanding global presence.
THE 1990s
EXPANSION INTO MIXING, DRYING & SEPARATION
The early 1990s marked a period of rapid innovation and expansion for Scott Equipment. The company introduced several flagship products, including the Pugmill, Indirect Dryer, Crusher, Twin Shaft Mixer, and Air Swept Tubular (AST) Dryer, while establishing a test lab, manufacturing the first Turbo Separator, and completing its first sale to Australia. To support continued growth, Scott Equipment also expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of its Arlington, Minnesota facility.
THE 2000s
MANUFACTURING GROWTH & SECOND-GENERATION LEADERSHIP
The 2000s marked another chapter of growth for Scott Equipment. The company expanded its product offering with the introduction of the Cake Feeder, reinforced its commitment to workplace safety by joining MNSHARP, and successfully transitioned ownership to the second generation of the Lucas family, positioning Scott Equipment for continued innovation and long-term success.
THE 2010s
50 YEARS OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INNOVATION
Scott Equipment celebrated its 50th anniversary, honoring five decades of innovation, quality craftsmanship, and customer partnerships. Building on that legacy, the company introduced the THOR Separator, expanding its recycling and separation technologies while continuing to develop industry-leading processing solutions for customers worldwide.
THE 2020s
NEW PROCESSING & BULK STORAGE SOLUTIONS
The 2020s have been defined by continuous innovation and strategic growth. Scott Equipment expanded its product portfolio with the Evergreen and Round Silos, introduced a Mobile Separator Trailer to bring recycling solutions directly to customers, completed a major facility expansion with a new sales office, and celebrated 60 years of manufacturing excellence. These milestones reflect the company’s ongoing investment in innovation, customer success, and the future of industrial processing.
2026
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF SCOTT EQUIPMENT
In 2026, Scott Equipment Company celebrates 60 years of designing and manufacturing industrial processing equipment. From its first Rotary Drum to today’s custom mixing, drying, separation, material handling, and bulk storage systems, the company continues to develop equipment around real-world processing challenges.
Six decades later, Scott Equipment remains focused on the principles that helped build the company: quality manufacturing, practical engineering, customer relationships, innovation, and equipment built to last.
Every milestone shaped the path forward. While this timeline highlights key moments, the real story lies in the lessons learned and the people who made them possible.
