Our Company

Developing Processing Systems that meet World Class Safety Standards since 1939

A History of Quality and Excellence

We have been providing design, fabrication, parts, and service solutions to the Food Processing, Packaging, and Manufacturing industries since 1939.

Detroit LakesFriesen’s was started in 1939 by Albert Friesen. His vision was to provide machining and welding services to the local area Farmers. He was the “Einstein” to most of the local farmers, if it could not be bought off the shelf or there wasn’t a machine to the job Albert could design and build something to solve the problem. The machine shop grew in demand for building and fixing equipment. As the area grew and Fur farming became popular he invented the Mink Feeder and emulsion gear pumps. This increased feeding times and allowed ranchers to increase their number of animals in production.

We have been providing design, fabrication, parts, and service solutions to the Food Processing, Packaging, and Manufacturing industries since 1939.

Friesen’s was started in 1939 by Albert Friesen. His vision was to provide machining and welding services to the local area Farmers. He was the “Einstein” to most of the local farmers, if it could not be bought off the shelf or there wasn’t a machine to the job Albert could design and build something to solve the problem. The machine shop grew in demand for building and fixing equipment. As the area grew and Fur farming became popular he invented the Mink Feeder and emulsion gear pumps. This increased feeding times and allowed ranchers to increase their number of animals in production.

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Friesen's equipment was designed for safe sanitation. They went beyond just making sure the components were IP69k, they designed the equipment to prevent bacteria growth and making our wash-down processes more efficient.

Scott, Kraft Foods

3 Generations of Innovation

In 1978, Albert's son, Paul Friesen, took over the company and the legend continued. He continued to manufacture the specialty feed equipment in mass production and added more production equipment. The fur farming slowed down and the farming business grew. As agriculture slowed and equipment manufacturing had less demand, Paul began to move towards manufacturing special industrial equipment.

Brett FriesenIn 1990, the 3rd generation, Brett Friesen, took over the company. During the transition of the company, Brett moved the company in a different direction. Having the ability like his forefathers for design and development, he moved into wash-down manufacturing processing equipment. The knowledge grew and the demand for customized equipment in the food industry took off. With regulations increasing and client projects growing, Friesen’s outgrew the original building quickly. In 2001 they built a 70,000 sq ft. facility and increased engineering by two folds.

Friesen’s now designs and builds specialty processing equipment for all manufacturing types. Whether it's a sanitary environment or large transport, they build with smart engineering and dedicated workmanship. Friesen’s will address your manufacturing and packaging needs in the areas of stainless steel design, agricultural, hydraulic, fabrication, installation, and specialty systems integration.

Providing design focused on attention to detail, we address any and all requirements to be met in our client's manufacturing process, every step of the way.