About Eriez

In 1941, Orange Fowler Merwin, or "O.F." as he was known, sold equipment to grain millers. The most common complaints heard from his customers were about "tramp iron" - stray pieces of metal such as bits of wire, nails and bolts, even horseshoes and hammers, that somehow found their way into the grain the farmers brought to the mills for grinding.

Merwin investigated a new magnetic alloy called "alnico" (a combination of aluminum, nickel, cobalt and iron), which possessed exceptional magnetic qualities, including peak magnetic strength up to 30 times that of cobalt steel. He devised a permanent magnetic separator in 1942, sold it to a grain miller and his company was on its way.

Today, through the Merwin family’s stewardship, the company has grown through continuous product innovation and worldwide expansion to a half-million square feet of manufacturing space and nearly 1,000 employees.

Eriez' Mission Statement

Using our fundamental principle, the Golden Rule, as a guide to build a worldwide organization that will give:

our customers high-quality products and services at a favorable price commensurate with good service before and after the sale; our associates the best possible job opportunity and work satisfaction; our suppliers every opportunity to sell their products and services in an atmosphere of courtesy, trust and fairness; our shareholders a reasonable continuing return on their investment; the communities in which we operate the benefit of our socially responsible conduct and support as a good corporate citizen. We will strive to conduct our affairs in such an efficient, capable, and friendly manner that everyone with whom we come in contact will be happy to be associated with us.

Eriez Headquarters

Corporate Management

Chairman of the Board - Richard Merwin

President & Chief Executive Officer - Lukas Guenthardt

Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer - Andrew Olsen

Executive Vice President, Global Technology - Mike Mankosa, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President, Global Compliance, Legal & Human Resources - Grainne Blanchette

Vice President & General Manager, Eriez USA - Tim Gland

Vice President, International - Jaisen Kohmuench, Ph.D.

Vice President, Global Flotation Business - Eric Wasmund, Ph.D.

Global Senior Director, Marketing & Brand Management - John Blicha