JBT Marel Wenger

Industry-leading extrusion solutions

Wenger's legacy has been built on extrusion cooking, drying, process development, research, and technical leadership. Extru-Tech has earned a reputation for robust extrusion systems, customized solutions, replacement parts, and customer-focused engineering. Together, these strengths create a comprehensive extrusion portfolio designed to help manufacturers innovate, scale production, improve product quality, and operate more efficiently.

From concept development and product validation to full-scale commercial production, JBT Marel Wenger combines proven technologies, process knowledge, and technical support to help customers bring new ideas to market with confidence.

A legacy of extrusion innovation

For generations, Wenger and Extru-Tech have helped food and feed manufacturers solve complex processing challenges through advanced extrusion technology. Together, their combined expertise represents more than a century of innovation supporting pet food, aquatic feed, animal nutrition, human food processing, plant-based proteins, and emerging applications around the world.

Complete process solutions for growing markets

JBT Marel Wenger supports manufacturers across a variety of industries with integrated extrusion and processing solutions designed to meet evolving market demands.

Pet food

Advanced extrusion systems for traditional kibble, high fresh-meat formulations, specialty treats, semi-moist products, and next-generation pet nutrition solutions.

Aquatic feed

Precision technologies for floating, sinking, slow-sinking, and specialty aquaculture feeds designed to maximize feed performance and consistency.

Human food & plant-based proteins

Innovative solutions for textured vegetable proteins, meat alternatives, ingredients, protein crisps, cereals, snacks, and other value-added food products.

Animal feed

High-performance extrusion systems engineered to improve efficiency, product quality, and throughput for feed manufacturers worldwide.

More than equipment

Through JBT Marel Wenger, customers gain access to a complete ecosystem of services designed to support long-term success. These capabilities include project design and implementation, research and product development, technical training, process optimization, replacement parts, and ongoing service support.

At the heart of this ecosystem is the Wenger Technical Center, a world-class innovation and application hub that provides industry-leading expertise in extrusion cooking and drying. The center enables customers to develop new products, validate formulations, optimize processing parameters, and confidently scale innovations from concept to commercial production. With access to advanced pilot-scale equipment, technical experts, and real-world testing environments, customers can reduce development risk, accelerate commercialization timelines, and uncover new opportunities for growth.

Additionally, OEM replacement parts and customized service programs help ensure maximum equipment reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency throughout the life of the system. Together, these capabilities provide customers with more than equipment, delivering the expertise, resources, and partnership needed to drive continuous innovation and long-term success.

Enhanced capabilities through JBT Marel

As part of JBT Marel, Wenger's extrusion expertise is strengthened by access to a broader portfolio of food processing technologies and global support resources. Together, JBT Marel Wenger delivers the knowledge, equipment, and innovation necessary to help manufacturers respond to changing consumer demands, improve sustainability, and bring new products to market faster. 
From concept development and testing to full-scale production, JBT Marel Wenger provides complete solutions for the future of extrusion processing. 

Let's discuss your next project

Whether you're expanding production, launching a new product line, or optimizing an existing process, JBT Marel Wenger combines decades of extrusion expertise with world-class support to help you achieve your goals.