Our History

1950

Richard Shipley, a chemist with a strong interest in milk proteins, started American Casein Company focusing on processing casein for industrial applications.

1960 - 1970

TThe company installed its first tower spray dryer, began manufacturing various caseinates.

1980

Second tower spray dryer was installed and 100,000 gallons of on-site silo storage was added. Expansion of manufacturing capabilities continued with the installation of additional blending and milling capabilities.

1990

A new specialty dryer was installed and the second tower dryer was upgraded. Additional batching room was added and silo storage was increased to hold up to 500,000 gallons to accommodate business growth.

2000's

Wet-batching capabilities were expanded and second powder processing facility opened in NJ.

2010 - 2015

Shipley’s grandson Adam Cabot became the CEO of the company. Major facility and equipment upgrades were done including new PLCs, improved wet-batching controls, new powder conveying equipment along with new walls, floors and roofs for the original drying room. The company became SQF certified further expanding its footprint into food grade processing.

2015 - Present

The business pivoted toward specialty ingredient processing with the installation of a fourth dryer and third batch room. A dedicated R&D dryer was added. Expanded upon warehousing with additions to flagship building and by adding an additional warehouse.