These companies have designed and built MSUs, from bare bones rigs to complete, fully-equipped systems. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement.
Friesla
Friesla, located in Everson, Washington, builds both modular and mobile slaughter, cut & wrap units, and cooler/freezer units. They also occasionally sell used equipment on their site. They help walk you through the whole design process, as well as help you apply for a grant of inspection,
The Friesla mission is to help farmers and ranchers take back control of your local meat processing — on your terms, time, and at your site. Their vision is to create a global network of strong, sustainable ecosystems in which independent farmers raise, process, and deliver premium meat direct to our local communities.
Plant in a Box
Plant in a Box are modular poultry processing units, being used for exempt poultry processing as well as inspected poultry processing. As of 2020, PIB are also being modified for red meat species. For just under $100K, a poultry farmer can purchase a unit and equipment. Transport, electrical, water, HACCP consulting, etc. are extra.
The Plant in a Box is designed for processors in the 10,000 to 500,000 chickens per year range. Designed for anywhere from three to six workers at 40 birds per person per hour.
Mobile Processing Trailers & Supply
Custom built beef, pork, poultry units for both slaughter and processing. Manufactured in Colorado. USDA compliant or custom-exempt options. According to their website- “Each mobile unit is custom built according to the customer’s needs. We can either provide a bare bones unit or ones with all the equipment and supplies needed to begin operations immediately. Capacity requirements may require more than one trailer.”
Sentinel Trailers
Custom built mobile slaughter trailers in lengths of 12 feet long up to 53 feet long, depending on your needs. The smallest units can be bumper pulled and work for custom exempt mobile slaughter. Other sizes are 16 ft gooseneck with 8 foot tall ceilings, 16 ft. gooseneck with 10 foot tall ceilings, 30 ft. gooseneck with 10 ft. ceilings (USDA compliant), up to a 53 ft. semi tractor trailer (USDA compliant). Built in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
