Stellar Manufacturing

Contract Manufacturer from Powder to Product

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Safer Granulation Technology

Is your product or one of its components a dust explosion hazard? Do you need a manufacturing partner capable of handling sensitive or hazardous compounds?

Stellar Manufacturing provides granulation and agglomeration services for materials that are a dust explosion hazard. Through our new alliance with Bepex International, Stellar Manufacturing has acquired a new Bepex MS-150 granulation system. The MS-150 is housed in a dedicated manufacturing suite and is modified to contain and process products that are a dust explosion hazard. The addition of the MS-150 system is one of many new acquisitions from Bepex that will enhance the customer experience at Stellar Manufacturing.

Safe Granulation

To find out how Stellar’s compaction granulation services can benefit you, contact us at info@stellarmfg.com or (618) 337-1700.

About Stellar Manufacturing

Stellar is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle and bulk material processing for products requiring unique safety and handling procedures. Our services include compaction granulation, briquetting, blending, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

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Dry Compaction Granulation:
The Solution for Bulk Material Processing

Does your product require compaction granulation?
Are you experiencing bulk density problems or uneven settling of your blended product?

Many products made from solid particles or bulk materials experience a variety of problems in their manufacture or application. These problems may include caking, clumping, settling, attrition and more. Often, the source of these problems can be solved by compaction granulation. At Stellar Manufacturing, we specialize in helping companies make their products meet their performance criteria through compaction granulation. We have integrated our compaction granulation, blending, briquetting, tableting, filling and packaging capabilities.

Granulation + Processing

Our on-site QC laboratory and EH&S staff ensure greater product quality by adhering to customer specific quality and regulatory needs. Our capabilities help clients achieve their desired product performance such as better flowability, reduced attrition, less product dusting and greater granule composition consistency.

Contact Us to find out more about how Stellar can help you achieve better product performance and consistency.

About Stellar Manufacturing

Stellar is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle and bulk material processing for products requiring unique safety and handling procedures. Our services include compaction granulation, briquetting, blending, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

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Safer Granulation


Does your product require compaction granulation?
Is your product or one of its components an explosion hazard?
Do you need a vendor capable handling sensitive compounds?

Stellar Manufacturing helps companies by providing granulation and agglomeration services that involve volatile or caustic materials. Through its new alliance with Bepex International, Stellar Manufacturing has acquired a new Bepex MS 150 granulation system. The MS 150 is housed in a dedicated manufacturing suite and is modified to process and contain products that are a dust explosion hazard. The addition of the MS 150 system is one of many new acquisitions from Bepex that will enhance the customer experience at Stellar Manufacturing.

To find out how Stellar’s particle sizing services can benefit you contact us at info@stellarmfg.com or (618) 337-1700.

Safe Granulation

About Stellar Manufacturing

Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies make products which support a healthier and cleaner lifestyle for everyone. Stellar is a leader in solid particle processing of commercial and industrial products requiring specialty safety and handling procedures such as water treatment chemicals, detergents and agrochemicals. Our services include processing, forming, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

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Stellar Manufacturing Expands Compaction Granulation Capabilities

Sauget, IL – November 4, 2015 – Stellar Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer specializing in solid particle processing of chemicals and materials for diverse industries, is pleased to announce it has expanded its manufacturing capabilities by acquiring two Bepex compaction granulation systems, the MS-150 and MS-300. The new manufacturing equipment was purchased in order to meet the emerging needs of clients and to support future growth for the organization.

The MS-150 will be focused primarily on projects that involve materials that are a dust explosion hazard and the equipment will be isolated from the rest of the facility to enhance safety. Dust explosion hazards are a serious challenge in chemical processing, requiring specialized equipment, facilities and procedures. The MS-300 offers greater manufacturing capacity and can be set up to accommodate customers with larger material volumes ranging from 40 to 100 tons or greater per year. The MS-300 is ideal for customers in the mining and minerals industry that frequently deal with high volume products. Together, the new equipment significantly expands the range of compaction granulation services offered at Stellar, and gives clients greater manufacturing options to meet their unique needs.

Benjamin Wodicker, Director of Business Development, is excited about the expanded capabilities.

“These new acquisitions demonstrate Stellar’s commitment to being a leading contract manufacturer in the chemical processing industry. This new equipment gives our clients more options to meet their manufacturing goals”.

About Stellar Manufacturing Company

Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle processing of commercial and industrial products requiring unique safety and handling procedures such as water treatment chemicals, detergents and agrochemicals. Our services include compaction granulation, processing, forming, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

Contact:
Ben Wodicker
1647 Sauget Business Blvd.
Sauget, IL 62206
Phone: (618) 337-1700

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Stellar Manufacturing and Bepex International Initiate Business Alliance

Stellar Manufacturing, a leader in contract manufacturing services for solid particle products, and Bepex International, an innovator in material processing technology and systems, have joined together in a strategic alliance to better serve the needs of their mutual clients. Together, Stellar and Bepex provide their customers with access to a unique combination of equipment and services critical to the development and manufacture of particle-based products. Stellar employs a variety of Bepex compaction granulation systems to support particle processing activities critical for water treatment, agriculture, consumer and industrial products.

Bepex International LLC

Through this unique relationship, Stellar has unprecedented access to the world-class technical expertise at Bepex. This means the professionals at Stellar can leverage Bepex’s knowledge to troubleshoot and optimize your manufacturing and help get your product to market faster. Truly, these two organizations provide the industry with a new way for solid particle processing and manufacturing. To find out more about how Stellar and Bepex can work for you contact us at info@stellarmfg.com or (618) 337-1700.

About Stellar Manufacturing

Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies make products which support a healthier and cleaner lifestyle for everyone. Stellar is a leader in solid particle processing of commercial and industrial products requiring specialty safety and handling procedures such as water treatment chemicals, detergents and agrochemicals. Our services include processing, forming, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

About Bepex International, LLC

Bepex is recognized worldwide as an industry leading process equipment manufacturer. With a broad range of industrial process equipment, our team of process engineers and field technicians have helped customers realize their potential through process development and implementation for decades. Integrity, innovation and a commitment to our customers are at the forefront of our approach to design and supply reliable processing systems.

Bepex currently offers a complete lines of material processing equipment for each of the following applications.

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Stellar Manufacturing and Bepex International Initiate Business Alliance

Bepex is recognized worldwide as an industry leading process equipment manufacturer.Sauget, IL – Stellar Manufacturing, LLC, a leader in contract manufacturing services for solid particle products, and Bepex International, LLC, an innovator in material processing technology and systems, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic business alliance. Under the agreement, both companies will share sales resources and participate jointly in a variety of marketing activities. Operationally, both organizations have aligned project management activities and streamlined mutual communication processes. Clients will benefit from the combined expertise of the two organizations, Bepex as the technology experts and system provider, and Stellar as the processing service provider and project manager. The collaboration will result in faster product development, better communication and more consistent quality for their mutual customers.

Stellar’s Ben Wodicker, Director of Business Development, welcomes the new alliance.

“We have worked closely together for years with a variety of clients and projects. By formalizing this agreement we are able to optimize corporate activities from sales and marketing to manufacturing.”

Joe McHale, National Sales Director at Bepex concurs,

“The newly formed strategic alliance between Stellar Manufacturing and Bepex International provides a streamlined process for clients to get their products to market quickly. Combining Bepex strengths in process equipment design and engineering along with Stellar’s optimized tolling operation and material logistics our clients have an unparalleled road to successfully bringing their products to market.”

About Stellar Manufacturing Company, LLC

Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle processing of commercial and industrial products requiring unique safety and handling procedures such as water treatment chemicals, agrochemicals, minerals and other solid materials. Our services include compaction granulation, processing, forming, tableting and packaging of the materials we process for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

About Bepex International, LLC

Bepex is recognized worldwide as an industry leading process equipment manufacturer. With a broad range of industrial process equipment, our team of process engineers and field technicians have helped customers realize their potential through process development and implementation for decades. Integrity, innovation and a commitment to our customers are at the forefront of our approach to design and supply reliable processing systems.

Stellar Manufacturing Contact:
Ben Wodicker
1647 Sauget Business Blvd.
Sauget, IL 62206
Phone: (618) 337-1700

Bepex International Contact:
Joe Mchale
333 Taft Street NE
Minneapolis, MN
612-940-5021

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Stellar Manufacturing Celebrates 25 Years of OperationsSauget, IL – March 26, 2014 – Stellar Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer specializing in solid particle processing of chemicals and materials for diverse industries, is pleased to announce the celebration of its 25th year of operation this March. Founded in 1990 by President Tom Connelly, Stellar initially operated in a 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Hazelwood and primarily provided services to the pool chemical industry. Today, Stellar operates in a 392,000 sq. ft. custom built facility in Sauget, Illinois, employs over 100 people and provides services to companies across a variety of industries. After a quarter decade Stellar is known nationwide in the chemical industry as a leader in solid chemical processing and has built a solid reputation for quality customer service.

Reflecting on the past 25 years Mr. Connelley states, “I have been fortunate to have been surrounded by bright, thoughtful colleagues who care about our clients, our community and each other. Our larger clients, Albemarle, Axiall and Oxychem understand partnering and walk that talk. This has made Stellar a fulfilling endeavor for me and an enterprise our employees and clients can be proud of because they have made it successful for 25 years!”

Stellar Manufacturing continues to look towards the future with a variety of new initiatives. Late last year, Stellar began adding capabilities and capacity to serve a more diverse range of markets and customers. Stellar also implemented a new customer service initiative which included enhancing client communications, launching a new website and hiring new sales and customer service personnel.

About Stellar Manufacturing Company – Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture consumer and industrial products. Stellar is a leader in solid particle processing of commercial and industrial products requiring unique safety and handling procedures such as water treatment chemicals, detergents and agrochemicals. Our services include compaction granulation, processing, forming, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

Contact:
Ben Wodicker
1647 Sauget Business Blvd.
Sauget, IL 62206
Phone: (618) 337-1700

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Stellar Manufacturing Unveils New Website

Sauget, IL – November 5, 2014 – Stellar Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer specializing in solid particle processing for water treatment, agricultural and industrial chemicals and materials, is pleased to unveil its newly redesigned website, https://stellarmfg.com. The website is part of ongoing efforts by Stellar to improve its customer focus and deliver more relevant information to a variety of key industries, while also updating the site’s design to be more in line contemporary web standards. Stellar engaged the design firm Sullivan Design, LLC to develop and implement the new website.

About Stellar Manufacturing Company – Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture products which support a healthier and cleaner lifestyle for everyone. Stellar is a leader in solid particle processing of commercial and industrial products requiring unique safety and handling procedures such as water treatment chemicals, detergents and agrochemicals. Our services include compaction granulation, processing, forming, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

Contact:
Ben Wodicker
1647 Sauget Business Blvd.
Sauget, IL 62206
Phone: (618) 337-1700

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Stellar Manufacturing Launches Customer Service Initiative

Sauget, IL – October 1, 2014 – Stellar Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer specializing in solid particle processing for water treatment, agricultural and industrial chemicals, is pleased to announce their new customer service initiative will be led by recent hires Ben Wodicker and Wayne Sinnock.   This new initiative will seek to expand Stellar’s presence into under-served industries, and to further enhance the customer experience at Stellar.  Mr. Wodicker and Mr. Sinnock will work directly with senior management, particularly, Robert Sullivan, Director of Sales to achieve these goals.

Mr. Wodicker will act as Director of Business Development and will formulate Stellar’s strategy for targeting customers in new and underserved markets and deliver relevant information to a variety of key industries. Previously, Mr. Wodicker has successfully led business development and marketing teams offering services and products to Fortune 500 and 1000 pharmaceutical and specialty chemical companies.  Mr. Sinnock, Customer Service Manager, will be responsible for day-to-day customer interactions and will be the first point of contact for the needs of current customers.  Mr. Sinnock’s past experience includes managing customer satisfaction and logistics at leading chemical and manufacturing companies, and will be key to maintaining and extending customer retention.  In addition to personnel changes, Stellar will be revamping its corporate image and messaging to appeal to new industries which will include an updated website and marketing materials.

About Stellar Manufacturing Company – Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer with 25 years of experience helping companies manufacture products which support a healthier and cleaner lifestyle for everyone. Stellar is a leader in solid particle processing of commercial and industrial products requiring unique safety and handling procedures such as water treatment chemicals, detergents and agrochemicals. Our services include compaction granulation, processing, forming, tableting and packaging of chemicals and materials for use in a variety of applications by Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

Contact:
Ben Wodicker
1647 Sauget Business Blvd.
Sauget, IL 62206
Phone: (618) 337-1700