Cantrell•Gainco

About

Cantrell-Gainco is a leading manufacturer of processing equipment and systems for the poultry, meat, and seafood industries. Headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia, the company was formed in 2019 through the merger of Cantrell Machine Company and Gainco, Inc., combining decades of expertise in yield management, weighing systems, and processing automation. Cantrell Machine Company, founded in 1972, built its reputation providing poultry processors with evisceration equipment, killing/picking equipment, wing segmenters, and vacuum transport systems. Gainco, established in 1984, specialized in automated weighing solutions, scale systems, and online inspection technologies. Together, the combined team delivers comprehensive solutions including YieldPlus debone/trim management systems, AccuSizer grading systems, AccuFill weighing and bagging equipment, and foreign material detection systems using advanced X-ray and metal detection technology. As part of the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions portfolio, Cantrell-Gainco serves processors across North America with a focus on increasing product yields, quality, and operational efficiency. The company's Georgia-based technical specialists design, manufacture, and service equipment that helps meat and poultry processors optimize their operations while maintaining the highest food safety standards.