by Shain Kroenecke, Sr. Vice President of Nutrition, Food & Ag
When asked to share the benefits of partnering with AVEKA as a contract manufacturer, I found myself considering the many directions this post could take. The reasons vary widely depending on the size of the company, the nature of the project, and the stage of the product’s lifecycle.
Our customers choose contract manufacturing for many different reasons. Some are startups with a great idea but limited access to equipment or technical expertise. That’s where AVEKA shines. We draw on decades of experience across multiple industries to provide tailored solutions that help bring their vision to life.
Others come to us because they’re making room for innovation—scaling new opportunities by moving an existing product off-site. In either case, we’re here and happy to help.
The AVEKA Advantage
As I was writing this and looking back through past discussions, I came across a familiar message—one I’ve shown more than a hundred times. It might not explain why customers initially choose AVEKA, but it reflects why they stay.
When onboarding a new customer, we work hard to make the process as seamless as possible. For startups, it can be overwhelming—between accounting requirements, quality documentation, and supply chain considerations, there’s a lot to manage. That’s why we approach every partnership as if our customers are an extension of our own business.
We guide them through each step with care and collaboration. This is what we call The AVEKA Advantage.
Process Capabilities: AVEKA offers a wide range of processing capabilities for industries like Nutrition, Food, Agriculture, Automotive, and Battery. If your project needs particle manufacturing, AVEKA will find a solution within our capabilities, whether it is spray drying, milling, coating and agglomeration, or fluid bed drying – we customize our services to bring your ideas to life.
Quality Always: Our quality team is committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations (we even have a cheer for this!). For us, Quality truly means mastering the customer experience from start to finish. Our on-site and characterization lab offers our customers real-time answers while scaling projects to help ensure all specs are met and exceeded.
R&D & Engineering: We have a superior R&D department that offers solutions for multiple projects. We can scale a project starting at bench-top to pilot to full-on production in weeks, in comparison to competitors that could take years.
Flexibility: Using a contract Manufacturer such as AVEKA can offer a wide range of process equipment to choose from. If one piece of the puzzle is not fitting, we can slide a different piece to determine the best path forward. Often, this is why larger companies come to us for solutions, as we can complete the project faster and more cost-effectively in comparison to attempting the project in-house.
Commitment to EH&S: Contract manufacturing can offer challenges when trying to move at a fast pace. Our commitment to our employee-owners and to the communities we thrive in is at the forefront of every decision we make. Our Engineering, Management, and Safety leads are on constant patrol to ensure that we do it right, every time.
A True Partnership Approach: Without superior customer service, we would not have the long-lasting relationships that we do. Over the years, our leadership has embraced this culture to ensure it is ingrained in every single employee, from the CEO to the newest team member. We want to make sure our customers are getting the best experience possible. Our customers are appointed to a Business Development Manager who supports the project and remains the point of contact throughout their experience with us. Our BDMs and Project Managers are often the industry experts in the field and offer unique insight into the solutions we offer.
Why Choose AVEKA?
At the end of the day, choosing a contract manufacturer is about more than just capabilities—it’s about trust, partnership, and the confidence that your product is in the right hands. At AVEKA, we combine a team of experts with a deep commitment to customer service, technical excellence, and flexibility. Whether you’re a startup bringing an idea to life or an established company looking to scale or optimize, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. That’s the AVEKA Advantage—custom solutions, expert guidance, and a true partnership you can count on. Click here to contact our team to learn more.