About us Since 1990, AFE has been providing a full array of exceptional cooling, freezing and processing equipment. Our core of talented, knowledgeable individuals has a combined over 150 years of experience in the industry, ensuring we can guide you through the decision-making process to find all of the equipment you need to help your business thrive. Home About Us Explore AFE history Since 1990, AFE has been providing a full array of exceptional cooling, freezing and processing equipment. scroll 1990 This is how We begun Advanced Food Equipment was founded by Mike Webber, with the goal of designing and manufacturing hygienic Spiral and Tunnel Cooling/Freezing solutions 1995 Chapter One AFE opens corporate office in Ridgway Pennsylvania 2001 Chapter Two Mark Kudelka becomes the first full-time sales rep for AFE 2005 Chapter Three AFE strategically aligns with VDL 2008 Chapter Four Ben Brechtel named president of AFE. 2014 Chapter Five AFE European Office Opens – Maarten Pieter Van Bodegom becomes the first sales rep for AFE in Europe. 2015 Chapter Six AFE successfully installed a French Fry tunnel freezer in the Netherlands capable of running a rate of 90 thousand pounds an hour. At the time it was the largest French Fry Tunnel in the world. 2020 Chapter Seven New corporate office is built in Ridgway Pennsylvania. 2025 Continue our jorney AFE solidified its role as a leader in the food equipment industry. The company continued to innovate, introducing cutting-edge freezing technologies. Our Mission Our mission is to provide the most hygienic, energy-efficient and reliable food processing equipment in the world, with a strong passion for customer driven unity. We are a loyal company with a large freezer footprint in the industry. This provides the customer with the most hygienic and efficient Tunnel Freezers | Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) freezers and cooling equipment for ALL food products. AFE uses the latest technology and design methods available in the industry including robotic welding, laser cutting, 3-D modeling, and automatic bending equipment to create cooling machines and individual quick freezers. AFE has been custom designing and manufacturing Spirals & Tunnel cooling/freezing solutions since 1990. We manufacture the most robust, hygienic, energy-efficient, easy to clean, and cost-effective systems in the industry. We engineer and manufacture cooling/freezing applications for clients throughout world. We have machines set in the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America. AFE is a proud member of the US Poultry & Egg Association and the Midwest Food Processors Association. Unmatched Quality and Expertise in Food Freezing Solutions AFE delivers top-tier food freezing solutions with expertly welded stainless steel designs, backed by over 150 years of combined experience. Our cutting-edge IQF Spiral and Tunnel Freezers ensure durability, exceptional hygiene, and unmatched sanitization standards. With comprehensive product testing at our facility or on-site, we guarantee reliability and precision for all your food processing needs. Exemplary Crafting Each piece in our cooling machines and food freezers is crafted from high quality stainless steel with expert welding for durability. We design, engineer, and manufacture products for specialized environments needed in food processing. Decades of experience With more than 150 combined years of experience in IQF Spiral Freezers and IQF Tunnel Freezers, you can place your confidence is us to handle your food equipment needs. Product testing AFE provides product testing both at our Testing Facility and on-site with our AFE Field Test Unit. MORE Exceptional Hygiene You can trust that our unsurpassed hygienic designs and equipment exceeds standards for sanitization and dependability. Meet The team Meet our dedicated team of experts at AFE! With over 150 years of combined experience in food freezing solutions, we bring passion, innovation, and reliability to every project. From engineering to customer support, our professionals ensure excellence and deliver tailored solutions for your needs. VIEW TEAM Join Our Team Are you interested in joining our exceptional team of representatives dedicated to helping businesses find the food equipment they need? We welcome you to submit your resume for consideration to [email protected]. CAREERS WITH AFE