Zhucheng City Jinding Food Machinery Co., Ltd.(诸城市金鼎食品机械有限公司), operating under the brand name SUMPOT, is a leading high-tech enterprise located in Zhucheng, Shandong Province, China. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and export of industrial food sterilization and processing equipment. With a legacy of innovation and precision engineering, SUMPOT has established itself as a reliable supplier for global food processing companies requiring advanced retort and thermal processing systems.
Core Business
The company’s primary focus is on the development and manufacture of automated food sterilization equipment, particularly retort systems used in the thermal processing of shelf-stable packaged foods. SUMPOT provides turnkey solutions for clients in the ready-to-eat meals, canned foods, seafood, meat processing, and pet food industries.
Product and Service Offerings
SUMPOT offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial machinery including:
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Retort Machines:
- Water Spray Retort
- Water Immersion Retort
- Steam-Air Retort
- Rotary Retort for agitated product sterilization
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Automated Loading and Unloading Systems:
- Automatic Canning Loader/Unloader
- Automatic Pouch Loader/Unloader
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Cooking & Processing Lines:
- Tuna Cooker Machine
- Complete Canned Tuna Processing Line
- Customized food pasteurization and sterilization solutions
SUMPOT systems are designed for batch processing, high thermal efficiency, and automation integration, making them suitable for both small-scale and industrial-grade food production operations.
Specialization and Core USP
SUMPOT’s specialization lies in thermal sterilization technology. The company leverages over a decade of experience to design systems that optimize food safety, energy use, and product quality. Its engineering team works closely with clients to deliver custom retort configurations tailored to their specific food products, packaging types, and production volumes.
Unique Selling Points:
- ASME and CE-certified pressure vessel designs
- PLC and HMI-controlled systems with data logging
- Precise temperature and pressure regulation for safety and product integrity
- Energy-saving water circulation and heat recovery features
Financials
Although SUMPOT is a private company and does not publish its financial statements, its export footprint and equipment scale indicate that it operates as a medium-sized manufacturer. With dozens of overseas installations and OEM partnerships, the company is estimated to generate annual revenues in the tens of millions RMB, with a substantial share from international markets.
Shipment Data
International trade data shows that Zhucheng City Jinding Food Machinery Co., Ltd. has exported extensively to:
- Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam)
- Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
- Europe (Russia, Turkey)
- South America (Ecuador, Peru)
- Africa (Nigeria, Kenya)
Shipments often fall under HS Code 843880 (machinery for food and beverage processing). Trade platforms like ImportYeti and Volza confirm consistent export activity with full-container shipments of large-scale retort equipment and automated loading lines.
Target Market
SUMPOT primarily serves:
- Canned food manufacturers
- Ready-to-eat meal producers
- Seafood processors (especially tuna, mackerel, and sardine lines)
- Pet food manufacturers
- Contract food manufacturers and central kitchens
The company’s clients range from small-scale food producers to global brands requiring FDA- and EU-compliant thermal processing.
Capabilities
- Large-scale production workshops equipped with CNC cutting and welding
- ASME and CE certification for international pressure vessel compliance
- In-house engineering and design for custom system configuration
- Pilot retort lab for sterilization testing and thermal distribution analysis
- Installation, training, and after-sales service teams for global clients
Certifications and Compliance
SUMPOT maintains strict adherence to international manufacturing standards:
- ASME Certification (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
- CE Marking for the European market
- ISO9001 Quality Management System Certification
- Compliance with FDA thermal process filing standards
- All systems meet China’s National Food Machinery Safety Regulations
Customer Testimonials
Clients across Asia, Europe, and Latin America have praised SUMPOT for:
- Durable and efficient retort systems
- Responsive engineering support
- Ability to customize equipment for local packaging formats (pouches, cans, trays)
Repeat orders from multinational food processors validate the reliability and performance of SUMPOT’s machines in high-output environments.
Major Achievements
- Over 300 full-system installations worldwide
- Developed one of China's most advanced rotary retort lines for high-viscosity foods
- Chosen supplier for canned tuna projects across Southeast Asia and the Middle East
- Recognized by the Zhucheng municipal government as a Top Export-Oriented Equipment Enterprise
Zhucheng City Jinding Food Machinery Co., Ltd. continues to lead in industrial retort technology by providing safe, automated, and internationally certified solutions tailored for the evolving demands of the global food processing industry.