Autio Company’s origin dates back more than 50 years, when Paul Autio developed unique grinding and pumping equipment for use on his fur farm near Astoria, Oregon. As word of his products spread, demand quickly grew from other mink farmers throughout the country and Autio Company was born. Autio later obtained patents on his inventions and the market for his equipment expanded to fish processing, poultry and other food processing companies.

Paul Autio, Autio Company Founder

Today, Autio equipment is in use in over 40 U.S states and in more than 30 foreign countries. Autio Company is proud to have many of the world’s largest food processing companies as customers, including Alfa-Laval, Armour Swift,  Con-Agra, Gerber, Louis Rich, Foster Farms, Friskies, Heinz, Nalleys’ Fine Foods, Pillsbury, Ralston Purina, Star-Kist and Tyson Foods. In addition, you’ll find Autio equipment in most fish processing facilities on the west coast.

In 1981, Paul’s son Marvin Autio purchased the business and he has continued to expand the company’s sales and markets. A business succession plan is currently being developed to transition the business to a third generation of the Autio family.

Original Autio Grinder Patent