Magnum Systems is uniquely positioned as both a highly skilled systems integrator and a manufacturer of customized bulk material handling solutions, including pneumatic conveying and automated packaging. Our dual expertise gives us a distinct advantage when designing and building custom solutions. For example, our in-depth understanding of manufacturers’ challenges allows us to identify and prevent potential issues early in the process, enabling us to deliver more effective, tailored outcomes than most system integrators.
On February 28, 2025, Magnum Systems, a leading systems integrator and a manufacturer of bulk material handling and packaging solutions, acquired ECS Solutions, an acclaimed, CSIA-certified expert in batch and process control automation, control systems integration, and manufacturing execution systems.
With the addition of ECS, Magnum is positioned to deliver more extensive, innovative, end-to-end integrated systems. This acquisition combines over 110 years of industry expertise to provide tailored, turnkey, start-to-finish solutions for our valued customers, significantly increasing their operational efficiency, precision, and scalability for modern and future manufacturing.
Design, manufacture and integrate automated material handling systems.
To be the recognized industry leader in systems integration, manufacturing, and automation.
Since 2001, Magnum has consistently driven innovation in our custom integrated systems and manufacturing solutions for bulk material handling and packaging. We are committed to continually developing leading-edge products and technologies.
Our history of innovations includes creating state-of-the-art Advanced Pneumatic Conveying Systems for optimizing material transport, efficiency, and reliability. Our Cutting-Edge Packaging Systems are acknowledged for their technical excellence and incorporation of the latest advancements in automation and precision.
With over 45 years of expertise, ECS has an unmatched reputation for innovation and performance, which significantly improves customer product quality, reduces operational costs, and drives sustainable growth.
By acquiring ECS and combining our full capabilities, customers can access the most advanced and efficient technologies with one consistent partner. This strategic approach allows us to continually enhance our offerings and maintain our position as an industry leader in systems integration, manufacturing, and automation.
With over 45 years of expertise, CSIA-certified ECS brings an unmatched reputation for innovation and performance in process control systems, which enables customers to significantly improve product quality, reduce operational costs, and drive sustainable growth.
Together, our ongoing commitment to innovation and technological advancement allows us to provide customized solutions that meet the evolving needs of diverse industries, including food, agriculture, chemicals, industrial minerals, and plastics.
Please visit ECS Solutions to learn how combining ECS and Magnum’s powerful capabilities will greatly benefit our current, shared, and new customers.
Our complete, start-to-finish systems integration offering positions us as a leader in serving industries such as food processing, agriculture, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing with a holistic approach. Magnum ensures smooth and consistent material movement with reliable pneumatic and conveying solutions, while ECS adds state-of-the-art precision through automation and manufacturing execution systems. With Magnum, manufacturers can confidently tackle their most daunting challenges, such as reducing waste and enhancing process controls.
Why Choose Magnum Systems as your single-source systems integrator?
Magnum and ECS share the same guiding principles, ensuring our unified organization will skillfully meet the challenges and opportunities of the future, pioneering innovative solutions while meeting and exceeding customer expectations, one customized integrated solution at a time.
Magnum will continue to provide industrial manufacturers with the best solutions to significantly improve their operations’ efficiency, drive optimum productivity, deliver impressive return on investment, and exceed customers’ business goals. Through our newly acquired capabilities, we stand ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing, delivering value at every level of your operation.
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ECS Solutions, a Magnum Systems brand, was founded in 1977 to provide control and information system solutions, initially to the demanding aluminum manufacturing industry. Since then, the company has expanded to deliver batch and continuous process control solutions to a wide range of manufacturing companies. After more than four decades of developing batch process control systems using a total process automation approach, ECS has the experience and expertise it takes to build powerful, high-performing plants that produce high-quality yields.
ECS offices across the country provide an advantage by making sure every project team includes an ECS project lead. This results in better-run projects that enable ECS to attain the goal of a quality project delivered on time and on budget. ECS provides turnkey solutions and partners with other automation suppliers, OEMs, system integrators, and engineering firms.
Smoot Company, a Magnum Systems brand, began providing pneumatic conveying systems in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1960. With a long history comes a long list of industrial systems, including the Airlift Railcar Discharge Adapter, Rotary Airlock Cavity Purge System, and the Slide Diverter Valve.
Smoot is a leading provider of pneumatic conveying systems and components. These include dense and dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems and railcar and truck unloading. Smoot’s systems can handle some of the world’s most abrasive materials. Our engineering and service staff have the application knowledge and experience to deliver successful designs and installations worldwide.
Taylor Products, a Magnum Systems brand, was founded by Murland “Mike” Taylor who started the Taylor Seed Company in Parsons, Kansas, in the 1960s. However, he soon began designing mechanical beam-scale baggers. Taylor Products’ extensive line of equipment for valve bags, open-mouth, and bulk bags is his legacy of translating customer thoughts and ideas into practical, economical, and durable machine designs.
Although product development started in the agricultural market, industrial markets soon adopted Taylor Products’ equipment designs. Taylor Products provides standard designs and custom equipment for every sector of the commercial marketplace. Continuing Taylor Products’ legacy, we listen to your ideas and manufacture products that meet your specific needs rather than you changing your line to meet our products.
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