Case Study: Downey's Potato Chips poised for growth with upgraded Vanmark equipment
Downey’s Potato Chips has been in business for 37 years. The company was started by the Downey family in Waterford, Michigan. From its humble beginnings selling freshly fried kettle chips made in small batches from its storefront, the business had customers lining up to indulge in their crispy, crunchy goodness. After a few years, the chips became so popular that the business outgrew its small shop and moved to its current facility, investing in commercial processing equipment to satisfy demand.
To produce Downey’s Potato Chips, locally sourced potatoes from Michigan farmers are peeled and carved of imperfections, sliced and cooked. For the peeling step, Downey’s uses a Vanmark peeling machine . Due to its continued growth and plans for the future, the company recently upgraded to the 1820 model, a compact yet high-quality peeler.