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Reliable Milling Equipment with over 45 years of experience and knowledge

Quadro has earned the respect of customers across a wide variety of powder-handling applications in more than 80 countries. Our recognized leadership in specialized process equipment was launched in 1976 with a single idea that has stood the test of time - the original Quadro® Comil®.

A revolutionary idea at the time, the Comil® cone mill has proven to be one of the industry’s most durable and most imitated advances in size reduction technology. Today, the Comil’s proprietary, advanced size reduction technology has been refined through thousands of applications to deliver reliable scalability, repeatability and environmentally friendly performance. The result is superior product quality and maximum throughput for quick return on investment.

Used by Industry leaders in more than 80 countries, Quadro® Engineering provides the world’s leading technology for achieving uniform particle size reduction, sieving, screening and deagglomeration. Our equipment has been proven to enhance process efficiency and product consistency across:

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food and Flavourings
  • Nutraceuticals and Sports Supplements
  • Fine Chemicals
  • Personal Care and Cosmetic industries.

Leading Expertise

Leading expertise gained through over 20,000 applications.

Quadro has a strong history in research & design of milling solutions. Our engineers can draw on one of the most comprehensive databases of processing knowledge gained over decades of experience partnering with customers. The Waterloo Test Centre in Canada and the CoE in India have been designed for our customers to run real-world tests of their powders on the latest Quadro equipment. Each test site has a range of lab and production-sized equipment, which can demonstrate how directly scalable the results are from R&D to full-scale commercialization. Customers who conduct tests are reassured that the results they see in the lab will be replicated at their sites. 

The result has been technical breakthroughs that have changed the way many of our customers manufacture and led to new global processing industry standards.

Our History

Over the decades, Quadro's industry leadership has been reaffirmed with every new product generation. Our most recent inline designs incorporate many innovations that offer greater application versatility and easier cleaning and maintenance.

Explore the timeline below by clicking on each date and using the arrows to move forwards.

Founded by Eddie Koch & partners In Breslau, ON.

First machine sold to Colonial Cookies (Dare Foods)

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Relocated to St. Jacobs, ON
Testing facilities were developed

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Manufacturing and office move to Waterloo, ON

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Model 194 enters the market

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Model 196 Pressure Vessel Asset computer system introduced

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Employees grow from 46 to 81 New partnership with Ytron Germany

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First building expansion at 613 Colby Drive

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Gained ISO 9001 Certification

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Expanded Colby Drive facility to 33,000 sq ft

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25 years of success celebrated F10 model launched

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Quadro becomes part of IDEX MPT

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Microfluidics manufacturing moves to Waterloo

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First H20 sold to Bentley laboratories, NJ

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The Labscale milling & processing model (SLS) launched at Interphex

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Fitzpatrick manufacturing moves to Waterloo

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U21 high efficiency mills launched

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SDx milling platform launched

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Patent awarded for high efficiency conical mill screens

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SDx mid-range milling platform launched

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Proud to be part of IDEX Material Processing Technologies

In 2007 Quadro was acquired by IDEX and became part of the IDEX Material Processing Technologies
(IDEX MPT) Group, comprising of the following market-leading brands.

As we are part of the IDEX Corporation, we are afforded secure financial stability enabling us to focus on our customers.

Pledge of Quality

No matter the application, our equipment will consistently deliver the batch-to-batch repeatability required to comply with the most demanding FDA standards. What’s more, every Comil® is backed by the highest level of application and technical support, based on nearly 50 years of Quadro experience.

Quadro accepts and follows the principles of ethical business practice and strives to supply goods of wholly acceptable quality and value. Patented worldwide, our products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards of materials, finish and performance in sanitary equipment design.

Available in USDA approved, CIP, SIP and WIP designs, the Quadro® Comil® conforms to all international standards including UL, CSA and Halal certifications, and complies with OSHA, FDA, CE, cGMP, ATEX and 21CFR11 guidelines and directives. Detailed documentation, such as compliance certificates and IQOQ documents, is available in various languages to simplify your validation process.

Quadro Engineering is ISO 9001:2015 Certified
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

Get in Touch

Whether you need further information or a solution to a powder processing problem, we can help.

Our team of experts are happy to offer advice and help you identify the right solution. Simply complete the form and we will get back to you.

Global Yet Local

With customers in more than 80 countries, we have a global network of offices and Channel Partners to support you wherever you are.

Quadro's Head Office and Test facility are located in Waterloo, ON, Canada.

We are supported by a network of Agents & Distributors and our own IDEX Corporation regional offices, enabling us to provide quality customer service, worldwide.

Employee Resource Groups

IDEX is an acronym for our founding mission of Innovation, Diversity and Excellence. At IDEX MPT, we value equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

We want to grow with those who embrace the importance of teamwork and continue to cultivate our culture of inclusion and diversity. Encouraging our employees to learn and develop new skills required to support career growth is essential to the success of all IDEX businesses. IDEX strives to establish an environment where every employee is empowered to do and be their best, every day.