Mars Mineral, a global provider of pelletizing technology, is enhancing its manufacturing capabilities through a new investment at its parent company, Woodward Inc. Woodward, a precision metal fabricator, is expanding its square footage and installing a state-of-the-art shape cutting/layout burning machine to support increased production efficiency and precision.

This investment will further refine the fabrication of Mars Mineral’s advanced pelletizing equipment, ensuring high-quality manufacturing for industries including recovered carbon black, biochar, energy storage, and mineral processing. The new burning machine enhances precision cutting and material processing, optimizing the production of components critical to pelletizing systems.

“Mars Mineral has built its reputation on providing high-performance pelletizing technologies backed by decades of process expertise,” said Clayton Woodward, owner and president of both Mars Mineral and Woodward Inc. “By investing in advanced fabrication technology, we’re ensuring that our customers receive equipment engineered to the highest standards of quality and reliability.”

The facility expansion and equipment installation will enhance Mars Mineral’s ability to meet the increasing demand for sustainable pelletizing solutions, particularly as industries seek innovative ways to repurpose carbon-based byproducts into valuable materials.

Construction is expected to be completed by the 4th quarter of 2025.

About Mars Mineral

Mars Mineral, based in Mars, Pa., USA, designs and manufactures custom pelletizing equipment used to agglomerate waste byproducts from industrial processes into materials that support a circular economy. The company, founded in 1972, provides material testing, engineering services, and technical support to meet diverse industry needs.

Press release by Mars Mineral.