About
Engineering Integrated Process Systems for customers worldwide
Since 1984, Specific has evolved from a small engineering operation into an international designer and manufacturer of engineered process systems for beverage, food, and industrial producers.
Today, we serve a diverse range of industries including brewing and distilling, alternative protein and new food technologies, dairy processing, pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing, food and ingredient production, and industrial process applications.
Engineering expertise and technical depth have positioned us as a trusted global systems manufacturer.
We design and deliver engineered process systems for commercial and industrial production environments worldwide.
Our project execution and technical support have established us as a long-term engineering partner for clients across global markets.
Our engineering-led approach ensures close collaboration with client teams, allowing us to design systems that align with technical requirements, regulatory standards, and long-term operational goals.
We have delivered thousands of engineered systems globally and continue to expand our technical capabilities across industries and markets.
Our portfolio includes large-scale automated production systems, modular process skids, and fully integrated turnkey facilities designed for efficiency, scalability, and long-term performance.
Leadership Team
Chad MacIsaac
Mike Cummings
Mieke Larsen
Adam Matthews
Ken Whittaker
Andrew McLean
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Company Testimonials
“Our experience with the team at Specific has exceeded expectations in every way, from sales to project design and management, fabrication, shipping and clear through to support with installed equipment”
Tony Tielli
Roughtail Brewing Co
“In 2000 in bought a ten year old specific mechanical system from BJ’s in woodland hills ca. The support from specific to get me running was so good, we decided to have them build our mash filter system. Then a few of the guys I knew left there, and for
J. Mark Hood, Brewmaster
Echoes Brewing Co
“The whole team at Specific were fantastic to work with, incredibly helpful, responsive and able to deal with every curve ball we threw at them with great attention to detail. The final products, our still and columns are beautifully made, wonderfully engineered and work like a dream. We’re looking forward
Peter Wilkins, Owner
The Newfoundland Distillery
“This is my second Specific Mechanical system. The design, engineering and quality is the best I’ve seen”
Caley Shoemaker, Founder/Master Distiller
As Above, So Below Distillery
“We are very happy with the equipment we bought from Specific. Our last purchase replaced nearly every piece of equipment in our distillery, and since we’ve been using it, the equipment has exceeded our expectations in operating. And the service we’ve received from the order through support on site has
Scott Harris, Owner
Catoctin Creek Distilling Co.
“Professional, accommodating, extremely knowledgeable and of the highest standard are but some of the terms I use when describing the Specific Mechanical team and the equipment I am proud to work with at MudHen Brewing Company.”
Tony Cunha, Brewmaster