About RoseDowns
RoseDowns, a proud member of the global Desmet organization, has a rich history dating back to 1777. Throughout its long-standing heritage, RoseDowns has consistently invested in cutting-edge design, development, and scientific research, ensuring its position at the forefront of pressing technology and engineering advancements.

250 years of engineering excellence
RoseDowns specializes in the design and manufacture of screw presses for oilseed processing and animal by-product applications. Our expertise spans the production of presses for various oilseed processes, including pre-pressing, full pressing, and cold pressing. In addition to these, RoseDowns manufacture specialist presses designed for processing animal by-products.
RoseDowns also supplies spare parts for their presses as well as for other press manufacturers globally. Furthermore, RoseDowns produce oil screening tanks, which efficiently separate solids from pressed oil, ensuring optimal performance in oil extraction processes.

Key Technologies

Oilseed Presses
With centuries of oilseed industry expertise, RoseDowns Sterling Series presses are renowned for their market-leading quality and performance.
Designed and manufactured for high efficiency extraction of oilseeds until The last drop, the innovative Sterling Series of screw presses. Choose from a wide range of sizes and configurations to meet every pressing requirement.

Rendering Presses
RoseDowns enjoys an unrivalled global reputation for manufacturing screw presses and high-quality spare parts for the rendering market
Designed and manufactured for optimum fat yield, ST & SR high pressure screw presses. Choose from a wide range of sizes and configurations to meet every rendering application.

Foots Recovery Tanks
Foots recovery tanks, available in standard sizes, from 5 to 40 tonnes, efficiently remove solids from pressed oil before the filtration process.
The tank is sized to typically provide 20 to 30 minutes settling time and buffer storage.

Spare parts
Screw press parts are vital for optimal plant performance. RoseDowns manufacture durable, cost-effective wear to consumable parts using high-quality materials for both our own and competitors’ machines:
- Worm assembly components
- Lining Bars
- Knife & Shoe Frame Bars
- Other major press components are available as spare parts, including shafts, cages, thrust bearings, gearboxes, feeder assemblies, and more.

Technical support

Design services

Maintenance services
Our services
Our clients rely on our machines 24/7. Our equipment are highly reliable and require minimal maintenance, as long as wear to consumable parts are regularly inspected and replaced when necessary. RoseDowns offers far more than just the manufacture of presses and press components. We bring the value of our extensive industry experience to every customer, providing added expertise and support. We offer comprehensive technical support, design services, and maintenance services to ensure optimal performance and longevity of our products. Building strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers is a priority and remains at the core of everything we do.
Technical support services
Advice on press upgrades and retrofit options.
Custom worm assemblies
Bespoke worm assembly design for all types of presses.
Mill & plant design
Assistance in designing mills and plants, small or large.
Press performance optimisation
Improving press efficiency and overall performance.
Shaft & cage repairs
Rebuilding press shafts and cages on-site or at RoseDowns.
Maintenance contract solutions
Short- and long-term maintenance agreements tailored to your needs.
Contact us
Cannon Street
Kingston upon Hull HU2 0AD
United Kingdom
Email: rosedowns.uk@desmet.com
Großer Weidenweg 3,
D-27367 Eversen/Ahausen
Germany
Email: rosedowns.de@desmet.com
Kansas City Service Center, USA
1123 Swift, North Kansas City, MO 64116
USA
Email: ken.dozier@desmet.com