Used Foremost Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Founded in 1947 as a contract engineering and prototyping company, Foremost Machine Builders, Inc. has grown over more than 75 years into one of the most recognized names in plastic processing equipment. Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, the privately held, Women's Business Enterprise-certified company has built its reputation on continuous innovation and a commitment to quality that has kept it at the forefront of the granulator and auxiliary equipment market.

Foremost's granulator lineup is the heart of its product offering and spans a wide range of applications. The Heavy Duty HD Series — including models such as the HD-4A, HD-5C, HD-6C, HD-7, and HD-8 — is engineered for beside-the-press and central grinding in injection molding, blow molding, and recycling operations. The Futura Quiet QG Series (QG-1010, QG-1410, QG-1814) delivers low-noise operation suited to production floor environments. High Shear Granulators handle film, roll stock, edge trim, and soft materials, while the patented DSC-18 Dual Stage Granulator processes large purgings and lumps through two separate cutting chambers for high output at reduced power. Compact models such as the 2A-4 and the 1008-MS serve beside-the-press sprue and runner grinding duties.

Foremost granulators are found across a broad range of end-market industries, including injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, film and sheet extrusion, dairy and food packaging, post-consumer plastics recycling, and pharmaceutical and chemical material handling. The company also supplies auxiliary equipment — blenders, dryers, loaders, and pneumatic conveying systems — making it a single-source supplier for complete plastics processing plants.

Buyers seeking used Foremost granulators consistently cite the brand's heavy-gauge steel construction, robust welded cutting chambers, and long service life as primary reasons these machines hold their value on the secondary market. Replacement knives, screens, and wear parts remain widely available from multiple aftermarket suppliers, lowering the total cost of ownership. The broad model range — from small beside-the-press units to large central granulators — means a used Foremost machine can often slot directly into an existing production line with minimal modification.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Foremost equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Foremost machines at competitive prices. Most of our Foremost inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Foremost equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.