Our Story: From Vision to Legacy

Kent Monsen: North Monsen Company, How it all began

North Monsen Company began in 1956 as a partnership between Kent Monsen and Dick North, two visionaries who recognized the need for reliable, high-quality equipment for the dry-bulk solids industry. With an unwavering commitment to customer service and a passion for problem-solving, Kent and Dick quickly built a reputation for delivering customized solutions that exceeded expectations. Serving Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, North Monsen became the go-to provider in the region for industries ranging from mining to environmental systems.

A Family-Owned Tradition

Since 1974, North Monsen has been solely owned and operated by the Monsen family, with Mark continuing to uphold the values of hard work, honesty, and integrity that have defined the company for over 68 years. Under his leadership, the business has embraced new technologies while staying true to its roots. North Monsen believes in an honest day's work for an honest day's pay and remains deeply committed to hard work, integrity, and customer satisfaction as it explores opportunities within the intermountain west region.

Looking Ahead

Today, North Monsen continues to be a leading supplier of dry-bulk solids equipment across the Intermountain region, with a focus on expanding its footprint to serve even more industries. By maintaining strong partnerships with top manufacturers we represent, the company remains at the forefront of technological advancements. North Monsen continues to design custom systems from initial concepts to completed systems. Using the trusted vendors we represent, we can provide a cutting edge solution. The Monsen family's legacy is one of both stability and growth, ensuring that North Monsen's reputation for excellence will carry forward as the business continues to expand its reach.

Mark Monsen: North Monsen Company, Custom Designed System

Industries we serve

Agriculture & Food

Agriculture & Food

Grains & Cereals, Oilseeds & Pulses, Sugar & Salt, Flour & Starch, Animal Feed

Mining & Minerals

Mining & Minerals

Ores, Coal & Coke, Aggregates & Sand, Limestone & Gypsum, Clays & Silica

Cement & Building Materials

Cement & Building Materials

Cement, Concrete Components, Gypsum & Lime, Fly Ash & Slag

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Fertilizers, Powdered Chemicals, Resins & Pellets, Pigments & Fillers

Plastics & Polymers

Plastics & Polymers

Plastic Pellets, Recycled Plastics, Additives

Energy & Power

Energy & Power

Biomass, Coal & Lignite, Ash & Residues

Metals & Recycling

Metals & Recycling

Metal Powders, Scrap Metals, Recycled Aggregates

Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals

Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals

Powders & Granules, Additives & Excipients, Specialty Chemicals

Paper & Pulp

Paper & Pulp

Lumber, Wood Chips, Pulp, Calcium Carbonate, Kaolin

Environmental & Waste Management

Environmental & Waste Management

Sludge & Waste Ash, Compost & Organic Matter, Recycled Materials