Filling Machines for the Mountain West
Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and the broader Mountain West region have seen explosive growth in artisan food production over the past decade. Denver and Boulder are nationally recognized for their health-food startup ecosystem, while Phoenix and Salt Lake City serve as regional distribution hubs. The SDH-R's compact 44×52 inch footprint and single-phase 208V electrical option make it accessible to the Mountain West's growing community of food entrepreneurs scaling from farmers' markets to retail shelves.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Colorado & Mountain West: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus, dips, sauces, dairy spreads, nut butters, plant-based products and baby food purées in pre-formed cups. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production), 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. For producers in Colorado and across the Mountain West, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered after an 8-12 week lead time, with our California service centre serving as the nearest support base for the region.
- SpeedUp to 30 cups/min (18–25 in production)
- Fill range50–500 g at ±0.5% accuracy
- Cup sizes4–16 oz standard; 2–32 oz custom
- PriceFrom $45,000 USD
- Lead time8–12 weeks from order
- Built inCalgary, Canada · 12-month warranty
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Food Packaging in Colorado and the Mountain West: What Local Producers Should Know
From Denver and the Front Range to Salt Lake City, Phoenix and the smaller Rocky Mountain markets, this region pairs fast population growth with a health-minded, outdoors-oriented shopper. Colorado, and the Boulder area especially, is well known for natural and specialty food brands, while Utah's Wasatch Front and Arizona's Valley of the Sun add large family households, Mexican and Southwestern traditions and a busy resort trade. Producers serve natural grocers, regional chains and foodservice across long distances, and automated cup filling lets growing brands add volume without hand-filling every cup.
Distance is the defining logistics challenge here. Interstates 25, 70, 15, 80 and 10 connect cities hundreds of miles apart, winter storms can close mountain passes, and summer heat across the Southwest strains refrigeration. Each state adds its own licensing on top of FDA's Preventive Controls for Human Food rule (21 CFR Part 117). The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, FDA-compliant food-contact materials and optional MAP suit producers sending chilled cups over long routes.
Machine details: Cup filling and sealing machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads
Popular Products in Colorado & Mountain West
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Colorado & Mountain West food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Colorado & Mountain West
Boulder, Colorado is one of America's most concentrated natural-food startup hubs — home to dozens of brands that have scaled from local to national distribution. Denver's food incubator ecosystem supports startups transitioning from hand-packing to automated filling. Phoenix's affordable manufacturing space and logistics infrastructure make it a growing hub for Southwest food brands. The SDH-R's $45,000 entry price and small footprint make it the first automated machine for many of these scaling producers.
Service & Logistics
Mountain West producers are supported through our California service center. Machines ship from Calgary via overland freight with typical delivery in 3–5 weeks.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Colorado and the Mountain West
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Colorado and the Mountain West?
Hummus Pack's SDH-R cup filling machine starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration, whether you pack dips, sauces, dairy spreads or nut butters. Additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and the team replies within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Colorado and the Mountain West?
Machines for Colorado and the Mountain West are built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our California service centre is the nearest support base for the region. The SDH-R carries a 12-month warranty, and quote requests normally get a reply within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Colorado & Mountain West?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Colorado & Mountain West, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.