Food Engineering articles from June 2004

Food Engineering archives from June 2004

The girl can't help it.(Obesity problems)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... I REALLY DON'T WANT TO TURN THIS column into a monthly tirade on the woes of the overweight American population. But sometimes, I just can't help it. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year, you know how barraged we have...

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... JULY 2004 11-12 Practical Membrane Technology Short Course, Las Vegas, NV; 888-530-6714; www.membraneworld.com/sc2004.html. 12-16 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo 2004, Las Vegas, NV; 312-782-8424;...

Uncle Wally/United Baking.(Plant Openings & Expansions; expansion of plant in Brookhaven, NY )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Uncle Wally/United Baking plans to invest an additional $5 million in the 43,000-sq. ft. bakery plant it built in Brookhaven, NY in 2001. The expansion will house a new production line and create 50 new jobs.

Cabot Creamery.(Plant Openings & Expansions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Constructed in eight months, Cabot Creamery's Montpelier, VT distribution center opens in June. At 62,000 square feet, the $6 million facility indudes ten loading docks and a state-of-the-art ammonia refrigeration system.

Kahiki Foods'.(Plant Openings & Expansions; Gahanna, OH plant opens )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Kahiki Foods' Gahanna, OH food processing plant opens in July. The building was acquired in December 2002 and was renovated for a total project cost of $7 million. It will process frozen Asian food.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream.(Plant Openings & Expansions; Bakersfield, CA manufacturing facility)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream recently broke ground on a $100 million expansion project that will triple the capacity of its Bakersfield, CA manufacturing facility. The project will add 400,000 square feet and five ice cream production lines. It is...

Caviness Beef Packers.(Plant Openings & Expansions; processing facility in Hereford, TX)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Designed to handle 400,000 heads of cattle per day, Caviness Beef Packers plans to build a new beef processing facility in Hereford, TX, three miles from its current location. The new 750-acre site will be operational in 2005.

GMPs to undergo makeover.(Manufacturing News)(good manufacturing practices)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In a speech last month to the National Food Policy Conference, Food and Drug Administration acting Commissioner Dr. Lester M. Crawford said FDA plans to modernize the good manufacturing practices (GMPs) used for foods. "Since food GMPs are...

Inspection under one agency?(Regulatory Watch)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Congress is exploring the possibility of combining the federal government's food inspection functions within a single agency. The House Civil Service and Agency Organization Subcommittee recently held hearings in response to a General...

Tougher rules for labs.(Regulatory Watch)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FDA wants to tighten rules on private sampling services and laboratories that test imported food. The new regulations would require samples to be properly identified, collected and maintained and require private laboratories to use validated or...

FDA.(Industry & People)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The FDA named Dr. Barbara O. Schneeman to lead the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements. She will oversee the development of policy and regulations for dietary...

Formerly senior vice president and director of global services at APCO Worldwide.(Industry & People; appointment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Formerly senior vice president and director of global services at APCO Worldwide, Deborah L. Louison is vice president of governmental affairs for Cadbury Schweppes' Americas Beverages and Cadbury Adams businesses.

International Association of Food Industry Suppliers.(Industry & People; appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The International Association of Food Industry Suppliers Board of Directors named its new officers including Virginia Moran, CEO and chairman of the board of Label Makers, as chair; Viggo Nielsen, president of Safeline, as chair-elect; and Ivan...

Wayne Farms.(Industry & People; appointment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Guy Hinton joined Wayne Farms as vice president of operations. He formerly served The Schwan Food Company as senior vice president of manufacturing.

Willis Stein & Partners acquired Jays Foods, makers of Jays Potato Chips, OKe-Doke popcorn and Krunchers.(Industry & People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Willis Stein & Partners acquired Jays Foods, makers of Jays Potato Chips, OKe-Doke popcorn and Krunchers. The firm also owns Lincoln Snacks and plans to operate both Lincoln and Jays as part of a new snack food company.

J.M. Smucker intends to sell Henry Jones Foods to SPC Ardmona.(Industry & People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... J.M. Smucker intends to sell Henry Jones Foods to SPC Ardmona. Henry Jones Foods is an Australian manufacturer of fruit spreads, snacks and sauces. The sale is expected to close this month.

Keebler Foods, Kellogg.(Industry & People; relocates snacks business unit to Battle Creek, MI)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... As part of its integration of Keebler Foods, Kellogg will relocate its U.S. snacks business unit to Battle Creek, MI from Elmhurst, IL. Approximately 300 employees will be affected, most of which have been offered the chance to stay with the...

Paradise Tomato Kitchens.(Industry & People; appointment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Paradise Tomato Kitchens named Thomas E. Haney R&D special projects director. He most recently served as director of seasoning R&D at Newly Weds Foods.

Kroger Co.(Industry & People; appointment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Kroger Co. promoted William T. Boehm to senior vice president of the company and president of Kroger manufacturing. Kevin Dougherty assumes the role of group vice president of logistics.

Tyson Foods.(Industry & People; appointment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... As the tenth board member of Tyson Foods, Albert C. Zapanta is the company's first Hispanic member of the board. He is the president and CEO of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the board of the U.S.-Mexico Cultural...

Surround sound, meet surround smell: product launches may gain an edge when consumers get a whiff.(Food Packaging)
June 1, 2004... EVEN IF PEOPLE EAT WITH THEIR EYES, AS SOME CONTEND, they still smell with their noses. Absent product sampling, those are the senses usually at play when evaluating packaged foods. Plenty of resources are plowed into the visual presentation....

Shuttle car system finds an audience.(Food Packaging)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... IF CUSTOMER SPECIFICATIONS NEVER changed, mechanical systems would work just fine in packaging departments. Unfortunately, customer requirements are becoming more customized, and that is creating demand for robotics that adapt with programming...

Goof proof turkeys debut in fall.(Food Packaging)(Oven Ready line)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A long-term development project moves from the lab to the packaging line at Hormel Foods' Jennie-O production facilities this month as the company starts building inventory for the Thanksgiving turkey sales season. A special cooking bag...

Say goodbye to the weakest link: it's time for manufacturers to invest in better transport systems.(Food Safety)
June 1, 2004... WHAT DRIVES THE PUSH FOR food safety? Cost efficiency. Food safety equipment and programs cost money, yet the investment made in these products and services often saves manufacturers from the high cost of rejected and recalled products. And...

Inspection scores are showing a marked improvement: important news for the food processing industry.
June 1, 2004... In the food processing industry, government inspections are a constant reality. And one bad audit can result in substantial fines or a plant closing. That's why more and more food processing facilities are partnering with Orkin Commercial...

Test unit for membrane filtration.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... The DSS pilot unit combi M39/M3.8 from Alfa Laval provides a combination of flat sheet and spiral wound designs. The unit offers versatile filtration properties with a rapid, easy exchange of the membrane and spiral element, according to the...

High-heat concrete floors.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Available in skid-resistant or smooth surfaces, Advanced Surfaces' 1/4-in. polyurethane concrete floor system handles temperatures ranging from -50[degrees]F to 235[degrees]F. The system can be installed over green concrete and has no harmful...

Sanitary walls and ceilings.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Hunter says its walls and ceiling systems provide extended life and durability for food plants by helping to control bacteria, mold, mildew and microbial growth. The wall and ceiling systems are designed, supplied and installed by the company....

Clean-in-place filtration system.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Using nanofiltration technology, the Reco-CIP filtration system recovers cleaning chemicals to improve waste reduction and recover valuable components of caustic and acidic cleaning solutions. It is capable of operating at pressures from 14 to...

Fast-cure floor coating.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Sherwin-Williams Industrial and Marine Coatings Group says its FasTop slurry and mortar systems are highly durable, fast curing, water-based industrial floor coatings. Able to be finished with decorative quartz broadcast or sand, FasTop S is a...

Food processing lighting.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Paramount Industries says its lighting systems are all NSF-listed and meet or exceed sanitary lighting requirements. It manufactures fluorescent and HID models for splash and food zones. Constructed of stainless steel, the lighting systems are...

Insulating panel and fire-resistant wall.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... UL approved for up to 3-hour applications, Advanced Insulation Concepts' Insulrock is engineered to combine both insulation and fire resistance in one panel. The panels are 10 inches thick and can be used for a variety of applications,...

Water filtration system.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... The Aria water treatment system from Pall Corp. uses 0.1-micron hollow fiber modules to remove parasites, fine particles and bacteria such as E. coli. The manufacturer says the system eliminates or minimizes the risks associated with water from...

High-volume single fryer filter.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Engineered to provide a continuous hot oil filtration solution for single fryer applications, the MX-10 MicroMax is a centrifugal filter that has a 10 gallon per minute capacity. It can filter all the oil in a medium-sized frying system over...

Phosphate-free floor treatment.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Designed to extend protection in production areas between sanitary clean-ups, Chemetall Oakite's FiSan Quat Treat is a phosphate-free, quaternary ammonium chloride-based floor treatment product. According to the manufacturer, the product...

Beer stabilizing filters.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Millipore's Brewpor caustic resistant cartridge filters help to microbiologically stabilize beer and malt-based beverages. Available in 10, 20, 30 and 40-in. lengths, the filters resist thermal stress and repeated exposure to hot water and...

Wet/damp light fixtures.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Engineered for indoor or outdoor wet and high-pressure hose-down applications, LDPI Lighting's 375 and 377 series can be ceiling or wall mounted. The 375 series carries an IP65 rating for use in wet or damp locations. The 377 series is IP67...

Space-efficient filters.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Menardi's Mikro-Pleat filter media is available in either bag or cartridge figurations for the recovery of fine powder products during processing. The company says its filters offer lower pressure drops, extended filter life and reduced...

Dual-stage breathing filter.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... The BA-Series filtration system features two elements, a coalescer and an absorber. Compressed air is directed through the coalescer, where 99.97 percent of contaminants are removed, according to Parker Hannifin, the unit's manufacturer. The...

Rotary filling & closing system.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Autoprod's Versa-Pack RO-A7 HS rotary filling and closing system is capable of speeds up to 7,200 containers per hour. Able to fill and seal viscous, semi-viscous, dry and liquid products, the unit features a lidding system with rollstock or...

Static mixers.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... The Low Pressure Drop (LPD) static mixer from Charles Ross is typically used for low viscosity turbulent flow mixing of fluids and for gas-liquid or gas-gas mixing. With construction up to 60 inches in diameter, the mixers can be customized to...

Simple, wireless AC drives.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... The SE1 and SW1 series of AC drives from TB Woods feature an overload capacity of 150 percent for one minute and up to 175 percent for momentary overloads in constant torque applications. Both series are available in three frame sizes and three...

Productivity door.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Designed for food processing environments, Nergeco's Agro 5 Forum productivity door features a multi-composite frame that is washable and rust-resistant. Its smooth curtain has no small openings to trap dust or other contaminants, according to...

Heavy duty drawer-in-housing.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Ox, the heavy duty drawer-in-housing from Industrial Magnetics, is designed to capture and remove fine particle size ferrous tramp metal from vertical product flow. The unit's Nedox-coated magnetic tubes reduce sticking, galling, static...

Continuous-motion shrink wrappers.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Featuring on-the-fly tracking adjustment and side-seal/cross-seal systems, the Ever-Clean SW-2000 and SW-3000 are engineered for end-of-the-line wrapping. The two continuous motion shrink-wrappers deliver rates up to 60 and 75 packs per minute...

Versatile milling machine.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Urschers Comitrol processor model 3600 is designed for bakery and snack food rework applications in which the product has a cream, fruit or jelly-filled component. Using the principle of incremental shear, the unit cuts the product into precise...

Energy saving lighting.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... Engineered for food processing, the Enviroguard low mount lighting from Guth offers a low brightness lens for a 25-in. spun reflector and up to 450-watt lamp. It features high-impact acrylic for non-yellowing and resistance to breakage. The...

Vacuum mixer homogenizer.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)
June 1, 2004... The Model G2 vacuum mixer homogenizer from Charles Ross is constructed of stainless steel and polished for total cleaning between batches. The standard agitator design of the mixer includes a sweep blade anchor with wall scrappers and an...

Multi-outlet forming machine.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... With the ability to portion up to 5,000 pounds of product per hour, the NuTEC 745 is a hydraulic, microprocessor-controlled, multi-outlet forming machine. The 745 vane pump feeds directly to the mold plate cavity. Processors can portion beef,...

Petrifilm plate reader.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Engineered to read petrifilm plates such as aerobic, coliform, and E. Coli/coliform count, the 3M petrifilm plate reader provides automated readings and records results in four seconds. The results are stored in a Microsoft Excel file and an...

Waterjet intensifier.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)(KMT Waterjet Systems)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The SL-V Plus from KMT Waterjet Systems is a 60,000 psi waterjet intensifier that increases cutting speeds by up to 20 percent, according to the company. It has a Hyperlife plunger seal and ceramic plunger designed to provide longer component...

Non-invasive oxygen measurement.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)(OxySense, Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Engineered to measure oxygen concentration within containers, bottles and packages without puncturing the seal, the OxySense 4000 features a built-in processor and an automatic infrared temperature sensor. The system uses optical technology and...

Electronic data collection system.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)(Authentix forms)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Authentix forms is an electronic data collection system from Critereon that digitizes handwritten food safety inspection documents. Inspections are recorded using a digital pen and regular inspection forms printed on digital paper. After...

Handheld salt analyzer.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Omega's CDH-90 is a handheld salt analyzer designed for the food and beverage industry. Factory calibrated for a percentage of NaCl, the unit can be operated with one hand and can be calibrated to salts with similar characteristics of...

Industrial-grade vision sensors.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The In-Sight 5100 and the In-Sight 5400 offer four times the processing power of comparable vision sensors, according to the manufacturer Cognex. Both units meet IEC specifications for shock and vibration, achieve an IP67 rating for dust and...

High-speed marinating injectors.(Technology sourcebook: focus on filtration equipment, floors, walls, doors & lighting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... With the ability to marinate up to 6,600 whole chickens per hour, MEPSCO's Ultra-244 and Ultra-488 injectors feature heavy gauge 304 stainless steel exteriors, programmable touch screens, and high output brine pumps. The company's self-cleaning...

Plant projects tool down: food and beverage processors implement safety, security and plant efficiency measures while continuing to cut costs.(27th Annual Construction Survey)(Food processing plants)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... Just when you thought they couldn't possibly trim any more from the engineering budget, food and beverage companies across North America are still in a very cost-conscious mode, according to Food Engineering's annual food plant construction...

Quality quantified: food engineers understand their responsibility in delivering a consistent product, but what is their role in delivering a quality product?
June 1, 2004... The food engineer drank deeply from his bottle of Budweiser, slammed the bottle down on the bar and loudly proclaimed, "I don't care what anybody says: that's the best-quality beer you can buy." For what the product is, the engineer's...

Man & machine: technology received its due at Food Engineering's three-day Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference & Expo, but the human side of processing kept rearing its lovely head.(Food Automation & Manufacturing 2004 Conference & Expo)
June 1, 2004... More than 200 engineers, plant professionals and industry experts convened at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Sarasota, Fla., for Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference & Expo. After listening to their peers and comparing notes at several...

Plant control's building block: once viewed as a transition tool in plant automation, the programmable logic controller maintains its relevancy by improving its functionality.(Tech Update)(Food processing plants)
June 1, 2004... LIKE MARK TWAIN'S DEMISE, THE PLC's DEATH was based on wildly exaggerated reports. A few years ago, PC-based controls were being touted as the natural successor to the programmable logic controller (PLC) in plant automation. PLCs were mere...

Admix Inc.(Supplier Profiles)(food processing machinery)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Admix, Inc. offers a wide range of sanitary equipment to suit all your mixing, blending and particle size reduction needs whether you require intank batch processing, inline mixing & milling or powder induction. We specialize in the manufacture...

Air Products.(Supplier Profiles)(food processing gases)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Air Products' Freshline[TM] Solution Whether your packaging, cooling, chilling, or freezing applications include bakery goods, fruits and vegetables, poultry, meats, ready meals, ice cream, or anything in-between, Air Products offers the...

ALTO Cleaning Systems, Inc.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Nothing is more important in the food industry than cleanliness, and ALTO Cleaning Systems offers the most flexible and versatile high-pressure, stationary systems to ensure food processing and manufacturing plants exceed the stringent cleaning...

Armstrong International, Inc.(Supplier Profiles)(industrial water heaters)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Armstrong Takes the Worry out of Your Hot Water When you need consistent, reliable hot water for food processing or washdown in your facility, Armstrong can deliver a package that's right for you. For industrial-process, hot-water...

AROL USA, a division of Angelus.(Supplier Profiles)(AROL USA, Inc.)(capping and corking equipment)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... AROL USA: World Class Capping Equipment, Now with US Based Support and Service AROL, a division of Angelus Sanitary Can Machine Company, is a leading manufacturer of capping equipment with an installed base of nearly 10,000 machines...

The Austin Company.(Supplier Profiles)(The Austin Company Food & Beverage Group)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... The Austin Company Food & Beverage Group is an in-house team specializing in planning, designing and implementing safe, efficient and economical food and beverage facilities. >From new construction to renovations and expansions, we offer a...

Avery Weigh-Tronix.(Supplier Profiles)(Avery Weigh-Tronix Inc.)(weigh scales)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Avery Weigh-Tronix is the combination of two of the biggest names in the weighing industry. From their start, each company has invented, developed and improved weighing technology from early mechanical products to the electronic and computer...

Behnke/JAX.(Supplier Profiles)(Behnke Lubricants Inc.)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
June 1, 2004... Since 1955, JAX has been a technology leader in lubricant formulation with a special, focused emphasis on food and beverage plant lubrication. JAX has developed nearly 150 new products for a diverse group of food processing environments, and...

Big-D Construction.(Supplier Profiles)(Big-D Construction Corp.)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Food and dairy facilities are becoming more sophisticated every day," says Forrest McNabb, Senior Vice President of Big-D Construction in Salt Lake City, Utah. "From unique construction materials, to strict safety and security requirements;...

Boston Gear.(Supplier Profiles)(speed reducers)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... 700 Series Speed Reducers with PosiVent Option Introducing the new enhancement to the Boston Gear 700 Series family of worm gear speed reducers. The Boston Gear PosiVent[TM] option is available in all current 700 series styles and...

Buhler Inc.(Supplier Profiles)(food processing machinery)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... General Description: Buhler is the global technology partner for efficient production systems, engineering solutions and the associated services in the food processing industry, in chemical process engineering and in die casting. Our...

Carrier vibrating equipment: committed to the highest quality in the industry.(Supplier Profiles)(Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc.)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Our Commitment >From the designing and manufacturing of the highest quality equipment in the industry, customers can rely on individual attention from experienced project managers, coupled with the depth of our staff and extensive in-house...

CITGO Petroleum Corporation.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... CITGO Petroleum Corporation has more than 40 years experience in the manufacturing of food grade white mineral oils for the food processing industry. In fact, CITGO is the only lubricants marketing company that is basic in paraffinic,...

DCI, Inc.(Supplier Profiles)(stainless steel equipment)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... DCI, Inc., an employee owned company, has been a leader in the design, manufacturing and servicing of stainless steel/other alloy equipment since 1955. The sizes and shapes of DCI manufactured equipment are as varied as the customers we...

Douglas Machines Corp.(Supplier Profiles)(cleaning equipment)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Douglas Machines Corp. offers a full line of automated washing and sanitizing equipment for all containers commonly used in the food processing and distribution industries. Batch and continuous cleaning designs are available for several hundred...

Dur-A-Flex.(Supplier Profiles)(Dur-A-Flex Inc., floor finishes)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... When you partner with Dur-A-Flex, you receive more than 35 years extensive field knowledge and the most advanced, tested and trusted epoxies, MMA and urethane floor systems in the industry. We provide total tech support to meet the needs of...

Ferrite.(Supplier Profiles)(The Ferrite Company Inc.)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... It's made by Ferrite. Ferrite is dedicated to the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art microwave heating systems and components unmatched in the industry. Our technical aptitude in the management of highpower microwave frequencies...

The Fitzpatrick Company.(Supplier Profiles)(milling equipment)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Product Name: FitzSieve Cone Mill Description: Mill for gentle size reduction and delumping. Products to be processed can be flood fed into the feed throat, vacuum conveyed or hand fed to this unit. This equipment is designed for...

Fortress Technology Inc.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Fortress Technology Inc. has become a world leader in the design, manufacture, and sales of metal detector systems in less than a decade. In fact, thousands of Fortress systems have been installed and are operating in more than 25 countries....

Fristam Pumps.(Supplier Profiles)(Fristam Pumps Inc.)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Fristam manufactures high-performance, stainless steel centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, shear blenders and powder mixer systems. New Products Our new Shear Blender homogenizes, blends, emulsifies, disperses, dissolves and...

Galvamet.(Supplier Profiles)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Energy Efficient Insulated Metal Building Panels Galvamet, a division of the Hylsa Steel Group, manufactures factory insulated metal wall and roof panels for application in the cold storage and food processing building industry. It's...

Heat and Control, Inc.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Heat and Control designs and builds complete processing, packaging and control systems for: * Snack foods, including potato chips, corn and tortilla chips, nuts, extruded and expanded snacks, fruit-filled pies and bagels. * Prepared...

Hixson.(Supplier Profiles)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Contact: Hixson, 659 Van Meter St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel. (513) 241-1230; fax (513) 241-1287 Web site: www.hixson-inc.com

Hunter Wall & Ceiling Systems.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Hunter Wall & Ceiling Systems Hunter Well & Ceilings Systems designs, supplies, and installs sanitary walls, ceilings, windows, doors and lighting systems for the food industry. These systems are designed to provide extended life and...