Food Engineering articles from June 2005

Food Engineering archives from June 2005

Productivity improvements may be somewhere over the rainbow.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... Whether you call it lean manufacturing, getting more bang for the buck, increased productivity or doing more with less, it doesn't really matter. What matters to food and beverage manufacturers is getting quality product out the door quickly...

Calendar.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... JUNE 2005 20-21 Nano4Food Conference, Wageningen, The Netherlands; Cientifica; +34 91 640 74 40; www.nanofood.info. 20-23 Cracker Production Technology, Manhattan, KS; American Institute of Baking; 800-633-5137; www.aibonline.org. ...

IFP North America Inc.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... IFP North America Inc. is spending $65 million to build an aseptic multi-fruit processing and juice packaging plant in Erie, PA. The 300,000-sq.-ft. facility will employ about 300 people.

Haagen-Dazs Japan.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Haagen-Dazs Japan plans to build a second ice cream manufacturing plant in Shinmachi, Gunma Prefecture, which will increase its production capacity by 20%. The plant will make ice cream in mini-cups, but lines will also be able to produce...

Albuquerque Tortilla Co.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Albuquerque Tortilla Co. broke ground on a $10 million, 87,000-sq.-ft. addition to its plant in Albuquerque, NM. The addition will boost capacity for green chilies, stews and sagas.

Archer Daniels Midland Co.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil, cocoa processing facility)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Archer Daniels Midland Co. is performing plant process upgrades and product line expansions in its Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil, cocoa processing facility, which makes cocoa powder, liquor, butter and cake product lines for international markets.

Tyson Foods Inc.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Tyson Foods Inc. is spending $95 million to double the office space of its Springdale, AR, headquarters. When completed in 2007, the expansion will allow the company to consolidate offices and make room for a research, development and training...

Plant of the Year embraces best practices, technological innovation.(MANUFACTURING NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Bell & Evans poultry processing plant in Fredericksburg, PA, was honored as Food Engineering's 2005 plant of the year at the publication's annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo held in Clearwater Beach, FL in April. ...

Labeling could make shell eggs safer.(REGULATORY WATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... FDA is proposing amended food labeling regulations to permit the egg industry to place the safe handling statement for shell eggs on the inside lid of egg cartons if the statement "keep refrigerated" appears on the top or side panel. This...

Dairy states push for Quality Cheese Act.(REGULATORY WATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Three dairy state Democrats in the Senate have introduced legislation that would prohibit products that contain dry ultra-filtered milk products, milk protein concentrate or casein from being labeled as domestic natural cheese. The bill, S....

Peter Swinburn replaces Peter Kendall as chief executive officer of Coon Brewers Ltd.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Peter Swinburn replaces Peter Kendall as chief executive officer of Coon Brewers Ltd. Swinburn has been with the company since 1975 and was most recently president of Coors Brewing Worldwide

Barry Callebaut AG.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The board of directors of Barry Callebaut AG, a manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, appointed Charles Haak as president and chief operating officer of its American subsidiary, Brach's Confections. Haak most recently served as senior...

BEMA.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... BEMA, the baking industry suppliers association, named Kerwin Brown as president and CEO.

Hormel Foods Corp. completed its acquisition of Lloyd's Barbeque Co. from General Mills.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
June 1, 2005... Hormel Foods Corp. completed its acquisition of Lloyd's Barbeque Co. from General Mills. Lloyd's produces pork and beef barbeque ribs and shredded barbeque chicken, pork and beef.

Kraft Foods is selling its fruit snacks operation to the Kellogg Co. for $30 million.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
June 1, 2005... Kraft Foods is selling its fruit snacks operation to the Kellogg Co. for $30 million. The fruit snacks business generated net revenues of $80 million in 2004. Kraft says the sale is part of its strategy to focus on businesses that offer a...

Del Monte Foods.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Del Monte Foods appointed Victor Lund to its board of directors. Lund served as vice-chairman of Albertson's until June 2002.

AWB.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Andrew Booth, founder of the Maryland-based architectural and engineering firm AWB, distributed a majority of his interest in the company to key members of the company's board of directors. As a result, Matthew Smith became president, G....

John Kacsur is Rockwell Automation's food industry vice president.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(appointment of John Kacsur)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... John Kacsur is Rockwell Automation's food industry vice president. He most recently served as Rockwell Automation's global account team lead for Kraft Foods, Inc.

Chiquita Brands International, Inc., is buying Fresh Express from Performance Food Group for $855 million.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Chiquita Brands International, Inc., is buying Fresh Express from Performance Food Group for $855 million. The acquisition will give Chiquita access to Fresh Express restaurant customers including McDonald's Corp. and Yum Brands Inc.'s Taco...

Flexible packaging dominates at Interpack: form-fill-seal machines on display in nearly every hall provided new flexible formats for beverages.(FOOD PACKAGING)
June 1, 2005... Although metal, glass and rigid plastic packaging was well represented at Interpack 2005, flexible packaging was the star of the huge, triennial exhibition held April 21-27 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Form-fill-seal (FFS) machines, both...

New soup's on.(FOOD PACKAGING)(Campbell Soup Co. launches new soups)
June 1, 2005... The iconic soup can with the red-and-white label has been complemented with a number of new packages from Campbell Soup Co. in recent years. Now the Camden, NJ, food manufacturer is debuting new soups that are as different on the inside as they...

From the frying pan into the fryer: are allergens an issue for fried foods? Experts discussed these and other topics at the 5th International Symposium on Deep-Fat Frying.(FOOD SAFETY)
June 1, 2005... Despite the latest health news about flied foods, trans fats and obesity, Americans hunger for the crispy, greasy and sometimes salty flavor of deep-fried foods, often flying up everything from vegetables to Thanksgiving turkeys. Deep-fat...

Roll-up door.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Goff's Power-Roll is a motorized roll-up, heavy-duty vinyl door. Built-in features include fiberglass protrusion tubes designed to bend if loaded, a custom-extruded guide track that captures rollers and a protective in-tube style 110V motor...

Stair nosings.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... The Suregrip SN from E-Components & Chains is a slip-resistant stair nosing that offers traction in wet or oily conditions. The anti-slip stair nosings measure 60 mm x 40 mm and are 4 mm thick, but can be cut to exact requirements. The company...

Sanitary door curtain.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... In an effort to comply with HACCP guideline EG 93/43, EFAFLEX designed the SRT-CR hygienic rapid-roller door. There are no hidden or inaccessible niches because of swivel-mounted flaps that serve as main Darts of the doorframe and cover as well...

Concrete flooring system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Tnemec's Ultra-Tread is a polyurethane modified concrete flooring system that is resistant to thermal shock associated with freeze/thaw cycling, hot water wash-downs, constant steam cleaning and hot fry oils. It can also withstand chemicals...

Mold prevention products.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... SEI Chemical says its mold prevention and remediation product line fights common bacteria such as Listeria, E. coil and Salmonella while preventing mold. The products can be applied to refrigerated food storage areas including fish, meat and...

Pre-assembled buildings.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Porta-King says its line of pre-assembled buildings can help enhance and protect security at food plants. Security features of the buildings include Class III bullet-resistant construction, custom-designed shelves and cabinets for surveillance...

Loading dock barrier.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Rite-Hire says its Dok-Guardian safety barrier provides a 4-ft. high visual barrier across the door, preventing employees and material handling equipment from falling off vacant loading docks. It is available in a heavy-duty model (SB-5000) and...

Floor surfacer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Designed for the food and beverage industry to resist impact, chemical exposure, thermal shock and high wear, Thermcrete from Blome is a trowel-applied polyurethane floor surfacer. The product is available in several standard colors and is USDA...

Screen door.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... TKO Doors says the Flyweight screen door keeps out birds, flies, moths, mosquitoes, gnats, wasps and other pests, plus dust and debris. The door is held securely on each side by an extruded aluminum guide track and when rolled up is completely...

Non-VOC floor coating.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Devcon Floor Savers coating is a high-performance, non-VOC formulation for protecting concrete floors, walkways, ramps, platforms and walls against chemicals, solvents, hydrocarbons, acids and alkalis. The 100%-solids formulation meets federal...

Seamless flooring.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)(CCI Flooring Systems)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... AcryliCon System seamless flooring's high-resin content ensures a totally sealed and hygienic system with no pores or air holes in which bacteria can proliferate and dirt can accumulate, says CCI, the manufacturer. The system has received EEC...

Urethane flooring system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Poly-Crete HF is a heavy-duty resurfacing system that withstands aggressive thermal and chemical attacks, resists abrasion and is easy to maintain, says Dur-A-Flex, the manufacturer. The flooring system is suitable for food processing areas and...

Task lighting.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Waldmann Lighting offers several task lighting products, including the HSW-75 halogen series, which provides "super bright" light output using a 75-watt halogen lamp with a special reflector design. Also available are the HG and HP series of...

Reach truck.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Model 7400 Reach-Fork truck from Raymond is available in a variety of weight capacities from 3,200 to 4,500 lbs., in reach and deep-reach configurations. An open-view mast design gives the operator a clear view of the base legs, load and rack....

Vacuum conveyors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Powered by pneumatically driven vacuum pumps, PIAB's C-series vacuum conveyors transport up to 10 to 15 tons/hr, of powders and granules. The conveyors are made of stainless steel AISI 316L. The filter design can trap particles down to 0.3...

Pallet load stacker.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Kolinahr Systems' PS520 pallet load stacker mounts on both sides of the pallet conveyor and holds stretch-wrapped loads with a positive stop gate. A pneumatic alignment system locates the pallets in a consistent position. It uses pneumatic...

Vibratory feeders/conveyors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Vibratory feeders and conveyors from Eriez move large volumes of bulk materials in a controlled manner. Model HVF is a two-mass, vibrating system, spring coupled and excited by a motor-driven eccentric shaft. Adjustable-angle rubber springs...

Food packaging pallet.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... LINPAC's T-Pak 4456 pallet offers a one-piece design that serves as a platform for metal, plastic and composite food and beverage cans from manufacturer to filler. It has been approved by the FDA as meeting sanitary requirements for package...

Floor system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Stonhard's Stonclad UT high-performance floor system for the food and beverage industry uses a multifunctional urethane-urea resin that produces chemical resistance and durability. It tolerates repeated thermal shock cycling with temperature...

Steam sizing software.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Armstrong introduced a new version of its Steam-A-ware sizing and selection software. The software allows users to size steam traps, pressure/ temperature controls, water heaters and condensate recovery pumps. Users can pick from specific...

Metal building panels.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Galvamet manufactures factory-insulated metal wall and roof panels for application on cold storage buildings and food processing plants. The line of panels includes 42-in. wide concealed fastener wall panels with a choice of four exterior...

Epoxy-coating system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Sherwin-Williams says its Class-B rated coating system for structural and support steel meets slip coefficient performance standards for bolted connections per ASTM and AISC specifications. The system consists of an inorganic zinc-rich coating...

Level measurement system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... The MagWave dual-chamber level measurement system from K-TEK is a lightweight, compact, precision-fabricated unit that provides redundant measurements. The system is designed around a dual-chamber enclosure that provides added flexibility. Two...

Scissor lift table.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Air Technical Industries developed a Zero Low scissor lift with a deck that lowers to ground level and then lifts up to 10,000 lbs. to the desired height. Since the load may be rolled on or off the lift platform without a ramp or pit, it...

High-level palletizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Columbia Machine's HL2000 high-level palletizer for dairy and cold room operations is easy to operate and maintain, says the company. With a 7-ft. x 14-ft. footprint, soft product handling and standard side retainers for load squaring, it is...

Industrial vacuum.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Nilfisk says its Eliminator vacuums withstand long-term exposure and use in abusive industrial environments. A high-performance motor and a thermoplastic housing make the units suitable for general wet-dry maintenance and cleaning. The units...

Anti-static container discharger.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... A-B-C Packaging offers an anti-static container discharger for its Model 108 bulk depalletizer. The discharger dissipates built up electrostatic charge and prevents static electricity during container handling and single filing when running...

Order picker.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... The EKX 410 tri-lateral order picker from Jungheinrich stacks and retrieves full pallets or individual items from both sides of the aisle. The truck features a driver's cab that has a height- and tilt-adjustable operating console, a 180-degree...

Bird repeller.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... The BroadBand PRO from Bird-X targets pest birds with a combination of four different sound types including distress cries to indicate danger to pigeons, starlings and gulls; predator cries like falcons and hawks; general harassments; and...

Replacement panel.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... The ReFlex knockout replacement panel with a hinge and guide system offers quiet operation, says DL Manufacturing, the manufacturer. A no-roller polymer guide system allows the panel to reset itself when the door is opened and closed. DL...

Drum lifter.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... The Liftomatic model LD-2 slides directly onto the forks of any lift truck. The company's Parrot-Beak mechanical clamping system engages the top lip of steel, fiber or plastic drums for a safe and reliable pick up. The unit is equipped with a...

Belt conveyors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... R.J. Cyr belt conveyors are custom-manufactured to individual requirements. They use standard components and are engineered for expansion or conversion if applications change. The conveyors can be troughed or flat, horizontal or included,...

Sanitary conveyor.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Included in Dorner's AquaPruf line of conveyors is an all-stainless steel, welded conveyor with a plastic chain base that features welded stainless steel curves, which offer fast, effective and easy sanitation. The company can custom design...

Chain conveyor system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Bosch Rexroth's VarioFlow S conveyor line includes chain conveyors in 80-, 100-, 160-, 240- and 320-mm widths. A stainless steel version is available for use in food and packaging industries and is configurable for unique transport and...

Program-start ballasts.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... GE says its UltraStart T8 and T5 program-start ballasts enable manufacturers to extend lamp life in frequently switched applications (five or more switches per day) and keep maintenance costs down while using occupancy sensors and daylight...

Brushless roller.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... The Interroll RollerDrive is a 24V DC-powered roller designed to move unit loads with improved control capabilities at higher speeds. The RollerDrive HPBL offers conveyor speeds of up to 394 ft./min. and handles up to 110 lbs. The optimized...

Powder injection technology.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Charles Ross says its Inline SLIM powder injection technology improves powder induction into a liquid stream. The product requires no pump or eductor, simplifying operation. The rotor/stator generator in the system includes progressive spiral...

Heat transfer fluid.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... MultiTherm PG-1 is a food-grade, heat-quality transfer fluid for use in closed-loop, liquid-phase heating and cooling systems. The formula is a non-toxic white mineral oil that has an operating temperature of more than 600[degrees]F. In food...

Hydraulic lift tables.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... To compensate for the environments where sanitary requirements dictate frequent washdowns of production areas, a hot-dip galvanized finish of hydraulic lift tables after finished assembly is available from Pentalift Equipment. Hot-dip...

Flexible screw conveyor.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... The Spiroflow 834 flexible screw conveyor provides additional throughput for larger applications. While traditional rigid screw conveyors top out at 30 to 40 degrees, this unit can convey at inclines up to 60 degrees, says the company. Other...

Pallet handler.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Doors, Floors, Walls & Lights and Material Handling Equipment)
June 1, 2005... Brudi Bolzoni Auramo offers multiple pallet handlers. Triple pallet handlers with load capacities of 7,700 and 11,000 lbs., the KS35FT and KSSOFT handle one to three pallets. The KS36FKC and KS46FKC models are designed to handle two to four...

BPI offers the right solutions: company's unequaled expertise in processing boneless lean beef evolves to machinery development and more.(ADVERTORIAL)
June 1, 2005... Beef Products Inc., Dakota Dunes, SD, is not only the world's leading manufacturer of boneless lean beef, through its association with Freezing Machines Inc. it also offers a new series of high-quality pumps and grinders assembled at its new...

Extreme makeovers dominate: projects and budgets remain flat as processors put money into updating existing assets and improving food safety measures.(28th Annual Plant Construction Survey)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... Smart, safe, secure and sanitary--that's the mantra of today's food and beverage manufacturers when building a new facility, planning an expansion project or managing a major renovation. With plant projects of $1 million dollars or more...

Automation's Achilles' heel: networked systems, remote diagnostics and processing-floor visibility offer great benefits, but the enabling technology can be a gateway for prying eyes and malicious intent.
June 1, 2005... More than a few food plant engineers shrug with indifference when the issue of controls-system security is raised. "Getting line three back into production is my priority," mutter these overworked and understaffed souls. "I've got enough to do...

Information abundance: full immersion into issues affecting production dominated this year's program.(Food Automation & Manufacturing 2005 Conference and Expo)
June 1, 2005... Plant operators and engineers who came to Tampa Bay, April 10-13, expecting a few lightweight presentations sandwiched between rounds of golf and poolside socializing left Food Engineering's Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference...

Not (just) about size: filtration and fractionation are all about different particulate sizes, right? Guess again.(TECH UPDATE)
June 1, 2005... The early 21st century may be remembered as the age of nanotechnology, and the buzz extends to filtration. Microfiltration, ultrafiltration and coarser applications for filters are driven by the molecular weights of particles. If the molecular...

Pure as the driven chocolate: chocolate manufacturer improves product purity with low profile separator.(FIELD REPORTS)(Warrell Corp.)
June 1, 2005... WASTE NOT, WANT NOT. IN CANDY MANUFACTURING, THE ability to reuse and recirculate chocolate is paramount to a lines cost efficiency. Naturally, however, when you enrobe products like peanuts or pretzels with chocolate, salt and nut pieces fall...

Let them eat cake: manufacturer uses oxygen sorbents to provide shelf-stable baked goods to the military.(FIELD REPORTS)
June 1, 2005... IMAGINE WHAT A PREPARED CAKE TASTED LIKE AFTER GOING through the retort process," says Nick Davis, COO of Sterling Foods, San Antonio, TX. "Items were gelatinous and the texture wasn't anything that would be considered an enjoyable cake." Years...

The next link: network architectures that integrate machinery components and synchronize production lines are rapidly replacing traditional hardwired solutions.(CONTROL MANAGEMENT)
June 1, 2005... To meet the increasing demands of doing more with less, manufacturing agility and flexibility have become a mandate for many food and beverage plants. Achieving this is no simple task. Manufacturers are increasingly adopting more motion control...

Admix Inc.(services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... 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)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Armstrong International, Inc.(services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Atlas Minerals & Chemicals.(services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... ATLAS MINERALS & CHEMICALS is the most experienced and diverse manufacturer of corrosion resistant construction materials to serve the food and beverage industry. Atlas manufactures product systems from several highly resistant resins such...

Behnke/JAX.(Supplier Profiles)(Behnke Lubricants Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Bepex International.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Bepex International, headquartered at 333 Taft St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, is a global, single-source provider of integrated powder and particle processing systems for most every unit operation. Our process development and testing capabilities...

Big-D Construction Corp.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... "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,...

Bimba Manufacturing.(Supplier Profiles)(Bimba Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Bimba Manufacturing, located in Monee, Illinois, specializes in providing cutting-edge solutions to engineering challenges. Its capabilities include an extensive line of industry-leading air cylinders, rotary actuators, linear thrusters,...

Bishop-Wiscarver Corporation.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... BishopWisecarver is a family owned manufacturing company, specializing in guide wheels and guided motion technology. The DualVeer guide wheel and DualVee Motion Technology[R] (DMT) was invented by Bud Wisecarver in 1967. The DualVee guide wheel...

BREDDO Likwifier.(Supplier Profiles)(American Ingredients Co. Breddo Likwifier Div.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Breddo Likwifier is designed to dissolve solids or semisolids where time, temperature and complete hydration are important. Originally developed to dissolve natural gums and synthetic thickeners used in the manufacture of frozen desserts,...

C&I Engineering.(Supplier Profiles)(C and I Engineering Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Are all engineering firms the same? C&I Engineering is different. We manage each project with a gated approach, ensuring that every stage of the engineering process justifies the next step. Our creative thinking derives from our tenured...

CDM.(Supplier Profiles)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... CDM is a consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm delivering exceptional service to clients worldwide. Since 1947, CDM has been providing innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust and...

Charles Ross & Son Company.(services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Ross Ribbon Blenders in Stock, Priced up to 30% less. Charles Ross & Son Company, the world's largest manufacturer of Ribbon Blenders, now maintains a large selection of Ribbon Blenders in stock for immediate delivery. All are priced up to...