Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Canadian Food Producer Announces First U.S. Manufacturing Operation in Ohio

Once fully operational, the site is expected to produce up to 250 million units annually.

March 3, 2026

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Floor/Drains/Walls/Doors

Live from East: Drainage - From Afterthought to Food Plant Priority

Legacy drainage systems often mask serious sanitation and structural risks. A PACK EXPO East Innovation Stage outlined actionable steps to help processors minimize risk, maintenance burden, and downtime.

February 19, 2026

Workforce

Ampco Pumps Company Welcomes Lee Holliday as Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast Territory

Ampco Pumps Company

Holliday set to support Ampco Pumps' partners and end users in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi.

February 18, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

From Bare Bones to Advanced Flexibility

Stampede Culinary Partners takes a bare structure in New Mexico and turns it into an advanced facility with the flexibility to handle a variety of needs for its clients.

February 16, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Vertically Integrated Meal Delivery Service to Get New Manufacturing Facility

Tovala's model spans food manufacturing, software, and hardware.

February 11, 2026

Software

PepsiCo Pilots Digital Twins to Trial Plant Changes

By simulating factory layouts virtually, PepsiCo has boosted throughput by 20% and cut capital spending by up to 15%—thanks to digital twin and AI technologies developed in partnership with Siemens and NVIDIA.

February 4, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

BRIDOR Invests $200 Million to Double Production Capacity

The Vineland expansion project, which broke ground in the fall of 2024, included the construction of a 51,000-sq-ft building.

February 3, 2026

Workforce

Fristam Pumps USA Appoints Jack Mitchell as OEM Manager

Fristam Pumps USA

Mitchell brings his chemical engineering and hygienic process expertise to Fristam Pumps with the goal of strengthening OEM relationships and supporting long-term growth.

January 12, 2026

Workforce

Leadership Transition at KNF

KNF

Longtime KNF executive Alexander Heizler assumes the role of CEO as Martin Becker steps into the position of Chairman of the family-owned diaphragm pump manufacturer.

January 8, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Anheuser-Busch Investing $30 Million in Jacksonville Facilities

January 6, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #7: Tillamook Sets Sail in Decatur to Support Ice Cream Growth

The #7 most clicked article of 2025: Tillamook’s new Decatur, Ill., ice cream plant officially opened June 4, bringing the dairy producer closer to its growing customer base on the East Coast.

December 28, 2025

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #10: Connections Make Smiles for The Campbell’s Company

The #10 most clicked article of 2025: Meeting soaring demand for Goldfish crackers means bringing people, companies, communities, and even buildings, together for the benefit of all.

December 23, 2025

Floor/Drains/Walls/Doors

How to Make Your Plant Infrastructure Work Smarter, Not Harder

Here’s an outline of how to work through the infrastructure challenges, the solutions available and things to consider when building new or enhancing an existing plant.

December 15, 2025