Industry watch

Oct 31st, 2009

COMPANIES

Dynamic Conveyor Corp. added the following sales agencies to its organization: Carroll Enterprises, Orono, MN, will represent Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Northern Wisconsin; and Proveedora Industrial, Monterrey, Mexico, will cover Mexico.

B&H Labeling Systems is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Multisorb Technologies announced its Calculations through OperationsSM customer support program designed for the healthcare, food, and beverage markets.

TPC Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Archbrook Capital Management, LLC, acquired a majority interest in Tray-Pak Corp. Scott Myers joined the company as CEO.

Complete Inspection Systems, Inc. partnered with Digimarc Corp. to create an advanced track, trace, and anti-counterfeiting system using Complete Inspection Systems’ digital watermarking technology.

Sidel is expanding the training facilities at its North American Zone headquarters in Atlanta, GA.

ABB Robotics and Vincennes University formed a partnership to enhance training at the university’s new $9 million technology facility.

Maplesoft has collaborated with Siemens PLM Software where users of Siemens’ NX Maple software can use its computational power to analyze and optimize design.

PEOPLE

Lisa Hawkins joined Unicep Packaging, Inc. as director of quality.

Krones Inc. hired Bjoern Wissling and Casey Farrell as West Coast sales managers.

Rush LaSelle was appointed director of global sales and marketing for Adept Technology, Inc.

George McIlroy joined JP Packaging as vice president of sales.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Dan McFarland, president, Ampac Flexibles Performance Printed Films, was named CMM International’s 2009 Converter of the Year.

CALENDAR

January 17-19
Winter Fancy Food Show
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA. NASFT.
Phone: 212/482-6440
www.specialtyfood.com

February 1-2
Pharmapack 2010
Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris, France.
Canon Communications (France) Inc.
www.pharmapack.com.fr

February 9-11
WestPack
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA.
Canon Communications LLC.
Phone: 310/445-4200
www.westpackshow.com

MARCH

March 2-4
Health Pack 2010
The Sheraton Gunter, San Antonio, TX.
Phone: 630/544-5051
www.healthpack.net

March 4-5
Interphex Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Jose, PR.
Reed Life Sciences.
Phone: 888/745-2529
www.interphexpuertorico.com

APRIL

April 20-22
Interphex
Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, NY.
Reed Exhibitions.
Phone: 203/840-5924
www.interphex.com

April 28-29
SouthPack
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC.
Canon Communications LLC.
Phone: 310/445-4200
www.southpackshow.com

Companies in this article
B&H Labeling Systems
ProAmpac
Unicep Packaging, Inc.
Multisorb Technologies
Adept Technology
Arcanna, Inc.
CMM International
Canon Communications LLC
Sidel Group
Krones, Inc.
Tray-Pak Corporation
ABB Robotics
Kraft Heinz Acquisition
Kraft Heinz Announces Agreement to Purchase Assan Foods
The acquisition of the Turkish company aligns with Kraft Heinz’s international growth strategy and offers the opportunity to build its retail and foodservice business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Jun 14th, 2021
Perdue Stewardship Report Fy21
Perdue Farms Releases FY2021 Company Stewardship Report
The report highlights Perdue’s successes in achieving its environmental sustainability goals and being good stewards of the environment
Jun 11th, 2021
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Tyson Foods Targets 2050 to Achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The move to net zero is an expansion of the company’s current science-based target of achieving a 30% GHG emissions reduction by 2030, which is aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 2 ℃.
Jun 10th, 2021
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Beverage Suppliers Facing Post-COVID Challenges and Opportunities
Consumer demand is pushing SKU expansion and innovative new product opportunities for beverage manufacturers, but supply chain disruption has also created challenges.
Jun 9th, 2021
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McCain Global Sustainability Report Reveals Progress and New Commitments
Regenerative agriculture promised by the company will restore and protect soil health and quality and use natural processes to control pests, prevent plant disease, and strengthen crops against severe weather events.
Jun 9th, 2021
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Flowers Foods Buys Koffee Kup Bakery Assets
The acquisition from the court-appointed receiver of the assets gives Flowers Foods both brands and production capacity in the Northeast, a key growth market for the company as it moves forward.
Jun 9th, 2021
While most agree we won’t be returning to normal as we have known it, they also agree there will be a continual need for discipline and repeatability in manufacturing in the new normal world as well.
Coronavirus’s Impact, Learnings, and the Value of Discipline
Prior to the pandemic, manufacturers spent most of their time optimizing assets and processes. When the crisis struck, the industry was forced to reinvent day-to-day activities. Refocusing on people is the key to being prepared for future uncertain times.
Jun 9th, 2021
In many food plants, workers are in close proximity, causing concerns for spreading contagions.
Pushing Change to Keep Workers Safe, Plants Running
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted food and beverage manufacturers to implement several new safety measures along with cutting-edge technologies geared toward maintaining production in a booming market. As we move forward, which changes will take root?
Jun 8th, 2021
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Smithfield Foods Expands Sustainability Program
A new report reveals the company is building on its carbon reduction efforts and details Smithfield’s ongoing commitment to growth in areas critical to responsible food production.
Jun 8th, 2021
At MWC, Fanuc robots are used to place the packaged 40-lb blocks of cheese onto pallets before they go through a stretch wrapper and are taken to the warehouse.
MWC’s Robot Configurations Provide Flexibility
Robotics come into play in the cheesemaker's palletizing operations. But for the most part, that level of complexity isn't needed in a facility producing such consistent product types and sizes. What's needed more is simplified automation.
Jun 7th, 2021
At Proliant Dairy Ingredients’ new facility in St. Johns, Mich., a pipe bridge conveys liquid milk permeate and whey permeate from the adjacent MWC plant for producing dry ingredients for feed and food applications. Photo by Thomas Kirby
Bridging the Gap for Whey Permeate
Proliant Dairy Ingredients receives whey permeate from MWC’s concentrate process via a pipe bridge, where it is dried on the world’s largest permeate dryer of its kind. The collaboration provides environmental savings and maximum return for both.
Jun 7th, 2021
There are some common challenges when launching a new food or beverage product.
Accelerating Speed to Market for New Food and Beverage Product Ideas
There are some common challenges when moving a new food or beverage product from idea to reality, and some considerations such as packaging and sustainability that are an integral part of the process.
Jun 7th, 2021
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FDA Marking World Food Safety Day
The global event aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks to contribute to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, and market access.
Jun 7th, 2021
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Post Holdings Buys Ready-to-Eat Cereal Business from TreeHouse Foods
The acquisition includes two facilities that feature a wide range of production capabilities across batch and extruded products, a research and development facility, and inventory valued at approximately $30 million.
Jun 7th, 2021
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Advanced Manufacturing Emphasized at Powder Show Digital Flow | COVID-19 Shifts Consumer Trends
Take Five Video: International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference is making an in-person return, but live virtual content remains. Also, Tetra Pak’s research suggests consumers are still expecting manufacturers to meet environmental demands despite COVID-19.
Jun 4th, 2021
Hershey Sustainability Report 2021
Hershey Releases 2020 Sustainability Report
Key progress detailed in the report includes making a positive impact, investing in sustainable cocoa sourcing, setting new science-based targets, and advancing diversity equity and inclusion.
Jun 4th, 2021
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David Newcorn Named Executive Vice President of PMMI Media Group
PMMI Media Group’s Senior VP, Digital & Data is tapped for a new leadership role at the Chicago based B2B company.
Jun 4th, 2021
The Ignition SCADA system provides alarms for MWC operators, and also provides layers of data capabilities for track and trace, OEE, and more.
Cheesemaker Harvests the Data Cream of the Crop
The MWC cheese and whey facility, ProFood World's 2021 Manufacturing Innovation Award winner, continues to layer on SCADA functionality to get more information from the data it gathers.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Most beverage sales are coming from Asia Pacific, North America, and Western Europe.
Beverage Trends Driving Change in 2021
Changing consumer demands mean beverage manufacturers have to adjust their offerings to satisfy the desire for functional, healthy beverages, while also offering sustainable or convenience packaging.
Jun 3rd, 2021
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Cargill Building Palm Oil Refinery in Indonesia
The plant in Lampung will help Cargill meet the growing demand for sustainable, traceable edible palm oil; fully integrate Cargill’s palm supply chain; and ensure sustainable product volumes for future growth.
Jun 3rd, 2021
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Conagra Brands Celebrates Employee-led Sustainable Development Awards Program
Employee sustainability initiatives decrease the company’s carbon footprint, conserve water, reduce waste, and minimize material waste, generating nearly $25 million in company savings.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Donnie King, Tyson Foods president and CEO
Tyson Foods Names Donnie King as President and CEO
King is assuming leadership immediately, following President and CEO Dean Banks’ resignation for personal reasons, following an 8-month tenure.
Jun 2nd, 2021
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FDA Launches Challenge to Spur Development of Affordable Traceability Tools
The challenge is part of the agency’s broader food safety efforts to help protect people and animals from contaminated foods by enabling the rapid identification of their sources and helping remove them from the marketplace.
Jun 2nd, 2021
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Mars Partners with Microsoft for its Global Digital Transformation
The plan includes a “cloud-first” strategy, leveraging AI, IoT, and digital twins across its businesses, focusing on intelligent supply chains, and delivering hyper-relevant consumer experiences.
Jun 1st, 2021
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JBS Hit By Cyberattack
Attack shuts down Australian operations; some shifts canceled at U.S. and Canadian meat plants while the company works to resolve the issue.
Jun 1st, 2021
The Massman Automation compact cheese block case packer packages 40-lb. blocks in protective cases for safe shipment and handling.
New Case Packer, Robotic Palletizer, Let Wisconsin Cheesemaker Efficiently Offer Multiple Output Options
With a new automated case packer and palletizer, Wisconsin Whey Protein’s cheesemaking operation can now offer its customers bulk cheese in barrels or in blocks.
Jun 1st, 2021
The plant includes 16 Tetra Pak vats capable of making 10,000 lb of cheese in every batch.
MWC Creates a Cheese and Whey Recipe for Success
Intellectual property, proven equipment and technology, operational readiness, a seasoned workforce, and the perfect partnerships provide a winning combination to launch MWC’s greenfield dairy facility.
Jun 1st, 2021
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Is Your Supply Chain a Key Part of Your Brand Sustainability Plan?
According to speakers at Natural Products Expo West, one of the most powerful tools a company has to reduce their climate impact is to engage their supply chain.
Jun 1st, 2021
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Frito-Lay Plans Major Upgrade of Connecticut Plant
The $235 million project will include the addition of two new Cheetos manufacturing lines, making this is the first time that Frito-Lay will manufacture Cheetos in Connecticut.
May 31st, 2021
As product is consistently moving in and out of a warehouse, it’s the non-product zone–with the forklifts, scissor lifts, and large ceiling fans–that gathers the most dust.
From Pest Control to “Roof Diapers,” Food Safety for DC and Warehouse.
AIB International discusses solutions for good manufacturing practices in areas where facilities struggle to meet standards and tend to overlook.
May 28th, 2021
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Mondelēz International Buying European Snacking Company Chipita S.A.
The acquisition, which will involve multiple differentiated brands, will add $580 million of revenue in priority-adjacent snacking categories, such as croissants and bake rolls.
May 28th, 2021
Cheney Brothers Statesville, N.C. expansion
Cheney Brothers Expanding Warehouse in North Carolina
The project will provide an additional pallet positions, a larger loading dock, and the means to continue its northward growth path.
May 27th, 2021