Software

The Key to Effective Maintenance is Data

Maintaining uptime is becoming increasingly crucial, which is why data plays a central role in a maintenance plan to keep lines running.

May 13, 2025

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Plant Operations & Equipment

PMMI Unveils Aftermarket Parts & Service Report: Essential Insights for 2025 and Beyond

New report reveals growing aftermarket opportunities, setting the stage for PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

May 5, 2025

Workforce

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment Hires Electrical and Controls Manager and Process Engineer

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment

Kyle Stratton as Electrical and Controls Manager and Brandon Busch as Process Engineer will bring expertise in automation and chemical processing to enhance production line offerings.

May 2, 2025

Workforce

Bryan Reffner Joins Sharpe Engineering & Equipment

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment

The industry veteran named Fabrication & Installation Manager, a new role at the company.

April 30, 2025

Automation

Tootsie Roll Slashes Line Data Analysis Time by 90% with OEE-trained AI Layer

Tech-spotting at PACK EXPO Southeast: The confectionery icon can now query & interrogate its live packaging line OEE data via common language prompts within OEE software by OFS. Also by OFS, this new Mavyn AI layer also interprets data & suggests actions.

March 11, 2025

Industry News

Community Poll: Maintaining Profitability Through a Dip in Consumer Spending

See what your peers are changing at their plants in response to a downturn in consumer spending.

March 6, 2025

Controls

Unlocking HMI Potential Could Drastically Improve Productivity

Attendees of an exclusive event believe that HMIs can be doing so much more to improve operations, but can the F&B industry tackle what needs to be done to make it happen?

March 5, 2025

Controls

Optimizing Wastewater Treatment in Food Processing: The Role of Advanced Mixing and Control Systems

Modern control panels make a difference with three critical elements that need to be prioritized whether using individual or combined treatments for wastewater.

March 4, 2025

Workforce

Miura's First Graduating Class from Boiler Trade Program

Miura America Co., Ltd.

The Miura Boiler Trade Program aims to mitigate the growing shortage of qualified boiler technicians by providing comprehensive training and hands-on experience.

February 26, 2025

Industry News

Managing Asset Reliability in Food Production

Shawn French, director of innovation and packaging engineering at Danone North America, explains the key details of managing asset reliability in food production, like what to do when a machine fails, and how to best work with OEMs for long-term success.

January 29, 2025

Controls

Motion Enters Into Agreement to Purchase Industrial Products Distributor

Motion

Motion Industries is acquiring Canadian industrial supply distributor LSI Supply and its sister company to expand its presence in eastern Canada and broaden its product offerings.

August 22, 2024

Security

The Core Principles and Elements of Business Continuity Planning

Supply chain and regulatory issues, cybersecurity, and your people and assets should all figure prominently in your plans for risk management.

August 14, 2024

Robotics

Proxaut Names Michele Riva General Manager

Proxaut, a Middleby Food Processing brand

Industry veteran to lead Proxaut's growth in automated guided vehicle solutions.

July 29, 2024