Workforce

Burrito Plant Death Calls for Safety Shift, Experts Say

Three workplace safety experts from different disciplines highlight the importance of precautions, training, and culture in food manufacturing operations following a 19-year-old burrito factory employee’s death during equipment cleaning.

July 28, 2025

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Rebellyous Foods Automates Plant-Based Meat Production

Rebellyous Foods' Mock 2 production line automates processes and enhances efficiencies that were absent when the company used traditional animal-based meat machinery.

July 23, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Organizational Design Principles

How can organizational design principles boost the bottom line? Processors that incorporate all staff levels into decision making can create an environment where long-term greatness is achieved.

July 9, 2025

Industry News

Fristam Pumps USA Welcomes Roman Andrew as Application Engineer

Fristam Pumps

In his new role, Andrew will provide essential technical support to customers, helping them with pump selection, application guidance, and system troubleshooting.

June 30, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Managing Asset Reliability in Food Production

Industry experts Bryan Griffen and Shawn French draw on their experience to highlight the impact of maintenance failures, the crucial role of operators, and best practices for project engineers in ensuring equipment longevity and efficiency.

June 18, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Evaluating OEE in Food Processing

Joe Zembas, former project manager at Procter & Gamble, and packaging and processing expert Bryan Griffin discuss trouble shooting equipment and budget friendly ways to optimize OEE.

June 4, 2025

Industry News

Beverage Packaging Industry Responds to Rapid Transformation

Research shows 68% of companies plan significant equipment upgrades ahead of PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025.

June 3, 2025

Webinars

Technologies in Food Preservation: Enhancing Shelf Life

Discover actionable strategies to improve food preservation, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency, all while maintaining high product quality and food safety standards.

July 17, 2025

Sponsored By: Eagle Product InspectionPlexpack Corp.

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Controls

EnSight Solutions Expands with Amprod's Acquisition of Simmtech Process Engineering

EnSight Solutions, LLC

Acquisition integrates Simmtech into Amprod's EnSight Solutions division, combining capabilities to deliver comprehensive automation and smart manufacturing solutions.

May 23, 2025

Workforce

Sharpe Engineering Names Gregory Fritz President

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment

Fritz will work to strengthen leadership and expand the company's impact.

May 21, 2025

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

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

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