Industry News

CRB Expands Board-level Leadership Team

The election of external members to the board is expected to strengthen CRB’s business and financial reach while attracting critical outside guidance to support its growth.

July 6, 2021

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Industry News

Global Automation Leader Fanuc Announces Production of 750,000th Robot

FANUC America

Fanuc is capable of producing 11,000 robots per month in fully automated factories that use its own robots to make robots, controllers, and machine tools that offer world-renowned reliability, precision, speed, and easy operation.

July 1, 2021

Industry News

Leading Beverage Manufacturer Expanding in Missouri

Niagara Bottling is investing approximately $156 million to build a new facility in Kansas City, which will allow the company to produce new beverage products and serve customers in the Midwest.

June 29, 2021

Inspection

Inline Seal Inspection Maintains Quality of Retort Pouches

Investing in a state-of-the-art production facility, Brazilian pet food manufacturer Special Dog Company also opted to move to 100% inline seal inspection for its flexible pouches, eliminating concerns about poorly sealed product getting to the customer.

June 23, 2021

Industry News

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Planning New Factory in Kansas

The facility will help the company meet its mission of enriching and lengthening the special relationships between people and their pets by providing high-quality nutrition.

June 18, 2021

Industry News

Multivac Opens Training & Application Center for Slicing & Automation

The center will be used to develop new lines for processing and packaging food products, training, and research and development.

June 18, 2021

Processing Equipment

CO2 Refrigeration Helps Cranberry Processor Overcome Logistics Challenges

Developing a freezing facility to support its original processing plant, Canneberges Bécancour needed something that was energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and easy to operate. The grower found it food retail.

June 10, 2021

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

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?

June 8, 2021

Industry News

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.

June 3, 2021

Industry News

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 31, 2021

Industry News

Cheney Brothers Expanding Warehouse in North Carolina

The project will provide additional pallet positions, a larger loading dock, and the means to continue its northward growth path.

May 27, 2021

Industry News

CRB Names Alan Jones as Vice President of Business Development

Jones brings extensive experience in establishing long-term client relationships to the company, where he will be responsible for helping deliver high client value, as well as profitable and sustainable business growth.

May 26, 2021

Industry News

Industrial Magnetics Expanding Boyne City, Mich. Manufacturing Facility

The 36,000-sq-ft addition will more than double the facility’s existing manufacturing space.

May 26, 2021