Major fire at Jim Beam warehouse

Thousands of barrels of bourbon destroyed

Jul 3rd, 2019

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Late on July 2, a Jim Beam warehouse in Versailles, KY caught fire and subsequently collapsed. The warehouse contained approximately 45,000 barrels of bourbon. Officials theorize the blaze may have been caused by lightning.

BIX Produce just outside of St. Paul, Minn., chose a FasTop 12S Urethane Slurry System from Sherwin-Williams for its new 30,000 sq ft operating space. The flooring system provides thermal shock, chemical and slip resistance, cryogenic and high-heat exposure tolerance, and durability.

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Wooster Wp70 Non Slip Coating

Coating Provides Abrasion, Chemical, Solvent, and Water Resistance

Meets OSHA, ADA, and USDA guidelines

Chain Guard Formula 600 Aerosol Spray Lubricant

Spray Lubricant Helps Keep Machinery Moving Safely and Efficiently

Eliminates squeaking caused by metal friction

Lubriplate Syn Fg Sdo Synthetic Oil

Synthetic Oil Removes and Prevents Sugar Deposits

Is NSF H1 registered

Winco Toggle Latches

Toggle Latches Securely Close Flaps, Lids, Covers, and Hoods

Ensure user-friendly operation

Rocket Rack Sanitary Support System

Sanitary Support System Is Pre-engineered and Factory Fabricated

Is specially designed for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical facilities

Lubriplate Syn Fg Sdo Oil

Advanced Synthetic Sugar-dissolving Oil Is NSF H1 Registered

Is designed to lubricate machine components exposed to sugar contamination

BIX Produce just outside of St. Paul, Minn., chose a FasTop 12S Urethane Slurry System from Sherwin-Williams for its new 30,000 sq ft operating space. The flooring system provides thermal shock, chemical and slip resistance, cryogenic and high-heat exposure tolerance, and durability.

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Food and beverage manufacturers are demanding shorter schedules for flooring installations, while also looking for more sustainable options. Floors and drains must also stand up to high standards of thermal shock, caustic chemicals, and bacteria concerns.

Stafford Shaft Collars And Mounting Components

Shaft Collars Are Designed for Food Processing Applications

Are available with special features, such as keyways and special mounting modifications

Wago Compact Power Supplies

Power Supplies Are Efficient and Economical for Standard Applications

Include removable front panel for better cooling in alternative mounting situations

Atkore Calbrite Flex Fittings

Flexible Fittings Meet Harsh and Hygienic Application Demands

Are suitable for Zone 2 and washdown applications

Top 5 food packaging fails

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Fix your food packaging fails to protect your customers and brand’s reputation.

Clearwater Rubber Hose

Hoses Do Not Leach Harmful Levels of Contaminants Into Potable Water

Versatility allows hoses to be used for a range of applications

Calbrite Flex Hygienic, Liquid Tight Metallic Conduit

Conduit Prevents Contamination From Oils, Dirt, Dust, and Liquids

Is suitable for applications with washdown requirements and wide temperature range demands

Winco Lift And Turn Compression Latch

Compression Latch Combines Many Practical Functions into One Unit

Can be locked in retracted position using the supplied key

Rendering of the Korozon System prototype for HVAC Systems

Industrial Air Purification System for Pathogen Disinfection

Ship & Shore Environmental's Korozon System is innovated to bring peace of mind back to the public amidst the rise of COVID-19 cases.

Cargill investing in Sidney, Ohio facility

Will help meet growing demand for protein and refined oils

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings General Polymers GP4850 polyaspartic floor coating SS

Floor coating allows quick return to service

Also provides extended open time to meet the needs of any size project

Southeastern Mills new distribution center

Southeastern Mills opens new distribution center

Will serve customers worldwide

Rite-Hite LiteSpeed Clean roll-up door

Door delivers clean room integrity, reliability and safety

Offers fast cycle times

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Rounded top allows water and debris to roll off

Klüber Lubrication MRO gear oil

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Protect equipment and prevent wear

Bridor investing CAD $200 million in 2 plants

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PepsiCo expanding Frito-Lay plant

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Is energy saving and sustainable

Tyson Foods completes expansion

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