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Heat and Control Acquires Fabcon Food Systems Ltd

Acquisition of the UK-based specialist in custom processing and handling equipment aims to expand Heat and Control's solutions and expand its global presence.

June 12, 2025

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Evaluating Total Cost of Ownership for Food Processing Machinery

Greg Flickinger, CEO of Aloha Medicinals and American Botanicals, pulls from 25 years of CPG manufacturing experience as he explains the importance of digging beyond the upfront cost to understand the true value of food processing machinery.

May 30, 2025

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Heat and Control Acquires Tek-Dry Systems Ltd. and Hunt Heat Exchangers

Heat and Control, Inc.

Acquisitions aim to expand Heat and Control's offerings in thermal processing and heat transfer solutions.

April 18, 2025

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Understanding Electromagnetic Flow Meters

Electromagnetic flow meters have no moving parts, which can result in lower maintenance costs and a longer service life than mechanical flow meters.

April 18, 2025

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How Virtual Technology Can Modernize FAT Processes

Virtual FAT tools like camera systems proved essential when travel was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, they continue to streamline FAT processes, says James Couch, FSO Institute Coach.

April 10, 2025

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What to Do When Machinery Breaks on Opening Day

No matter how much planning goes into the acceptance testing stage, there's always the chance things won't go right on opening day. James Couch, FSO Institute Coach, suggests to assume the worst and plan for the best when starting up new machinery.

April 3, 2025

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A Backstage Look at Acceptance Testing in Food Production

James Couch, an FSO Institute Coach with 43 years' experience in the CPG protein industry, offers a behind-the-scenes look at factory and site acceptance testing, including how the emergence of virtual FATs has augmented the process.

March 27, 2025

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What's Working - and What's Not - in OEM Asset Reliability Support

OEMs are enhancing asset reliability in food production by adopting strategies from the automotive industry, says Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America. However, there's still room for improvement.

March 11, 2025

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Rebellyous Foods Mock 2 Production System Addresses Plant-Based Meat Challenges

Rebellyous Foods installed its Mock 2 Production System at RMS Foods' New Mexico manufacturing plant, helping it achieve price parity with traditional chicken.

March 10, 2025

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Ross Industries Inc. Partners with Modernpack Hoppe GmbH to Distribute SEPAmatic Soft Belt Separators in the United States

Ross Industries

Ross Industries secures exclusive U.S. distribution of SEPAmatic Soft Belt Separators, which gently separate food components of different textures, maximizing efficiency and yield.

February 27, 2025

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What Food Processors Can Expect From OEMs to Improve Asset Reliability

Standardization can go a long way in simplifying maintenance. OEMs can support this by directing that standardization toward the CPG's needs, according to Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America.

February 27, 2025

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What Food Manufacturers Need to Know About Going Kosher

Many companies that seek certification can often do it with minimal adjustments to their existing processes and ingredients.

February 26, 2025

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Advanced Material Processing and Automated Handling Solutions Merge and Rebrand

Akona Process Solutions

Newly merged AMP and AHS will go to market under a new brand name, Akona Process Solutions, providing comprehensive material processing and handling solutions.

January 31, 2025