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mei 11, 2009
Mahr bar screen protects McCain Foods' pumps in Harbin
In 2007 the managers of McCain Foods factory in Harbin (China) decided modifications were necessary to protect their pump system, and sought a solution from the engineering firm of AMEC Geomatrix, a specialist in the industrial and food processing indu...From the archive
mei 06, 2009
Microwavable packaging growing in popularity
Remember the days of sticking a fork into a potato a couple times, then popping it into the microwave for 10 minutes or so? That’s ancient history … or, at least it’s heading in that direction. Microwaveable packaging is quickly catching on, according...From the archive
april 30, 2009
Key Technology records net loss on lower sales
Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC) announced today sales and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 ended March 31, 2009.Net sales for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 totaled $23.3 million, compared to $29.1 million recor...From the archive
april 23, 2009
Key Technology introduces Optyx Whole Potato Sorter
Key Technology introduces its first optical sorting system for whole potatoes. Optyx® WPS for whole potatoes achieves a three-way sort using a combination of air ejectors to remove foreign material (FM) and a unique deflector system to separate potatoe...From the archive
april 22, 2009
Reduce oil content kettle chips with heated centrifuge
An easy way to lower the oil content of kettle chips, is to use a heated centrifuge.From the archive
april 14, 2009
Preparations for Interpack 2011 in full swing
The Interpack Advisory Council has begun concrete preparations for the event, Interpack Process and Packaging 2011. Christian Traumann, managing director, Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH&Co KG, has been assigned the top council job as president of ...From the archive
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april 11, 2009
Be careful working with industrial fryers
A 28-year-old man who works at the Cavendish Farms french fry plant in Jamestown was airlifted to the Minneapolis St. Paul burn unit on Thursday evening following a workplace accident, WDAY reported Friday.From the archive
april 06, 2009
Bosch Packaging Technology renames subsidiaries
Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of holistic systems in the world of packaging and process technology, is changing the company names of some of its subsidiaries, effective April 2nd 2009. The US-based Doboy Inc., New Richmond, will chang...From the archive
april 02, 2009
Buhler Technology Group Fiscal 2008: high operating performance
In fiscal 2008, the Buhler Technology Group increased its sales (turnover) by about 7% to CHF 1893 million, and with an EBIT margin of 8.4% achieved an excellent operating result. Due to the negative financial result, the Group’s overall result decline...From the archive
maart 28, 2009
Ecofrost NV - A story full of enthusiasm!
Ecofrost NV is a young Belgian Company, situated in Peruwelz who specialise in frozen potato products, mainly deep-frozen fries. Ecofrost NV was founded by Pol and Dries Vervaeke along with Luc and Marc Hoflack. Both families have gained enough experien...From the archive
maart 26, 2009
Key Technology (KTEC) Announces Cost Reduction Actions
Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC) announced today it is taking a variety of cost reduction initiatives during fiscal 2009 to maintain profitability for the fiscal year. These cost reduction initiatives include a planned reduction of approximately 7% ...From the archive
maart 26, 2009
Operator training and maintenance costs increase efficiency
TNA Australia says its operator training and maintenance courses help customers get the most out of their equipment.TNA’s operator training courses are said to endow machine operators with the skills needed to operate their equipment. The courses also ...From the archive
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maart 19, 2009
BMA Nederland B.V. appoints Marcel Kloesmeijer as Vice President Sales
BMA Nederland BV has appointed Marcel Kloesmeijer as Commercieel Directeur/Vice President Sales. Marcel's appointment will further strengthen BMA’s position as a leading provider of food processing technologies and solutions for manufacturers of potat...From the archive
maart 18, 2009
Potato Chips: Fried, Kettle Fried or Continuously Kettle Fried
Pepsico's new Red Sky Potato Chips are fried in a new way: these potato chips are continuously kettle fried. The idea behind continuously kettle frying is to replicate the typical time-temperature profile of the classical kettle frying process, but in a continuous fryer. This is not as easy as it may seem...From the archive
maart 17, 2009
Ishida at Heart of McCain’s Expansion in South Africa
McCain Foods has expanded one of its key plants in South Africa with the addition of three new packing lines, each based around an Ishida R-Series multihead weigher.The world’s largest producer of French fries, McCain Foods is also the leading supplier...From the archive
maart 17, 2009
Flexible case packer aimed at snack manufacturers
A case packer has been designed to pack sensitive products and can incorporate a range of case formats including hood, tray and wraparound, claims the manufacturer. Global packaging equipment supplier, Focke & Co, unveiled its new packaging technolo...From the archive
maart 17, 2009
Jianping Green Dragon potato flakes line in production
Earlier Kiremko reported on the booming potato flakes business, with a significant number of new projects for this particular product being realized around the world. Kiremko was fortunate to be part of this development and during the decade the potato...From the archive
maart 16, 2009
Key Technology to Acquire Minority Interest in Proditec
Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTEC) announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire a minority interest in Proditec SAS. Proditec is a leading manufacturer of automated, solid dose pharmaceutical inspection systems based on machine vision technol...From the archive