News on Conveying and Handling Equipment from the Americas

Duane Hill, managing director at Haith in their booth at Potato Expo 2020
January 02, 2024

Haith highlights Innovations in Potato Handling Equipment at Potato Expo

Haith, a leading manufacturer of potato handling equipment in the United Kingdom, will kick start the new year by putting the spotlight on three new innovations at Potato Expo 2024 in Austin, Texas.
Key Technology's new Lubed for Life bearings for their Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems
November 15, 2023

Key Technology Introduces New Enhancements for Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces new features for their Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems.
Latest technologies and innovations at Bem Brasil
November 04, 2023

The steady expansion of Brazilian French fry manufacturer Bem Brasil

Since 2006, Brazilian Potato processor Bem Brasil has grown from a single line to four. Built in partnership with Idaho Steel and Kiremko, Bem Brasil's fourth processing line features a capacity of 30 tons of french fries per hour
Key Technology's new vibratory conveying systems designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines
October 12, 2023

Key Technology Introduces New Conveying Systems for Robotic Pick-and-Place Packaging

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces their new vibratory conveying systems designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines.
FPS and CMP Innovation Center, End2End Test Loop
September 12, 2023

FPS and CMP create innovation center to accelerate development of new technology for the food processing industry

Charlottetown Metal Products Ltd (CMP and FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) launch an Innovation Center located at CMP’s manufacturing complex on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Hardbite Potato Chips installed a Vanmark Floor Load Crate Dumper to unload potato bins quickly.
September 10, 2023

Hardbite Potato Chips expands capacity to Meet Growing Demand for Its All-Natural Chips

Hardbite Chips, a manufacturer of potato chips in Canada, recently moved its manufacturing operations into a new 43,000-square-foot production facility. The company relied on Vanmark equipment for many of the units at the start of the production line.
Jack Lee Group President, Food Sorting and Handling Solutions of Duravant
September 04, 2023

Duravant Appoints Jack Lee as Group President – Food Sorting and Handling Solutions

Duravant announces the appointment of Jack Lee as Group President, Food Sorting and Handling Solutions. Lee is responsible for leading strategies that bring sorting, conveying and other process automation systems
Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions equipment (from left): Key Technology's COMPASS sorter, Key Technology's reversible Zephyr conveyor
September 01, 2023

Duravant Presents its Sorting and Handling Equipment at Pack Expo Las Vegas, all brands together for the first time

Duravant’s newly-formed Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, which includes operating companies Key Technology, Multiscan Technologies, PPM Technologies and WECO, will exhibit for the first time together at Pack Expo Las Vegas, September 11 – 13th, in booth C-4230.
Mike Barber, Sales Manager at Vanmark
August 23, 2023

Vanmark Names Mike Barber as Sales Manager

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, today announced it has named Mike Barber as Sales Manager. Barber is transitioning to this role after working as an applications specialist with Vanmark’s sister brand PFI.
PPM Fully automated system
July 28, 2023

Processing Equipment Merger: Duravant Acquires PPM Technologies

Duravant LLC , a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging, and material handling sectors, has announced that it has acquired PPM Technologies from Stonehenge Partners.
Rick Garrett, Director of Sales and Marketing at Idaho Steel
July 26, 2023

Potato Processing Equipment Manufacturer Idaho Steel Appoints Rick Garrett as Director of Sales and Marketing

Leading Potato Processing Equipment Manufacturer Idaho Steel announced a new addition to their team, Rick Garrett, who assumed the position of Director of Sales and Marketing in June 2023.
Southern Fabrication Works (SFW) introduces their new Chief Operating Officer, Robert Sperry
June 29, 2023

Southern Fabrication Works (SFW) introduces their new Chief Operating Officer, Robert Sperry

Southern Fabrication Works (SFW) introduces their new Chief Operating Officer, Robert Sperry, who joins them with an impressive background and a proven track record of success in the industry.
Grote Company Names Three to Lifecycle Management Leadership Roles
May 15, 2023

Grote Company expands Lifecycle Management Leadership Roles

Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced three promotions as part of its Lifecycle Management initiative.
Improving potato dewatering: CMP and Intralox implement solution for raw potato delivery to peeler at Michel St-Arneault
April 26, 2023

CMP / Intralox Solution Optimizes Raw Potato Delivery to Peeler at Michel St Arneault

Whole potato dewatering is no easy task, especially due to the abrasive nature of potato receiving. Equipment manufacturer CMP and conveyor belt specialist Intralox jointly tackled this challenging application.
Heat and Control Opens New Facility in Mexico
April 25, 2023

Heat and Control Opens New Facility in Mexico

Heat and Control, Inc., a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food/non-food processing industry supplier, has opened a new facility in Mexico.
Southern Fabrication Works Enters Partnership with Food Physics North America
March 22, 2023

Southern Fabrication Works Enters Partnership with Food Physics North America

In the interest of bringing the most advanced technology to the food processing industry, SFW Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Fabrication Works LLC, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Food Physics North America.
Rudy Sanchez, Food Handling Systems Product Manager at Key Technology
March 20, 2023

Key Technology Promotes Rudy Sanchez to Food Handling Systems Product Manager - Americas

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the promotion of Rudy Sanchez to Food Handling Systems Product Manager - Americas.
Heat and Control FastBack 4.0 Horizontal Motion Conveyor
March 19, 2023

Heat and Control Demonstrates New Equipment at Snaxpo 2023

Heat and Control, Inc.®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, will be exhibiting at Snaxpo 2023 at Booth #818 on March 19-21, 2023, in Orlando, Florida (USA).

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences