News on Processing Equipment from Michigan

FPS Food Process Solutions ("FPS"), a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, further reiterates its commitment to the US market with major investments in US-based manufacturing and services.

Moving dry bulk materials in industrial settings comes with unique challenges, especially when handling substances that are abrasive, sticky, or prone to clumping.

Downey’s Potato Chips has been in business for 37 years. The company was started by the Downey family in Waterford, Michigan. From its humble beginnings selling freshly fried kettle chips made in small batches from its storefront.

Potato processors are finding the advanced design of Dürr Megtec’s recently released Part.X PW Wet ElectroStatic Precipitator (WESP) to be an efficient and low maintenance solution to control particulate matter from frying exhaust.

After 40 years using the same food-cutting technology supplier, US potato chip producer Better Made needed just a few days to switch to the FAM Centris™ SureSet 16 cutting head product range.

Tong Engineering, UK manufacturer of advanced potato and vegetable handling equipment, is pleased to announce International expansion with the opening of a new Tong USA spares, service and sales facility based in Fremont, Michigan.