News on Processing Equipment from the Americas

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.

July 26, 2023

As world combats climate change, Reading Baking Systems introduces Emithermic XE Oven to Replace Direct Gas Fired Oven Technology

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, unveiled the new Thomas L. Green Emithermic XE Oven, a superior replacement for traditional Direct Gas Fired (DGF) ovens.

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.

June 28, 2023

TNA Solutions helps Mister Bee Potato Chips increase production capacity by 400%

TNA Solutions, a global supplier of integrated food processing and packaging solutions, has partnered with Mister Bee Potato Chips, an iconic American brand founded in 1951, to revolutionise its snack production and enable it to realise its ambitious goals going forward.

June 07, 2023

FPS Food Process Solutions Celebrates World Food Safety Day 2023 By Upholding Hygienic Standards in Food Processing

FPS Food Process Solutions ("FPS") celebrates World Food Safety Day 2023 by keeping to its promise of upholding hygienic standards in food processing.

June 05, 2023

Secondary Packaging Automation: Is it Time?

Secondary packaging refers to the process of packaging and labeling final products for display, shipping, or storage purposes.

REYCO Systems Unveils the Revolutionary EcoMiser Elite Oil Removal System

May 18, 2023

This is BIG: REYCO Systems EcoMiser Elite Oil Removal System is so much smaller

REYCO Systems, the leading manufacturer of oil removal systems, is thrilled to announce the launch of their newest product, the EcoMiser Elite Oil Removal System. And it is so much more compact.

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.

May 10, 2023

Bühler launches new 24/7 service center in North America aimed at securing operations for food processors.

The new Customer Operations Center and its RemoteCare offering provides around the clock support for the company’s food producing customers, minimizing the effects of unplanned shutdowns and improving uptime.

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.

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.

March 23, 2023

Vanmark Announces New In-Plant Vine Remover Machine for Potato Processors

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announced the launch of its vine remover machine. The new machine removes vines from potatoes as they come in from the field.

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.

FPS Food Process Solutions Opens Mexico Operations to Serve Latin America

March 20, 2023

FPS Food Process Solutions Opens Mexico Facility to Serve Latin America

FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, opens a new facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The new office will oversee Latin American markets including Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru.

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.

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March 19, 2023

SNAXPO 2023 – PPM Presentation Heating Methods for Fryers

This year at SNAXPO 2023, PPM Technologies Director of Thermal Processing Daniel Luna will give a presentation on Heating Methods for Fryers.

Heat and Control FastBack 4.0 Horizontal Motion Conveyor