q Admix redesigns RS-02 Pilot Scale Mixer and includes it in quick ship lineup By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Admix, Inc., global manufacturer of hygienic and industrial mixing equipment serving the food and beverage, chemical/industrial, cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets, has announced their newly redesigned RS-02 Pilot Scale Mixer is now available. Full Article
q Gericke USA Turbo Compact Mixing Module meets ATEX requirements for explosion-proof processing By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:55:00 -0400 The Turbo Compact Mixing (TCM) module from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, meets ATEX requirements for operation in hazardous environments. Full Article
q ROSS releases inline high shear mixer with solids/liquid injection manifold By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:40:00 -0500 The ROSS Model HSM-405SC-25 Inline High Shear Mixer with Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) Technology is designed with efficiency, mobility in mind. Full Article
q Case Study: Quality biscuit production thanks to Danish technology By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Haas-Meincke food technologists helped develop Hup Seng recipes for its cookie assortment, which have been awarded with the Monde Selection International High Quality Trophy. Full Article
q New dough-handling equipment brings versatility to snack producers and bakeries By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 10:55:00 -0400 Companies who make dough handling equipment like dividers, depositors and rounders say their customers want equipment that provides safety and sanitation, automation and the resulting labor savings, gentler handling of dough, and the flexibility to run a mix of high-throughput, and smaller, niche lines, depending on the job. Full Article
q Snack foods and baked goods companies seek to purchase new dividers, depositors, rounders equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 10:51:00 -0400 Sanitation, automation, efficiency, speed, ease of cleaning, the ability to handle larger capacities, and the ability to produce clean label-foods are among the top priorities for snack food and baked goods makers seeking to purchase dividers, depositors and rounders. Full Article
q Companies seek automation, efficiency, labor savings from dough handling equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for dough-handling equipment such as dividers, depositors, and rounders have been increasingly focused on machines that provide greater automation, along with the corollary efficiency and labor savings. Full Article
q Automation, sanitation, safety, speed are top priorities for cutting, slicing and portioning equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:53:00 -0500 Customers of cutting, slicing and portioning equipment for snack and bakery products consider a wide range of parameters: They're hoping to find machinery that offers greater use of robots and automation, better sanitation, higher safety standards, faster speeds, wider and easier-to-clean blades, and reliable and flexible systems that can handle different sizes and shapes. Full Article
q Strategies for using refurbished equipment in snack and bakery production By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Cost, safety, efficiency, footprint, operator familiarity, and the ability to meet regulations are among the key factors that snack and bakery facilities need to consider when deciding whether to keep and refurbish an old piece of equipment, or send it to the scrap heap and buy new. Full Article
q Automation, sanitation, gentler handling sought for slicing, cutting, portioning equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:41:00 -0500 Higher capacities, new shapes, longer blade life, automation, flexibility, sanitary design, quick changeover, and gentler handling of fragile ingredients are among the top features and benefits that snack and bakery companies want from their slicing, cutting and portioning machinery. Full Article
q Middleby acquires equipment manufacturer JC Ford By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:15:00 -0500 Founded in 1945, JC Ford is based in Columbia, TN, and has $70 million in annual revenues. Full Article
q Bruins Instruments acquired by KPM Analytics By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 KPM Analytics, Inc., a Union Park Capital portfolio company, announced it has acquired Bruins Instruments, a German-based manufacturer of high-resolution near-infrared reflectance and transmission analyzers. Full Article
q BoMill debuts grain sorting equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:34:00 -0400 The Swedish agritech company BoMill AB unveils BoMill InSight, the next generation of industrial grain sorting equipment able to sort grain lots, kernel by kernel, at industrial speed, up to 15mt/h, based on each single kernel’s internal properties. Full Article
q International Molasses powdered sweetener made from fresh-squeezed cane juice By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant. Full Article
q Prinova acquires The Ingredient House, expands distribution presence By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400 Expanding its global distribution presence, Prinova Group LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire industry expert The Ingredient House, LLC. Full Article
q InfinityQS eBook Reveals the “Zen” of Manufacturing Intelligence By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:06:00 -0400 Available now, the “Zen Guide to Manufacturing Intelligence” leads manufacturing professionals down the path to an enlightened look at quality metrics that shows the potential for greater quality control and cost savings by extracting more value from manufacturing data. Full Article
q Fancypants whips up cookies with quality and sustainability in mind By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:30:00 -0400 The woman-founded brand features premium ingredients and upcycled flour. Full Article
q Expanding equipment options for fried snacks By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Fryers continue to see ongoing improvements related to hygienic design, oil management and energy efficiency. Equipment suppliers are also offering models that occupy a smaller physical and carbon footprint, and that include adaptability to handle a diverse array of products. Full Article
q Advanced options in baking and frying equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Bakeries and snack makers in the market for ovens, proofers, fryers, and dryers have a healthy list of features and benefits in mind. These include capabilities for customization and flexibility, reliability and consistency, temperature control, faster processing times and continuous production, and automation that operators can control and monitor remotely. Full Article
q Ingredient handling equipment to maximize efficiency and throughput By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Automation has begun to take over the world of sorting and ingredient handling among snack and bakery products, especially in the area of continuous batching and delivery systems. Full Article
q Forward Thinking About Baking Equipment Design By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:33:00 -0400 This past year has been an exciting one for the baking industry, especially in terms of the progress made on revising the ANSI/ASB Z50.2 Bakery Equipment Sanitation Standard (formerly known as the “BISSC Standard”). Representatives from across the baking industry, including bakers, bakery engineers, bakery equipment manufacturers and academics have come together to give their input on updating this standard. Full Article
q Anvil International acquires FlexHead Industries By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The acquisition strengthens Anvil International’s fire protection product package. Full Article
q Victaulic acquires Globe Fire Sprinkler By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world, Victaulic notes. Full Article
q The requirements and challenges of residential fire sprinkler systems and water meters By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Now that many jurisdictions across the country are mandating fire sprinkler systems in new-home construction, de-signers need to be aware of the requirements and challenges these systems can face in relation to water meters. Full Article
q Questions plumbing business owners should be asking themselves By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Here are 46 business proverbs or truths that apply to the plumbing profession, presented in no particular order. Accompanying each is a question every plumbing company owner should ask about his company. Full Article
q The AI and fintech lessons I learned while acquiring 14 PHVAC companies By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As controller, my job essentially boils down to two things: support our branches and ensure that Leap Partners has the cash flow to fund further acquisitions. I want to share with you the three fundamental lessons I’ve learned to achieve these goals. Full Article
q CallRail and ServiceTitan join forces to help contractors drive high-quality lead conversions By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The integration will allow mutual customers to access valuable information about their prospects and customers. The integration will ensure that the complete customer journey, from lead to job, is all captured within the ServiceTitan dashboard. Full Article
q AqueoUS Vets carbon water filtration medias By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 EcoCarb media is produced from byproducts of other manufacturing processes, so there’s no traditional mining and minimal processing involved, which provides a lower overall carbon footprint. Full Article
q PM Profile: QuickDrain USA launches SquareDrain point drain By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 As an extension of the QuickDrain USA total shower solution, aimed to reimagine how drains should look and perform, the company recently launched its new SquareDrain point drain. Plumbing & Mechanical attended the virtual product launch event in April. Full Article
q PM Profile: Behind the NIBCO-Matco-Norca acquisition By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 On Feb. 1, NIBCO announced it acquired Matco-Norca and its subsidiary SVF Flow Controls.NIBCO Chairman Rex Martin stated, “This acquisition supports our strategic long-range goal of growth through acquisition, expanding our market reach and providing customers with access to a broader portfolio of products.This is an extraordinary time in NIBCO’s evolving history.” Full Article
q Australia headquarter's net zero system highlights IAPMO's commitment to innovative green technology By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:30:00 -0400 The state-of-the-art facility houses IAPMO R&T’s Oceana research center and product testing laboratory. Full Article
q Water-to-water heat pumps meet stringent efficiency requirements for new school facility By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A North Vancouver school chose WaterFurnace for its reliability and energy efficiency. The manufacturer's rep mentioned that the equipment aligned with decarbonization efforts. Finances were a concern, as is usual with building projects. Full Article
q 4 reasons hydronic radiant heating promotes sustainability and indoor environmental quality By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 With remote work becoming the standard for many employees across the U.S. and homeowners spending even more time indoors as a result of the pandemic, a new focus is emerging on the need for sustainability and indoor environmental quality in homes. Full Article
q Franklin Electric acquires water treatment company By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:20:00 -0400 Puronics is a residential and commercial water treatment products and services provider operating four company-owned service centers. Full Article
q IAPMO commends Washington State Legislature’s passage of bill requiring testing water for lead in schools and daycare facilities By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 May 2021 10:41:00 -0400 Lead contamination in drinking water poses serious health risks, and even low levels of lead exposure can cause permanent cognitive, academic and behavioral difficulties in children. Full Article
q WQA launches Certified Treatment Designer program By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 21 May 2021 15:44:00 -0400 To earn the certification, professionals must have at least two years’ experience in the field and complete the self-paced, online Water Treatment Design course before passing the WQA certification exam. Full Article
q WQA opens new headquarters, laboratory in Illinois By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:36:00 -0400 The WQA Board of Directors officially approved the relocation plan in April 2019, after more than two years of research and planning, and the former headquarters was sold to another Lisle-based association in March 2020, right as the coronavirus pandemic hit. Full Article
q Ongoing water quality issues present opportunities for plumbers By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 When you talk about water scarcity and the lack of clean drinking water, most people think about third-world countries. They don’t realize that there’s a growing threat to clean water right here at home in the United States. Look at the February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where a fire forced the controlled release and burn of toxic chemicals to avoid an explosion. The resulting contamination killed thousands of fish in nearby streams and ignited concerns over soil and water quality. Full Article
q Franklin Water Treatment acquires assets of Action Manufacturing & Supply By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Franklin Water Treatment provides products, services, and system solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial point-of-use and point-of-entry water treatment products, in a wide variety of markets and applications. Full Article
q ENPRESS acquires United Filters International By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 UFI provides filtration solutions to domestic and international customers servicing food, beverage, potable and wastewater applications. Full Article
q Challenges today equal opportunities tomorrow By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In the world of business, challenges are inevitable. Economic shifts, changing consumer demands and unforeseen crises are part and parcel of running a company. Full Article
q A. O. Smith acquires Pureit By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0400 Pureit is a leading water purification business operating in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Mexico, among other markets, with a diversified product offering across devices, filters and spares. Full Article
q Fluidmaster acquires Australia-based Haron International By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On Nov. 7, Fluidmaster acquired the assets of Haron International Pty Ltd based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Full Article
q RectorSeal acquires PF WaterWorks By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 n addition to supporting established customer partnerships in retail channels, RectorSeal will add the PF WaterWorks product line to its plumbing wholesale channel, building on its brand-preferred retail presence. Full Article
q SupplyOne Expands Beyond U.S. with Acquisition of Crownhill Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Customer segments serviced by Toronto-based Crownhill include public sector agencies, industrial products, consumer goods and e-commerce. Full Article
q Ranpak’s Cut’it!™ EVO Multi-Lid allows four unique branded lids on a single machine By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Packaging solution automatically shortens cartons to match their highest point of filling and then glues a lid securely in place, reducing material usage and costs. Full Article
q How2Recycle® Pre-qualifies Metsä Board Paperboard Grades as Widely Recyclable By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Whereas requests for the designation are typically submitted by brand owners, Metsä Board is one of the few material suppliers to get their paperboard grades proactively pre-qualified. Full Article
q Meyers Acquires Johnson Printing and Packaging Corporation via Asset Acquisition By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Strategic move underscores Meyers’ commitment to expanding its footprint in the folding cartons sector. Full Article
q Express Boxes Unveils Innovative "Build Your Own Box" Tool By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:04:56 -0400 The Build Your Own Box tool offers an unprecedented level of customization, ensuring that businesses can create packaging that perfectly aligns with their product dimensions and brand aesthetics. Full Article
q Mondi Acquires Schumacher Packaging to Expand Corrugated Footprint By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:50:43 -0400 The Acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe and add complementary fiber-based products, focused on eCommerce and FMCG, to enhance its existing customer offering. Full Article