Food + beverage

Dorner Holding Company, the parent company of Dorner Mfg. Corp., FlexMove, and Geppert-Band has announced a new partnership with the EQT Mid Market US fund (“EQT Mid Market”). Dorner Mfg. Corp. was founded by the Dorner brothers in 1966. What started as a small tool and die shop has evolved to become an industry leader…

AutomationDirect has launched a new line of push-to-connect fittings and tubing designed for potable water and beverage systems, including applications such as brewing, coffee/drink dispensing, soup and liquid food production, and municipal/residential water treatment. HydroMode push-to-connect fittings are perfect for use with polyethylene and other flexible tubing; all fittings are made of NSF-approved materials with…

Quadion LLC, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MRP) introduces a new portfolio of materials specifically formulated to meet all of the major regulations for food and beverage contact. These materials are now available with certified compliance to the European Commission framework regulation EC 1935/2004, US FDA Title 21 CFR and NSF Standard 61 and 51. These…

Jim Girard, VP/CMO, LUBRIPLATE Lubricants Co. Technological advances in H-1/food grade lubricants mean that food, beverage and pharmaceutical processors should not hesitate to convert to a 100% H-1/food grade lubrication program. Converting to such a program helps consolidate lubricant choices, reduces lubricant misapplication, and helps to ensure a safe product for the consumer. Food grade…

AutomationDirect has added Schmersal IP69K-rated pushbuttons, selector switches and indicator lights. These control and signaling devices have special design features that make the devices suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical applications. With an ingress protection rating of IP69K, this Schmersal 22mm series is also suitable for marine applications, traffic systems, commercial vehicles, and for…

A major agricultural concern is the control of a broad range of pests that can attack crops and have a devastating impact on the quality and overall yield. For agricultural food products, supplying the consumer with a product that is not only of high quality, but is safe for consumption, is of the highest priority…

Innova Engineering recently opened a new Research and Development facility in Santa Ana, California. The new facility allows for an expansion of capabilities and services offered by the engineering firm. With over 22 years of experience in the product development industry, Innova Engineering supports manufacturers in the medical, aerospace, automotive and consumer product industries, utilizing computer simulation…

Vision can play a key role in food and beverage applications. The SBSI series low cost vision sensors, for example, read 1D and 2D codes, and handle quality inspection tasks. These code readers can identify, track and trace products for production flow, logistics, and serialization. The SBSI-B can also read Direct Part Marking (DPM) codes,…

When the application requires a highly reliable, double layer, waterproof toggle switch with an IP-rating, engineers now have a new option to choose from with the unveiling of the Dual Seal Waterproof M Series Toggle Switch by NKK Switches.  The new Dual Seal Waterproof M Series toggle switch is the first complete all-in-one waterproof and…

Brand owners who collaborate with PolyOne have access to Gravi-Tech density-modified formulations, metallic-effect GLS thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and InVisiOSM color and design services. The resulting caps and closures not only elevate packaging quality, but they also contribute to sensory branding experiences involving sight, touch and sound. For example, Gravi-Tech formulations impart weight, sound and a metallic…

Responding to industry demand for integrated machine and plant control, the iQ-R series incorporates sequence, motion, safety, process and C language control into one platform. The control platform is for applications requiring integrated motion and safety control, tight synchronization between various processes and high production throughput. Applications include automotive, food and beverage, material handling, life…

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies will showcase a trio of globally-certified sealing materials, including a new low temperature FKM that is being readied for use in the European food and beverage industry, at the 2016 International Beverage Dispensing Equipment Association (IBDEA) conference. The new material, 70 FKM 425727, will be the first low-temperature FKM that complies with…

Jean-Pierre Berlan • Director of Processing • Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada Food and beverage companies have the power to make a difference in reducing waste, which occurs throughout the entire supply chain. Doing so not only affects a company’s bottom line (reduced waste equals lower costs), but benefits the planet through the conservation of…

A new, breakthrough torque limiter option is now available from Rexnord for applications that are susceptible to torque overload. The is a first-of-its-kind option, allowing users to reset the device from a distance, eliminating traditional, hands-on labor requirements. This innovation can reduce downtime by anywhere from minutes to hours for manufacturers in heavy-duty industries, such…

Quadion LLC, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MRP) introduces a new EPDM material, Qmonix 558EC, specifically formulated to meet the demanding food contact requirements of European Commission framework regulation EC1935/2004. This regulation applies to rubber and plastic materials that are intended to come in prolonged contact with food products such as beverages, milk, yogurt, ice cream…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces it has increased the size of its Product Testing Laboratory located at the HA Traub Technical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This expansion comprises…

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Bison Gear & Engineering Corporation’s heartbeat—caring employees—and fellow participants in the BisonCares charity activities reflect a strong spirit of shared social responsibility. Their ongoing efforts benefit a broad range of programs serving children and adults, animal welfare and other worthy causes. “BisonCares was founded in 2005 by Bison Gear & Engineering Corporation after our employees…

I’ve had the privilege of seeing analyst Peter Zeihan speak several times, and his discussion, “Geopolitical Analysis of Global Economics and Energy” at this week’s Industry and Economic…

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In 1990, Thomas Herrmann, the son of Walter Herrmann, who founded Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH in 1961, established Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc. in the Chicago area. Hermann Ultrasonics, Inc. is proud to recognize a milestone year in observance of their 25th anniversary. Herrmann Ultrasonics has been focused on providing ultrasonic welding technology for various markets such as…

Samba, an all-in-one, palm-size PLC with HMI and onboard I/Os, fills a growing niche – OEMs on a tight budget who need compact controllers for simple machine control, but still want the competitive advantage of an elegant, color-touch HMI panel. The first model of Samba was released last spring; a few months later, Unitronics expanded…

Red Lion announces the integration of FlexBus technology to their PAX2C proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller portfolio. By inserting field-installable FlexCard modules, users can now populate PAX2C PID controllers in more than 150 configurations to monitor and control multiple application processes on a single display. The advanced PAX2C modular platform provides an easy upgrade path that enables…

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For people with chronic respiratory ailments, ventilators and oxygen apparatus are an essential everyday companion. Inside the machines, which are often portable, pneumatic automation components ensure a smooth…

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Piab introduces the next generation of piGRIP bag lips, known as “BGI”. These lips include an internal retainer piece as well as three additional diameter sizes. The bag…

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented NOSHOK, Inc. with the President Award for Exports yesterday, at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. The “E†Awards are the…

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