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Maintenance

The butterfly effect of maintenance

How a $100 machine failure can cost manufacturers millions

October 30, 2020

Just as the flapping wings of a butterfly in West Africa can ultimately trigger a hurricane that ravages the U.S., the failure of an inexpensive part in just one machine can batter the financial performance of the company that owns it.

New Plant Products

Tray packaging

June 9, 2020

The 424 series is designed for medium to high outputs.

Efficiency is key when designing a packaging line for liquids.

How to build an efficient packaging line for liquids

Krys Beal

June 19, 2019

There are several factors to consider for optimizing the efficiency of a packaging line for liquids.

Dry Processing Technology

Readco Kurimoto SC continuous processors

October 17, 2018

Readco Kurimoto SC continuous processors offer heat transfer to transform slurries into powders.

Field Reports

Preventive maintenance helps Lakeview Farms cut costs

Lakeview Farms implements a software system to boost efficiency and reduce downtime.

September 25, 2017

Software solution helps refrigerated food processor cut maintenance costs.

Manufacturing News

Minimizing worker safety risks

April 12, 2017

The OpX Leadership Network has been busy developing new solutions groups, according to Managing Director Steve Schlegel, who provided an update at the recent PACK EXPO East 2017 Innovation Stage sessions in Philadelphia.

PMMI

PMMI Report: Packaging machinery Shipments to reach $8.5B by 2020

More than half of the growth is expected to come from the food and beverage sector.

Casey Laughman

November 30, 2016

"Factors such as changing consumer habits, new regulations as well as general economic development are fueling this development,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI.

Tech Update: Machine Controls

How suppliers are creating better machine control systems

Today's machines communicate with rest of your plant equipment.

Wayne Labs

September 20, 2016

When something breaks, chances are the machine can tell you exactly where the problem is and how to fix it.

Farm bill on its last legs according to IDFA

TECH FLASH

Food processing, packaging machinery exports soared in 2014

For the fifth year in a row, exports of German food processing and packaging machinery increased.

Jeremy Gerrard

April 28, 2015

The EU remains the strongest export region for German food processing and packaging machinery, which boasts a 34 percent share of the market.

Engineering R&D

Monitoring machine health 24/7

Wayne Labs

March 5, 2015

Process and packaging machine builders have been looking for ways to cut back on client support expenses.

Conagra Brands to Sell Chef Boyardee Brand to Hometown Food Company

FDA to Amend Standards of Identity to Include Salt Substitutes

Industrial Heat Pumps: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Now and the Future

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June 5, 2025

Mass Customization Driving Innovation in the Food and Beverage Industry

The food and beverage industry is at the nexus of transformative global manufacturing trends, driving a shift toward personalized, customer-centric solutions.

June 5, 2025