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Engineering R&D

Making ammonia safer and more efficient in refrigeration applications

Borne out of necessity, new ammonia refrigeration technology uses 1 percent of the refrigerant quantity of previous systems and increases efficiency.

Wayne Labs

May 6, 2014

Not all refrigerated food and beverage warehouses have the luxury of being located away from people in wide-open spaces next to an interstate and a railroad spur.

Field reports

Craft brewer makes quick, safe connections

April 8, 2014

Powering up or down equipment in a wet environment can be dangerous and tedious, without the right connection equipment.

Technology Sourcebook

Level 4 impact gloves

April 7, 2014

Delivering ANSI Level 4 cut and abrasion resistance and Level 5 puncture resistance, Magid TRX540 impact gloves have a 13-gauge shell comprised of HPPE, polyester, glass and nylon fiber.

Technology Sourcebook

Hazardous area indicator lights

April 7, 2014

Featuring ATEX and CSA approvals, Banner EZ-LIGHT K30L and K50L hazardous area indicator lights are available in intrinsically safe, encapsulated and non-sparking models.

Technology Sourcebook

Intended for applications where temperature separation or control with some fire resistance is desired or required, the Rite-Hite Zoneworks TZF insulated curtain wall offers enhanced flame resistance.

TECH FLASH

Are you prepared for a natural disaster?

Preparing for natural disasters starts with the Three Ps: Plan, Partner and Prioritize.

Shane O'Halloran

March 12, 2014

Consider the most likely types of natural disasters for your region and design a plan from there.

Fire, ammonia leak shut down Cargill beef plant

Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant.

Shane O'Halloran

February 7, 2014

Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant.

At least 2 dead, 10 injured in Nebraska feed plant accident

Omaha's fire chief says the cause of the disaster remains unclear, but OSHA will investigate.

Shane O'Halloran

January 21, 2014

Omaha's fire chief says the cause of the disaster remains unclear, but OSHA will investigate.

Manufacturing News

Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to food safety

Employees need feedback on how well they're doing their jobs.

Wayne Labs

December 5, 2013

Procedures should be explained and performance evaluated according to an objective, predefined measurement system.

OSHA fines NY Tyson facility for repeated safety violations

Investigators say electrocution, fall, and burn risks were too high at the plant.

Shane O'Halloran

November 20, 2013

Investigators say electrocution, fall, and burn risks were too high at the plant.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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