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SureBeam Corp., producers of the electron beam technology that removes bacteria from food, dedicated a new research facility to Texas A&M University.

The Packaging Machinery workgroup of the Open Modular Architecture Controls (OMAC) user group released version 1.1 of the Guidelines for Packaging Machinery Automation.

Atlantic Coast Crushers, Inc. offers the FLOW-SENTRY, an in-line crusher for crushing, mixing and breaking oversize material, preventing line blockages and streamlining downstream operations.

Steve Schlegel, vice president/ director, corporate development of Hixson Architects/Engineers is the new chairman of the International Association of Food Industry Suppliers (IAFIS) board of directors.

After September 11, FDA has been developing a three-part strategy to thwart food terrorism: anticipation, deterrence, and response.

The worldwide market for automation products and services for process industries, worth over $44 billion last year, is expected to grow at about 5 percent over the next five years, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study.

AKansas City, MO-based manufacturer of packaging solutions, Multivac, is expanding its North American headquarters.

Air Liquide Corp., Houston, TX, has conducted a study benchmarking ozone against Environmental Protection Agency standards for surface sanitation.

The National Association of Manufacturers warns, “a final deal may be imminent” between the Bush Administration and Senate Democrats to pass patients bill of rights legislation.

Food manufacturers are applauding USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for its focus on upcoming WTO agriculture negotiations.