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How Buffalo RiverWorks brewery solved its space constraints

Building inside old grain silo forces Buffalo RiverWorks to get creative in moving spent grain.

September 27, 2017

Building inside an old grain silo meant Buffalo RiverWorks brewery needed an innovative solution to pump out grain.

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.

Field Reports

Nestle's heat recovery success driven by Kobelco compressors

Water heated by recovered heat from oil-free air compressors

August 28, 2017

Nestle's heat recovery system helps cut costs of heating process water.

Field Reports

ARI Packaging uses Nulogy's EDIC system to cut delivery time

Nulogy's electronic data interchange system helps ARI Packaging cut delivery times

August 25, 2017

Electronic data interchange has helped ARI Packaging cut delivery times and offer more solutions to customers.

Field Reports

Maker of Hardbite Chips modernizes seasoning applicator

Naturally Homegrown Foods sees improved consistency, lower costs with automated system.

June 27, 2017

With a primary objective to improve overall product consistency, Naturally Homegrown Foods installed the tna intelli-flav OMS 5 seasoning system to ensure uniformity for every chip produced.

Field Reports

Blueberry processor uses digital sorter to improve defect removal

Digital sorter more accurately removes foreign material

Casey Laughman

June 9, 2017

In 2016, Quebec Wild Blueberries purchased a VERYX digital sorter from Key Technology. Replacing an existing laser sorter, VERYX more accurately removes defects and foreign material from the product stream.

Field Reports

Dock upgrades enhance safety, savings at Citrus Systems

Updated dock system improves efficiency, lessens wear and tear on workers

Casey Laughman

May 12, 2017

In 2013, private-label drink manufacturer Citrus Systems Inc. finally left its original 68,000-square-foot complex in Minneapolis and expanded into a 135,000-square-foot facility in west suburban Hopkins. Unfortunately, while the new building allowed Citrus Systems to increase production of its fruit and vegetable blends, concentrated juices, teas and other custom products, it carried over the same antiquated dock equipment used in the old one

Packaging Case Study

Case Study: Bosch modernizes 20 year-old Bag-in-Box Line for Ulmer Schokoladen

German chocolate maker partners with Bosch to update its 20-year-old Bag-in-Box line.

February 15, 2017

Delicate chocolate décor, such as flakes, drops or the classic “Ulmer Borke“ require a packaging solution that processes the sensitive products very gently.

Field Reports

Seafood producer chooses stainless solution

Durable, secure and sanitary press joining system installed to produce quality seafood.

January 24, 2017

"Once you go stainless, you should never have to repair or replace that again," says Rob Sinico, Gorton's.

Field Reports

Salmon producer uses antimicrobial flooring in smokehouse

Huon Aquaculture's new $12M, state-of-the-art smokehouse features high-performance resin floor.

January 16, 2017

A 6 mm layer of Flowfresh SR was applied to the smokehouse's main processing area.

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