Dave Genna

Articles by Dave Genna

Key Preventive Maintenance Considerations for Expansion Joints in Food Processing Plants

September 10, 2026

A failed expansion joint can release hazardous media, damage adjacent equipment and trigger unplanned shutdowns, but a preventive maintenance program with scheduled professional survey inspections can reduce failure events.

Join Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor at Mintel, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, as they break down the 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies and discuss the factors affecting this year’s rankings.

Explore food safety strategies that strengthen sanitation, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance across foodservice and facility environments.