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Heated storage vessel

April 23, 2020

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A custom-built vessel has a full holding capacity of 20,000 gallons and measures 10'6" OD x 30' long.

Twinlode Automation Joins IARW to Support Initiatives in the Growing Cold Storage Industry

February 5, 2020

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Twinlode Automation, an integrator of warehouse automation and storage systems, announced it has become an official member of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW). Twinlode Automation has long held expertise in the movement of time-sensitive food and produce items as they are moved from field to store shelves, and the decision to join the IARW underscores that commitment and better positions the company for being more deeply involved in the industry.

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Rugged Pallet Rack Helps Cold Storage Distributor Optimize Operations

Rack designed to application helps Manfredi keep up with growth

January 30, 2019

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To meet retailer demand for efficient cold chain distribution east of the Mississippi River, Manfredi Cold Storage has had to keep expanding its Kennett Square, Pa., facility.

BRC to publish new Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials

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BRC revises global standard for storage, distribution

BRC Global Standards published the third issue of the standard on Aug. 1, and audits against Issue 3 will begin on Feb. 1, 2017.

August 16, 2016

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In revising the standard, the current requirements have been developed to ensure they are robust enough to meet the industry needs.

Refrigeration industry leaders organize Global Food Cold Chain Council

Global cold storage capacity report reveals strong worldwide growth

Jeremy Gerrard

January 6, 2015

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The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) has released its 2014 Global Cold Storage Capacity Report. The report shows that the total capacity of refrigerated warehouses was estimated at 552 million cubic meters worldwide in 2014, an increase of 92 million cubic meters (20 percent) since 2012.

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Liquid level gauge

September 5, 2014

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Designed for OEM, commercial and light industrial storage tanks, the ABB ECONOLEV LMG100 liquid level gauge includes an all-stainless steel chamber and magnetic float with an orange, magnetic shuttle indicator; the shuttle rides in a clear Lexan tube alongside a stainless steel scale.

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Taking the squeeze out of raw ingredient storage and flow

Consolidating rack systems increases storage capacity by 42 percent and frees up space, allowing the addition of 24 percent more inventory items.

September 4, 2014

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General Mills’ Cedar Rapids, IA plant had successfully used pallet flow and pushback rack systems, but ongoing growth, product changes and long usage time created the need for a storage system that would safely add capacity to its existing facility.

GFSI expands scope of guidance to include storage and distribution requirements

Food safety management schemes that cover the storage and distribution scope can now come forward to GFSI for recognition through its benchmarking process.

Shane O'Halloran

October 8, 2013

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Food safety management schemes that cover the storage and distribution scope can now come forward to GFSI for recognition through its benchmarking process.

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Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development is the first book to comprehensively address the issues of graphics design and visual concepts, from a systematic, scientific viewpoint, yet with business applications in mind.

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Food Engineering

2020 May

In the May 2020 issue of Food Engineering, our focus is on safety. From emergency planning to day-to-day operations such as cleaning and sanitation, we bring you tips on how to keep your workers and your customers safe.

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