Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo 2013
Images from Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo in Naples, Florida, April 14-17, 2013.
Joyce Fassl, editor in chief of Food Engineering, delivers opening remarks at Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo 2013.
Numerous networking opportunites were avaialable at Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo 2013.
Attendees had time to network between sessions.
Steve Schlegel of Alliance for Innovation & Operational Excellence, Bill Kinsey of Snyder’s-Lance Inc. and Mark Hanley of Land O’ Lakes Inc. conduct their session, “OEE: Delivering Results to Business and the Data to Prove It.”
Lunch is served at FA&M 2013!
The expo at FA&M featured 50 exhibitors displaying a wide range of food and beverage equipment and solutions.
An automation solution is demonstrated at the expo.
Attendees had ample opportunities to network at the expo.
The expo center was bustling Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.
Micro NASCAR Racing at the Expo, sponsored by Seeit Solutions
Attendees socialize over cocktails at the expo reception.
Attendees take advantage of Southern Florida’s al fresco-friendly temperatures at FA&M.
Attendees enjoy the sunny weather during the FA&M barbeque.
Alan Edington, vice president of operations at Tennessee Bun Co., delivers his presentation, “Effective Use of Automation to Improve Plant Efficiency” on the morning of Day 2 at FA&M.
Attendees enjoy a networking opportunity at FA&M.
Food and beverage industry professionals enjoy lunch at FA&M 2013.
Mike Patrick of Penford Corporation, Greg Lisso of J.R. Simplot Company and Ben Johnson of Commonwealth Dairy participated in the ask the experts panel on strategic manufacturing relationships.
Scott Kluegel, corporate electrical engineering department manager for MOM Brands, delivers his presentation, “Automating for Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability.”
Representatives from Chobani, Shambaugh & Son, LP, Boccard and Tippmann Group celebrate Chobani’s winning of the 2013 Plant of the Year award.
Matt Swanson, manager of filling and packing engineering at the Campbell Soup Company, offers suggestions for optimizing line performance during his presentation.
Roland Love, plant manager for Fruition Fruits & Fills, discusses end-of-line automation efficiency during his presentation on Day 3 of FA&M.
John Wren, maintenance manager for Dogfish Head Brewery, delivers his presentation, “Managing Maintenance as a Business Function,” before offering samples of Dogfish Head craft brews to FA&M attendees.
The main session room is packed at Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo 2013.
Attendees enjoy an outdoor lunch during FA&M 2013.