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Field Reports

Processor cuts packaging line downtime

JTM increases productivity by adding splicers to vertical form fill and seal machines

January 15, 2018

JTM estimates that adding a Butler Automatic splicer reduced film changeover time from 15 minutes down to 10 seconds.

Field Reports

Better freezer design heats up pizza production

A new freezing system gives a gluten-free pizza producer an efficiency boost.

January 12, 2018

A double-drum spiral freezer from Food Process Solutions increased production capacity without needing additional floor space.

Starfrost Glacier Spiral freezing system

Field Reports

Meat manufacturer optimizes hygienic performance

Blakeman & Co upgrades its processing line with a spiral freezer.

January 12, 2018

A Starfrost Glacier Spiral freezing system has helped James T. Blakeman & Co. increase the capacity of its aging production systems.

Field Reports

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