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The article offers information on various food technology products which includes EZ-SX texture analyzer from Shimadzu Scientific, french fry production lines from Ferguson and cascade refrigeration system from M&M Refrigeration.

The article features various washing and spraying equipment for food manufacturing plants and facilities available as of August 2012 including the Ross X-Series ultra-high shear inline mixer from Charles Ross and Son Co., Spraying Systems TankJet 360 tank cleaner from Spraying Systems Co. and the MM4 Traveling Spray system from SWECO.

The article offers information on several extruding and forming equipment, including the SCPP circumferential piston pumps from Alfa Laval, the NuTEC 720 forming machine from NuTEC Manufacturing and the ORP sensors from Electro-Chemical Devices.

The article features Keystone Foods, the publication's 2010 Plant of the Year. Starting as a beef-boning operation in the late 1960s, Keystone developed cryogenically frozen hamburger patty, giving rise to the first high-speed forming machines from Formax that more significantly improved McDonald's distribution chain. Its plant in Gadsden, Alabama is known for its line separation and electric, air-handling and water systems.

The author reflects on the need for training in food plant optimization. He mentions that baby boomers are poised to retire in large numbers while equipment that used to be mechanical is now driven by electrical and electronic systems. He points out that while the technical requirements for operators and maintenance personnel are increasing, the image of factory makes it difficult to attract young people. INSET: Industry's role in technical training.

The article outlines the findings of a survey conducted by ARC Advisory Group concerning packaging operations and packaging machinery. More than 80% of the respondents say they are less than satisfied with the ability of their packaging operations to help meet business objectives and customer requirements. Less than 20% of manufacturers who responded to the ARC survey indicated their packaging lines were networked and integrated with business systems. More than 50% said that their packaging machines are not networked together.

Introduces several filling systems and depositing systems that may be of interest to food manufacturers. Automatic positive displacement filler from KISS Packaging Systems Inc.; Servo 3500 auger filling system from Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery; Rotary cup filler from Gold Cup.

Presents a guide on products and services that may be of interest to food engineers. Includes tomato filtration system from Spencer Strainer; HeatWave frying system from Heat and Control Inc.; SFX-100 two-axis robotic case loader from Salwasser Manufacturing Co.

Focuses on the equipments used by Transylvania Vocational Services Inc. for packaging powdered milk in Transylvania, Romania. Utilization of the Viboscreen FLO-THRU vibratory separator from Kason Corp.; Machine used for forming, filling and sealing of the milk product; Efficiency of the packaging system.

The article reports on the decision of Crest Foods Co. to upgrade the machinery that the company uses at its facility in Ashton, Illinois. The company has selected SWECO sanitary bag dump separation machinery to remove any contaminants and debris found during the manufacturing process. The machinery helped Crest Foods to simplify its sanitation procedures and improved the company's production as well.

Focuses on the use of a vibratory compact screener form Russell Finex by specialty products manufacturer Farbest Brands to monitor food powders and liquid slurries. Importance of the screening to the manufacturing process of Farbest Brands; Utilization of screeners to remove contaminants and prevent product agglomeration; Advantages of the compact size of the screener according to Dennis Cowles, maintenance manager for Farbest.

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