Elgin, Ill. (July 16, 2019) — The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of Packaging Progressions, Inc. (Pacproinc). Based in Souderton, Pa., the company has $30 million in annual revenues. Pacproinc is a market leader in automated packaging technologies for customers in the protein and bakery segments. Specifically, their interleaving, underleaving, stacking, and
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2019 Media Contact: Dolores Alonso Vice President of Membership and Business Development 703.663.1226 dalonso@fpsa.org McLean, VA – The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA) today announced the recipients of fifteen $5,000 Career Development Scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. The winners of these scholarships are employees of FPSA member
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2019 Contact: Timothy R. Rugh, CAE Executive Director trugh@3-a.org   3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. 6888 Elm Street Suite 2D McLean, Virginia, 22101-3829 PH: 703-790-0295 FAX: 703-761-6284 www.3-a.org McLEAN, Virginia – The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it will institute an investigation of certain food processing equipment and packaging materials
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McLean, VA June 4, 2019 – The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the list of manufacturers who will be participating in the live automated beef patty production line that will be on display on the PROCESS EXPO 2019 show floor. PROCESS EXPO will take place October 8-11, 2019 at Chicago’s McCormick Place and
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Donation to be Presented to The Greater Chicago Food Depository at PROCESS EXPO in October McLean, VA, May 22, 2019 – The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA) recently announced the launch of the 2019 DEFEAT HUNGERSM campaign. FPSA will once again work in conjunction with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) to
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CHICAGO, IL May 2, 2019 – FPSA’s Women’s Alliance Network has announced that Suzanne Strassburger of Strassburger Steaks will be the keynote speaker for the Women’s Alliance Breakfast at this year’s PROCESS EXPO. This event is a must-attend for female professionals in the food and beverage industry. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, October
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Ready for Industry 4.0: New rotary vane vacuum pump with pressure control At the IFFA trade show, Busch will be showcasing the new R 5 PLUS, a pioneering vacuum pump for food packaging. It can run with pressure control or at a constant speed, making it exceptionally energy-efficient. Acting either as the sole vacuum pump
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JAX INC. Promotes new President and CEO – Kyle C. Peter Menomonee Falls, WI. (April 8, 2019) – JAX INC. and Pressure-Lube Inc. announced Kyle C. Peter has been promoted to President and CEO effective April 1, 2019. Current President and principal owner Eric J. Peter plans to step down from his present executive position
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The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the election of the Board of Directors of its Pet Food Council which was created in 2018, joining the Association’s existing five industry Councils including Bakery, Beverage, Dairy, Meat and Prepared Foods. These twenty-one new directors are responsible for helping to shaping the Association’s programs relative to
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It all comes down to the operating principle – Rotary vane vacuum pump wins vacuum efficiency test by direct comparison Vacuum pumps are important components in the packaging of fresh foodstuffs. Which vacuum pump achieves the highest efficiency factor? A direct comparison can answer this question, as long as the test setup has been designed sensibly.
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