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 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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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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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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Build Your Own AquaGard 7350 V2 Series Sanitary Conveyor Online with Dorner’s D-Tools Conveyor Configurator Two models from Dorner’s newly redesigned AquaGard 7350 V2 Series are now available in D-Tools, Dorner’s online conveyor configurator. The AquaGard 7350 V2’s Positive Drive and LPZ (Flat and Cleated belt) models now on D-Tools give project engineers, plant managers
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Erie, PA—Vice President and General Manager of Eriez-USA Tim Gland announces that Dave Heubel has been promoted to the newly created position of Senior Sales Director of Eriez-USA, effective January 3, 2019. Gland says, “In his new role, Dave will oversee sales in the United States, Canada, Central and South America and select Middle Eastern
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The exact observance of pressures or pressure curves in vacuum-assisted processes in process engineering is an important parameter for ensuring optimum efficiency and the best product quality. Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems has now launched the new series of VacTest vacuum measurement equipment. Designed to combine the latest advances in vacuum metrology with exceptional manufacturing
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Leading contract sanitation provider unveils new logo and brand messaging as part of its commitment to own the standard of protection PSSI, one of the largest contract sanitation providers across the USDA, FDA and CFIA food processing industries, today unveiled a new logo and website as part of a larger strategy to broaden the company’s
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FPSA Member Ampco Pumps has announced the hiring of Chad Hawkins as Business Development Manager. Chad comes to Ampco Pumps from SPX Flow where he spent the last six years as North American Sales Manager for the Food & Beverage Division. Prior to SPX Flow, Chad worked in various technical sales and sales management roles
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Grote Company, an industrial food equipment manufacturer, has announced the retirement of Tom Mathues, Chief Development Officer, effective December 31, 2018, after 15 years with the company.  He will remain on the company’s advisory board. Mathues started with Grote Company as Vice President of Engineering and Manufacturing in 2004, and has served in several roles
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