I read a great piece in the most recent issue of Food Engineering today. In his Editor’s Note, Casey Laughman introduces the latest issue as FE’s first “Innovation Issue”. While just an introduction to the rest of the magazine and the innovations they are spotlighting, Casey correctly points out that while the COVID pandemic has
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Press release April 13, 2021 Safe and secure registration measures introduced Key show floor elements and an impressive educational line-up highlighted PROCESS EXPO, the largest tradeshow dedicated to the food and beverage processing industry, announced registration for its 2021 edition is now open.  Returning to face-to-face, the experiential event will be held November 2 –
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In a recent discussion with one of our members regarding the 180 Skills online training program, they asked a very basic question. As we had developed 24 different Learning Paths for the program, did they have to follow these Paths for their training program, or could they pick and choose the courses that best suited
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In a recent discussion about the FPSA Auction, a very loyal member asked how we will hold the event without our members’ actual presence as the Annual Conference (where we usually hold the Auction) has been cancelled due to COVID. Maybe we should postpone the Auction until next year? Given the wide variety of causes
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I recently came across an interesting report from the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP). This Manufacturing 2021 Industry Report provides an interesting glimpse of the manufacturing sector in New Jersey and what it looks like as we move out of the pandemic. Now, it’s not because I’m from New Jersey that I raise this,
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For Immediate Release Stonhard and its Brands Join Material Bank, Providing Fast Access to Product Samples  March 9, 2021 — Stonhard and its brands, Liquid Elements and Expanko, are now listed on the Material Bank website, www.materialbank.com. Material Bank is the world’s largest material marketplace for the architecture and design industry offering the fastest way
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release – March 10, 2021 VDG (Van der Graaf) Announces Michael Peach as Food Industry Business Development Representative Shelby Township, MI– We are proud to announce that Michael Peach has joined VDG as the Food Industry Business Development Representative. In this role, Michael will be responsible for the development and expansion
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Contact: Busch Vacuum Solutions USA Jean Perry 757-452-5651 [email protected]  For Immediate Release BUSCH VACUUM SOLUTIONS USA ACQUIRES LONG-TERM SALES CHANNEL PARTNER Distributor of vacuum equipment sales and service in Eastern Central Region  Virginia Beach, VA, February 4, 2021 – Busch Vacuum Solutions USA, one of the largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, blowers, compressors and systems,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2021   Jessica Gray Grote Company, Vanmark +1 614-868-8414 [email protected] Jack Grote Promoted to Vanmark Sales Manager Jack will lead company’s global growth efforts Creston, IA: Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announces the promotion of Jack Grote to Sales Manager. In his new role, Jack will
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In a recent conversation with a friend, we discussed our sons’ upcoming college graduations and career plans following that happy day. It was at that moment that I was brought down to earth when I remembered that Patrick’s internship last summer had been canceled due to COVID. As a result, my son will be leaving
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