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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By Andy Drennan, FPSA Senior Vice President. 46% – It’s a number that leaves me shaking my head. In baseball, that would be a Hall of Fame batting average, but this isn’t baseball. It’s money. And it’s kids, and if my two sons in college were eligible for the Career Development Scholarship Program (they’re not)
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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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