Brinkmann's Jordan Hayes to speak at NAIOP I.CON Cold Storage Conference

📦 Unique Features of Volume — Part 1: Beverage Crates Storage & Handling We often get the question: 👉 “What makes Volume technology truly unique?” So we decided to launch a series of posts where we’ll highlight specific features of our system — and how they open new possibilities in different industries. Today’s topic: beverage crates 🍻💧 An area where traditional warehouse automation usually reaches its limits. Most automated storage solutions are built around standardized plastic bins. Volume Dive, however, was designed to go beyond that. 💡 What makes our approach different: • 🦾 Direct gripping — our custom-engineered grippers handle beverage crates (beer, water, etc.) directly, without repacking. • 🏗 Compact vertical storage — up to 5 crates per module and 5 modules stacked, reaching a total height of 14 m. • ⚡️ Fast, flexible access — each crate can be accessed individually, ensuring efficient picking. • 🚚 Seamless outbound flow — crates can move straight to conveyors, AGVs or pallets, ready for truck loading. This combination of compactness, speed, and direct access creates real operational advantages for companies working with beverage logistics — something rarely seen on the market today. And this is only the beginning. In the next posts, we’ll explore how our technology transforms other sectors — from retail to e-commerce and beyond. #warehouseautomation #logistics #beverages #technology #intralogistics #innovation #beverageindustry #automation #warehousestorage #volumedive

The future is convenience and we’re engineering it. That’s a wrap at the NACS Show in Chicago, where Dickie Enterprises, LLC were there to showcased solutions that help C-Stores work smarter, faster, and more profitably. From Resfab Equipment Inc. ‘s efficient ventless fryers that redefine kitchen flexibility, to FWE / Food Warming Equipment Company, Inc. ‘s precision holding cabinets that keep food fresh and ready, DISPENSE-RITE portion-perfect dispensing systems, and ITD Food Safety ‘s smart temp and label technology that makes compliance effortless. Every brand we represent is focused on one thing: streamlining operations. Because the future of foodservice isn’t about doing more it’s about doing it better, cleaner, and faster. Ready to upgrade your store’s workflow? Let’s talk. Todd Dickie Billy Dickie Belkis Lane Bill Dickie Nakita Johnson William Dickie www.dickieenterprises.com #NACSShow #Nacs2025 #CStoreInnovation #DickieEnterprises #RESFAB #FWE #DispenseRite #ITD #FoodserviceTechnology #SmartKitchens #ConvenienceFuture

Last week’s International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim brought together some of the most forward-thinking leaders in produce and floral operations.   Across conversations on freshness, shrink, and operational efficiency, one theme stood out: the growing importance of smarter, more proactive solutions for protecting cold storage environments.   At Chorus, we’re developing Chorus Fresh™ — a smart, self-regulating system engineered to help grocery retailers and produce suppliers maintain cleaner, more stable cold-storage environments through automated air quality control.   It was great to meet so many forward-thinking professionals driving innovation in fresh operations. If we didn’t get a chance to connect on site, I’d love to continue the conversation. 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/g-HkWSJv

The future is convenience and we’re engineering it. That’s a wrap at the NACS Show in Chicago, where Dickie Enterprises, LLC were there to showcased solutions that help C-Stores work smarter, faster, and more profitably. From Resfab Equipment Inc. ’s efficient ventless fryers that redefine kitchen flexibility, to FWE / Food Warming Equipment Company, Inc. ’s precision holding cabinets that keep food fresh and ready, DISPENSE-RITE portion-perfect dispensing systems, and ITD Food Safety’s smart temp and label technology that makes compliance effortless. Every brand we represent is focused on one thing: streamlining operations. Because the future of foodservice isn’t about doing more it’s about doing it better, cleaner, and faster. Ready to upgrade your store’s workflow? Let’s talk. Todd Dickie Billy Dickie Belkis Lane Bill Dickie Nakita Johnson William Dickie www.dickieenterprises.com #NACSShow #Nacs2025 #CStoreInnovation #DickieEnterprises #RESFAB #FWE #DispenseRite #ITD #FoodserviceTechnology #SmartKitchens #ConvenienceFuture

From design through construction, it’s all about trust and partnership. Integrated design-build helps create safer, more efficient food and beverage manufacturing facilities — turning collaboration into measurable value for our clients. Burns & McDonnell See how partnership drives success. https://hubs.ly/Q03Pwg9w0 #EPC #DesignBuild #FoodManufacturing #Manufacturing

The University of Pittsburgh is scaling its sustainability impact—one reusable cup at a time. ☕🌎 In partnership with Boston-based company USEFULL, Pitt Dining has expanded its tech-enabled reusable cup system across eight campus retail locations, replacing single-use cups with stainless steel alternatives. “By expanding our partnership with USEFULL, we’re giving students a familiar, high-quality experience while making measurable progress toward Pitt’s sustainability goals,” said John Longo, Vice President of Operations at PittEats Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03MMQxz0 Listen on Sustainability Soundbites: https://hubs.ly/Q03MMNpT0 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #WasteReduction #HigherEd #EELeader

We're excited to see PittEats scale up reuse into retail coffee shops, a big step forward in campus sustainability that replaces thousands of single-use cups with stainless steel alternatives. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #HigherEd #Coffee University of Pittsburgh

𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱: 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 & 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗽𝘂𝘁 Service in a Lima fast-food outlet improved via flow mapping, queue theory, and process simulation. Order handling time dropped from 23.14 min to 19.18 min, orders processed rose from 679 to 1,397, and queue abandonment fell drastically. 📚 Source: José Luis Sánchez-Flores, James Jr. Sanchez-Leveau, Martin Collao Diaz & Juan Carlos Quiroz-Flores, “Optimization of Service Times in Fast-Food Restaurants in Lima: Application of Continuous Improvement Tools and Process Simulation,” IEOM Society International, 2024. Visit our webpage: www.leanresultspro.com And watch our videos on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eRWZkbqC #LeanTools #ServiceOptimization #QueueManagement #ProcessSimulation #FastFoodOps #Efficiency #OperationalExcellence #Throughput #CustomerExperience #LeanResultsPRO #LeanCube-LRP

💡 Automation that Makes Sense for Modern Bakeries The Cheersonic UFM6000L brings efficiency and precision to ultrasonic cake slicing. Capable of handling a full 18” (455 × 735 mm) slab in just 37 seconds, it reduces manual cutting time from 7–8 minutes — delivering consistent results every time. 🔹 Automatic blade-cleaning system ensures continuous, hygienic operation 🔹 Three cutting modes to suit different product formats 🔹 Labour savings of $4–5 per slab — a fast ROI for busy production lines Automation doesn’t just save time — it improves quality, consistency, and workplace safety. #Bakewise #Cheersonic #UltrasonicSlicer #FoodProcessing #BakeryIndustry #Automation #Efficiency #ROI #Innovation #AustralianBaking

When planning a facility upgrade, there's a series of key questions to answer: - Will your layout handle a sudden scale-up if a major retailer signs a contract for national supply? - Can your setup produce allergen-specific products without a full rebuild? - Is your design solving your space pressures, or just shifting them? - And will your next move help you grow, or hold you back? This article breaks down the key questions producers need to answer before design starts. Read the guide: https://bit.ly/4hl1mBR And watch this space, a BIG resource for food manufacturers is coming soon.