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How First Milk boosted cheese yield & cut maintenance with Certa Sine pumps At its Haverfordwest Creamery, First Milk needed to scale up production without damaging delicate cheese curds. The answer? Two MasoSine Certa 600 pumps from WMFTS. Results: ✅ Higher cheese yield & moisture retention ✅ Fewer cheese fines ✅ Easier maintenance with full CIP ✅ Energy-efficient operation (only 63% capacity!) “Low shear, low maintenance and Clean-In-Place were the most important points about the Certa pumps... The Certa pumps have been easy to maintain.” — Nigel Roberts, Engineering Manager, First Milk Ltd Gentle handling. Less downtime. Award-winning cheese. Read the full story:https://lnkd.in/esEwRiqf

𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘌𝘛 𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘗𝘪𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘵𝘥, 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘹𝘣𝘺. We’re proud to share a glimpse of the advanced Piovan system installed at Shepley Spring Ltd, Flaxby, part of the Niagara Bottling LLC, who have one of the largest water bottling operations in the world. This comprehensive solution includes state-of-the-art material handling, drying through Piovan's High Efficiency 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬-𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 Series, MDW Series blending, High efficiency 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨 Oil Condenser for rPET with Puretech Filters and CMG Granulators recycling technologies, all seamlessly connected and managed through 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 4.0, Piovan’s central supervisory and data management software. Read more about our PET Automation Systems here: https://lnkd.in/euKwVdDN 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 4.0 enables: 🔹 Complete visibility and traceability across production processes 🔹Intelligent energy and raw material consumption management 🔹Advanced user and recipe management with secure access controls 🔹Real-time alarms with guided diagnostics 🔹Integrated online documentation and device support Through 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 4.0, every part of the process is connected, efficient, and transparent, ensuring high performance, quality, and sustainability. At Piovan UK, we’re proud to support Shepley Springs in achieving operational excellence with cutting-edge automation and digital integration. #Piovan #Winfactory #DigitalManufacturing #Sustainability #UKIndustry #WaterBottling #Automation #Industry40 #PET Video credit - Krones

Running a food manufacturing operation means navigating a complex landscape of production targets, stringent quality control, and maintaining seamless workflow. Few factors derail this more effectively than unexpected equipment breakdown. The frustrating reality of an industrial meat mixer failing mid-shift isn't just about the immediate repair cost; it's about lost production hours, wasted raw materials, compromised schedules, and the immense pressure it places on your entire team. This constant cycle of reactive repair and recovery relentlessly erodes profitability and operational morale. At Meatek, we understand these critical challenges intimately. Our approach to engineering industrial meat mixers stems from a deep commitment to not just address these problems, but to prevent them altogether. We've moved beyond conventional approaches, focusing on a robust design philosophy that tackles the root causes of failure. This isn't merely about using thicker steel; it's about precision engineering, superior materials selection, and a meticulous manufacturing process that ensures every component can withstand the rigorous demands of continuous food processing environments. Our robust meat mixers are engineered for relentless performance, significantly reducing the likelihood of unexpected downtime. By integrating features that enhance structural integrity, simplify maintenance, and improve overall operational longevity, Meatek equipment offers a tangible solution to the pervasive issue of unreliable machinery. Investing in a Meatek mixer means investing in uninterrupted production, consistent product quality, and ultimately, a more predictable and profitable operational future. This is about transforming your processing line from a point of vulnerability into a pillar of strength and efficiency. #FoodManufacturing #IndustrialEquipment #MeatProcessing #OperationalEfficiency #Meatek

See the future of pet food production live at #EATS2025!   Gray AES is proud to participate in a fresh pet food production line on the show floor, made possible through the collaboration of leading equipment and engineering partners across the industry. Supporting the line with process design, engineering, and integration services, we’re helping bring each stage of production seamlessly together—from raw ingredients to finished, packaged product.   See the live line at Booth #5730, then meet the Gray AES team at Booth #4412 to learn more. #GrayAES #PetFoodManufacturing #FoodAndBeverage EATS formerly Process Expo Intralox Axiflow Technologies, Inc. Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation and Mepaco MoistTech Corp. CEM Corporation Markem-Imaje JLS Automation Pearson Packaging Systems Food Process Solutions Mettler-Toledo International, Inc Handtmann Inc. Dynamic Conveyor Corporation

🛑𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 : 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. In modern food production, slaughter lines are far more than a sequence of machines — they represent a balance between efficiency, hygiene, animal welfare, and sustainability. At Voran Plant Engineering, we believe that innovation in this field must go hand in hand with responsibility. Each improvement in automation, control, or ergonomic design doesn’t just optimize production flow — it shapes the ethical and environmental footprint of the meat industry. We see it as our duty to engineer systems that not only perform at the highest technical level, but also reflect the evolving values of society and our clients. 🛑𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲.🛑💡 Integrating precise portioning, energy-efficient motors, and digital monitoring systems allows us to reduce waste, increase product traceability, and ensure consistent quality. True innovation in slaughter line technology is not about doing more — it’s about doing better. What do you think — how should the industry balance productivity with responsibility in the coming years? #FoodProcessing #MeatIndustry #Automation #Engineering #Sustainability #VoranPlantEngineering

🌍 The Story of GEA Group – From Milk to Global Engineering Power Back in 1881, a small German company started designing equipment for #dairy processing. At that time, no one imagined it would evolve into one of the world’s leading industrial engineering groups – known today as #GEA. 💡 Throughout the 20th century, GEA mastered the art of separation, cooling, and process automation — helping shape how #food and #beverages are produced worldwide. By the late 1980s, several engineering firms merged to form GEA Group, and in 1999, it became part of mg technologies AG, which unified all brands under one global name: GEA. --- ⚙️ Transformation and Focus In the 2010s, GEA made a bold move — selling non-core businesses to focus solely on the food, beverage, and dairy sectors. It now operates across five divisions covering everything from refrigeration and process engineering to filling, packaging, and farm technology. Today, GEA runs in more than 60 countries with over 18,000 employees, and serves top clients like #Nestlé, #Coca_Cola, #Danone, and #Heineken. --- 🚀 Innovation and Sustainability GEA’s current mission is clear: To make food production more efficient, digital, and sustainable. The company invests heavily in AI-driven process control and energy-saving systems, aiming to reduce water and energy usage in every factory it equips. --- 🤝 Notable Acquisitions #Westfalia Separator 🇩🇪 – centrifugal separation technologies #Niro 🇩🇰 – pioneers in spray drying #Pavan Group 🇮🇹 – complete pasta and food processing lines #Hilge 🇩🇪 – stainless steel pumps for hygienic industries Each acquisition expanded GEA’s ability to deliver complete industrial solutions — from milk to machinery. --- 🧭 Legacy > GEA’s story is a lesson in strategic evolution — how a local dairy equipment maker became a global force in food technology, driven by German engineering and a vision for a sustainable future. #GEA #FoodTech #Engineering #DairyProcessing #IndustrialInnovation #BeverageIndustry #Sustainability #Automation #GermanEngineering #FoodAndBeverage

Did you know you can use our pilot plants for customized production needs? We frequently supply customers with small product volumes using one of our three pilot plant systems: 👉 Integrated 100-gallon batch system 👉 Integrated 450-gallon batch system 👉 Integrated 600-gallon batch system Why might you have customized production needs? 🤔 You may need small volumes for testing purposes before product launch. This could include field trials for agricultural products, testing in controlled environments for coating products, regulatory testing and any number of other tests or trials. 🤔 You may have specialized filling and packaging needs. Perhaps a key customer has a special need for a specific volume in a specific sized container packaged in a certain way. Our facilities and teams can accommodate these more customized, manual requests quicker and easier than large-scale manufacturing facilities. Connect with us today about your customized production goals. And learn about how we helped a customer with these needs in the link below in Comments. #PilotPlant #FormulationExpertise #ProcessOptimization 

⚙️ AO Card in PLC – Role & Usage In poultry packing and slaughter/Feed mill plant maintenance understanding the AO (Analog Output) Card is very important. It sends output signals (like 4–20mA or 0–10V) from the PLC to control actuator -valves- and speed drives — helping maintain smooth automation and precise control. Every maintenance team should have clear knowledge of AO card functions for reliable plant operation. 🐔

Maximize your post-harvest ROI by mastering fruit firmness testing! 🥝🍑 Following our Pressure Testing resource page launch last week, our latest agtech round-up blog explains the vital difference between destructive (penetrometers) and non-destructive (durometers) pressure testing tools, and how the move to digital automation is revolutionizing quality control. Eliminate operator error ✅ , boost accuracy ✅ , and ensure your produce meets the highest standards ✅. Click to read our "Tech Round-Up: Pressure Testers" and check out the side-by-side comparison of the industry's leading models: https://lnkd.in/gxEEKYcz #AgTech #QualityAssurance #FruitFirmness #PostHarvestTech #Croptracker

Precision in Motion: Engineering Excellence in Every Meter In the intricate world of food packaging and manufacturing, the conveyor system often operates quietly in the background—yet it remains the backbone of your entire production line. Why Custom-Engineered Conveyor Solutions Matter: • Tailored Integration – Our systems are designed specifically for your production requirements, not adapted from generic solutions • Food-Grade Excellence – Engineered to meet stringent hygiene standards while handling diverse product weights and dimensions with precision • Comprehensive Analysis – Each installation begins with thorough evaluation of your production flow, spatial constraints, and operational objectives • Specialized Customization – From gentle handling of delicate products to high-speed throughput for volume production, we engineer to your exact specifications • Compliance-Ready Materials – All components meet food safety regulations and industry-specific requirements The Vedant Innovation Advantage: • Enhanced Operational Efficiency – Systems designed to minimize downtime and simplify maintenance protocols • Scalable Architecture – Adaptable configurations that evolve with your growing business needs • Production Excellence – Direct impact on throughput, product quality, and profitability • Competitive Edge – Transform material handling challenges into strategic advantages At Vedant Innovation, our extensive R&D capabilities ensure that every conveyor belt system reflects the same precision and innovation you demand in your own manufacturing processes. We don't simply provide equipment—we engineer solutions that elevate your entire production capability. Ready to optimize your production line? Contact us to discuss how our customized conveyor belt systems can transform your operations. --- Vedant Innovation - Where Research Meets Real-World Results #FoodPackaging #PackagingMachinery #ConveyorBelt #FoodIndustry #Automation #Manufacturing #FoodTech #PackagingSolutions #SupplyChain #IndustrialEquipment #FoodSafety #ProductionEfficiency #Logistics #FoodProcessing #Innovation #Sustainability #Engineering #ProcessAutomation #Machinery #FoodManufacturing