Food processing equipment and technology supplier SinnovaTek announced that it has integrated new capabilities in its FirstWave facility. These include aseptic processing and filling equipment, which can cater to a variety of products in the food and beverage industry. Featuring state-of-the art microwave processing technology, this is a great entry point for new companies to enter into the aseptic market. Operations can cater to low or high acid products, and pumpable food items and make … [Read more...] about SinnovaTek introduces aseptic processing and filling equipment at copacking site
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Vobev to open eco-friendly one-stop shop for beverage canning industry
In order to streamline the beverage supply chain in north America, independent can maker and filler Vobev is setting up a new manufacturing facility. Opening in Q4 2010, this site will cover 1.2 million square feet in Utah. This factory will feature an improved supply chain, wherein clients can expect processing to be 5 times faster. Because of the upgraded efficiency, lead time can be shortened to 10 weeks and the facility can accommodate different can sizes too. The site can also help … [Read more...] about Vobev to open eco-friendly one-stop shop for beverage canning industry
Unibloc Pump completes acquisition of UK-based Flotronic Pumps
One of the leading providers of sanitary flow control solutions, Unibloc Pump, announced that it has acquired the pioneer of diaphragm pumps, Flotronic Pumps. The latter, based in the UK, invented the “one nut” air operated double diaphragm pumps (AODD). This particular equipment boasts of a single bolt design, which reduces process downtime. Unibloc hopes to build a global sanitary flow control platform, and going into a partnership with Flotronic is one way to realize this vision. The … [Read more...] about Unibloc Pump completes acquisition of UK-based Flotronic Pumps