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Heat and Control

Company Description

Heat and Control are process and product technologists committed to advancing food, pharmaceutical, and other industries with science and imagination.

Whether you measure success by flavour, efficiencies, improvement, or innovation, count on them to deliver results.

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HELPING YOU BRING YOUR BEST PRODUCTS TO MARKET

Since 1950 Heat and Control has been in the business of advancing the food production industry. Priding themselves on building strong, long-term relationships with customers who rely on them to creatively help solve problems, lower costs, increase productivity, and improve quality for the life of their machinery.

Their brand family consisting of FastBack®, Spray Dynamics® and Mastermatic®; along with technology partner brands of Ishida® and CEIA® come together to deliver the most efficient and effective solutions for a wide variety of production requirements.

With a focus on flavour and consistency they have developed innovative cooking and value-added processing technology for everything from raw food preparation to ancillary support systems. To make food taste great the company support all kinds of seasoning and flavouring applications with unmatched performance, coverage, and efficiency.

Their conveying and product handling solutions feature the world-renowned FastBack® horizontal motion conveyor, with smart design and line management to achieve accurate feed, accumulation, proportional feed, and distribution flow. The company also offer other conveyors, elevators, and feeding systems.
 

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Potato Chip Processing and Packaging



A partnership with Ishida, a leading producer of weighing, packaging and inspection systems for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial products, enables a full range of integrated weigher-bagmaker systems, product infeed equipment, finished package handling machines, checkweighers and X-ray machines. Metal detectors, and vision inspection systems from partners and leading manufacturer CEIA improve inspection processes for food, pharmaceuticals, and non-food products.

Heat and Control is a privately-owned company with eleven manufacturing facilities, 10 test centres, and more than 30 offices globally. Their international team has built an extensive knowledge bank and developed a wealth of experience and expertise. Access to production and technical support from a network of engineers, food technicians, field service technicians, skilled tradespeople, and support teams provide food manufacturers with confidence to achieve production goals.

Their brands:

  • Heat and Control – processing, value-add and ancillary systems
  • FastBack – Horizontal motion conveyors and On-machine seasoning systems
  • Spray Dynamics – Flavouring & Coating application systems
  • Flavorite – Snack processing and packaging systems
  • Mastermatic – Processing and ancillary systems


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Their product solutions:

Their complete processing and packaging systems produce the highest quality potato chips, French fries and other potato products. With turnkey systems that include potato unloading, storage, electroporation and preparation through to frying, seasoning, packing and inspection and sustainability solutions.

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Heat and Control showcases cutting-edge snack processing innovations at SNX 2026 in Dallas, highlighting sustainable solutions, advanced seasoning systems, and high-speed packaging technologies developed with partners Ishida and CEIA.
March 26, 2026
Heat and Control Set to Showcase Sustainable Snack Processing and High-Speed Packaging Innovations at SNX 2026
Heat and Control will showcase snack processing innovations at SNX 2026, including high-speed packaging, precise seasoning, and water recirculation tech that cuts freshwater use by up to 75%, improving efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.
Interpack 2026
March 16, 2026
Global Processing and Packaging Industry Set to Meet at Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf
Interpack is set to open its doors in Düsseldorf in eight weeks. From 7 to 13 May 2026, the global processing and packaging industry will gather to discuss artificial intelligence, automation, innovative materials and workforce skills.
Heat and Control will showcase its Cascade Water Recirculation System at Interpack 2026 to reduce water use and improve sanitation in potato and snack processing
February 16, 2026
Heat and Control to present energy- and water-efficient processing and packaging solutions at Interpack 2026
Heat and Control will return to Interpack 2026 with a strong focus on helping food manufacturers improve process efficiency, reduce energy and water consumption, and maintain consistent throughput and product quality.
Visit the Heat and Control booth for LIVE product demonstrations for the first time at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025.
October 13, 2025
75 Years of Innovation: Heat and Control to Showcase Advanced Solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
Heat and Control will return to Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, presenting its industry-leading solutions for manufacturers of snack food, French fry, and process-prepared applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heat and Control differentiate itself in a market where many companies offer end-to-end food processing solutions?

Heat and Control stands out not just by offering turnkey systems, but by deeply integrating processing science, flavour engineering and product handling into a single ecosystem. Unlike competitors who focus on equipment, they emphasize sensory outcomes (taste, texture, consistency) alongside efficiency. Their long-term customer partnerships and lifecycle support further strengthen this differentiation.

How does the company’s focus on “flavour and consistency” reshape traditional process engineering priorities?

Traditionally, food processing prioritizes throughput and efficiency. Heat and Control shifts the paradigm by making flavour delivery and uniformity central engineering goals. This means designing equipment not just for movement or heating, but for precise seasoning distribution, coating adhesion and sensory repeatability, which directly impacts brand loyalty.

Why is Heat and Control particularly dominant in potato processing (chips, fries, etc.)?

Potato processing requires precise control over slicing, frying, oil absorption, seasoning and packaging. Heat and Control’s integrated expertise across all these stages gives it a competitive advantage in consistency and yield, which are critical in high-volume snack markets.

Could Heat and Control evolve into a data-driven “smart factory” solutions provider rather than just an equipment manufacturer?

Yes. With integration across processing, conveying, inspection and packaging, they are well-positioned to develop AI-driven optimization systems, predictive maintenance and real-time quality control platforms.

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This content was last updated on January 18, 2026

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