News on Conveying and Handling Equipment from Northern America

Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced several promotions that will help it continue to grow in 2022 and beyond.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Buffy Hagerman as Marketing Communications Manager.

Precision Food Innovations (PFI), a manufacturer of sanitary conveying equipment, announced the retirement of Gary Schiltz after serving 40 years with the company, most recently as general manager.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading global manufacturer of snack production systems, introduced a new ambient cooling conveyor that efficiently cools crackers before entering packaging in a more compact footprint.

For the third time in four years, Intralox is expanding operations at its Hammond, Louisiana, location. This time, the company is more than doubling its footprint with a USD 60 million expansion

Belt materials may look similar in their raw form, but they can have completely different compositions. This one is high among those critical choices that can make or break your plant’s productivity.

Global food processing and packaging equipment provider, tna solutions, announces the appointment of two new Regional Sales Managers in North America: Steve Johnson and Timothy Upshur.

Grote Company, an industrial food slicing, and assembly equipment manufacturer, has acquired Precision Food Innovations (PFI).

Global food processing and packaging specialist, tna solutions, is set to unveil new and enhanced customer solutions at this year’s SNAXPO exhibition, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to meet evolving customer needs.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon® vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.

K2 Kinetics has announced the acquisition of Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC (or “RPM” for short). An Austin, TX, based company RPM is one of the most innovative and compact designers and manufacturers of case packers throughout the United States.

The Heat and Control family celebrated a special milestone on June 1, 2021, with the 100th birthday of their founder, Andrew (Andy) Caridis.

CMP's President Trevor Spinney has been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEOs for 2021 by Atlantic Business Magazine.

Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands bag management and palletizing offerings with Packaging segment acquisition.

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announces the promotion of Jack Grote to Sales Manager.

This case study by Intralox at US subsidiary of snack manufacturer Calbee shows how a proper choice of belt type can reduce both cleaning labor and cleaning time. 

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations for North America, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment. The custom-built potato grading and washing solution enabled this US based company to increase their sizing capabilities of both dirty and washed crop, whilst reducing waste.