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Employing wireless sensors without a clear goal could prove inefficient

How do you implement a sensor-based IIoT system that can fulfill your needs now and into the future?




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Technologies help processors find best temperature for quality, efficiency

Three companies are using interesting methods to keep refrigerated and frozen foods at just the right temperature.




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Detecting foreign matter to avoid contamination

A wide variety of machines can help ensure that foreign matter doesn't slip into your product.




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Controlling temperature from farm to fork protects product quality, brand name

Temperature is that one measurement that’s dictated by governmental regulations to prove that you have a kill step in your process. Beyond that, there are rules for keeping fresh food under a certain temperature to keep it safe both in transit and storage, and—just as important—maintain its quality so you don’t have to throw it out prematurely.




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How robots help processors navigate the COVID-19 pandemic

Robots and cobots can help when your food or beverage has workers out sick with COVID-19 or needs to implement social distancing.




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Using sensors to improve processes

If your food or beverage operation isn’t making widespread use of sensors to monitor your process, you can’t expect to remain competitive for long.




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Tech Update: Automated storage and retrieval systems offer challenges, benefits and new technology

With a market that is expected to reach $10.3 billion by 2027, food and beverage companies need to know the benefits and challenges of implementing AS/RS.




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The Morning Star Company Explores AI Options to Improve Yields, Profitability

A leader in the tomato processing industry, The Morning Star Company is looking at new AI agriculture technologies in extensive field settings that can help to achieve this goal.




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Using data intelligence to reduce unit costs in food manufacturing

Data is valuable because it helps manufacturers make better decisions. But there’s a big difference between collecting data and being able to actually use it. If you don’t have a system in place to be able to understand what the data is telling you, then you’re going to be overwhelmed by it.




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Understanding the Increased Demand for Industrial Switches in Food and Beverage Plants

What qualities to look for in an industrial Ethernet switch that can provide long-term reliability in an F&B plant.




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Smartlift Outdoor Lift Provides Secure Maneuverability for Panel Installations

Smartlift's SL 609 Outdoor series is designed for mounting glass, marble, granite, and steel. 




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Sherwin-Williams' New Coating Technology Offers Rapid Curing, Extended Workability, Easy Application and Chemical Resistance 

Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring launched Accelera One is an advanced coating technology designed for decorative flake and quartz flooring systems that meet the rigorous demands of commercial and institutional environments, delivering a high level of performance, ease of application and chemical resistance.




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Schönox FP One-Step Solution for Porous and Non-porous Substrates

Schönox FP is a flexible, one-part filling and priming compound for priming and filling in one step.




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Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring Decorative Coatings for Production and Office Facilities

Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring seamless flooring systems offers up durable, chemical resistant systems that cover a range of commercial applications, ranging from moderate to heavy use. The Resuflor systems integrate industrial-grade epoxy with flake or aggregate to create a decorative floor. 




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Taylor Adhesives 710 Latex Adhesive Fills a Range of Broadloom Installation Needs

Taylor Adhesives 710 is designed for a variety of applications, including: applying seaming tapes, joining padding, sealing raw edges, securing binding, patching carpet, replacing damaged nap and reinforcing seams and weak backings.




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Schönox MBL Combines Moisture Mitigation and Subloor Leveling in One-Step Solution

Schönox Moisture Blocking Leveler (MBL) is a two-part leveling compound used on concrete substrates to control moisture before the application of floor coverings. It is a moisture mitigation system and subfloor leveling in one step. 




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Bona RollGuard Silane-Based Moisture Barrier Cuts Floor Installation Time Up to 19%

Designed to allow for an easier install process for hardwood flooring contractors by mitigating moisture on concrete and wooden subfloor systems, Bona launches Bona RollGuard.




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Sherwin-Williams High-Performance Flooring Decorative Coatings for Spaces with Concrete Moisture Issues

Sherwin-Williams High-Performance Flooring seamless flooring systems offers up durable, chemical resistant systems that cover a range of commercial applications, ranging from moderate to heavy use.




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HS Sturdy by Schönox

HS Sturdy by Schonox is a hybrid active-dry technology-based rapid drying repair and smoothing compound suitable to provide a smooth finish on various substrates in interior areas.




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Laticrete Expands Portfolio with Custom Shower System

Laticrete introduces Hydro Ban Rapid Custom Shower System, a suite of niches, benches, seats, curbs, and other accessories.




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TotalWorx to Unveil Spanish-Language Catalog and Flooring Solutions at 2024 CFI FCICA Convention

¿Habla español? TotalWorx, the flooring accessory brand of Shaw Industries Group, will unveil a new Spanish-language catalog and share its latest innovations for professional-level flooring installations at the 2024 CFI FCICA Convention.






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All About Air Filtration Part 2: Understanding Filtration Efficiency

Filtration efficiency is an important element in dust collection system design for the food industry.




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Choosing the Right Pump for Poultry Processing Applications

Selecting the right pump to convey product in a food-safe manner during processing steps or to remove waste from processing operations to a waste facility is important for poultry processors.




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Stampede Culinary Partners Triples its Sous Vide Cook Capacity in New Mexico

The new ovens at the Sunland Park location are state-of-the-art six-truck, dual-purpose ovens, meaning that they have the capability of both smoking and sous vide cooking.




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T. Hasegawa Secures USDA Certification for Meat and Poultry Flavor Manufacturing

The California-based company is adding equipment, resources and production space to accommodate production of USDA-certified meat and poultry-based products.




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All About Air Filtration Part 3: Choosing the Right Filter Media

In this four-part series on dust collection for the food industry, we’ll cover everything you need to know about air filtration.




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VEMAG Introduces Flexible Filling Table for Bakeries

VEMAG engineers developed the FT722 filling table, a new solution for bakeries to produce a variety of baked goods with exact weights.




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Steakholder Foods Opens Demonstration Center

The facility offers live demonstrations of the company's 3D printers, showcasing real-time production of plant-based meat and seafood alternatives and promoting customer engagement.




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ProMach Launches Wine & Spirits Solutions Group

ProMach’s Wine & Spirits Solutions team is positioned to solve the unique challenges of processing and packaging traditional bottled products, small-format bottles and ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans and single-serve bottles.




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GEA Introduces CONTA Dual Block Valve Technology for Spray Dryers

GEA’s new system is designed to reduce microbiological risks, ensuring safer and more efficient processing operations.




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Nestlé to Invest in UK Purina PetCare Factory

Developments funded by the investment include upgrading existing production lines, revamping facilities for the factory’s 600 workers, and initiatives to improve energy efficiency and to help reduce carbon emissions.




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Comparing Production Processes for Alternative and Animal Protein

When it comes to production, similarities exist among alternative and animal protein processes, but several differences occur, particularly around operational footprint, equipment, and water and energy usage.




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How to Manufacture Instant Coffee Using Clarifiers, Decanters and Tricanters

In instant coffee production, the goal of separation technology is to produce optimum particle separation and yield, increasing the quality and purity of the finished product.




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Czech Beverage Company Mattoni 1873 Invests in New Canning Line

Mattoni 1873, a distributor of soft drinks in Central Europe, has invested more than €40 million ($43.66 million) in technology for its various plants in the last three years.




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All About Air Filtration Part 4: Care and Maintenance of Dust Collector Cartridge Filters

Learn how long cartridge filters last, how to know when they need to be changed and what you can do to extend their life and performance. 




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Trucor Launches Refined Flooring

Trucor Refined is a PVC-free flooring collection that combines rigid core and laminate for those who prefer an environmentally friendly, waterproof, durable and luxurious floor that is easy to install and maintain.




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Beauflor Unveils New Merchandising Displays for Laminate and SPC Collections

Retailers have a new tower display for Innovius SPC and new step displays for Encompass and Oterra laminate collections. 




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Beauflor Unveils Oterra Laminate Collection

Oterra features AC4 durability, painted bevel, and an emboss in register that adds to the look and feel of natural wood. 




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Cali Launches Shorebreak Laminate Flooring

The high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. 




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QEP Sells Harris Flooring to Marquis Industries for $10 Million

The purchased assets include the Naturally Aged Flooring, Harris, Kraus and Heritage Mill brands in North America, as well as related inventory and associated domain names and websites.




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NALFA Welcomes Cali as Newest Member

The North American Laminate Floor Association announces its newest member, Cali. Cali is an omni-channel brand in the flooring industry. 




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Torlys Smart Laminate Offers the Look of Wood Flooring at a Lower Price

 Torlys Smart Laminates offer the beauty of wood, with the durability of laminate.




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The Dixie Group Names Mike Johnson VP Hard Surfaces

In this role, Johnson will lead hard surface product innovation, marketing, and strategic direction.




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Mohawk Achieves NALFA's LF-02 Sustainability Certification

LF-02, created by NALFA as a benchmark in environmental responsibility for laminate floor coverings, aims to systematically document and enhance the sustainability profile of products. 




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Torlys Grand View Wins 2023 Top Flooring Products: Laminate

Torlys Grand View Smart Laminate collection offers extra-wide and extra-long planks, with Surface Flood Protection thanks to Aqua Protect and pressed bevel edges.




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Changzhou Chenglu New Materials Becomes Välinge 5G Dry Licensee

Välinge announced that Changzhou Chenglu New Materials CO., Ltd. became a 5G Dry licensee and launched a collection of laminate products with increased waterproofness using the technology.




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Mohawk Refreshes RevWood with New Brand Promise

Mohawk is refreshing its popular RevWood line to represent recent product enhancements and evolving market demands. 




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Jufeng Chooses i4F Drop-Lock and AquaProtect Technologies for Laminate Go-to Market Strategy

Jufeng selected i4F’s drop-lock technologies for faster and easier installation as well as AquaProtect, i4F’s highly advanced water-resistant process technology for laminate as part of its strategy to launch its laminate flooring as a mass market offering.




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AHF Products Brands Introduce New Product Lines

AHF Products, a manufacturer of hard surface flooring in the U.S., announced the launch of new product lines by Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Hartco and Crossville, the company's brands.




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NFA Spring 2024 Vendor Day Highlights: Innovations and Promotions Aimed to Drive Flooring Sales

The National Floorcovering Alliance's 26 vendor partners came armed with new products and promotion ideas aimed to boost sales for flooring retailers in 2024.