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    What to know before adding robotics or automation products

    Craig Souser, president and CEO, York, Pa.-based JLS Automation. provides details about the safety of such products, plus a lot more.
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    Brian Berk
    February 23, 2023

    When making the decision whether or not to purchase robotics/automation products in an effort to streamline their operations, JLS Automation strongly encourages processors to “walk before they run” to ensure that their experience is positive and doesn’t strain their support systems/people.


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    Bako named BAK Food Equipment director for business development

    Bako will spearhead the expansion of new customer accounts as well as foster the growth of BAK Food Equipment’s existing client relationships.
    January 26, 2023

    Bako comes to BAK Food Equipment with more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing and industrial process automation.


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    Fortna and MHS Global now known as a single company, FORTNA

    The company poised to deliver transformative omnichannel and parcel distribution solutions.
    November 4, 2022

    The merger of MHS Global (“MHS”), a leading global provider of material handling automation and systems integration, and Fortna (“FORTNA”), a leading software and solutions provider for warehouse distribution, has resulted in a single combined entity that will be known, henceforth, as FORTNA.


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    Festo celebrates 50 years in the U.S. market

    Company hosted a special anniversary event at New York City's Gotham Hall.
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    Brian Berk
    October 21, 2022

    During the event, the family-owned company recalled the history of starting up its U.S. division in Port Washington, N.Y., on March 15, 1972, later moving operations to Hauppauge, N.Y., Islandia, N.Y., and then to Mason, Ohio. 


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    Numina Group enjoys tremendous growth

    Company has increased their workforce by 34% in the first half of 2022..
    August 3, 2022

    New hires at Numina Group include several director level senior managers to bring additional executive leadership and industry experience to the firm. It also added additional software engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, project managers, technicians, and customer support managers.


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    Automation innovation drives higher throughput

    Dairy processors can begin by identifying a productivity pain point.
    Todd Burkhalter
    Todd Burkhalter
    May 20, 2022

    During the height of the pandemic, interest in automation accelerated. Companies used automation to lower the density of workers on the plant floor and create a healthier environment. Now dairy companies are automating for high assured output, lower waste and the capacity to meet rising demand and changing market tastes.  


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    Automation helps dairy processors optimize operations

    The automation design process should begin before facility construction even begins.
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    Jonathan Reed
    September 30, 2021

    Dairy processors should use automation in two ways. One is to optimize ongoing operations, of course. This can also help plants become more environmentally friendly. The other time to use automation is before construction of a facility even begins.


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    Artisan cheese, yogurt producer modernizes to captures competitive edge

    Skotidakis Goat Farm relied on Qualtech and Rockwell Automation’s technology to automate more of its plant operations.
    Andrew Smith
    July 13, 2021
    The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the dairy industry. Unprecedented interest in unique and artisanal offerings has spurred dairies and cheesemakers to explore new product lines. 
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    Suppliers simplify processing with new automated offerings.

    June 7, 2021
    New equipment from ABB, A-B-C Packaging, Apex Motion Control, and more!
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    New packaging line at O-At-Ka Milk Products boosts production of RTD beverages

    A fresh approach to automation is moving this dairy products copacker to greater flexibility, productivity and growth.
    William L. Schreiber
    William L. Schreiber
    January 27, 2021
    For more than 60 years, Batavia, N.Y.-based O-At-Ka Milk Products has co-packed dairy-based products. One of O-At-Ka's bright spots has been the growing demand for co-packed ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages such as milk-based coffees, teas, energy drinks, nutritional offerings and ethnic selections.
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    12/5/17
    Contact: Vania

    Automation & Digitalization: Give Your Food & Beverage Plant a Competitive Edge

    ON DEMAND: The world is rapidly changing and large food and beverage producers are adopting automation and digitalization technologies that give them a competitive edge, allowing them to produce more efficiently and provide insightful information for decision making. Producers who lag behind will themselves be unable to compete. Technologies that used to be optional are now required for plants that want to remain competitive in a rapidly changing, cost-competitive landscape.

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