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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

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.