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When cold weather hits, your batching system feels the effects. Dropping temperatures can create a host of performance challenges that can lead to unplanned downtime, diminished product quality and material waste. The checklist below outlines the steps you can take to keep your batching system…

Investing in custom automated processing equipment can be a risk. There is uncertainty about potential problems, errors, or bugs that may emerge. When you partner with APEC, you can implement automated processing equipment with confidence thanks to our pilot testing and prototyping capabilities. With pilot…

The processing equipment industry is constantly evolving, and it is important to look for new innovations for improvement. At APEC, we believe in the value of research and development (R&D). Instead of being content with the way a process has always been done, R&D dives…

It’s essential to resolve lot traceability issues to protect consumer safety. While it’s impossible to prevent food safety hazards 100% of the time, lot traceability allows manufacturers and distributors to stop the spread of contamination when it occurs, and prevent more customers from accessing the…

Over thousands of years, food processing has evolved from simple preservation methods to the highly engineered systems that keep plants running today. Each step forward has improved safety, efficiency and the ability to feed growing populations. Now, with food processing innovations like automation, precision mixing…

Reducing costs in food manufacturing equipment doesn’t have to come at the expense of product quality. In many cases, solving problems that cause waste or lost time will not only save money but will also enhance efficiency, safety, and quality. Utilizing lean manufacturing principles, automation…

When it comes to your processing plant, efficiency is everything. Producing pet food, animal feed or specialty ingredients, every minute of downtime, inconsistent mix, or wasted product chips away at your bottom line. That’s why optimizing your plant’s production process is essential to staying ahead…

How To Ensure Proper Equipment Integration, Calibration & Training Before you make a large capital investment in processing equipment, it’s important to understand the entire process of equipment integration, calibration and testing. In this blog, we'll explore the step-by-step process of installing processing equipment in…

Liquid coating solutions play a crucial role in the processing industry. In this comprehensive guide, we will compare three popular types of liquid coating solutions: nozzle coaters, drum coaters and mist coaters. Read this blog to discover the benefits, drawbacks and specific features of each…

When you are ready to invest in processing equipment, it’s just as important to look at the customer support and service contracts as it is the benefits and features. Equipment manufacturers who are committed to supporting their customers after the sale can make all the…