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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…

Mixing ingredients may seem like a simple process, but it is more than just combining ingredients. When you have ingredients that you do not want to mix together or you have a large amount of ingredients to mix, the type of industrial mixer comes into…

The processing industry can be cutthroat. While inflation and customer expectations are on the rise, profit margins are thin as ice. In this blog, we’ll explore the challenges (and possible solutions) in the processing world. If you answer “yes” to the following questions, keep reading.…

And Advanced Solutions to Course Correct  In the fast-paced world of the food processing industry, every second and every ounce holds the power to make or break success. When your efficiency metrics fall short for the third quarter in a row, it can be discouraging.  …

The right super sack unloader system allows you to measure and process materials quickly and cost-effectively, with very little waste, error or manpower required. Unloading materials may seem like a straightforward process, however the wrong bulk bag discharge system can cause product defects, ingredient loss,…

In today’s ultra-competitive food processing industry, when inflation continues to pinch the pocketbooks of manufacturers, efficiency isn’t just important – it's a necessity. At APEC, we manufacture processing equipment and control systems that help raise the bar for efficiency and profitability. Here’s how:    Automated…

Manufacturers have long struggled to uphold their product quality without compromising efficiency and consistency.  Human error, significant product waste, and downtime associated with manual processing can have a significant impact on both your product quality and your ROI.   In this blog post, we discuss a…

Every year, the food processing industry faces several new cost-related barriers that can directly impact your business’s profit margins if not accounted for. Costly mistakes, like preventable downtime and waste, can severely impact your business. Even reducing your production costs by less than a cent…

Ingredient mixing can be a delicate process. On one hand, adequate mixing is essential to ensure that all the final product is homogeneous, which can affect color, texture, function and, overall, product quality. However, overmixing is also a problem. Overmixing can start to undo the…

Reducing equipment downtime is a high priority for almost every dry ingredient processing facility. From food grade ingredients to pharmaceutical grade to industrial materials and more, reducing downtime means improving production and reducing errors. With a streamlined process and a few precautions, you can reduce…