APEC Blog

Welcome to the APEC Blog! Your resource for finding insights and equipment solutions for process automation, ingredient handling, weighing and batching, and more. Whether you’re an animal or pet food manufacturer, working in the food production industry, or another manufacturing industry, we cover a wide range of topics to help improve efficiencies, maintain quality, and solve your production challenges.

With a variety of different blog types, we have the resources to support manufacturers looking to streamline operations, reduce downtime, and stay ahead of industry trends. Check out our latest articles below.

Industry Advantage: APEC’s Horizontal Ribbon Mixer

October 23, 2017 Uncategorized
APEC’s in-house engineers and fabricators have successfully designed an innovative, high-quality horizontal ribbon mixer that can be utilized in the processing of animal feed, pet food, and other products. Taking great pride in our equipment’s capabilities, we have confidence that our horizontal ribbon mixer will…
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Case Study: The Efficient Automation Solution to Manual Labor

October 9, 2017 Uncategorized
Case Study: From Manual Labor to Automation From manual to automatic, here is how the needs of a Michigan automotive sealing component and reinforcement company were met when APEC designed and manufactured automation equipment for them. Before Automation The client, an eastern Michigan manufacturer of…
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Case Study: Pet Food

September 27, 2017 Uncategorized
A​ ​Pet​ ​Food​ ​Company​ ​Upgrades​ ​to​ ​APEC's Mistcoater Here’s​ ​why​ ​a​ ​pet​ ​food​ ​company​ ​decided​ ​to​ ​upgrade​ ​from​ ​a​ ​tumble​ ​drum​ ​coater​ ​to​ ​APEC's Mistcoater​ ​Liquid​ ​Applicator,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​successful​ ​outcome​ ​of​ ​making​ ​the​ ​change. The​ ​Issues To​ ​apply​ ​both​ ​fat​ ​and​ ​flavors​ ​to​ ​their​…
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APEC’s Animal Feed Case Study

September 27, 2017 Uncategorized
Animal Feed Case Study: Horse, Poultry, and Aqua When it comes to solving problems for the animal feed industry, APEC has been developing solutions for over 25 years. Our systems deliver constant cost-cutting productivity, intuitive monitoring, reductions in labor and error, and higher overall quality.…
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A Lawn Care Company’s Problem and APEC’s Solution

September 5, 2017 Uncategorized
APEC's Liquid Coating System Saves the Day As one of the world’s largest lawn and garden companies, selling over 20 brands in 18 countries, this lawn care company knew they had a problem that needed to be handled by a company with a similar reputation. …
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APEC Creates Micro Ingredient Solution for Building Contractor

August 9, 2017 Uncategorized
Major Design/Build Firm Uses APEC's Micro Ingredient System As a manufacturer of equipment and control systems, APEC offers customizable systems that will meet any processing need. With in-house engineers and a corporate culture that promotes continual innovation, we have been able to build a reputation…
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APEC’s New Universal Feeder Bins

March 21, 2017 Uncategorized
The Superior Design of APEC Feeder Bins APEC's feeder bins boast a superior design that will save you time and make your processing run smoother. With a flexible and highly hygienic design, an adjustable hopper discharge, and a precise measuring system, our bins are made…
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Superior Sanitation Technology for Liquid Coating Equipment

March 21, 2017 Uncategorized
Sanitation is of the utmost importance to your processing plant. That’s why APEC engineers have created a liquid coating system with outstanding sanitation capabilities that will keep your animal feed, pet food, or snack food safe for consumption. You won’t find our level of accuracy,…
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Preventing Breakdowns of Snack Food Processing Equipment

August 30, 2016 Uncategorized
Every snack food processing plant wants to ensure its production output is continually operating at maximum efficiency, while maintaining standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness. Unfortunately, there are three potential problems that can throw a wrench in your snack food production. By properly maintaining your…
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Establishing, Encouraging, and Enforcing Safety Guidelines for Automated Processing Equipment

August 25, 2016 Uncategorized
Working with automated processing equipment can be dangerous. In fact, in 2014 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the manufacturing industry as having 125,990 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work. As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety…
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