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Optimizing Food Processing Efficiency with APEC

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…
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Your Partner for Custom Fabrication and Welding | Serving Michigan and Global Industries

In the world of processing equipment, precision and reliability equal to efficiency. And efficiency is king. At APEC, we have established ourselves as a leading provider of processing equipment, serving not only the state of Michigan but also a diverse range of industries worldwide. Its…
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Gain-in-Weight vs. Loss-in-Weight Batching Systems: Pros and Cons

Selecting the right batching system for your needs can make a huge difference in you ROI and efficiency. There are different factors to consider in gain-in-weight versus loss-in-weight batching systems, including cost, accuracy, speed and downtime. Let's dive into their differences, as well as the…
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Common Liquid Coating Problems & Solutions

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the processing industry, liquid coating is an essential step that adds a layer of liquid to a product to enhance its nutritional value or flavoring such as adding vitamins and minerals to pet food, cheese coating on popcorn, pelleted poultry feed or molasses coating…
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The Importance of Ingredient Automation

As a food processing company, you understand the importance of delivering consistent, high-quality products that meet your customers' expectations. Ingredient automation can be a game-changer for your business by providing significant benefits in terms of efficiency, quality, consistency, and accuracy.   In this blog post, we'll…
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The Most Crucial Pet Food Rules & Regulations for Manufacturing

When you're looking for equipment to manufacture pet food, it's important to consider pet food regulations. For 30 years, APEC has designed and manufactured equipment for ingredient automation. The company serves a wide variety of customers, including per food manufacturers. Here's what you need to…
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How to Safely and Efficiently Feed Beef Cattle

Beef cattle are a critical component of the agriculture industry, providing an important source of food for people all over the globe. However, it's not just about providing food. To produce high-quality beef, cattle must be well-fed and maintained in a healthy state. To achieve…
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Troubleshooting Bulk Powder Flow Problems

5 Most Common Powder Feeding Issues & Flow Control Solutions Powder flow problems cause frustration and hours of expensive downtime. They can also damage machines, create backups, and produce sub-par products. Some types of materials, machines, and working conditions make powder flow problems more likely.…
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The Benefits of Equipment Automation for Food & Animal Feed Industries

The costs of keeping workers safe in dangerous manufacturing environments is high and will likely continue to rise as the need for PPE and appropriate workplace distancing increases. In these situations, food processing automation equipment not only presents an opportunity to reduce costs and improve…
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Animal Feed Industry Outlook & How to Upgrade Your Process in Preparation

The animal feed industry is among the highest producing industries in the world. According to Michigan State University’s website, by the year 2050 the global population will have increased from the current 7.6 billion to an approximate 9.2 billion. This means that food demands will…
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