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.

Factors to Consider when Selecting a Liquid Dosing System

October 17, 2024 Uncategorized
Liquid dosing systems are used in many industries, including animal feed, pet food and food processing. Its primary use is to pump and meter liquids into a process to accurately measure what liquid is added and when it is incorporated. Without a liquid dosing system,…
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Overcoming Production Challenges with APEC’s Custom Machinery

October 7, 2024 Uncategorized
The choice between manual and automated production is a constant consideration for today’s manufacturers. Issues with human error, waste, safety and efficiency have been around since the dawn of manufacturing, and they continue to present challenges for companies in the processing industry today. For companies…
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The Weight of the Matter: Overcoming Load Cell Issues

September 27, 2024 Uncategorized
Are you using capacitive load cells to weigh your ingredients on your production line? It can be tempting to overload the recommended weight. But overloading your capacitive load cell by even a small amount can pose irreversible damage to your load cells’ accuracy. Let’s find…
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Beat Quality Assurance Issues in your Food Processing Plant with this One Product

July 23, 2024 Uncategorized
Beat Quality Assurance Issues in your Food Processing Plant with this One Product  Is your food processing plant struggling with quality control? When you’re trying to scale your small operation, it can be difficult to consistently ensure the quality of a product. In this blog post,…
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Unveiling the Hidden Costs: The True Expense of Inaccurate Weighing Systems

July 22, 2024 Uncategorized
Whether you’re in the pharmaceutical or feedlot industry, or somewhere in-between, when your profit depends on the quality of mixed ingredients, consistency is key. Inaccurate weighing systems aren’t just frustrating, they can be costly as well. In this blog, we’ll discover the true expense of…
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Bringing Automated Processing to the Baking Industry

July 8, 2024 Uncategorized
In the baking industry, every ounce counts. When small to medium-sized industrial bakeries are competing for slim profit margins among the giants, it’s nearly an impossible battle, unless automation is involved. In this blog, we'll discover ways that automated processing can help smaller companies compete…
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The Risks of Chasing Cheap Labor

May 12, 2024 Engineer's Guide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Recent events shed light on the potential downside outsourcing manufacturing in other countries in order to cut labor costs, and the instability that can occur without established links in the labor force. More and more companies are looking at the long-term costs of these…
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Ask the APEC Experts about Pet Food Innovations

April 9, 2024 Uncategorized
A Q&A About Pet Food Innovations   The pet food industry continues to evolve, as science drives nutritional improvements. Pet food processors and manufacturers are increasingly called upon to deliver a wider range of products, with a strong emphasis on pet food safety standards and…
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2024 Pet Food Processing Trends

March 27, 2024 Pet Food
As pet owners become increasingly conscious about the health and well-being of their furry friends, the pet food industry is evolving to meet their demands. With changing trends in pet food processing, new equipment and techniques are required to fulfill the growing needs of the…
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Scaling Success: Overcoming Pet Food Processing Challenges for Production Expansion

March 26, 2024 Pet Food
Scaling up pet food production is more easily said than done. Plants need to consider things like use of production space, the expense of capital equipment, and doing this all in a manner that is efficient and cost-effective.   At APEC, we provide processing equipment solutions…
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