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.

The Most Crucial Pet Food Rules & Regulations for Manufacturing

March 17, 2023 Animal Feed

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…

How to Safely and Efficiently Feed Beef Cattle

February 13, 2023 Animal Feed

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…

Troubleshooting Bulk Powder Flow Problems

January 23, 2023 Powder & Bulk Solid

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.…

The Benefits of Equipment Automation for Food & Animal Feed Industries

January 23, 2023 Animal Feed

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…

Unique Challenges and Solutions for Cattle Feedlot Managers

January 13, 2023 Animal Feed

Cattle feedlot managers face many unique challenges, as they manage facilities and feeding programs, health problems of the cattle, safety and sanitary concerns and the efficiency of the process. To maximize profit and sustain the health of the herd, feedlot managers need the right tools,…

4 Ways Automated Food Processing Systems Can Benefit Your Business

January 6, 2023 Food Processing

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…

4 Ways to Improve Food Processing Industry Profits

January 6, 2023 Food Processing

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…

How to Prevent Clogs in Liquid Coating Systems

December 20, 2022 Engineer's Guide

Liquid coating systems are essential for many different types of foods for both humans and animals. When liquid coating systems clog it can damage the system and slow or even shut down production. So how can you prevent clogs in liquid coating? Let’s take a…

How to Solve Bin Flow Problems

December 12, 2022 Engineer's Guide

Ingredient storage bin construction may not seem like a crucial detail in a processing facility, however, using a bin type that is not appropriate for your ingredients can create flow problems. These flow problems can create other issues that can alter the quality of your…

Pet Food Processing Equipment Changes to Increase ROI in 2023

December 6, 2022 Pet Food

In a recent blog post, we explored some of the new trends in pet food. We also discussed a bit of how pet food manufacturers can adapt to these trends. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at specific equipment changes pet food…

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