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MRO Q&A: Considerations for a New Floor
FoodProcessing.com
We’ve assembled a panel of plant operations experts to answer any question you have on plant-floor issues.

Equipment Round Up: Conveyors
FoodProcessing.com
December 2008 Equipment Round Up: Conveyors

Old Values Keep Hormel Ahead of the Curve
FoodProcessing.com
One of America’s oldest food processing firms continues to keep its eye on tomorrow. Its 26-year-old Austin, Minn., plant may be the largest in the world.

Hormel Foods Named 2008 Food Processor of the Year
FoodProcessing.com
With layoffs and bankruptcy filings hitting even the food industry, Hormel continues its diet of process innovation, nurtured new products and strategic acquisitions.

White Papers: In Depth Research

Rising to the Next Level of Growth
Author: CDC Software
Posted: 11/03/2008
Congratulations, you have finally secured a contract with a large retailer; one critical question: Now what? Bigger customers come with bigger demands. Can you address new requirements, respond to mock recalls, and comply with unique procedures? Read this white paper to learn the four "rights" necessary to perfect order performance and satisfy the demands of large retailers.

Labor Scheduling/Labor Waste – There’s a Connection
Author: Tugboat Software Inc.
Posted: 09/10/2008
The relation between labor waste and labor scheduling is highlighted and a plan for implementing labor optimization as an enterprise strategy is laid out. Optimized labor scheduling provides tools to target labor waste, reduce the cost of operations and enhance the well being of typical hourly employees.

Washing Down Drives without Washing away Profits
Author: Gates Corporation
Posted: 03/05/2008
This white paper from Gates Corporation will examine drive system cleaning and sanitizing challenges facing the food manufacturing industry and compare wash-down considerations for roller chain and belt drives, so that food manufacturers can make informed choices about how to maintain the highest level of productivity while meeting or exceeding food safety standards.

The right materials for the right environment make a difference
Author: Remke Industries
Posted: 04/17/2007
For companies operating in corrosive and harsh environments, special attention needs to be given to the potential impact electrical connections on the environment. Insuring the integrity of these connections requires choosing connectors made from the right materials for the right environment.

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