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Looking Beyond Your Vessel Price Quote: What CFOs and Purchasing Managers Need to Know

Looking Beyond Your Vessel Price Quote: What CFOs and Purchasing Managers Need to Know

Posted on April 26, 2023 in Quality Assurance by Marie Eckels

It’s critically important for everyone involved in a new processing vessel purchasing decision to dig much deeper than simply the price quote. This blog covers some of the key factors that impact a vessel’s Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over its service lifetime.

Don’t Assume Quality: The Critical Role of a Comprehensive Quality Assurance Program

Don’t Assume Quality: The Critical Role of a Comprehensive Quality Assurance Program

Posted on September 04, 2019 in Quality Assurance by Lee Industries

We’re really picky about the quality of the kettles and tanks we build. Of course, if you rely on processing vessels in your operation, then you also need to be picky about quality, which is why we think it is helpful to understand the process we’ve developed over the years to assure the quality of every vessel before it gets delivered to the customer.

Two Ways Food Processing Kettles Prevent Waste — And Help the World

Two Ways Food Processing Kettles Prevent Waste — And Help the World

Posted on November 07, 2018 in Quality Assurance by Lee Industries

In food manufacturing, 32.4 percent of all food waste is tied to production issues, much of which could be prevented. However, food production kettles can be a big asset in the fight against food waste, both in their actual function and in the larger application of food safety guidelines in the production process. We've identified two key areas where kettles can make a difference.

Remember Your Processing Kettles During Your Upcoming Plant Shutdown

Remember Your Processing Kettles During Your Upcoming Plant Shutdown

Posted on September 26, 2018 in Quality Assurance by John Weaver

Winter shutdowns are right around the corner. For manufacturers that depend on processing kettles and tanks, preparing for these crucial weeks becomes critically important, and not just because it’s an ideal time to take care of annual maintenance. Your winter shutdown can put your facility in a position to succeed next year—or leave you chasing maintenance issues that could have been addressed much earlier.

Engineering Advancements That Make Cleaning and Maintaining Your Processing Equipment More Efficient

Engineering Advancements That Make Cleaning and Maintaining Your Processing Equipment More Efficient

Posted on June 27, 2018 in Quality Assurance by John Weaver

Cleaning and maintaining processing equipment is vital for production teams in the food, beverage, bio/pharma and chemical industries, but these processes can be costly and often take up enormous amounts of time. Learn how to optimize the efficiency of your operation in this latest blog article.

Lee Industries Receives ISO Quality Management Systems Certification

Lee Industries Receives ISO Quality Management Systems Certification

Posted on May 30, 2018 in Quality Assurance by Lee Industries

Lee Industries recently received the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification, a marker of the company’s ongoing commitment to the highest international standards of quality.