John Weaver
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Chocolate and Confection Manufacturers – Remember the Valve
In the first six months of the pandemic, sales of candy increased 3.8% and chocolate grew 5.5%, with premium chocolate up 12.5%. It is this kind of robust performance that is leading many chocolate and candy producers to expand production and optimize efficiency in their operation. As they do, one area that shouldn’t be overlooked is the performance of their in-line and flush-mounted ball valves.
Seeing the Future of Food and Personal Care Processing: Observations from the Fall Industry Events
Every year, we spend a lot of our September and October time at industry tradeshows. We like the opportunity to see our customers, meet new people, and hear what’s on the minds of those around the industry. This year’s Fall shows for us included Process Expo in Chicago and two Las Vegas events -- the International Baking Industry Exhibition (IBIE) and PackExpo. Find out what we learned at this year's Fall shows in our latest blog article.
Stock Vessel Replacement Parts On-Site to Make Your Maintenance More Efficient
Keeping key parts for your Lee vessel on hand in your facility means you’ll always be prepared for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Think of it as a low-cost insurance policy for your equipment. What parts should you keep on-site?
Remember Your Processing Kettles During Your Upcoming Plant Shutdown
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
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.