The Human Machine Controller from Maple Systems combines an HMI and PLC in one unit. With customizable input/output, the HMC accepts up to five plug-in I/O modules with varying configurations of digital and analog inputs and outputs. The unit is available with a 3.5-in. or a 5.7-in. touchscreen display, each equipped with six function keys adjacent to the screen.
The June meeting of the Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) drew historic numbers, with the Baker Viewpoint panel being a main attraction to the event.
AMF Bakery Systems, the Richmond, Va., provider of industrial baking systems and pan bread and bun equipment, has acquired Tromp Bakery Equipment, a global supplier of baking equipment based in The Netherlands. Tromp designs and manufactures sheeting lines for pie, pizza, pastry and bread bakers worldwide.
Kason Corp.’s Flo-Thru Sanitary Sifter Model K40-1FT-SS has two unbalanced-weight gyratory motors mounted on opposing exterior sidewalls of the unit instead of one motor positioned beneath the screening chamber, reducing its overall height significantly. This design also allows particles to pass through a 40-in.-diameter screen in a vertical straight-through discharge path at high. All material contact surfaces and the floor stand are made of stainless steel with continuous welds.
Recently, Delkor was among 10 Minnesota firms honored by Governor Mark Dayton for success in international business. Delkor was given the 27th Annual Governor’s International Trade Award for significant investments to develop markets in Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, Australia and New Zealand.
Master-Bilt has added Bottom Mount Open Air (BMOA) display merchandisers to its line of merchandising display equipment. The open grab-and-go merchandisers are designed with 17-in.-deep shelving that allows for increased packout and product visibility.
Here, at Tennessee Bun Co., we were approached by a customer who was looking for a supplier of buns, which sounds easy enough, because after all, we produce buns.