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Expert Insights on the Food Processing Equipment Industry
Running your food processing operation is your main focus. Making sure you have the quality processing equipment you need to do your job effectively is ours.
At FPEC, we believe accomplishing both those goals starts with informing you of your options, and how they fit in with industry standards to help you overcome production challenges. Our blogs include everything you need to know about our industry-leading equipment, controls, and automation solutions, as well as innovations and food processing industry trends.
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Selecting the Right Positive Displacement Pump for Viscous Food Products
Processing viscous food products introduces a number of challenges that require careful equipment selection to overcome. Factors like temperature, fat

Positive Displacement Pump vs. Centrifugal Pump: Which Is Better for Protein Processing?
What is the optimal equipment for protein lines to achieve reliable transfer, predictable flow rates, and consistent texture? It often

Sanitary Design Considerations for Positive Displacement Pumps in Food Processing
Many aspects of food processing require sanitary designs to prevent contamination. When handling slurries and viscous fluids, ease of pump

What Growing Producers Should Know Before Investing in Meat-Processing Plant Expansion
Meat-processing plant expansion can be a complex undertaking. Before your team starts planning or ordering equipment, you need to understand

Single-Purpose vs. Multi-Function Meat Processing Machines: Pros And Cons
Meat processing machines are the backbone of modern production lines. From grinding and mixing to packaging and material handling, these

Improving Product Integrity Across Every Stage of Meat And Meat Processing
Product integrity in meat and meat processing is not defined by a single piece of equipment or an inspection point

Upgrading Meat Processing Equipment to Improve Throughput and Consistency
Inside meat processing plants, throughput and consistency rule the roost. Your equipment’s ability to produce uniform products at a steady

Comparing Brine Preparation Tanks: Batch vs. Continuous Systems for Meat Processors
When you’re managing marination for high-throughput meat processing, the consistency and quality of your brine solution play a critical role

Brine Tank Maintenance: How to Keep Your Brine System Running Efficiently
When brine mixing systems are properly maintained, food processors see improved marination outcomes, less waste, and more predictable yields. But

How to Choose the Right Brine Tank for Meat and Poultry Processing
In meat and poultry processing, brine tanks are central to achieving flavor consistency, product quality, and operational efficiency. No matter

Inside an Automated Brine Mixing System: How Modern Processors Improve Consistency and Yield
Predictability is performance when it comes to leading food processing operations like yours. Especially in marinated protein applications, where flavor

What to Look for in a Meat Press for Your Food Processing Facility
A well-designed meat press helps you standardize product dimensions, improve yield, and streamline processing. But not all equipment is engineered
Success in Every Story
Hear about how FPEC equipment has helped our customers across the country.
FPEC equipment well designed and built to last. Maintenance on FPEC equipment is easier and we have less downtime with their equipment.
When i toured the FPEC plant I was amazed the craftsmanship and was surprised how large their facility is.
FPEC surprised me that they could not only build the equipment but also they build their own controls for everything, it makes it was easier to start things up.
FPEC tumblers really pick up marination!! We have great results using these tumblers.
FPEC solved my product flow issue, they designed a layout that moves my product smoothly thru process.
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Need to upgrade part of your line or plan out an entirely new system? Our team is ready to help you define a clear path forward. Contact FPEC today to start a conversation with experienced engineers who know how to translate your processing challenges into production-ready solutions.