The two equipment solutions providers aim to expand their capabilities and services for food processing sectors in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific regions, including pet food processing.
The potential benefits of combining automated processing systems, where data-driven decisions are made by a tech-enabled workforce across the entire organization, are vast.
The packaging equipment supplier will expand its portfolio to include a wide range of sanitary systems and engineering services through the acquisition.
The new Pet Food Experience (PEX) Center will house the latest process technologies, testing capabilities and educational workshops to share R&D skills and knowledge with pet food and treat processors.
The company has partnered with leaders from Tyson, the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, and Colorado State University to host a Meat Analysis Webinar Symposium on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The equipment supplier will offer industry-specific webinars, discussions and seminars with its application specialists, and virtual booths to meet with colleagues.