Grote Company family of brands acquires SPI Automation

The automation company joins Grote's lineup of PFI, Vanmark, and ProFab.

SF&WB Staff

October 23, 2024

The acquisition will expand robotic applications, process controls, and line integration capabilities.

General Mills, Brau Union conquer factory electricity bills

Operators look to invest in their plants to reduce energy costs.

August 20, 2024

Food and beverage manufacturers are focusing on reducing energy and materials by leveraging automation, capturing more data, sourcing modern processing equipment, and concentrating on quick “digital wins.”

Case study: 93-year-old potato chip producer upgrades equipment

Backer's Potato Chip Co. reached out to Vanmark for a revamp.

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 16, 2024

Backer’s Potato Chip Company is a family business started in 1931 by Grandma and Grandpa Backer on the bank of Hillers Creek in Callaway County, MO.

Vanmark, PFI announce new sales partners

Sales partners will sell both brands' equipment in their respective territories.

December 23, 2022

Solempack will now represent Vanmark and PFI in Central America, while Southwest Equipment Group will represent them in the Southwest U.S.

Vanmark debuts sanitary vibratory conveyor

Conveyor developed in conjunction with sister brand PFI.

October 25, 2022

Vanmark India unveils new conveying equipment at India's largest tradeshow for food, drink processing suppliers.

Case Study: Downey's Potato Chips poised for growth with upgraded Vanmark equipment

April 8, 2022

Downey's Potato Chips has upgraded its machinery with new Vanmark peeling machines.

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