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13 COLD SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS Talkin’ turkey Exclusive interview with Dan DiGrazio, director of logistics for turkey processor Butterball LLC.
15 COLD TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE Highlight on cold machinery lubricants, filling equipment.
25 COVER FEATURE Top 150 Food Processors Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ presents its annual listing of the leading retail and foodservice processors in each of six industry segments. Coverage includes “year in review” profiles of food category leaders.
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54 COLD PARTNERS IN PROGRESS Chill show Coastline Equipment’s hydro spiral chiller helps refrigerated side dish processors Kettle Creations save energy, preserve product quality.
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Jamison says recirculatory air doors are ideal in hightraffic doorways and can dramatically reduce moisture migration/infiltration from room to room.
Doors with more Consider door options, technologies to improve energy savings. easure twice, cut once. This building basic – a reminder to think before you act – applies to so many aspects of food plant and warehouse construction. It also applies to energy savings when you consider cold doorway technologies. There are many types of doors on the market and all claim to save you energy at a lower cost. However, it pays to partner with your cold facility designer and consider (1) how the door will be used, (2) how often and (3) the net opening required for a forklift, its load, and the mast to pass through – all without hitting the door. If you want your cold food plant or warehouse to operate effectively, safely and efficiently (for energy savings), it’s important to review all your door alternatives, operating speeds, activation methods and to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis.
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combinations of fast-operating flexible doors, “air curtains” and strip curtains. I will point out the energy-saving features of the most common doors, though this selection is purely objective and not intended to infer which door is best. Insulated “hard” horizontal sliding doors are prevalent in the industry. These doors resist heat and moisture infiltration because of their insulated cores, perimeter gaskets and relatively fast opening and closing speeds. Admittedly, these doors have heated gaskets that consume a small of energy. However, this cost is offset because the door system ultimately prevents ice build-up around the door (which would allow more moisture to enter the room). Most hard, horizontal sliding doors now feature variable speed drives. These allow the door to open and close at a faster rate. These next-generation drives ramp the speed up but then slow down the door to prevent a jolt caused by quick starts and stops. A new wrinkle in the market involves several “soft” sliding doors. They operate in a similar fashion but
are made of flexible foam covered with a durable fabric. This provides the same energy savings as a traditional slider – except that the perimeter doesn’t generally provide as tight a seal. A soft door’s primary advantage is that it saves money in maintenance and repair costs if (rather, when) the door is hit. How about a door that cannot be damaged? “Air curtains” used to refer to the small air blower mounted over a door to keep insects and heat from entering the opening. This technology has evolved into what we now call air “doors.” One major benefit of an air door is that it uses air – sometimes heated and sometimes recirculated – to prevent heat and moisture infiltration into a cold room. In some applications, this means there is no other moving door for a lift operator to deal with and this results in faster room loading and unloading. In more extreme environments, operators also may employ a variety of fast-operating (bi-fold, fast rolling, impact) doors, which still clear the opening faster than a traditional
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Rytec says its Fast-Fold Pneumatic cooler door is powered by standard shop air – making it energy efficient and easy to maintain. The door opens at speeds of 72 inches per second and comes with an optional stainless steel package for food processing environments.
sliding door. A properly designed, and maintained air door will have a higher installed cost, but should have a relatively short payback due to energy savings, increased productivity, and safety (because there’s no floor ice build-up around the door). Fast rolling doors can save energy on a high traffic opening by drastically decreasing the time the door is open. These doors can open at more than 8 feet per second and can include radiant or perimeter heaters to prevent ice formation. They also may be used with a hard door – particularly in areas or
times (weekends, nights) where there’s little product transfer activity. I know of at least one fast roll-up door supplier that provides an insulated core to provide additional insulation when the door is in the closed position. Last but not least, many facility operators have long relied on strip curtains in high traffic openings. Made of a clear vinyl-type material, these doors use overlapping strips to block the flow of heat and air when a load passes through them. Then, they simply reclose behind the load’s passing. Operators most often install strip curtains in conjunction with a hard door, which
also may be closed when traffic stops. In spaces where they separate rooms of similar temperatures, strip curtains may be the only opening protection required.
Don’t forget the dock! Dock doors can be one of the largest energy hogs. Of course, energy savings begins with a dock manager who must be vigilant and enforce the rules (don’t open dock door until trailer is securely backed against dock seals, close dock door before departing dock, etc.) Even so, there are other ways heat and moisture can enter around a dock
Minds over matter Drive improvement with forklift operators' doorway insights, observations. Any door will save you energy, but there is one condition: It must be used properly. We can put all the automatic opening and closing features on a door – but a determined forklift operator can find a way to circumvent them. For starters, it’s important that facility owners better understand their forklift drivers’ activities and routines as well as their concerns. A driver may leave the door open because he or she doesn’t want to feel “trapped” in a closed room. It could be that he feels the door speed slows him down. Alternatively, a driver may leave the door open because he just has to go get one pallet – only to find that he can only reach it by rearranging several other pallets. No matter the reason, open doors can lead to a build-up of snow, frost and/or ice around the doorway. Not only is this a safety hazard but it also drastically increases your monthly energy bill. I believe that every operator should see a copy of your monthly utility bill. This may make them more aware of the consequences of poor door management.
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Rite-Hite says this impactable, high-speed insulated freezer door (separating a cooler and freezer) saves energy because of its fast cycle time. It does not rely on heat lamps to keep ice off of the curtain.
opening. Pit-type dock levelers have huge voids underneath that can allow warm air to enter the building – even when the board is insulated and it has gaskets around the perimeter. Once a door’s bottom panel is damaged, it will no longer seal properly. Budget constraints sometimes dictate the use of thinner, sectional insulated doors with the belief that they will be sufficient. A well-designed dock opening – especially those for low-temp docks – will have a single-piece, insulated, gasketed vertical lift door, specifically designed for cold storage use. Operators can drastically reduce damage if they combine a vertical lift dock door with
a vertical storing leveler. This better ensures that the door can seal against the concrete floor of the leveler pit and create a tight seal all around. Even so, the door must be properly adjusted and maintained so that it clears the top of the opening to prevent being hit by a tall load going into or out of the trailer. Bob Hunt is an architectural engineer and project principal with The Haskell Company, Jacksonville, Fla. A 35-year industry veteran, Hunt also is 2010-11 chairman of the International Association for Cold Storage Construction (IACSC). Readers may contact him at
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Talkin’ turkey Refrigerated & Frozen Foods talks with Dan DiGrazio, director of logistics for leading turkey processor Butterball, LLC, headquartered in Garner, N.C. R&FF: Please tell us a little about Butterball. Dan DiGrazio: Butterball, LLC offers consumers a branded line of products to celebrate traditional holidays as well as everyday meal occasions. We distribute retail, deli and foodservice products throughout the United States and to more than 30 countries. Q: How is your logistics group structured? DiGrazio: Our chief operating officer heads Butterball’s operational group, which includes plant operations, logistics, demand/supply planning and purchasing. Our operational and supply chain structure facilitates communication and involvement for key associates and helps Butterball deliver superior products and services. Q: Any changes involving your group during 2010? DiGrazio: Each year, our logistics group defines its strategies and tactics for the coming year. Our “Strategic Initiative of Achieving Operational Excellence” had us studying our network during 2010. As a result, we shifted our Midwest distribution center closer to Chicago. After conducting request for proposals, Butterball awarded its Midwest consolidation business to United States Cold Storage. Q: How does Butterball approach warehousing and transportation? DiGrazio: Butterball’s current network includes six manufacturing plants, three distribution centers (managed by both the company and third-party partners) and 10 public warehouses. We run a small fleet but primarily use contract carriers and third parties to manage our transportation spend and service customers. Q: What were your biggest successes in calendar 2010? DiGrazio: 2010 was a year of change. We transitioned and shifted product to a state-of-the-art distribution center in Wilmington, Ill. Most importantly, the process worked seamlessly when it came to servicing customers. We also evaluated our transportation management system platform and decided to look for more robust solutions – offering real-time visibility – to manage cost and service. I consider it a success to reduce logistics costs in such an uncertain transportation marketplace. Moreover, we were able maintain high levels of customer service satisfaction. Q: What were your biggest challenges last year? DiGrazio: Transportation capacity was the challenge in www.RFFmag.com
MEET DAN DIGRAZIO Background: DiGrazio has more than 28 years of supply chain management experience. In addition to senior food company supply chain roles, he was president of Vector Transportation Services, a thirdparty logistics company. He also served for seven years as general manager for a Texas steel company. Education: B.S., Business Logistics, Penn State University; M.S., Commerce and Finance, Villanova University. FYI: DiGrazio belongs to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and Food Shippers of America. He has served on the board of the Philadelphia Traffic Club and been a featured speaker at meetings sponsored by the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses and public refrigerated warehouse suppliers. 2010. During the second and third quarters, we saw a reduced number of trucks, shifting networks and pricing pressure. Our transportation procurement and operations group utilized TMS technology to solve the transportation issues to meet and exceed our operational goals. Q: What are a few warehousing goals for calendar 2011? DiGrazio: We will update our network model and study results to assure we service customers with product deployed at optimum locations. Meanwhile, we will emphasize cost containment in our managed third-party relationships Q: How about a few 2011 transportation goals? DiGrazio: Butterball wants to better understand the costs associated with customer service. We want to ensure that we provide value and identify operational costs associated with business model rules. Our number one goal is to implement a new, more robust TMS solution that will optimize modes of transportation. We expect this to further lower costs through efficient, effective optimization. Q: What will be the food industry’s critical logistics challenge in calendar 2011? DiGrazio: Carrier capacity. We’re watching various developments involving the Carrier Safety Administration, hours of service (pending legislation) and even electronic on-board recorders. Collectively, I believe we must find ways to be more time efficient, ensure quality service and capacity – all while offsetting costs. Refrigerated & Frozen Foods MAY 2011 13
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Cold Technology Showcase FOCUS ON: COLD FACILITY EQUIPMENT LUBRICANTS We do it all Clarion Lubricants is your one-stop source! Clarion® Food Grade Grease No. 2 effectively lubricates machinery used to process, package and store food in temps from 0 to 275°F. Clarion® Food Grade White Mineral Oils are ideal for coatings on fruits and vegetables, bakery pans, dough dividers or as a release agent in processing areas. Clarion® Food Machinery A/W Oils are suited for machinery that processes, packages or transports food as medium pressure hydraulic systems. Clarion® CompressorGard® is perfect for hydraulic systems and compressors in meat and poultry processing plants, bakeries and fruit and vegetable plants. Clarion® Synthetic Refrigeration Fluid is a high performance non-foaming lubricant that works with many refrigerants, including ammonia, carbon dioxide, Chlorofluorocarbons, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons and mixtures of these refrigerants. Providing High performance in a small footprint. The latest addition to the outstanding thermal stability and oxiSORTEX E range, the SORTEX E1D offers a high performance dation resistance, the fluid possesses a sort in a small footprint. It has been designed to bring the naturally high viscosity index allowing benefits of larger sorters to smaller processors while delivering it to be used with temperatures as low a high quality sorting in the freezing process. A combination of as -48°F (-54°C). – Clarion technologies and options allow for processors to tailor the (832) 486-4375 / sorter’s inspection system to their specific needs. It’s capable www.clarionlubricants.com of inspecting product for discolored or misshaped product, subtle blemishes, FM or EVM, or any combination thereof. www.buhlergroup.com Buhler Sortex Inc. 209.983.8400
[email protected] The small footprint aids installation in areas with limited space Double sided viewing allows an even detection of subtle defects from two sides Advanced PROfile technology enables removal of defective material by viewing the product using shape characteristics Stainless steel open construction design ensures high hygiene standards and easy cleaning The UHMW PE chute feed system delivers frozen product to the optical vision system efficiently Consistent performance without daily calibration ensures a low maintenance requirement High quality color sorting permits both gross and subtle color blemishes to be removed
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New shape Berry Plastics’ new IML Quad Series injection molded container line maximizes shelf impact with superior graphics on a non-traditional shape that gives a larger and more viewable front labeling area. The round footprint utilizes existing filling lines and has a film-sealable brim to lock in freshness. This IML container is ideal for marketers that have been limited by IML stock options or are currently utilizing pressure sensitive labels or shrink sleeves. The container offers a full wrap label on the side as well as a base label for a maximized billboard space. – Berry Plastics Corp. (800) 234-1930 / www.berryplastics.com
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Cold Technology Showcase More output, smaller footprint Linde North America’s new hygienic cryogenic freezer, the CRYOLINE® XF spiral freezer, is the first round spiral freezer to provide significant economic benefits to food processors. The freezer operates at twice the heat transfer rate of conventional spiral freezers, thereby requiring less floor space, while increasing production capacity and lowering overall cryogen costs. It’s perfect for freezing raw or cooked protein product and formed nuggets and patties. – Linde North America (908) 771-1491 / www.lindeus.com
Sustainable packaging Exopack, LLC has completed the certification audit and received fiber sourcing certification to the Section 4 of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) standard 2010-2014 for its multi-wall bag facilities in Hanford, Calif.; Hazleton, Pa.; Seymour, Ind.; Sibley, Iowa; Spartanburg, S.C; and Tifton, Ga. Fiber sourcing certification indicates a company maintains a formal tracking system to record the possession and transfer of kraft papers from its origin as wood to its end use in multi-wall bags. SFI certification validates Exopack’s sustainable fiber sourcing practices and is a key component of its overall commitment to sustainability. – Exopack LLC (877) 447.3539 / www.exopack.com
Quicker belt changes Conveyors are designed to fit into extremely tight spaces. But Dorner’s cantilever stand mounts can help open them up. Cantilever stands support the conveyor from only one side, which opens the other side up for easy access and quick belt changes. This feature is ideal when conveyors are placed in tight locations or for applications that require a higher number than normal belt changes. Standard conveyor stands often have to be removed to facilitate a belt change; cantilever stands allow the belt to slide right off without removing stands, and by only one technician – a great time-saving feature. The cantilever stand mounts are engineered to work with Dorner’s 2200 and 3200 Series conveyors. – Dorner Manufacturing (800) 397-8664 / www.dornerconveyors.com
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LXE introduces Thor, a new vehicle-mount computer for multiple logistics applications. Thor’s Intel Atom processor has a dual-operating system of either Windows Embedded Standard or Windows Compact Embedded – and is the newest vehicle-mount computer to use the half-screen, full keypad form factor pioneered by LXE. “The Thor vehiclemount computer is capable of providing unprecedented gains in ROI,” says Dino Koutrouki, vice president and general manager at EMS Global Resource Management. “Technology delivers ROI when it allows resources – both human and capital – to be invested in profit-generating areas, instead of in the maintenance or usage of the technology itself.” – LXE Inc. (770) 582-6188 / www.lxe.com
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Cold Technology Showcase New freezing technology Air Liquide used the recent American Meat Institute show in Chicago to debut ALIGAL, the latest innovation from Air Liquide’s Industrial Merchant business. New ALIGAL CC provides an individually quick frozen solution for small and liquid food products and provides high production volumes for unique applications. It uses a “river” of liquid nitrogen to freeze foods. Call us to learn more. – Air Liquide, Industrial Merchant business (713) 624-8021 / www.us.airliquide.com
Ensure peak performance Key Technology now offers an Auto Valve Check feature for new and installed G6 Tegra® sorters. By automating the routine testing of Tegra’s ejection system valves, food processors can easily detect potential problems more frequently and with greater accuracy, enabling them to take the corrective action that may be needed to operate the sorter at peak performance. Auto Valve Check helps assure that Tegra’s ejection system is functioning properly, which improves food safety and product quality while reducing demands on labor. – Key Technology Inc. (509) 529 2161 / www.key.net
Tech, innovation center Vilter’s new $2 million technology and innovation center in Cudahy, Wis., promises to help Vilter maintain a competitive lead in the engineering, development and testing of more energy-efficient compressors and expand its offerings in refrigeration by using environmentally friendly refrigerants such as ammonia. Vilter also can help customers better meet new energy efficiency standards like Title 24 of the California Energy Commission. – Vilter Manufacturing LLC, an Emerson Climate Technologies business (937) 498-3011 / www.emersonclimate.com
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