“You want to do what? With whom?” Those were some of the first questions asked when I suggested we host a farm and canning facility tour for a group of skeptical online influencers.

With a competitive, evolving global market place, changes in outsourcing and scarce availability of engineering talent, the decision to make or buy conveyors is one that many companies face every day.

UNEX Manufacturing Inc. announces that Brian C. Neuwirth was promoted to president of the company. After 42 years as president, his uncle, Brian Neuwirth, will become Chairman of the Board, allowing Brian C. Neuwirth to handle day-to-day management. 

Dorner, a leader in the design, application, manufacturing and integration of precision industrial and sanitary conveyor systems, has opened a sales and engineering office in Paris to better serve its French customers.

Investment in four Stealth metal detectors from Fortress Technology has underpinned an expansion program at Arizona-headquartered Doughnut Peddler. The presence of the metal detectors has enabled the doughnut producer to elevate its lines to top food safety standards, meeting GMP requirements and winning the confidence of new retail customers.

Rotary turntables from Deitz Co. enable packaging engineers to transfer bottles and other containers around corners and at other angles without stopping, slowing, accumulating or manually handling the containers.

Cassaretto will be responsible for all commercial activities throughout the region, as well as manage the entire Latin American sales force for Dorner. 

The company has named Serge Abou-Jaoudé Vice President, Dorner Europe; Todd Kaull Vice President, Global Operations; and Anthony Sherrill as Regional Manager, Louisiana and Texas.

Heat and Control will demonstrate the next generation of seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging and inspection systems this year at PACK EXPO International.