Michael Rhinehart

Michael Rhinehart is the technical and quality director of Clextral Inc. and has 22 years in Clextral service. He developed and directs Clextral’s Top Gun Training for mechanics and extruder operators.

4 steps to optimize extruder maintenance and reduce costs

Keeping pet food extrusion equipment in good operating condition is vital for efficient production, and requires understanding and implementing proper maintenance practices.

December 19, 2019

Michael Rhinehart

Focusing on continuous maintenance is the number one way for processors to ensure reliable, long-lived extrusion equipment.

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April 2021
In the April 2021 issue of Petfood Industry, learn about plant-based pet food growth potential, labeling modernization and retail trends.

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Pet food label modernization still a work in progress
As work continues on creating a new nutrition label that focuses on simplifying information for consumers, challenges remain.
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5 insights on China’s pet food market post-2020

Data and observations sum up how the Chinese pet food market fared in 2020, while local pet food businesses and experts offer outlooks for 2021.
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Michael Rhinehart

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4 steps to optimize extruder maintenance and reduce costs

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