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Automation, human health get attention in pet food plants

In some areas of these plants, established food security protocols evolved into human health measures. However, the pandemic did increase the use of automation in other parts of the operations, such as offices and cafeterias.

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How processing affects pet food products, Part 3

Learn about the dry expanded (extruded) pet food production process, including the final steps of coating the kibble and packaging it for distribution.

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2 trends fuel pet food facility expansion in 2020

In 2020, pet food industry construction continued to build capacity and create employment.

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Repete Corp.

W226 N6283 Village Dr.

Sussex, WI 53089

Baker Rullman Mfg. Inc.

PO Box 67

1329 W Main St.

Watertown, WI 53094

Martin Vibration Systems

990 Degurse Ave.

Marine City, MI 48039

Hapman

5944 East N Avenue

Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Kason Corporation

67-71 East Willow St.

Millburn, NJ 07041-1416

Munson Machinery

210 Seward Avenue

Utica, NY 13502

Safety & Quality

Larson Electronics/Magnalight

9419 E US Hwy 175

Kemp, TX 75143

NORD Gear Corp.

P.O. Box 367

800 Nord Dr.

Waunakee, WI 53597

Eriez Mfg. Co.

2200 Asbury Road

Erie, PA 16506

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