Dairy Processing and Equipment

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Pumps and valves help dairy processors keep everything in the plant running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Choosing the right equipment is important to the overall safety, sanitation and efficiency of every plant. We spoke with several manufacturers of pumps and valves to discuss the latest technology advances and how new equipment could benefit dairy processors.

Over the past decade, the dairy industry has experienced a boom in the production of Greek-style yogurt (GSY). While in 2004 GSY accounted for less than 2% of all yogurt types produced domestically, by 2015 this number skyrocketed to almost 40%.

You won't find any fancy-looking equipment at the creamery operated by Phoenix-based Danzeisen Dairy LLC. Tucked into a mixture of farm, industrial and residential properties in Phoenix's Laveen neighborhood, the creamery relies on retrofitted vintage milk processing equipment, much of it from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, and all of it from U.S. manufacturers, to produce its craft dairy products.

New equipment from Koss Industrial Inc., White Mountain Process, Tetra Pak and more!

New equipment from Weber Scientific, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Foss, and more!

New equipment from Reiser, Hart Design & Manufacturing, GEA; plus more!

Processors of dairy foods and beverages understand that the detection of metal and other contaminants is critical to food safety efforts. Contaminant-related recalls not only are expensive, but also damaging to a brand's reputation.

Parallel accumulation systems reduce downtime; Hygienic filler, sealer and capper with minimum footprint; Plus More!

Energy-efficient brushless DC electric gearmotors; Megapress fittings for IPS stainless steel; Plus More!