Since 1992, Extrutech Plastics has manufactured Class A, ICC-ES certified, waterproof, highly reflective wall and ceiling panels and doors for the food processing industry. Our panels are made of high quality, engineered polymers, and are the ideal product for wet, high moisture environments that require daily cleaning to maintain a sanitized, safe food facility.
Producing high quality dairy products is important, but can also be challenging. Having dependable test results and easy-to-use equipment keeps product quality on track and the entire plant operating smoothly.
During the height of the pandemic, interest in automation accelerated. Companies used automation to lower the density of workers on the plant floor and create a healthier environment. Now dairy companies are automating for high assured output, lower waste and the capacity to meet rising demand and changing market tastes.
When specifying or designing dairy processing equipment, the first criterion is functionality for its purpose. But it is critical to remember that functionality includes cleaning and sanitizing. It is commonly thought that cleaning and sanitizing is the last step in the process, but it is not — it’s the first step.