Local expertise and global reach help prepared food processing facilities excel
Food processing plants are facing rising costs and stricter regulations. By leveraging comprehensive service solutions like system upgrades, performance audits, and maintenance support, plants can optimize performance and maximize ROI, while remaining sustainable.
DATE 2024-11-08Prepared food processing operators are under increasing pressure to be environmentally sustainable by managing their water usage and wastewater and reducing waste and emissions. New regulations are driving this change, such as Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 in Europe and the Food Safety Modernization Act in the U.S.
As the increasing cost of raw materials, utilities and labor puts pressure on margins, consumers and legislators alike are demanding greater transparency and compliance from companies to ensure food safety and proper management of cleaning chemicals required for sanitation.
Partnering with the right service and equipment provider can help food processing plants overcome these challenges. Our experienced process engineers provide fast on and off-site support to solve any issues related to your Alfa Laval equipment. We work with our customers to identify the root cause of any performance issues or unplanned downtime, restore and maintain equipment performance and pinpoint areas for improving sustainability, safety and ROI.
Local service, global reach
Working with many service and equipment providers can create operational complexity while making controlling costs or troubleshooting issues difficult. Working with one vendor provides a single point of contact, which creates efficiencies in testing, installation and maintenance. A local partner with a global footprint ensures the best support for your company, wherever you’re located.
Alfa Laval provides global reach, with one rep who can help you source parts, design systems and understand ROI, all backed by a team on the ground that’s quick to provide help. With service centers and service partners in 50+ countries, we work closely with a global network of product and process experts, including eight regional engineering teams and 470 food systems specialists.
We have extensive experience in optimizing system performance based on tested procedures and long-time partnerships with our customers. Our food and beverage processing system service concept comprises these key service areas:
- System Service Kits
- System Performance Audits
- System Upgrades
- System Service Agreements
Prepared Food Processing: Succeeding in a Changing Industry
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Key product lines for the prepared food processing industry
Alfa Laval DuraCirc®: The revolutionary Alfa Laval DuraCirc® is the first circumferential piston pump (CPP) to offer high volumetric efficiency, EHEDG and 3-A conformance, and quick and easy service—all in one pump. The range consists of 13 models, capable of flow rates up to 150 m3/hr (660 gpm) and pressures of 40 bar (580 psi). Learn more
Contherm®: The unique design of Contherm®—the most versatile heat transfer solution on the market—provides low hold-up volumes and can handle product pressures up to 41 bar (600 psi), with available shaft diameters ranging from 3” to 5”. This flexibility creates countless opportunities for the production of food products. Learn more
Alfa Laval’s testing, training and tools
Our test centers help customers test and optimize their processing, including: rheology and pumps; cleaning, mixing and valve optimization; scraped-surface heat exchangers; and membrane screening and small-scale testing.
We also offer a training program to get your employees up to speed on products, solutions and processes with a mix of eLearning, webinars and classroom training. Product and application classroom trainings cover all levels, from basic to advanced to specialized, and include both presentations, exercises and hands-on elements. We can also provide tailor-made trainings to meet specific needs.
In addition, tools such as Alfa Laval’s CAS software help you achieve the lowest possible plant operational costs by streamlining maintenance and service procedures. Our CAD portal offers dimensional drawings of most Alfa Laval flow equipment, making it easy to use Alfa Laval products—whether designing a process or a complete plant.
Alfa Laval’s 360° Service Portfolio
The services and solutions in our Alfa Laval 360° Service Portfolio help you get the best return on your equipment investment—throughout its life cycle. We partner with you in every aspect, from spare parts, maintenance and support, to improvements and monitoring services over time.
The Alfa Laval Food System Service offering is an integral part of the Alfa Laval 360° Service Portfolio, aimed at optimizing and extending the performance of your system. We do that by:
- Maximizing the performance of your processes
- Continually improving your operations to maintain competitive advantage
- Focusing on uptime, optimization and availability
- Maximizing return on investment throughout the life cycle of your food system
Finding the right partner
Managing regulatory compliance and meeting demands from consumers and stakeholders for safe, sustainable and transparent operations can be challenging for food processing operators looking to manage cost and complexity.
Partnering with the right provider can help maximize process performance and maintain competitive advantage. At Alfa Laval, we focus on uptime, optimization and availability to maximize the return on your investment throughout the life cycle of your equipment, so you can overcome these challenges with ease.