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Heat and Control acquires Tek-Dry Systems & Hunt Heat Exchangers
Heat and Control recently announced the acquisition of Tek-Dry Systems Ltd. and Hunt Heat Exchangers, providers of thermal processing and heat transfer equipment. This strategic acquisition reinforces Heat and Control’ s commitment to providing customers with innovative, customized solutions that set the standard for yield, efficiency, and safety across a wide range of industries. With over 30 years of expertise, Tek-Dry Systems, based in the UK, is renowned for its advanced thermal processing technologies, including drying, toasting, cooling, and roasting solutions. Their systems are trusted by leading brands worldwide for French fries, snacks, nuts, cereals, and other food applications. Hunt Heat Exchangers, also based in the UK, specializes in designing and manufacturing customized heat exchange systems for various process industries. Their expertise includes air blast coolers, exhaust economisers, gas-to-gas exchangers, and thermal oil air heaters, which enhance efficiency and reliability in food production and other industrial applications. After collaborating with Tek- Dry on several projects, Heat and Control found Tek-Dry’ s leadership, customer service, and quality standards aligned perfectly with their own, making the acquisition a natural fit. The addition of Hunt Heat Exchangers further strengthens Heat and Control’ s ability to deliver comprehensive thermal processing and heat exchange solutions to food manufacturers worldwide. Caridis adds that Tek-Dry brings a highly skilled, customerfocused technical team and a world-class manufacturing facility in Europe, enhancing Heat and Control’ s global presence.
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SPX FLOW brings fractionation leadership to plantbased food partnership
SPX FLOW, in partnership with the Danish Agricultural Agency, is proud to announce its participation in the country’ s newly funded plant-based consortium. Recently launched, the Green Development and Demonstration Program’ s( GUDP) LinkingOat project will span three years and focus on advancing knowledge and technology in oat-based product development. SPX FLOW is contributing pilot-scale oat fractionation expertise to help obtain key oat fractions for further processing in downstream product testing. The project is designed to support the development of healthier, more sustainable plant-based food systems— aligning with the
www. heat-exchanger-world. com company’ s sustainability mantra,“ Earth Day, Every Day.” In addition to technical support and pilot production, SPX FLOW will also provide knowledgesharing support during labscale testing and participate in workshops, trials, knowledge development, and collaboration with other consortium members. These members include: Teknologisk Institut, Aarhus Universitet, Dragsbæk A / S, Skarø Is, and TRAITOMIC. The project reinforces SPX FLOW’ s continued investment in plant-based innovation and builds on its global efforts to develop efficient, scalable, and sustainable food processing technologies.
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