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Food & Beverage
The Asepticblock at the CTNC allows clients to trial a number of different heat exchangers and thermal treatments
determine which type of heat exchanger works best for which product ,” explains Paco Hernandez , Food Business Director for HRS Heat Exchangers . “ As the CTNC is a research centre , there is also the potential to handle new and upcoming products , placing us at the forefront of new trends in the food processing sectors . In addition , the CTNC demonstrates our technologies and the efficiency of our equipment , increasing awareness of our brand and potentially introducing us to new markets and clients .” Partnering with the CTNC also gives HRS access to a variety of different types of products and materials that they might not otherwise have access to . This enables them to test their heat exchangers and systems with a wider range of materials , each with different textures , viscosities , and thermal properties . It also means that HRS can analyse new materials from customers and clients that they may not have worked with before ( such as sludges generated by environmental applications ), helping to further their capabilities . Presentación García Gomez adds , “ At the CTNC , we are at the forefront of food technology , witnessing the latest trends such as improvements in sustainability and moves to digitalisation . We have received European funding for research into sustainable food production , including better use of raw materials , energy and water , and making better use of waste and by-products . We are also at the vanguard of the move towards more plant-based products and new sources of protein to avoid the use of animal products . Fermented beverages , such as kombucha , are another trend we are seeing , and these are also aseptically processed .”
A fruitful partnership For Presentación and the team at the CTNC , partnering with an industry-leading company like HRS is crucial
to their ongoing success . “ CTNC is recognised by major organisations such as the FDA , BRC , IFS and Health Department of Murcia and all our analysis is covered by European accreditation . We are confident that HRS are the leaders in aseptic technology and their equipment is of very high quality . “ We have been working with them since 1998 and when we were looking to upgrade our original pilot plant , HRS was again the obvious choice . It helps that they are located so close to us – if we need to make changes or modifications or if we have any questions , they can be on site within minutes . But they also have a vast amount of expertise and knowledge in the area of food and beverage production , particularly fruit processing . They are always open to our ideas and suggestions , making it a very collaborative relationship . HRS continue to innovate and have stayed at the forefront of the industry , which is why they are still our preferred partner more than 20 years after we began working with them .”
About HRS Heat Exchangers
Located in the UK and Spain , HRS Heat Exchangers is part of the EIL Group ( Exchanger Industries Limited ) which operates at the forefront of thermal technology . HRS offers innovative heat transfer solutions worldwide across a diverse range of industries . With more than 40 years ’ experience in the food and drink and environmental sectors , HRS products are compliant with global design and industry standards . www . heat-exchanger-world . com Heat Exchanger World September 2023
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