Air Products' Freshline(R) DM Tunnel Freezer Enables Food Manufacturers to Process Both IQF and Non-IQF Products in One Machine
December 11 2009 - 11:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Users of
mechanical and cryogenic food freezing systems who are looking for
ways to increase production, diversify their product offerings, and
expand their distribution reach can benefit from Air Products'
(NYSE:APD) Freshline® DM tunnel freezer, now available to food
processors in North America. This highly flexible cryogenic
freezing solution allows manufacturers to process both individually
quick frozen (IQF) and flat or trayed products in a single machine.
The dual-mode freezer is the latest addition to the company's IQF
portfolio of freezing solutions and offers significant capital
savings, as well as improved product quality, to processors of
seafood, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, dairy, pasta, prepared
meals and bakery items. "In today's 'just-in-time' production
environment, the Freshline DM tunnel freezer helps processors adapt
quickly to changing market demand by allowing them to switch
between IQF and non-IQF products without changing equipment," says
Marna Schmidt, industry manager for Air Products' North America
Food group. "This flexibility helps to maximize uptime and optimize
efficiency, which is particularly important in the current
economy." Air Products' Freshline DM tunnel freezer is a two-in-one
solution for food manufacturers who want to grow their product
lines by processing both IQF and non-IQF products with minimal
capital investment. The DM has a compact, modular configuration and
a patent-pending innovative design that makes it easy to clean,
saving both downtime and labor costs. Coupled with
ultra-quick-freezing liquid nitrogen, which provides rapid and
consistent cooling, the DM helps preserve product with low
dehydration and achieve high quality IQF results. The Freshline DM
tunnel freezer helped IQF Custom Packing, Inc. in Fall River,
Mass.-- the first U.S. food processor to use the equipment --
expand its product portfolio and more easily manage seasonal
fluctuations. "To be able to change products with the dual-mode
freezer really increases and strengthens the growth of our company.
It allows us to increase our service offerings and enhance our
customized processing so we can handle a greater variety of food
products," said Russell Young, President of IQF Custom Packing. In
addition to the quality and flexibility of the DM tunnel, Young has
been equally impressed with the technical support and process
knowledge of the Air Products team. "Air Products is more than just
a gases and equipment supplier, we're a solutions provider," said
Schmidt. "We work closely with our customers to understand their
processes so we can design and install the optimum solution that
will help them lower their costs while improving food quality and
increasing output." Air Products understands that investing in
freezing equipment is a very important decision, especially in
today's economic climate. Before any capital costs are incurred,
Air Products can help determine the feasibility of freezing a
customer's product using the Freshline DM tunnel freezer at its
state-of-art, fully-equipped food laboratory in Allentown, Pa. To
schedule a product trial, call 1-800-654-4567 (Code 742). Or speak
with one of the company's knowledgeable representatives at the
International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, Ga., from January 27-29,
2010, Booth #5359. Air Products has been providing the food
industry with solutions for freezing, chilling, coating, mixing,
forming, packaging and wastewater treatment for more than 40 years.
The company's Freshline® Solutions offer high-purity gases and
equipment, international supply capability, and unmatched industry
experience and technical support for a variety of processed foods
including meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, dairy products,
fruits and vegetables, baked goods and snack items. For information
about Air Products' complete offering to the food industry, visit
http://www.airproducts.com/food. Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves
customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets
worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and
specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services.
Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key
growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen,
home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced
coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its
innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety
and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of
$8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees
around the globe. For more information, visit
http://www.airproducts.com/. ***NOTE: This release may contain
forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially,
due to changes in current expectations. EDITOR'S NOTE: To view a
brief video of Air Products' Freshline DM tunnel freezer in
operation, or to download a photo of the freezer, visit Air
Products' online Press Room at
http://www.airproducts.com/PressRoom/CompanyNews/Archived/2009/11Dec2009.htm.
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