LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Poultry
processors looking for ways to improve productivity, increase
product yield and lower costs while producing high-quality products
can turn to Air Products' (NYSE: APD) Freshline® solutions.
The company will be highlighting its range of technology and
equipment solutions for freezing, chilling, mixing, forming and
more at the International Poultry Expo (IPE) in Atlanta, Ga. from January 24-26.
Air Products' portfolio of Freshline solutions includes
cryogenic food processing equipment that uses liquid nitrogen (LIN)
to rapidly chill, cool or freeze a high-quality product. Accounting
for more than three-quarters of the earth's atmosphere, nitrogen is
plentiful, making it a reliable alternative to carbon dioxide,
which experiences regular, seasonal supply shortages. Air Products
offers nitrogen in a variety of supply modes that can match the
volume requirements of any size operation.
Among the offerings that Air Products will highlight at this
year's IPE is Freshline® LIN-IS, which is a specially designed
liquid nitrogen injection solution that can be retrofitted to new
or existing mixers, grinders and blenders for fast, consistent and
repeatable cooling. LIN-IS can be used to manage the temperature of
minced or chopped proteins through controlled injection of liquid
nitrogen into the product during mixing, which can reduce the
difficulty of subsequent forming caused by machine-generated
heat.
In addition, Air Products offers cryogenic freezers that use the
ultra-fast freezing power of liquid nitrogen (LIN), which can help
poultry processors improve yield and enhance product quality. The
Freshline® DM tunnel freezer is a highly flexible option that
allows manufacturers to process both IQF (individually quick
frozen) and flat or trayed products in a single machine. The
company also offers its new Freshline® QS tunnel freezer, which is
an economical and easy-to-operate option for food processors who
want to convert to continuous freezing, alleviate a bottleneck in
their operation, or grow and diversify their existing product line.
The QS freezer is ideal for smaller volume food processors and
start-ups who want to quickly begin freezing a high-quality product
with minimal upfront cost.
Air Products will have food specialists on-hand at Booth #6324
to explain the benefits of using cryogenics for poultry processing,
help identify ways to get more value out of existing equipment and
processes, and discuss Air Products' full range of Freshline
solutions for the poultry industry.
In addition, the company will perform live liquid nitrogen (LIN)
freezing demonstrations to illustrate the rapid freezing ability of
LIN. Due to the extremely cold temperature of LIN (-196 degrees C),
food can be frozen within minutes instead of the hours
traditionally required with other systems. A quick freeze results
in the formation of smaller ice crystals, which causes less damage
to a product's cellular structure. This enables food products to
maintain moisture, which not only improves texture, color and
flavor, but also translates into smaller weight losses from
dehydration and higher yields. The LIN demonstrations will conclude
with making "LIN cream"—Air Products' unique ice cream treat made
with liquid nitrogen—for all booth visitors to enjoy.
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. With state-of-the-art,
fully-equipped food laboratories in the U.S., Europe and Asia, Air Products can test a customer's
product to determine the feasibility of using the company's
Freshline solutions for their specific process. For more
information or to schedule a product trial, call 1-800-654-4567
(610-706-4730 outside of the U.S.), or visit us online at
www.airproducts.com/industries/FoodBeverage.aspx.
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 2011, Air Products had revenues of
$10.1 billion, operations in over 40
countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more
information, visit www.airproducts.com.
***NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements
within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
based on management's reasonable expectations and assumptions as of
the date of this release regarding important risk factors. Actual
performance and financial results may differ materially from
projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking
statements because of many factors not anticipated by management,
including risk factors described in the Company's Form 10K for its
fiscal year ended September 30,
2011.
SOURCE Air Products