2017 comes with a fresh set of expectations, and trends that are going to continue to change the food processing industry. We at Cemcorp strongly believe in evolution and taking cues from the world around us to improve, automate and streamline. Take a look at what trends are emerging and what you should watch out for:
Saving energy is more than just about saving money – it’s about saving the environment. We at Cemcorp believe in cogeneration, which is clean power’s unsung hero. Also known as combined heat and power (CHP), cogeneration refers to a group of proven technologies that operate together for the concurrent generation of electricity and useful heat in a process that is generally much more energy-efficient than when electricity and useful heat are produced separately.
This year the Master Brewers’ Association of Canada (MBAC) held it’s 44th Annual Ontario Technical Conference in January at the Westin Toronto Airport Hotel. This event is the longest running and most informative Canadian Technical Conference for Brewing Technologies.
We thought it would serve as a necessary introduction to outline the most commonly asked questions and answers we have addressed with respect to CRN’s. We hope you find this helpful and encourage you to get in touch with us if you have any further questions.
Another year has come and gone, while a brand new year is under way. Here’s a quick look back at our very eventful 2016, and quick glance forward at what’s on tap for 2017. We have grown quite a bit over the past year and are looking forward to that momentum continuing in 2017.
1. WHAT is a Prestart Health and Safety Review (PSR)? A Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) is an audit completed by a Professional Engineer of any industrial apparatus, protective element, process, or structure, to ensure compliance with applicable standards with Section 7 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 2. WHEN is a Prestart Healthy and Safety Review (PSR) required? According to Section 7 of Regulation 851 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.7 of O.Reg. 851) the following items are examples requiring a Pre-Start Review: • When a building, room or area is used to store or dispense flammable liquids • When the following protective elements are used: light curtains and screens area scanning systems radio frequency systems and capacitance systems safety mat systems two hand controls barrier guards using interlocked electrical or mechanical safeguards • When racking or stacking structures are used to store material • Where processes that involve a risk of ignition or explosion are installed or modified • When a dust collector is used that involves a risk of ignition or explosion • When a factory produces aluminum or steel, or a factory that is a foundry • When a lifting device, traveling crane or automobile hoist is installed or modified • When a process uses or produces a substance (i.e. chemical) that may result in the overexposure of a worker to limits prescribed by Ontario regulations Source: https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/psr/psr_4.php 3. WHY is conducting a Prestart Health and Safety Review (PSR) a good idea? There are several benefits to conducting a PSR but here are the three main ones: 1. It identifies safety issues to be corrected in an organized and effective manner. 2. Potential cost savings can be identified as a result through work efficiencies and proper installation and placement of equipment. 3. Safe operation and installation of equipment reduces the risk of injuries, lost time and can potentially lower insurance premiums by preventing workplace injuries. 4. WHO A professional engineer only must conduct a PSR, and sometimes depending on requirements, a professional engineer from more than one discipline may be required. When this is the case, the names and disciplines of all reviewers involved should be outlined and included in the report. Pricing is based on various factors, such as the type of machine or equipment, type of installation being reviewed, and technical documentation available. Contact us directly or click here to fill out a form and we’d be happy to provide you with a non-obligatory quote. 5. WHERE can I find more information? Ontario Ministry of Labour https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/psr Professional Engineers of Ontario http://www.peo.on.ca/index.php/ci_id/22069/la_id/1.htm Safe Workplace Association http://wsps.ca/Shop/Training/Training-Schedules/Pre-Start-Health-and-Safety-Reviews.aspx
We were one of more than 47,000 professionals from virtually every vertical market and 130+ countries around the world came together at McCormick Place to explore processing and packaging innovations from 2,500+ exhibitors.
For virtually every vertical industry, PACK EXPO International is The Main Event for processing and packaging. We decided to attend to enhance our knowledge in the processing and packaging industry and continue to bring more value to our current and prospective clients.
We understand that the quality of your beer is valuable to you and your customers. Trust us when we say we know how important a well-brewed beer is. Which is why we’ve created a way to bring control and consistency to the brewery process.
We want to make sure that your production process creates the same quality beer time and time again. However, with changes in the environment and other uncontrolled variables having any control becomes quite the challenge. With Cemcorp’s control…
ACME is well known for a couple of different reasons. The main frame of reference for some is it’s fictional reference in the “Looney Tunes” cartoons when Wile E. Coyote would try (and always fail) to sabotage Road Runner. The ACME we know that actually did exist is best known for their ACME Drawings and we sell them here at Cemcorp. In 2002, Cemcorp acquired sole ownership of ACME drawings. Considering ACME had 50 years in the brewery equipment industry, the acquisition made sense at the time to be able to offer them to those that had this equipment installed. We also own drawings for the ACME Radial Valley Bottom Lauter Tubs, which offer three patented features: 1. Radial Valley Bottom: This encourages a three-way flow that produces quicker clarification and faster run-off time. Since there is greater flow velocity it helps prevent sediment deposits and increasing yield. 2. Flushing System Between Bottoms: A special device flushes each section of the lauter tub simultaneously between true and false bottoms. There is also a separate unit solely provided for the occasional flushing of accumulated sugar, grits or other sedimentation that can interfere with an efficient operation. To sum this up, it helps the system run as smooth as it can by flushing out old and built up sediment. Cool huh? 3. Grain Discharge Valve: This valve is specially designed to drain and filter the entire bottom area and in the bottom area, and where the discharge valve is placed. This makes the inside surface completely effective. If you are interested, we have many ACME drawings available for purchase depending on your specific job number. For more information about purchasing ACME drawings click here.
Putting your customers first is always a number one priority, especially when your customer is one of the world’s biggest suppliers of rum. The world-renowned rum producers, “Appleton Estates,” trusts Cemcorp’s Control System PCflow® to improve their quality of rum and make every batch just like the first one. Now everyone who’s favourite drink is a Mai Tai, Cuba Libre or Daiquiri can raise their glass to the makers of rum and Cemcorp for their contribution to the making of a great rum! The PCflow® control system is not limited just to the mass production of liquor but can also be used for food processing and various chemical processing as well. Since there are many different uses we made the system customizable to your specific needs (seriously the round of applause is NOT necessary). This system was created with the goal to give you increased control over your processing system and provide you with more efficiency as well as greater flexibility. Similarly to the PCbrew®, it also uses Opto 22 Programmable Automated Controllers (PACs) and provides efficient monitoring, control and data acquisition to its users. This system has many other advantages as well, such as: 1. A control system customized to your specific needs, which optimizes process performance requirements and goals 2. Cost effectiveness 3. PAC control 4. The option to expand and upgrade as your business or production grows 5. Ease of operation with simple “point-and-click” on screen commands 6. The ability to remotely monitor the system using the existing remote monitoring software 7. No upgrade requirement or additional investments needed down the road 8. Additional support available within the first 90 days of purchasing the system To learn more about the PCflow System click on https://www.cemcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Cemcorp-Brochures-PCbrew-PCflow-compressed.pdf And to learn more about PACs click on: http://www.opto22.com/site/whatisapac.aspx MOST IMPORTANTLY: to get more information on the different drinks you can make with Appleton Estates click on: http://www.appletonestate.com/en/cocktails/
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