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The latest news from NWFPA members and events concerning the food processing industry in the Northwest.

Lyco Manufacturing Appoints Kevin Hansen as Product Sales Manager, Liquid/Solids Separation Line

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Lyco Manufacturing Appoints Kevin Hansen
as Product Sales Manager, Liquid/Solids Separation Line
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Lyco Manufacturing, Inc. announces the addition of Kevin Hansen as Product Line Sales Manager, Liquid/Solid Separation.  Hansen is responsible for leading product development, sales for the company’s rotary drum screens, water reuse and micro filter product lines. Hansen is targeting the poultry and meat markets and applications, where Lyco serves some of the top market leaders.
 
“We are pleased to have the broad background in sales, new account development, and water recovery systems knowledge, that Mr. Hansen brings to our sales team,” said Chris Ewert, National Sale Manager for Lyco.


Hansen brings more than 20 years of sales and industry experience to his new position.  Prior to joining Lyco, Hansen was West Coast Regional Manager of the Squire-Cogswell Vacuum Pump Division of Ohio Medical, Inc.  His experience also includes serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, at Space-Metrics.  Prior to joining Space-Metrics, Hansen was District Sales Manager for Victaulic Company of America, Inc., a specialty pipe fitting and valve manufacturer serving the wastewater, HVAC and fire sprinkler industries.  He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

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Lineage Logistics Acquires Seattle Cold Storage

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Lineage Logistics ("Lineage"), a warehousing and logistics company sponsored by Bay Grove Capital LLC ("Bay Grove"), announced today that it has acquired the assets of Seattle Cold Storage ("SCS" or the "Company") and its facilities located in the Port of Tacoma and Algona, WA. The acquisition increases Lineage's footprint to over 13 million square feet and 290 million cubic feet, which represents the second largest refrigerated warehouse network globally based on data from the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SCS is one of the Puget Sound's largest public refrigerated warehousing ("PRW") companies and provides a breadth of service offerings including temperature-controlled storage, import / export services, retail distribution, and transportation services. The Company's warehouses comprise 420,000 square feet and 11 million cubic feet of freezer and chilled storage capacity in strategic locations in the Port of Tacoma and the Kent Valley.

"SCS has terrific employees and a strong reputation," said Adam Forste, Managing Director of Bay Grove. "We plan to make long-term improvements to the facilities to enhance capacity and increase energy efficiency. We are looking forward to building our relationship with the Port of Tacoma and providing our employees with a rewarding and safe work environment."

"We are thrilled to welcome SCS's employees to the Lineage family and to contribute to the continued success of SCS's customers," said Bill Hendricksen, CEO of Lineage. "SCS complements our existing Seafreeze and CityIce operations in Seattle and enables us to provide our customers with unparalleled service and supply chain capabilities in the Puget Sound. Our Lineage Freight Management division has also expanded its market leading transportation / freight consolidation solutions to these new locations."

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Lyco Manufacturing Appoints Randall Unterseher as Vice President, Marketing

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Lyco Manufacturing Appoints Randall Unterseher as Vice President, Marketing

Lyco Manufacturing, Inc. announces the addition of Randall Unterseher as Vice President, Marketing. Unterseher is responsible for leading worldwide marketing activities that build awareness for the company's product lines. Lyco is the market leader in cooking/cooling/blanching, liquid/solid separation, and root crop and snap bean processing equipment. Unterseher is responsible for development and execution of product line strategies, branding, and marketing communications programs.

"We are pleased to have the industry experience, product knowledge, and leadership experience that Mr. Unterseher brings to our management team," said Steve Hughes, CEO of Lyco. "The balance of commercial and technical knowledge that he brings will further Lyco's success in communicating the value and quality that our customers know and respect."

Unterseher brings more than 20 years of manufacturing and food industry experience to his new position. Prior to joining Lyco, Unterseher was Senior Director of Marketing for Key Technology, Inc. His experience also includes serving as Director of Global Sales Operations, Sales Engineering Manager, and Product Marketing Manager. Prior to joining Key Technology, Unterseher was General Manager for Western Fab and Finish, Inc., a specialty stainless steel fabricator and manufacturer serving the transportation, medical and dental equipment, semiconductor, and food processing equipment industries. He holds a Masters of Business Administration degree in E-Business from the University of Phoenix.

Commenting on his new appointment, Unterseher stated, "The opportunity to join a growing company with strong focus on core technology and innovation, strong customer centered relationships, and a true team environment is exciting. The commitment to Lyco's core values and beliefs, by every employee, is a winning combination to provide the highest quality products, which provide our customers the best return on their investments."Top of Form

About Lyco Manufacturing

Lyco Manufacturing, a world-leading manufacturer of commercial cooking and cooling equipment for food processors, is focused on improving its customer's return on investment through innovative designs. The company's personnel have extensive experience and knowledge in the food processing industry. Lyco's passion is developing the best customer-aligned, innovative food processing machinery in the world. World-class metal manufacturing lasers, precision press brakes, and robot welders enhance the quality and reduce the cost of products made in the food and fabrication divisions of the company. Founded in 1980 by the owner and Chairman of the Board, David R. Zittel, Lyco Manufacturing is housed in a state of the art 80,000 square-foot facility located in Columbus, WI, 30 miles northeast of Madison, WI, USA.

For more information contact Steve Hughes, CEO, Lyco Manufacturing, Inc.; Phone 920-623-4152; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; 115 Commercial Drive, Columbus, Wisconsin 53925;www.lycomfg.com.

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NORPAC FOODS, INC. AND HENNINGSEN COLD STORAGE COMPANY ANNOUNCE COLD STORAGE AND NORPAC CORPORATE RELOCATION DEVELOPMENT PLANS

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NORPAC FOODS, INC. AND HENNINGSEN COLD STORAGE COMPANY ANNOUNCE COLD STORAGE AND NORPAC CORPORATE RELOCATION DEVELOPMENT PLANS
 
SALEM, Ore. – April 3, 2013 – NORPAC Foods, Inc., a leading producer of fruit and vegetable products, has reached an agreement with Henningsen Cold Storage Co. to construct a 260,000-square-foot frozen food storage and distribution facility adjacent to NORPAC’s Salem packaging facility. Additionally, NORPAC is relocating its corporate headquarters to Salem, also near its packaging facility. The development projects are slated for completion by late spring 2014.
 
The new cold storage facility will be constructed on NORPAC-owned land, and will become the primary distribution point for the company’s frozen finished goods. It will be owned and operated by Hillsboro, Ore.-based Henningsen Cold Storage Co., one of the largest, family owned, frozen and refrigerated warehousing companies in the United States.
 
“Besides making room for our continued growth, we also anticipate considerable energy and cost savings through more efficient transportation and storage practices,” said George Smith, CEO, NORPAC.
 
Smith states that NORPAC is looking forward to partnering on this arrangement with Henningsen. The two companies, with 89 and 90 years of experience, respectively, have been collaborating for several years to bring this development to fruition.
 
“Henningsen and NORPAC have a rich history as Oregon owned and operated companies,” explains Mike Henningsen, Chairman and President, Henningsen Cold Storage Co.  “George and I have known each other for 25 years and appreciate how this long-term strategic partnership will benefit both of our companies for many future generations.”
 
NORPAC’s concurrent relocation of its corporate headquarters is another company decision rooted in efficiency. The move will merge NORPAC’s corporate team (currently in Stayton) and sales and marketing team (currently in Lake Oswego), under one roof. About 120 employees will eventually transfer to the new corporate office. After the move, the company’s Stayton processing facility will continue to operate at full capacity.
 
Both development projects are contingent upon the City of Salem’s willingness to commit to infrastructure upgrades adjacent to the site, including intersection improvements. The cold storage warehouse development has been aided due to its location in an “enterprise zone.” The company has worked closely with SEDCOR (Strategic Economic Development Corporation) and Mayor Anna Peterson, who recently formed a task force to encourage increased agricultural development and food processing in Salem.
 
About Henningsen Cold Storage
Henningsen Cold Storage Co. is one of the largest public refrigerated warehousing companies in the U.S., with nine facilities in six states providing more than 42 million cubic feet of temperature controlled storage. Henningsen is a fourth generation family owned corporation with roots dating to 1923. Visit www.henningsen.com.
 
About NORPAC Foods, Inc.
NORPAC is a cooperative owned by 240 family farmers in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, which provides frozen and canned vegetables and fruit, along with soups and other value added products, to the foodservice, retail, club store, remanufacture and export market segments. Originally established as Stayton Canning Company in 1924, NORPAC has grown to now operate processing and packaging facilities in Stayton, Salem, Brooks and Hermiston, Oregon, along with Quincy, Washington. Visit www.NORPAC.com.
 
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Alchemy Receives U.S. Patent Award for SISTEM Training Platform Audience Response System


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March 20, 2013
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ALCHEMY SYSTEMS AWARDED U.S. PATENT FOR
INTERACTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM
 

Audience Response System Enables Simultaneous Multi-Group Training

Austin, Texas—Alchemy Systems, LP, the global leader in food and workplace safety training, has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company a patent for its “Multimedia Training System and Apparatus.”  Alchemy filed the patent application in 2010.

The patent specifically covers the Audience Response System for Alchemy’s interactive and hand-held training program SISTEM® (Standard Industry Skills Training and Education Media). The platform is unique because the training and the testing can occur simultaneously in different locations at any time on the same frequency—a capability lacking with other training disciplines.  SISTEM enables instructors to determine the level of worker comprehension instantaneously through hand-held remote controls and respond accordingly at any time during the training.

“The award of our patent confirms SISTEM’S uniqueness, innovation and value in enhancing food safety in the workplace,” said Jeff Eastman, CEO at Alchemy. “It is also a testament to our interactive capabilities that convey the knowledge and verify worker comprehension essential for compliance with federal and state regulations.

SISTEM and its patent represent a critical advancement in learning and comprehension particularly with its immediate assessment of learners’ responses. “ELearning does not offer this automated type of delivery system and its evaluation capabilities,” said Archie Barrett, Alchemy chief technology officer. “We can take large groups of people, equally train all of them, assess their progress immediately and follow-up later to make sure learning is being applied on the job.”Alchemy’s expertise helps customers across the international food chain build an effective food safety culture, with nearly six million courses taken on the SISTEM platform in 2012 alone. Their unique training platform, SISTEM, continues to respond and evolve to meet the newest industry regulations and standards.For more information on the SISTEM platform, go online to alchemysystems.com, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or call 1-888-988-8832.

Upcoming events:

Visit Alchemy’s booth at the AMI Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment Conference March 20-21, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri.

About Alchemy Systems

Alchemy is the global leader in food and workplace safety training for food workers. Companies use Alchemy to increase productivity, reduce food safety incidents, and lower compliance risks and costs. Alchemy's unique training solution provides an interactive learning experience for food workers and enables companies to build a strong food safety culture. For more information, please go to www.alchemysystems.com.

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