FPS Food Process Solutions Announces Strategic Senior Appointments

FPS Food Process Solutions Announces Strategic Senior Appointments

Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, announces strategic senior appointments to ensure continued strength in the growing food processing sector.

Jay Loy was promoted to General Manager, US Operations in September 2020, having worked at FPS for almost five years. Jay takes on greater responsibilities for the US operations including wider coverage in Carton Freezer Division sales and aftermarket parts and services. With expertise in capital equipment sales, industrial manufacturing and business development, Jay will lead strategic direction and implementation for the US region.

Barry McInturff joins FPS in January 2021 as Sales Manager overseeing the Southeast Region of the US. Based in Northeast Florida, Barry is responsible for servicing current customers and directing business growth in this region.  Over the past 15 years, Barry’s primary focus has been providing conveying solutions to customers in food processing markets.  His current portfolio includes working closely with subsidiary Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) located in Eastern Canada.  A native of Maryland, Barry’s previous working experience includes holding a sales role with Cambridge International, a Rexnord company.

Bryan Rideout is promoted to Senior Manager, Global Project Management effective January 2021 based in Vancouver, Canada. Overseeing all new FPS projects on a global level, Bryan’s responsibilities include direct supervision of project managers, project performance and training and implementation of policies and processes. Bryan joined FPS in 2018 as a project manager handling both North American and International projects. In 2020, he was promoted to managing the project management teams at both FPS and CMP.

Vir Singh was promoted to General Manager in May 2020, having only joined Total Solutions Limited (TSL) New Zealand as Business Development Manager in November 2019. Vir oversees the daily operations of the company including business growth, managerial development, customer relations and company expansion for the region. A mechanical engineer with sales and operation experience while at Shell and ITW, Vir will lead the development of the TSL-FPS brand, having previously established his own business in India in 2003 before migrating to New Zealand in 2016.

“We have been building strength upon strength in ensuring our place in the global food processing marketplace is not compromised,” says Jeffrey Chang, President, FPS Food Process Solutions Corp. “Our focus is our commitment to our customers – FPS is and will continue to be partners for a very long time.”

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For more information contact:

Shirley Wong | Communications Manager

Phone: 604 232-4145 Ext. 1239

shirley.wong@fpscorp.ca                                 

www.fpscorp.ca                                               

About FPS Food Process Solutions:

Who We Are

FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, employs almost 500 staff around the world. Established in 2010, FPS has a combined 450,000 sq. ft (41,800 sq. meters) of space, including its Canadian headquarters, 10 manufacturing and warehouse facilities as well as international sales offices across five continents.

Our Vision is to Revolutionize Hygienic Standards

We use the most leading-edge technology and innovation to move our industry forward.  Our focus on hygiene is the foundation for safe food production. Our purpose is to revolutionize the food processing industry and ensure the safest and cleanest global food production for all.

Our Mission is to Set a New Standard

We invest in our people and partners.  We believe the best results come from strong collaborations. We aim to raise the bar in our field by providing close client relationships, offer outstanding levels of service, and implement global hygienic standards.  We believe that together, we will set a new standard.

FPS Awarded Gold Level OEM Certificate

Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions was awarded the Gold Level OEM Certificate from Rockwell Automation, a significant recognition of partnership and collaboration.

Says Jodi Marr, OEM Account Manager, Rockwell Automation, “The entry into the Gold Level program is truly a milestone in our relationship and deserves recognition, as it is a representation of the collaboration, support and loyalty shared between our companies, and is a platform on which we can continue to build great success. This year marks a very important time in the history of FPS. It represents ‘10 years’ of building a business, ‘10 years’ of growing success, and ‘10 years’ of fostering the FPS culture.”

Over the past several years, FPS and Rockwell Automation have developed a strong working relationship, solidifying a partnership and platform for success. Says Jeffrey Chang, President, FPS Food Process Solutions Corp, “We consider all our partner relationships to be invaluable. Rockwell Automation has always been supportive, bringing in opportunities to work on client applications, developing new solutions and adopting new technologies. We appreciate the resources and support to ensure FPS can continue achieving our goals and providing premier solutions to the industry.”

As a participant in the Rockwell Automation Gold Level OEM program, FPS can provide customers access to a wide product range and synergies in system design. By streamlining the process, FPS can meet customer demand for a consistent system that eases integration, operation and maintenance.

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For more information contact: Shirley Wong | Communications Manager
Phone: 604 232-4145 Ext. 1239 shirley.wong@fpscorp.ca www.fpscorp.ca

About FPS Food Process Solutions:

Who We Are: FPS Food Process Solutions is based in Richmond, BC, Canada about 5 miles away from Vancouver. In 2020, FPS is celebrating its tenth year in business with almost 500 employees around the world. FPS has a combined 450,000 sq. ft (41,800 sq. meters) of space, including its Canadian headquarters, 10 manufacturing and warehouse facilities as well as international sales offices across five continents.

Our Vision: is to Revolutionize Hygienic Standards We use the most leading-edge technology and innovation to move our industry forward. Our focus on hygiene is the foundation for safe food production. Our purpose is to revolutionize the food processing industry, and ensure the safest and cleanest global food production for all.

Our Mission: is to Set a New Standard We invest in our people and partners. We believe the best results come from strong collaborations. We aim to raise the bar in our field by providing close client relationships, offer outstanding levels of service, and implement global hygienic standards. We believe that together, we will set a new standard.

About Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com

FPS Opens New Manufacturing & Service Centre in Thailand

Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions Corp. announced the opening of a manufacturing & service centre in Thailand, expanding its global presence to meet growing customer demand. Incorporated in February 2020, the centre is located about 80 kilometres northeast of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Led by Udom Piggasem, Managing Director, FPS Thailand has full project management and industrial manufacturing teams.  Centrally located in Southeast Asia, FPS is in a prime position to continuously offer the most hygienic equipment solutions in the food processing market.

“Thailand has a mature and successful agro-industrial supply chain, especially in the value-added food sector,” said Jeffrey Chang, President, FPS Food Process Solutions Corp. “We are excited to have a presence here, as Thailand has long been a major exporter of a range of commodities, with a number of companies being world leaders in export food processing and quality control. The demand speaks for itself. There is a need for high quality equipment with attention to hygiene. Our freezing and cooling solutions help facilitate our competitive advantage in the global marketplace for our customers and partners.”

FPS Thailand is comprised of an administrative office, manufacturing plant and warehouse, adding another 1,000 sq. m. to FPS’s global presence. The new centre is a key contact point for clients in Southeast Asia.
 

ABOUT FPS Food Process Solutions:

Who We Are

FPS Food Process Solutions is based in Richmond, BC, Canada about 5 miles away from Vancouver. We maintain sheet metal fabrication, a machine shop, specialized insulated enclosure manufacturing and control panel assembly in-house so each component is specifically designed for freezing and cooling applications. We believe that investing on in-house manufacturing ensures our customers receive the highest quality and best technologies in their freezing and cooling equipment.

In 2020, FPS is celebrating its tenth year in business with almost 500 employees around the world. FPS has a combined 450,000 sq. ft (41,800 sq. meters) of space, including its Canadian headquarters, 10 manufacturing and warehouse facilities as well as international sales offices across five continents.

Our Vision is to Revolutionize Hygienic Standards

We use the most leading-edge technology and innovation to move our industry forward. Our focus on hygiene is the foundation for safe food production. Our purpose is to revolutionize the food processing industry, and ensure the safest and cleanest global food production for all.

Our Mission is to Set a New Standard

We invest in our people and partners.  We believe the best results come from strong collaborations. We aim to raise the bar in our field by providing close client relationships, offer outstanding levels of service, and implement global hygienic standards.  We believe that together, we will set a new standard.

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For more information contact:
Shirley Wong - Communications Manager
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.
Phone: +1-604-232-4145 Ext. 1239
shirley.wong@fpscorp.ca

FPS Food Process Solutions Celebrates World Food Day 2020

FPS Food Process Solutions Celebrates World Food Day 2020

October 16, 2020 – Vancouver, BC - The Covid-19 global health crisis is a time for us to reflect on what we truly cherish and our most basic need - food. FPS celebrates World Food Day on October 16, 2020 by calling on sustainable food systems to reduce food waste.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the world has made significant progress in improving food systems however food waste still remains an issue. In fact, 1.3 billion tonnes of food production is wasted every year. As an industrial freezer manufacturer, FPS contributes to the reduction of food waste through innovative freezing technology. Frozen foods have always been around, where consumers buy and consume only what they need, thereby reducing the amount of food wasted. Freezing reduces food waste by prolonging the products’ shelf life, as well as reducing chemical reactions and microbial growth. In fact, by focusing on eliminating contamination during the freezing process, the resulting product maintains quality, taste and nutritional value.

Our FPS Food Heroes

At FPS, employees from all walks of life from around the world have one thing in common - passion for the food industry. To help celebrate World Food Day, FPS is proud to participate by recognizing some of our heroes through their stories.

Meet Jodie Zhao, Sales and Marketing, Canada, a recent food science graduate from the University of British Columbia. Jodie’s philosophy in food is akin to her love of music – “I started playing piano as a young girl and this same passion to explore my creative side, gives me the same drive to explore food concepts to the fullest.” While studying and living in Canada, she was particularly surprised in the abundance of food available in the country as well as the amount of food wasted. Not only is consumer consumption behaviour a major challenge in combating efforts to reduce food waste, but poor preservation techniques have also contributed to additional costs to the consumer, not to mention to the detriment of the environment. "I learned from my grandparents their love of food and how important it is to family. If I can take what I have learned and do something about it, I can help others.”

Marcos Nardin, Project Management, Canada, studied mechanical engineering and design in both Brazil and Canada. Passionate about food safety and hygiene, Marcus spent 12 years in the food processing industry, learning different approaches to hygiene standards throughout the food chain. “When I first came to Canada, I was amazed at how diverse the people were and their openness to others. I had heard of FPS when I was living in Brazil and saw this as an opportunity to bring my experience in project management in the food processing industry to this country.” So why food? “Why not?” says Marcos, “The world needs good quality food.

“The world needs good quality food.”

Richard Quelo, Sales Manager, France and Southern Europe, reminisces of his days growing up in the family’s bakery business as a young boy. “I remember helping my father, cleaning the shop and smelling fresh baked bread and croissants. Born in Nantes in Western France, Richard started his career in the food industry as a sales representative at a Dutch brewery. In fact, Western France represents ¼ of France’s agro-related jobs including food processing industries. Reflecting on his network of long-term grocery, retail and food distribution contacts, Richard knows that the quality of the equipment used to process food plays a huge role in consumer confidence. Says Richard, “Food is in my genes. I am passionate about working in one of the best industries. People deserve high quality food.”

Jack Zhang, Project Manager, China, has a long history developing his career in the industrial machinery sector. Starting with his first job out of college, Jack made a point to learn everything he could about the company but always knew he could go on to bigger and better things. “Food hygiene standards affects everyone. I want to do my small part to help communities that do not have access to good, quality food a better chance,” says Jack. When he first joined FPS earlier this year, he felt emboldened by the company’s mission to set a very high standard in food hygiene. “Customers in China are quite keen in advances in technology that can help their industry. By focusing on the domestic market, I feel quite honoured to make a contribution to China’s food industry and in turn, help make an impact in reducing food waste.”

“Food hygiene standards affects everyone.”

Rianne Jansen van Rosendaal, Project Manager, Netherlands, emphasizes the importance of good food leads to good health. As a personal trainer and nutritionist, Rianne quickly utilized her skills in educating her customers in the importance of food safety and hygiene, especially in reducing food waste through freezing. “People think frozen food has a negative connotation. In fact, by freezing food and storing food the right way, it still retains its nutritional value, not to mention the life span of the food product. In Europe, we eat healthy meals but everyone should be aware of what you buy. By only buying what you need, you don’t need to throw away food. It’s better for our planet.”

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New FPS Video Celebrates the work of the Processing Industry During The Pandemic

Richmond, BC – FPS Food Processes Solutions has just released a video acknowledging and celebrating the critical work role food processing plays in our society. 

COVID-19 continues to create enormous stress on our society and our industry in particular. While some industries shut down, the food processing industry has persevered – because there is no other option. Within weeks of the outbreak, the concept of essential became crystal clear. Safe, clean, processed food is ESSENTIAL.  

Based in Canada, our work of building and maintaining equipment is done mostly in the background. However, we are acutely aware of the inter-connected global effort that it takes to bring food to market. Without food processors, producers such as farmers and fisherman could not get their goods to market. We - all of us - are the difference between access to food and empty store shelves. FPS is proud to be part of an industry that has met and continues to rise to meet this challenge. 

"From its inception, FPS has been driven to create equipment with the absolute highest level of hygienic standards. So, while the pandemic has altered how we work, it has reaffirmed our mission and reinforced our sense of pride in our industry," states Justin Lai, FPS VP of Marketing & Sales. 

"We created this video to say thank you to all of the partners that stand alongside us in delivering safe food to people and families across the globe. We couldn't do what we do without them," explains Lai.

As we continue to face the issues brought on by the pandemic, we also look to other challenges including climate change, food waste and hygienic production. FPS is confident that collectively through innovation, collaboration and ongoing investment, our industry will rise to meet any challenge. 

ABOUT FPS Food Process Solutions:

Who We Are

FPS Food Process Solutions is based in Richmond, BC, Canada about 5 miles away from Vancouver. We maintain sheet metal fabrication, a machine shop, specialized insulated enclosure manufacturing and control panel assembly in-house so each component is specifically designed for freezing and cooling applications. We believe that investing on in-house manufacturing ensures our customers receive the highest quality and best technologies in their freezing and cooling equipment.

FPS has a combined 304,500 sq. ft (28,000 sq. meters) of space, including our headquarters, 5 manufacturing facilities, international sales offices and a US based parts & service center.

Our Vision is to Revolutionize Hygienic Standards

We use the most leading-edge technology and innovation to move our industry forward. Our focus on hygiene is the foundation for safe food production. Our purpose is to revolutionize the food processing industry, and ensure the safest and cleanest global food production for all.

Our Mission is to Set a New Standard

We invest in our people and partners.  We believe the best results come from strong collaborations. We aim to raise the bar in our field by providing close client relationships, offer outstanding levels of service, and implement global hygienic standards.  We believe that together, we will set a new standard.

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For more information contact:
Justin Lai, Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Phone: 604 232-4145 x 1110
sales@fpscorp.ca