FPS Food Process Solutions Innovation Pushes Spiral Freezers to New Widths
Richmond, BC – In late 2019, FPS opened its fourth plant and new R&D Department in Richmond, BC, Canada. The 73,000 sq. ft facility is integral to FPS’ mission to Set a New Standard and to deliver innovative new products to the industry. One of the first products developed at the new facility is the 72-inch (1.8m) wide belt Spiral Freezer - the widest spiral freezer ever constructed.
This Spiral Freezer, designed in partnership with Intralox, features a newly developed 72-inch wide plastic acetal belt with Intralox’s DirectDrive™ Technology. The conveyor system span is 38 ft (11.6m) wide from the outside belt edge to belt edge. This extra-wide system will have capacities upwards of 10,000 kg/hour of product freezing. The first system built will be shipped out in Fall 2020.
“Currently there are only belts of 60” width in the market, the introduction of a 72” is a significant jump and sets FPS apart. When designing this wider spiral, we wanted the freezer line to match higher capacity upstream equipment which are already up to 6 feet wide - thereby greatly improving overall processing efficiency,” states Jeffrey Chang, FPS President.
The 72” Spiral will also provide the following critical benefits:
Elimination of spreading shakers and/or merging conveyors upstream to accommodate narrower spiral belts
Minimization of transfer points — less product loss
Less product movement — less product damage
Product alignment
This new freezer will be ideal for customers with height limitations in their facilities and wider ovens and fryers upstream. It is suitable for a wide range of products such as chopped and formed vegetable and potato products, and bakery lines.
FPS is currently celebrating its tenth year in business and its drive to lead the industry has already made it one of the world’s leading suppliers of cooling and freezing equipment. At the heart of this growth has been a passion for revolutionizing hygienic standards and for working collaboratively with clients to develop groundbreaking solutions to industry challenges.
With the new R&D centre, FPS will expand its capacity to develop new technologies and products. Currently, FPS is also rolling out the Spiral Immersion System – a game-changing freezing technology that utilizes fluid instead of air to freeze products 20-80% faster.
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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FPS Food Process Solutions Celebrates Extraordinary Growth with the Grand Opening of its Fourth Richmond Facility.
Richmond, BC – On Friday, December 6, 2019, FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) is celebrating the Grand Opening of their fourth facility in Richmond.
FPS is a phenomenal business success story. The recent winner of a BC Export Award is a nine-year-old, Richmond based company that has had 50% growth over each of the past three years. In less than ten years, FPS has grown to 450+ employees, 100 million in sales and has sales service offices in Europe, Asia and South America.
FPS produces turnkey industrial freezing and cooling equipment for the food processing industry. This newest 73,000 sq. Ft. facility will provide expanded manufacturing space with a small R&D center; and will employ an additional 50 people.
“This latest facility will help us meet the growing demand for our products, and we are so grateful that so many of our leaders, clients and partners will join us in the celebration,” said FPS President, Jeffery Chang.
“The opening of Food Process Solutions’ new manufacturing plant is a real made-in-B.C. success story,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology. “FPS’ exponential growth in recent years has created hundreds of jobs both locally and internationally. Congratulations on the opening of your latest facility and the new jobs and opportunities it is bringing to the community.”
In attendance, will be Minister Bruce Ralston, Minister George Chow, Mayor Malcolm Brodie, MLA Jas Johal, MLA John Yap and City of Richmond Councilor Alexa Loo.
The celebration will include a ribbon-cutting and buffet lunch. There will be approximately 500 people in attendance.
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 28,000 sq. meters (304,500 sq.Ft) 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:
Sunny Lo - Senior Manager, Global Business Development
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.
Phone: +1-604-232-4145 Ext 1136, Cell: 236-886-2907
sunny.lo@fpscorp.ca
FPS Food Process Solutions Wins BC Export Award
Vancouver, Canada – On Friday, November 22, FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) was awarded the BC Export Award in the Manufactured Products Category.
“As judges we were so impressed with FPS’ phenomenal growth and their commitment to a principle, in this case hygiene and safer food manufacturing,” said Andrew Wynn-Williams, Regional Vice President Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.
Richmond based, FPS Food Process Solutions was incorporated in 2010 and has since become a global leader of turnkey industrial freezing and cooling equipment. With a focus on innovation and hygienic equipment design, FPS is committed to ensuring safe food processing. FPS equipment can process the entire spectrum of frozen foods found in grocery stores and food services, whether it be meat, poultry, vegetables, bakery products and more.
In nine years’ time, FPS has organically grown into a $100 million company, and experienced a per annum growth rate of 50% for more than three consecutive years. Currently, FPS exports 85% of its products.
With a team of 280 in Metro Vancouver, another 100 in Eastern Canada, FPS’s global workforce is totals just under 500. FPS has support centers in the U.S., Brazil, the Netherlands, China, and New Zealand, serving as a global service network.
““We truly believe that the key to our success lies in our team’s unfaltering commitment to revolutionizing hygienic standards in the food processing industry.” ”
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 28,000 sq. meters (304,500 sq.Ft) 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:
Jeffrey Chang - President
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.
Phone: +1-604-232-4145
jeffrey.chang@fpscorp.ca
FPS Expands to the Netherlands
Vancouver, BC – FPS announced the opening of a manufacturing & service centre in Goes, Netherlands. Goes is a coastal town in the south-west of the Netherlands. The new location will be our first office in Europe and is led by our Managing Director Kees Jansen van Rosendaal and Technical Services Director Johan van Zweden.
The new office houses both a sales team and a project management team. It will also serve as the administration office and manufacturing plant. The new facility enables FPS to meet the growing demands for FPS’ food processing equipment.
“We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Europe”, stated Jeffrey Chang, President of FPS. Goes is not only a long-standing hub of agriculture, but also a region for food processing and distribution. “While the Netherlands is now the world’s second largest exporter of agricultural products, FPS Food Process Solutions Europe B.V. hopes to service our clients in food process industry as well as providing easy access to all major processors in Europe, such as the vegetable and potato processors”, added Chang.
The new facility, which contains administration office, manufacturing plant and warehouse, adds another 2,300 sq. m. to FPS. It strengthens the FPS presence in Europe and offers a single location for the sales, support and development of the FPS products.
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 28,000 sq. meters (304,500 sq. ft) of space, including our headquarters, 5 manufacturing facilities, international sales offices and a US based parts & service centre.
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:
Jeffrey Chang, President
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.
604-232-4145
www.fpscorp.ca
FPS Food Process Solutions Open Parts & Service Centre
A New US Facility to Provide Quick Service to the Industry
Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions has opened a new Parts & Service Center in Cartersville, GA. FPS currently provides retrofits and services to clients anywhere in the world, and this new center will allow FPS to urgently ship parts and greatly increase the level of service available.
FPS retrofit specialists are not only experts with our equipment, but also equipment from other suppliers. The retrofit services largely help clients increase capacity and prolong freezer life while our service can help clients’ equipment run optimally and minimize any downtime.
FPS offers comprehensive retrofit packages from system evaluations to complete structural and enclosure rebuilds. With recent global attention on environmentally friendly practices and food safety concerns, existing equipment can be evaluated and upgraded to energy efficient operation and meet current hygienic demands.
Here is a list of retrofits and services available:
1. Clean in Place (CIP) Retrofit
2. Upgrade OEM Freezer enclosure
3. Belt Replacement and upgrade drive system
4. Stacker belt freezer Retrofit
5. Technical support and Service on OEM Freezers
6. Routine service agreement on OEM freezers
7. OEM Freezers Upgrade and retrofit
a. Air Flow Optimization
b. Performance Analysis
c. Energy Consumption Analysis
d. Control system Upgrade
e. Prolong operating hours analysis
24-Hour Service and a Support Hotline is also available to clients who need urgent help. FPS provides immediate support with emergency service, product inquiry, spare parts support, and more. Our technical support specialists provide immediate responses to questions.
Service inquiries can be made at the following numbers:
North American Toll-Free: 1 (877) 710-8660
Vancouver Hotline: 1 (604) 283-9350