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.” ”

— Jeffrey Chang, FPS President in his acceptance speech

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

Two companies in British Columbia’s steel and aluminum sector scale up and innovate thanks to Government of Canada investment

Richmond, BC – Canada’s steel and aluminum sector is an important contributor to the economy and to manufacturing supply chains, providing thousands of Canadians with good middle-class jobs across the country.

That is why the Government of Canada is delivering on the Steel and Aluminum Initiative, announced in March 2019, which will help businesses heavily dependent on steel and/or aluminum to grow and modernize.

On August 7th, Joe Peschisolido, Member of Parliament for Steveston – Richmond East, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), announced $1.9 million in funding for two Lower Mainland companies in the steel and aluminum sector.

With $1 million in funding, Tree Island Industries, a well-established steel wire manufacturer, will purchase equipment that uses drawn and galvanized wire to produce innovative, high-demand livestock fencing. This investment will help the company respond to market opportunities and create new jobs for local residents.

Another $900,000 will help FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key food freezing and cooling equipment, to further develop more efficient freezer technology. The funding will support the company to grow their customer base, offer new training opportunities to employees and produce more energy efficient freezing equipment.

Quotes –

“Our government supports the hard-working steel and aluminum workers and companies that are important to regional economies across Canada. Our investments to support small- and medium-sized producers and users of steel and aluminum will help these businesses innovate to drive productivity, scale up, and expand into new markets to create good middle-class jobs.”

— The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

“The small and medium-sized businesses in our steel and aluminum industries are important contributors to the economic vitality of communities across the country. They are the backbone of our economy, and by investing in their success, we are investing in the success of all Canadians.”

— The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion

“Canadian steel and aluminum companies, including those here in Richmond, are driving our economy and providing jobs for the people in communities across the country. This initiative is ensuring that residents of Richmond and the surrounding areas can continue to live in this beautiful place and have jobs that provide economic security.”

— Joe Peschisolido, Member of Parliament for Steveston – Richmond East

“Tree Island Industries is very grateful to receive funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada to invest in state of the art equipment, helping drive our market expansion and sustainable growth with new and innovative products.”

— Dale MacLean, President and CEO, Tree Island Steel

“At FPS, our purpose is to revolutionize sanitary standards in the food processing industry and ensure the cleanest and safest global food production for all consumers. We have achieved phenomenal growth since inception, in less than 10 years, due to our serious commitment and focus on hygiene as the foundation to our product design. Funding from the Steel and Aluminum Initiative propels our innovation and development in more efficient equipment, in hopes to keep pushing the industry forward.”

— Justin Lai, Co-Founder & Vice President of Sales & Marketing, FPS Food Process Solutions

For the original news release, please visit the news release page of Western Economic Diversification Canada.

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:
Justin Lai, Co-founer & Vice President
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.
Canada
+1-604-232-4145

FPS Food Process Solutions Opens First Manufacturing & Support Centre in China

Vancouver, Canada – Answering to the increasing demand from the Asian Market, FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) announced the official opening of its new Manufacturing & Support Centre in Zhongshan, China. Zhongshan is a vibrant, blooming commercial city in the south of China. 

The new facility, with 8,500 sq. m. (91,500 sq. ft.), is another strategic milestone of FPS’ global expansion plan as it further realizes its Vision - to revolutionize hygienic standards. Led by General Manager, May Lin, the Zhongshan Centre will act as a single location for sales, support services, and fabrication. In addition to the large manufacturing, warehousing and office space, the new facility will include a showcase of the industry-leading IQF Tunnel and Spiral Freezers, all with signature externally mounted motors. This location will mainly serve the China and Southeast Asian region. 

“FPS has had a long-term commitment to offering the most hygienic equipment, since day one,” said Jeffrey Chang, President of FPS. “Personally, as a Chinese Canadian immigrant of over 30 years, it brings me an indescribable sense of pride to return and serve the Chinese market with the utmost hygienic solutions for the food industry.”

In terms of sanitary design, China provides a vast untapped market. Conventional systems typically aim at price-competitiveness. However, the emerging global trend is putting the focus on food safety standards, and this market is known for rapid transformation.

“In under a decade, FPS has grown to the size it is today, greatly contributed by the unfaltering belief that food safety should dictate equipment design; freezer throughput becomes insignificant when the volume of food processed is unsafe to consume, and the processor’s reputation is at stake,” stated Chang.

With this extended outfit, FPS significantly anchors its presence in Asia and creates a new space to develop and establish FPS’s innovative technology, humbly hoping to benefit the Asian food industry as a whole.

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.
Canada
+1-604-232-4145

May Lin, General Manager
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.
China
+86-13809685656

FPS’ Acquisition of Total Solutions Limited Will Strengthen Its Presence in the Fast-growing Asia Pacific Market

Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation (FPS) today announced it had signed an agreement to acquire Total Solutions Limited (TSL), a leading fabricator of food processing equipment and conveyor systems in Auckland, New Zealand. With TSL’s knowledge base and project management experience, FPS will expand its global outreach in manufacturing and customer services/support in the region.

TSL has been providing comprehensive engineering services since 2003. Mark Peagram, the current Owner and Managing Director, will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations. “TSL houses a team of skilled professionals which are capable of handling a wide range of multi-level industry projects that include mechanical and electrical design, manufacturing, fabrication and installation”, said Peagram. “As a part of FPS, we see an extraordinary opportunity to further accelerate TSL’s momentum.”

Led by President, Jeffrey Chang, FPS has offices in Vancouver, BC (head office), Eastern Canada, Southeastern United States, Brazil, China and The Netherlands. TSL’s experience and expertise are a strategic addition to FPS’ company portfolio. “We are pleased to have TSL complement our platform to help develop our commitment to the global food industry”, stated Chang.

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 18,800 sq. meters (202,000 sq. ft) of space, including our headquarters, 3 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 please contact:
Jeffrey Chang, President
FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.
604-232-4145
www.fpscorp.ca