FPS Food Process Solutions Receives $2M in Funding to Commercialize Innovative Technology in the Manufacturing Sector
Vancouver, BC – In an announcement on May 30, presented by the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), will receive $2M in funding to further expand commercialization of the Spiral Immersion System (SIS)™, a revolutionary technology in the food processing industry.
The funding, provided through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program, recognizes high-growth businesses in British Columbia in specific industry sectors such as advanced manufacturing with financial assistance in the form of an interest-free loan and extended repayment program.
“We are truly excited to receive this recognition and support. As we are already committed to commercializing this new technology, it is even more of an incentive to ensure we meet our target without increasing costs. This funding announcement is further proof we can grow and accelerate our business and place B.C. on the map as a manufacturing growth sector,” says Jeffrey Chang, President of FPS Food Process Solutions.
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For more information contact:
Shirley Wong | Communications Manager
Phone: 604 232-4145 Ext. 1239
shirley.wong@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 over 500 staff around the world. Established in 2010, FPS has a combined 600,000+ sq. ft (55,742 sq. meters) of space in 14 locations including its Canadian headquarters, 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.
Expanding Our US Parts & Services Centre
FPS Food Process Solutions Moves US Location to Michigan State
Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, announces the strategic relocation of its US Parts and Service Centre from Cartersville, Georgia to Bridgeport, Michigan.
Effective February 1, 2022, the newly renovated location of over 12,000 sq ft is comprised of extended office and warehouse space. This move is also the first wholly owned property acquisition for FPS in the US.
“We are very excited for the future of our US operations,” says Jay Loy, General Manager, FPS USA. “Not only will this new location allow us to serve our customer base more efficiently, it will also serve a duel purpose of being a central support hub for all FPS divisions and affiliates.”
FPS provides freezing and chilling solutions for food processors throughout the world including production, manufacturing, service and retrofits. Continues Loy, “Growth in the food processing market has always been strong. 2022 will see a steady rise in new freezer production as well as an increase in servicing existing freezers that need to meet higher capacity as well as hygienic standards.”
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For more information contact:
Shirley Wong | Communications Manager
Phone: 604 232-4145 Ext. 1239
shirley.wong@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 over 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 Food Process Solutions Expands Europe and Latin America
Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, announces strategic senior appointments in Europe and Latin America, citing positive growth opportunities in these markets.
Richard Quélo is promoted to Sales Director, Europe. Richard joined FPS in June 2019 as Sales Manager France and Sales Coordinator Europe. He brings more than 25 years of food industry expertise including F&B, bakery, and potato products such as French fries. Richard’s vast network includes opening new markets and international territories to become a lead negotiator for key accounts.
Argenis Anaya joins FPS on August 15, 2021, as Sales Manager, Latin America covering Mexico, Central America and South America (except Brazil). Argenis brings over 15 years of experience in project and corporate account management, having worked with General Motors, Keyence and Intralox. His invaluable expertise in sales management, plastic belting and conveyor analysis makes him an integral asset to the FPS family.
“We’ve been seeing positive growth opportunities in our global offices especially in the last quarter,” says Jeffrey Chang, President, FPS Food Process Solutions Corp. “Not only are our customers trying to make up for lost time over the last 18 months, but FPS has and always will remain by their side to help get them there.”
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For more information contact:
Shirley Wong | Communications Manager
Phone: 604 232-4145 Ext. 1239
shirley.wong@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.
Food Safety is Everyone’s Business
FPS Food Process Solutions Celebrates World Food Safety Day with a Call to Action to Raise Better Awareness in Hygienic Standards
Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions celebrates its 11th anniversary by calling for better awareness of hygienic standards in the food processing industry on World Food Safety Day. An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420,000 die every year according to the World Health Organization. As part of its global commitment to safe food production, FPS believes everyone should have the right to safe and healthy access to food.
As an industrial freezer manufacturer, FPS knows from industry experience the critical need to ensure the highest in hygienic standards during the food processing stage where contaminants can enter. Known as the “danger zone”, the risk of microbial activity between 40F – 140F can lead to foodborne diseases and illnesses. Bacteria such as listeria, salmonella and E.coli have led to significant health issues, even economic ones where food recalls have costed an average of USD$10M in direct costs to food companies according to a joint industry study by the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
Food recalls have been on the rise not only through regulatory oversight but also due to greater consumer transparency and media attention. Cleanliness is a primary requirement. Holistic design to ensure equipment can be cleaned seamlessly includes reducing and eliminating harbourage points in the freezer that can catch debris which in turn, can enter food products.
“Food safety should be everyone’s business,” states Jeffrey Chang, President, FPS Food Process Solutions Corp. “As part of the global food supply chain, we all have a role to play to ensure the food we consume is safe. Consumers should demand nothing less.”
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 leading edge technology and innovation to move our industry forward. We focus on hygiene, as this is the foundation for safe food production. Our purpose is to revolutionize food processing and to ensure clean, safe, global food production for everyone.
Our Mission is to Set New Standards
We invest in our people and partners. We believe strong collaboration always leads to the best results. We aim to raise the bar in our culture, in client relationships, in the level of service offered and global hygienic standards. We believe, together, we will set new standards.
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For more information contact:
Shirley Wong | Communications Manager
Phone: 604 232-4145 Ext. 1239
shirley.wong@fpscorp.ca
North America Targeted for Launch of Game-Changing Spiral Immersion System (SIS)™
Early Installs Exceed Performance Expectations
Vancouver, BC – FPS Food Process Solutions has announced the launch of their game-changing technology, the Spiral Immersion System (SIS) ™ targeting food processors in North America as their first market. The technology first developed in 2018 are exceeding expectations of not only chilling and freezing food products but in pasteurizing, cooking and sous vide applications. This is considered a game changer for food processors looking for superior performance as well as savings in labour and energy costs.
Utilizing the efficiency of liquid vs air, heat is transferred 25 times faster in water or brine solution and is more flexible as compared to chilling or freezing in air. By employing a spiral conveyor in a tank of liquid, continuous immersion processing is possible in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +90°C.
“When we initially developed the SIS™, our focus was on faster and more efficient freezing; however, we have also experienced a tremendous interest in cooking/pasteurizing/sous vide applications of the SIS™”, states Steve Kelley, Director of Spiral Immersion Systems. Sous Vide, long a staple of gourmet restaurants, is growing in popularity because it produces higher quality food with a long shelf life. The final products are consistent in flavour and quality and can be reheated in the bag – making them perfect for commercial and institutional settings.
“The SIS™ is an example of FPS’s commitment to Set a New Standard. With the SIS™, our clients can produce safer, better quality food using much less energy and significantly less labour,” states Jeffrey Chang, President, FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.
FPS will now be offering the SIS™ technology to all its North American customers and is looking forward to showcasing the technology at various tradeshows starting in the fall of 2021.
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.
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For more information contact:
Shirley Wong | Communications Manager
Phone: 604 232-4145 Ext. 1239
shirley.wong@fpscorp.ca