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Ingersoll Rand, Davidson, N.C., delivered touch-and-walk-away automation with the new ARO Controller, a fully automated, multi-pump system for batching and container and tank filling.

Eriez, Erie, Pa., introduced electric rotary vibrators (ERVs) for vibratory feeders, screeners and conveyors.

Key Technology introduced its new Sanitary Belt Conveyor for transporting bulk foods on processing and packaging distribution lines.

Fabri-Kal, Kalamazoo, Mich., introduced a new set of durable, non-cracking mushroom tills made from a blend of high-density polyethylene and calcium carbonate.

Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills, Ill., launched what is said to be the industry’s first package made entirely from plant-based, renewable packaging materials.

Trimble, Sunnyvale, Calif., partnered with 3Gtms, Inc., a privately-held provider of transportation management systems based in Shelton, Conn., to create 3G-TM, a planning and shipment management software marketed by TMW Systems, Beachwood, Ohio.

Omnitracs, LLC, Dallas, introduced its in-cab scanning application on the Mobile Computing Platform 50 (MCP50).

Here’s a peek at some of the recent developments in clean-in-place and clean-out-of-place equipment.

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America introduced BENCHMARK By Kingspan engineered façade systems, which utilize advanced insulated metal panel technology to deliver a high-performance building envelope.

Tosca introduced a breakthrough in reusable plastic containers for packing, shipping and displaying individual cartons of eggs.