New Products

Bayer
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Maxforce FC Magnum Roach Killer Bait Gel, from Environmental Science, a business unit of Bayer CropScience LP, now has EPA-accepted label directions for control of stored product pests, application into the new Maxforce Refillable Buffet Stations, and a lower application rate for cockroaches. The new label offers effective control of exposed adult stages of stored product beetles, with 17 species added to the label. The bait can be applied in voids, cracks and crevices, behind and under cabinets, and in other difficult-to-reach areas where cockroaches and stored product pests hide, killing multiple pests with one product. The new label also allows use with Maxforce Refillable Buffet Stations, further extending the bait attraction by protecting it from the elements, eliminating bait absorption into porous surfaces, and enabling removal of bait placements if needed. With five times the fipronil, Magnum's lower application rate for maintenance control of cockroaches reduces the label rate and cuts material costs in half, the company said.
 

Cert ID
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Cert ID is now accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to certify companies to the GFSI-benchmarked SQF Food Safety Code. Prior to receiving accreditation for SQF, Cert ID had received accreditation for the GFSI-benchmarked BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, and for the BRC Global Standard for Storage and Distribution. GFSI food safety certification is required by many large retailers such as Walmart and Target, and is quickly becoming a prerequisite for suppliers to participate in the global marketplace, the company said. In addition, certification can assist companies in meeting the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Cert ID's accreditation indicates conformance to rigorous national and international standards for third party certification. As an accredited certification body, Cert ID provides an enhanced level of certainty and confidence to companies seeking certification, the company said. Cert ID has been providing third party food safety certification globally since 1999.
 

InfinityQS International
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InfinityQS has released ProFicient 4.4, the latest upgrade to its Statistical Process Control (SPC) software. The new version includes enhancements to allow manufacturers to further support the quality aspects of operational equipment effectiveness programs, as well as the quantitative aspects of process efficiencies. The new functionality analyzes machine utilization and provides actionable information that engineers and operators can use to make real-time decisions. ProFicient 4.4 also enables manufacturers to identify small shifts in processes with new statistical functionality and comparative analyses. Specific enhancements include its process state chart, six-way Pareto and box and whisker analysis, tabular cumulative summation chart, and confidence interval. Users with an active annual maintenance agreement can upgrade for free by contacting technical support at 877.882.7978 or support@infinityqs.com.
 

Eriez
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Eriez is expanding its operations in the United States, Canada, China, and India to address the growing global demand for Eriez products. In the U.S., Eriez has purchased a 114,000-square-foot building in Erie, Pa. The new building will house the company's 5-Star Service Center and handle manufacturing of some of Eriez's equipment. Eriez plans to finish some renovations to the space and move operations in by the end of 2011. Eriez Minerals Flotation Group (EMFG), headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, will be moving from its current location to a larger building nearby to allow it to build its larger proprietary equipment in-house, rather than utilizing sub-contractors. The company hopes to move into the space by early 2012. Eriez-China will add another manufacturing operation in Tianjin to supplement its current Qinhuangdao plant, adding both manufacturing and office space. Eriez-India is moving to a new factory facility in Chennai; it has two factory buildings measuring 25,600 sq ft with an array of sophisticated cranes as well as welding and rolling machines and more. Eriez-India plans to shift to this facility this fall.

Industrial Fumigant Company
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McLaughlin Gormley King Company (MGK) has sold its Turbocide Pest Control System, which includes Turbocide Gold, to Chem-Tech, Ltd., of Des Moines, Iowa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Chem-Tech, Ltd., an insecticide manufacturer since 1979, had been managing the venture prior the purchase. This transaction makes Chem-Tech, Ltd. the largest formulator of pressurized "stored food" products in the country, the company said, adding that the patented Turbocide technology is a unique aerosol application system that incorporates carbon dioxide to dissolve, propel, and dispense insecticides to control flying and crawling insects. Chem-Tech, Ltd. will continue to partner with The Industrial Fumigant Company, LLC (IFC) to exclusively distribute and market this line of products. IFC, based in Lenexa, Kan., specializes in providing comprehensive pest management products and services for the food and commodity industry.
 

Fluke
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Fluke has introduced the Fluke Ti9, a high-performance thermal imager for troubleshooting electrical installations as well as electro-mechanical, process, and HVAC/R equipment. The Fluke Ti9 delivers crisp, clear images on a large widescreen full-VGA-color LCD display that allows technicians to get the full picture instantly, the company said, adding that it features a thermal sensitivity of = 0.20 °C at 30 °C target temperature (200 mK) to identify even small temperature differences that could indicate problems. The Ti9 is built to work in harsh industrial environments. It has an IP54 rating for withstanding dust and water, and is designed to survive drops of up to two meters. The built-in cover and lens guard protects the lens when not in use.The thermal imager has an intuitive three-button menu that allows users to navigate with the push of a thumb, the company continued. Simply point, focus, and shoot to capture an image. Included with the Ti9 are SmartView IR analysis and reporting software, a 2GB SD memory card, multi-function memory card reader, rechargeable internal battery, AC charger/power supply, adjustable hand strap, and soft and hard carrying cases. A virtual demo of the Ti9 is available at www.fluke.com/ti9virtualdemo and full product information available at www.fluke.com/ti9.
 

Unitherm Food Systems
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A new patent-pending impinging spiral oven is now available from Unitherm Food Systems, Inc. A challenge with spiral ovens has been getting the airflow evenly across, down, and up through the spiraling belt for efficient heat distribution throughout the cooker, the company said. This new generation of impinging spiral ovens is applicable for ready-meal companies, chicken and meat processors, bakeries, and further processed potato and veggie products, Unitherm said, adding that the benefits are better color development, more efficient heat transfer, and faster cooking times, within a small footprint.
 

Nixalite
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Bird Dispersal Hazing Systems from Nixalite repel unwanted birds by creating a light, dry haze of Fog Force bird repellent. Automated and self-contained, the systems produce an environmentally friendly haze to repel avian birds, including products for covering large outdoor areas and public places, as well as a portable system that can be used in remote areas, the company said. Each product, while entirely humane, uses a haze that creates an irritation when inhaled by the birds, causing them to avoid the area. The systems do not need external plumbing, compressors or control units, the company said, adding that the hazing systems can run unattended up to three months at the proper settings, creating a convenient, long-term answer for avian bird control. For more information, call 800.624.1189 or visit www.nixalite.com/hazerintermediate.aspx.