Food Magazine July 2015 | Page 7

This also provides processors with a testing ground utilizing high quality equipment from specialized manufacturers , instead of buying from turnkey manufacturers whose systems may not be the best suited solution . True collaboration where multiple manufacturers consult under one roof is rare , as each party is bidding for a limited portion of capital available , but the results are remarkably improved processes .
One such facility is the solution center located at the headquarters of Unitherm Food Systems , Bristow , UK . A global manufacturer of advanced cooking , pasteurizing , chilling and freezing systems , the company has partnered with other manufacturers in order to integrate all the equipment necessary to provide visiting processors with a complete production line experience .
“ For companies who don ’ t have their own R & D facilities , Unitherm ’ s solution center provides access
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