
Food and beverage manufacturers are cautiously continuing plant construction and expansion projects, prioritizing operational efficiency and automation due to economic pressures, labor shortages, and evolving food safety regulations. The industry is also seeing increased investment in alternative protein facilities, though growth is tempered by regulatory challenges and funding constraints. SSOE Senior Account Executive, Mark Hubbs, was recently featured in the Food Engineering Magazine article, which is based on the findings from the publication’s annual survey.
With over fifteen years of executive leadership across a diverse portfolio, Hubbs’s expertise in heavy industrial and the food and beverage industry complements SSOE’s knowledgeable and experienced team. Hubbs holds a Master of Management from Fontbonne University, a Bachelor of Arts from McKendree University, and an Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron.
Read the full article here.