The article “Selecting, Retrofitting, and Integrating Used Equipment” in Food Quality & Safety Magazine’s August/September 2014 issue serves as an informative overview on how to better choose pre-owned food processing equipment and the significant savings in capital and time it yields. Continue Reading →

The article, “Energy Efficiency Delivers Powerful Savings” in Food Engineering Magazine’s June 2014 issue examines options for facilitating energy efficiency as a means to boost the bottom line. Tom Fitzpatrick, PE, Power Department Manager at SSOE is featured in a sidebar Q&A to the article where he shares his insights on energy-saving technologies from an engineering firm’s perspective. Continue Reading →

Food Engineering Magazine’s May 2014 issue features an article on the potential risks in the food industry for tampering and how to prepare / prevent incidents from occurring. Within, security experts from SSOE and two other corporations provide insight on the most effective tools to ensure food manufacturers are always prepared and equipped with the proper security measures for their facility. Continue Reading →

Senior Project Manager Jens Ebert is featured in a two-part article series on front-end loading (FEL) in a recent edition of ChemInfo Magazine. Part I of Jens' article examines the process of FEL that involves developing sufficient project definition so that owners can make investment decisions, minimize risk and maximize the potential for success, and how to begin the process. Part II continues the discussion of FEL II and III as well as a cost-benefit analysis for this project management process. Continue Reading →

The article, “FSMA Update: Staying Ahead of the Curve” in Food Engineering Magazine’s January 2014 issue reviews proposed rules for the Preventative Controls for Human Food and Produce Safety, but final rules have not been issued, leaving processors time to explore audit and certification alternatives. Michael Vetter, Senior Project Manager at SSOE, provides his viewpoint on the importance of GFSI certifications such as SQF and how they can go a long way to proving their compliance during an FSMA audit. Continue Reading →

Project Manager Scott Speer is featured in a two-part article series on pet food safety in a recent edition of Food Manufacturing Magazine. Gone are the days when pet food processing was considered separate from food manufacturing – today, they are one in the same – which means pet food manufacturers can now be held accountable for compliance with FDA guidelines. Part I discusses site considerations that can improve food safety through more effective site selection, facility design, storm run-off and wastewater management. Part II delves into work flows, waste management, and safety management strategies for pet food manufacturers. Continue Reading →