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About Pilgrim’s Foods Pilgrim’s produces high-quality food products in processing plants around the world. As one of the largest global poultry producers, they have poultry feed down to a science. Their feed mill runs 24 hours a day, six days a week. Each week, they…

About TC Feeders TC Feeders is located in Alberta, Canada. The cattle feedlot raises and cares for 10,000 calves, including backgrounding and finishing. As a specialty feedlot, their customers don’t want to see average cattle quality; they want to see the best – and nothing…

A micro ingredient system is a significant investment for any cattle feedlot operation. At APEC, we recognize the challenges that come with managing a successful feedlot operation, and cattle feed nutrition. We've taken the time to compare the different micro ingredient systems we offer at…

As a cattle rancher, you understand the challenge of balancing the business while providing quality cattle nutrition. You don’t need the added stress of equipment leases and locked-in contracts that dictate where you source ingredients. At APEC, we empower feedlot managers with the freedom to…

Liquid coating solutions play a crucial role in the processing industry. In this comprehensive guide, we will compare three popular types of liquid coating solutions: nozzle coaters, drum coaters and mist coaters. Read this blog to discover the benefits, drawbacks and specific features of each…

The right super sack unloader system allows you to measure and process materials quickly and cost-effectively, with very little waste, error or manpower required. Unloading materials may seem like a straightforward process, however the wrong bulk bag discharge system can cause product defects, ingredient loss,…

Cattle feedlot managers have a lot on their plate. From overseeing operations to maintaining the herd’s health and improving feed efficiency, there’s no time for maintenance issues. If you’re looking to upgrade your automated equipment for your cattle feedlot, keep reading for three reasons to…

When you're looking for equipment to manufacture pet food, it's important to consider pet food regulations. For 30 years, APEC has designed and manufactured equipment for ingredient automation. The company serves a wide variety of customers, including per food manufacturers. Here's what you need to…

Beef cattle are a critical component of the agriculture industry, providing an important source of food for people all over the globe. However, it's not just about providing food. To produce high-quality beef, cattle must be well-fed and maintained in a healthy state. To achieve…

The costs of keeping workers safe in dangerous manufacturing environments is high and will likely continue to rise as the need for PPE and appropriate workplace distancing increases. In these situations, food processing automation equipment not only presents an opportunity to reduce costs and improve…