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Fifty Years of
Good Taste
Systems to run a wide variety of basket
sizes with changeover taking just seconds.
The patent-pending pneumatic collapsing cups activate on contact to provide
secure product handling with no package
damage. Pneumatic side gates allow a very
tight package-to-basket ratio. Phone (804)
342-9716; Web www.amfbakery.com
SANITARY BLENDER
A new line of sanitary ribbon blenders from
Charles Ross and Son Co. is designed for
vacuum operation. The line is manufactured in type 316-stainless steel and polished to enable easy cleaning. Agitators and
shaft assemblies are designed and constructed with generous radius and smooth weld
finishes. Shaft
seal rings are
readily
accessible
and easily
removable
to permit
cleaning
of all
product zone surfaces. These blenders
include special cover openings, ports for
viewing, jackets for heating or cooling and
complete control systems. Available from
stock in sizes from 1 to 120 cu ft, the units
meet most industry standards for the food
and pharmaceutical industries. Phone (800)
243-ROSS; Web www.ribbonblenders.com
HIGH-SPEED LABELER

EPI's Flex-Pac labeler is designed specifically for today's higher speed bagmakers.
Easy to set up and operate, the labeler's capacity can be customized to accommodate
specific bagmakers and the corresponding
operation. The Flex-Pac labeler is adaptable to most vertical f/f/s packaging equipment. Some examples of label materials
that the Flex-Pac can apply include: singleply, multi-ply, coupon stock or reclosable
labels on the front or back of bags. Phone
(800) 755-8344; Web www.epilabelers.com

GARLIC BREAD SLICING SYSTEM

The GBS 4500 from I.J. White Systems
is the latest design to automatically slice
loaves and apply garlic spread in one
continuous operation. GBS is capable of
handling a variety of loaf sizes and garlic
spreads at rates up to 45 loaves per minute.
Its sanitary washdown design allows easy
cleaning. Phone (631)-293-2211; Web
www.ijwhite.com
PACKAGING SYSTEM

GATE-LESS ROFLO Distribution Systems
from TNA North America feature a modular design and a unique product discharge
system that is allergen friendly, minimizes
product breakage and maintenance costs,
increasing uptime and the overall efficiency. The system also features a fully
programmable servo drive and has fewer
mechanical parts than other conventional
machines. Phone (972) 462-6500; Web
www.tnarobag.com
AUTOMATIC PAN UNSTACKER
ABI Ltd. offers
an automatic pan
unstacker that can
be designed to fit
existing equipment. Featuring
robotic pick-andplace technology,
the unstacker has
dual-side loading
for continuous
operation and
is servo driven. The gentle unstacker can
handle 24 pans per minute. Phone (905)
856-8788; Web www.abiltd.com

ethel Bakery, known as The Cake
Place, celebrated its golden
anniversary in September, 2005.
Located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania,
the bakery staged a week-long celebration that enjoyed great community
support. "We doubled our normal
customer count each day;" said John
Walsh, Bethel Bakery President.
"Bethel Bakery is beloved in our
community."
There was no doubt about where to
turn for an anniversary cake. Nearly
80 percent of Bethel Bakery's business
comes from cakes, including cupcakes,
dessert cakes and wedding cakes.
But Bethel is widely known for its
decorated cakes and signature French
Buttercream icing.
Family is at the heart of Bethel Bakery.
John, is the oldest of seven children
and took over from his parents, Morris
and Anna Walsh, in 1991. Both
Morris and Anna still find time to
visit the bakery. Anna loves serving
customers, and Morris, aside from
being a master baker, is a valuable
jack-of-all-trades. And with a 7,000square-foot facility, there is always
something to be repaired. John's sister,
Christine Makowski, oversees wedding
cake sales, and John's wife, Chris, contributes administratively. John admits
having four kids has kept his life balanced. "Staying involved in my kids
lives helps keep me from becoming
totally consumed by my business."
John believes that keeping quality
consistent, day-to-day and year-to-year
is one of their biggest challenges.
"Bethel Bakery has been an
International® Bakers Services'
customer for decades," he continued.
"We rely on International® flavors to
provide the consistency we require for
our ongoing success."
When you want consistent results,
turn to International® Bakers
Services. Contact us toll-free at (800)
345-7175, by fax at (574) 287-7161,
or in writing at 1902 North Sheridan
Ave., South Bend, Indiana 46628.
We have the flavors your customers
deserve.
For more information, see Page 97

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