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TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT

Systems-Integrator 'Troubleshooter'
Select Technologies Inc.'s expert staff can help any plant run at maximum efficiency
Nothing is more frustrating than
spending a lengthy amount of time and
a lot of money in planning to acquire
and install a new processing system,
conducting meticulous and lengthy
studies to determine which pieces of
equipment to buy, observing and testing
how this equipment works -and finally
buying and installing this equipment-
only to learn after it's up and running
that it isn't working effectively or
correctly. Enter Select Technologies Inc.
(STI), Belmont, Mich.
Manned by a staff of processing experts
and technology troubleshooters, STI is a
full-service, food plant-equipment systems
integrator specializing in design-buildinstallation and production-line services
for process, material handling and plant
facility/utility systems. Capabilities include
mechanical system design, production
line layout, electrical design, automation,
ammonia refrigeration, UL 508a panel
building, IT integration and HVAC
mechanical services.
"We bring everything together," says
Eric Staley, STI President/General Manager,
on ensuring all technologies are properly
linked and working properly. "We integrate
everything from raw material systems
at the front end of the plant all the way
through shipping."
What distinguishes Select Technologies
in the marketplace is its ability to manage
and execute the appropriate disciplines
that are required for projects. "Many
integration firms only will be responsible
for the automation portion of the project,"
Staley says. "Select Technologies will
provide a complete turnkey solution, which
includes automation, electrical installation,
mechanical installation, production line
layout and equipment selection.
"Without being responsible for those
elements, a project's success can be
compromised, " he adds. "With that
being said, Select Technologies has the
ability to deliver a high level of success
and satisfaction for the projects we are
entrusted with."

Complete turnkey approach
Select Technologies can deliver a complete
turnkey approach to projects and services.
As a result, this can yield a cost-effective yet
highly detailed and reliable system when
tasked with even the most challenging and
difficult engineering requirements. STI's
wide range of expert knowledge helps
provide solutions in many areas:
* Process - Factory floor process
automation and production line
integration is one specialty. STI experts
will help you get better results on projects
ranging from line integration to individual
equipment tuning and programming.
* Refrigeration - STI automates largescale industrial refrigeration systems.
Projects include integration and control
of engine-room components, such as
compressors, vessels and pumps to
refrigerated space equipment including
evaporators, chillers and air units.
* Services and Upgrades - If finding
that new equipment is too costly and
time consuming to install, retrofitting
or upgrading aging PLC systems and
processes under the guidance of STI experts
can save processors time and money.
* Facilities - Sanitary air handling,
air balancing, steam, compressed
air systems and waste water. Select
Technologies has installed, integrated
and upgraded numerous facility related
equipment and processes.
* Material Handling - Select
Technologies has engaged in a wide
range of materials handling projects
from small, single conveyor systems
to entire production lines. Product
conveying, check-and-weigh systems,
stretch wrappers and palletizing are key
areas of experience.
* Electrical Design and Panel Building
- Select Technologies delivers highly
detailed schematic sets with particular
attention paid to panel separation for
high and low voltage. Its UL 508a certified
panel building shop can accommodate
the largest of panels and strictest
engineering standards.

The Henneken connection
What's more, Select Technologies is
the exclusive distributor for Ferdinand
Henneken GmbH equipment sales,
installation and service in the United States.
Based in Germany, Henneken is a leading,
global food-industry equipment company.
"Established in 1977, the Henneken
program produces top-quality vacuum
tumblers, brine mixers, injectors and
macerators, from very small to large
industrial systems including vacuum
loading," explains Walther Heller, a
Henneken inventor/consultant. "Select
Technologies was chosen to be our
US distributor because we saw the
professional and technical potential,
especially in regards to installations and
technical operations service, which is so
important for each machine."
For more information, contact Don Greka, STI
Business Development, at (616) 866-6700,
e-mail dongreka@select-technologies.com
or visit www.select-technologies.com.
http://www.select-technologies.com
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