MARCH 2017
FSMA UPDATE PLUS
Industry opinions for the Trump era
Merchandiser Maintenance In Memoriam Ice Carvers Meet In Cripple Creek
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FEATURES
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SPRING MAINTENANCE
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NEW PRODUCTS
7 Merchandisers Are Not Maintenance Free – But They Don’t Need Much 11 S pring Truck and Trailer Maintenance Tips
8 Leer's Breakthrough In Ice Vending 8 H amer-Fischbein Drives Innovation in Form, Fill & Seal Technology with the Launch of its New Ice Bagging Machine
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BLOCK ICE MANIA
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NEWS
Ice Carvers Meet In Cripple Creek
FEATURE
Food Safety Modernization Act: Industry Opinions For The Trump Era
Secop Successfully Closes Out Its 60th Fiscal Year
IN MEMORIAM
24 Verda Scheele 24 Mary Ellen Baker
DEPARTMENTS
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Weather Or Not, Here It Comes
25 CALENDAR
A list of our advertisers
Upcoming industry events
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Weather Or Not, Here It Comes Spring always comes earlier in the southeast than in the most populous parts of the country. A look at today’s weather map still shows freezing temperatures in the northeast and upper midwest. So any daffodils there may be poking through the snow. That doesn’t mean it’s not coming. And seasonal inevitability should have you thinking about when you’re running 24 hours a day, dealing with a crew of old hands and new, covering the calls, emails and texts that are coming fast and furious as your regular customers run out. We’re so much like the farmer used to be. I say used to be, meaning before price supports for corn, soybeans, wheat, beef and lots of other foods you consume on a daily basis were implemented. For the last 50 or so years, farming has been more about spreadsheets and markets than about sticking your thumb in the air to check the weather. A successful farmer sits on a multimillion dollar piece of land, drives a tractor or combine that costs more than a Lamborghini, and has more revolving debt than a medium sized manufacturing company. Yet in the end, they’re bound by the behavior of the same fickle planet that you are. If it rains the entire first week of July, the farmer may be delighted. You, not so much. If the price supported farmer can’t get the yield he or she needed to make numbers, they may have a guaranteed financial structure that means they stay solvent. You can’t go to the banker and say, "Sorry! It was a bad summer. I won’t make my February through April payments." There’s no backstop for you. That’s why, even more than the same farmer, you have to be headsup about your finances. Not sure you’ll need an extra truck? Rent one for busy weeks, or buy a refrigerated trailer you can leave parked at an event. Trouble finding seasonal help? Dig deep, work the local colleges, offer three or four figure bonuses to your regular people who bring in an employee who stays until September 15. Studies say that recognition is the number one motivator of employees, so throw them a party. But give them their $500 or $1000 retention bonus at the party, in front of their peers. That’s double whammy recognition. All of you have different reasons for getting into the packaged ice business. One of them was the same reason we all get out of bed in the morning – putting food on the table. Most of you live in the most can-do country there is – name a great, life changing company that has popped up in England, Italy, Germany or Japan in the past 25 years. Companies continue to come to the U.S. that change people’s lives – most computer technology, cellphone, aviation, aerospace. We even invented the World Wide Web. In the real world, you don’t get paid for a good effort. Your banker won’t give you a participation trophy as he signs the papers to send your assets to a receivership auction. You’re going to get paid this summer for your plant’s efficiency, your ability to hold the line on pricing with your buyers, your employee’s motivation and dedication. The weather will come into play, but if you have the fundamentals in place, you can make it work regardless of weather. If you don’t, you may be in trouble no matter how hot it gets.
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"...seasonal inevitability should have you thinking about when you’re running 24 hours a day, dealing with a crew of old hands and new, covering the calls, emails and texts that are coming fast and furious as your regular customers run out."
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SPRING MAINTENANCE
MERCHANDISERS ARE NOT MAINTENANCE FREE
But they don’t need much Most of you have several hundred to several thousand merchandisers out on the street. They’re placed for retail visibility and convenience – not necessarily for your expensive machine’s efficient operation. The compressors used in merchandisers are nearly bulletproof, but they do require some attention. Most companies use their winter downtime and spring ramp-up as an opportunity to do some basic maintenance. The most basic of these tasks is one your mother would also recommend: Spring cleaning.
CLEARING AND WASHING
A large number of compressor failures can be attributed to dirty coils preventing efficient heat transfer, even in indoor installations. In fact, indoor installations can be dustier than outdoor. The very first thing you want to do is to clean the coils. Power down the unit by unplugging or even powering down the breaker. Remove any housing or grill around the compressor unit. If you’re outside, you can use a pressure washer to clear dirt, debris, and buildup from the fins of the condenser. Be very careful as the fins are fragile and do bend easily. Spray the power washer direct at the fins, if you hit them from the side they may bend. Don’t be worried if a few fins bend while washing, it can happen and you’ll fix those next. Indoors, you may have to be happy with a vacuum. This should remove most dust accumulation, but you may want to use a physical cleaner if it’s not freeing up. You can use a coil and condenser cleaning solution, but be careful as these cleaners are highly caustic. They should never be used in an enclosed space and you should always follow the directions exactly as listed. Once the condenser fins are completely clean, you’re ready to move to the next step.
STRAIGHTENING FINS
The last step is to straighten out the fins of the condenser. When the fins bend, it reduces the surface area available for air flow to move through the unit. Since maximizing airflow is essential to maintaining efficient heat exchange, it’s important to keep them straight. A condenser fin comb is fairly inexpensive. They come in a few different styles and sizes but the tool is roughly the same every time: a sturdy plastic comb where the tines fit between the fin blades on the condenser. To use it effectively, start at the bottom, with the handle facing upward and pull the straightener to the top of the condenser. Holding the comb this way ensures that the handle won’t prevent you from reaching the base of the condenser unit. Once you’ve straightened out the fins, restore cover or hood and the turn the power back on. Now your system is ready for use once again.
❶ Turn off power ❷ Remove the hood or grill ❸ U se a power washer or cleaning solution ❹ ❺ ❻
to clean the condenser fins Use a fin comb to straighten out the fins Restore the hood/grill Turn the power back on
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Leer's Breakthrough in Ice Vending Leer, Inc. USA, manufacturer of the world’s most dependable and innovative ice merchandisers since 1952, is pleased to announce an all-steel construction ice vending machine. Over the past year, Leer’s in-house product development team has worked to deliver a robust ice vending machine. The new VM40 delivers a distinctive contemporary look and 24/7 sales opportunities. The VM40 features easy-to-use vending technology and eyecatching illumination. As with all Leer ice vending products, the VM40 benefits from a self-locking door which is released when users swipe their credit cards. Transaction frequency, temperature and real-time inventory can all be monitored remotely to ensure optimum sales and profitability. “As the market for ice vending machines continues to grow, the VM40 compliments our growing line of vending products, providing the customer with a compact single door alternative to our larger Ice Breaker machine,” said Ben Albregts, Leer’s Director of Sales. Requiring only standard 115v power supply and a cell phone signal, the VM40 offers a superior buying experience for the packaged ice consumer and retailer. ABOUT LEER Leer is a global leader in the design, manufacturing and supply of iconic and contemporary ice merchandisers, ice vending machines, walk in coolers, and other cold & controlled storage solutions. As part of Dexter Apache Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Fairfield, Iowa, Leer is one of five employee-owned manufacturing businesses with a rich heritage of producing award winning American-made products since 1894. For more information, visit leerinc.com and dexterapache.com.
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Hamer-Fischbein drives innovation with its Form, Fill & Seal technology with the launch of new Model 390 ice bagging machine
Hamer-Fischbein launched its low cost, high speed Form, Fill & Seal automation for the packaged ice industry, the new Hamer-Fischbein Model 390. For over 40 years, the Hamer brand has been a trusted brand and packaging equipment solution for the packaged ice industry. Now packaged ice customers can benefit from the latest technological enhancements built into the Model 390 machine. The new design features a new volumetric filling technology making bag filling extremely fast and accurate, with up to 50+ bags per minute. The Model 390 seamlessly handles continuous roll stock film for three to 30 lb bags with easy adjustment for different bag sizes. Since “Ice is Food” to the packaged ice industry, the all stainless steel frame, guarding and contact points are of vital importance. Dian Mullis, Engineering Director at Hamer-Fischbein, believes “the key improvements to our Form, Fill & Seal technology, which include a faster more accurate volumetric filler, superior bag top heat seal technology, and top trim/ trim removal system, will bring significant productivity gains to our customers.”
NEW PRODUCTS ABOUT HAMER-FISCHBEIN Hamer-Fischbein designs and manufactures bagging equipment and packaging solutions under the Hamer and Fischbein brands, combining almost 200 years of industrial bag closing and automated packaging experience to improve packaging line efficiency and profitability. HamerFischbein is the worldwide leader in bagging automation, bag filling, bag top closing equipment and turnkey bagging automation systems. The portfolio includes the widest product range of weighing, filling and bag closing technologies; manual, semiand fully automatic bagging systems; Form, Fill and Seal bagging automation; conveyors; and robotic bag palletizers. Hamer-Fischbein serves diverse end markets including agriculture, animal feed, seed, pet food, chemical, mineral, milling, food, building material, medical and pharmaceutical, lawn & garden and packaged ice with sales and service in over 160 countries. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Plymouth, Minn. and Statesville, N.C. Hamer-Fischbein is a Duravant Company. F or more information visit hamer-fischbein.com.
ABOUT DURAVANT Headquartered in Downers Grove, Ill., Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with an over 100-year operating history. Through its portfolio of operating companies, Duravant delivers trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks, the company provides immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets it serves in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability. For more information, visit duravant.com.
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SPRING MAINTENANCE
Spring Truck & Trailer maintenance
After a brutal winter for some, we’re finally experiencing a real spring. This is the time to say thanks to our hard-working vehicles for their great performance this winter by giving them a maintenance overhaul. A spring checkup can help uncover winter damage but there may be some components that are more difficult to check without requiring a skilled technician to determine the problem.
BATTERIES, PLUGS & WIRES Whether your trucks are parked for winter or endure a winter full of cold-morning starts, you must check your battery, plugs and wires. All of these components give the spark to your vehicle and they work extra hard when it’s cold. Winter wear and tear can compromise their performance up to 60 percent. Test and replace weak or old batteries, plugs and wires, especially those more than three years old. It will certainly be cheaper than a tow and replacement down the road.
TIRE PRESSURE Cold weather can reduce tire pressure, so make sure all tires (including spares) are properly inflated and balanced. Improper tire pressure leads to premature wear and a decrease in fuel mileage.
BELTS & HOSES Inspect and replace worn or cracked belts, as well as hoses that are blistered, brittle or too soft. Belts and hoses older than five years, even if they look intact, might need to be replaced.
BRAKES After a season of snow and ice it is advisable to inspect the brake system, including lines, hoses, parking brake and brake fluid for proper level. These are one of the most used (and abused) components.
FLUID LEVELS There are lots of fluids to check but don’t skip over any of them: engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze/coolant and even windshield washer fluid. Dirty fluids and low fluids may affect the performance of your vehicle and can lead to breakdowns if not properly checked and filled.
ENGINE AIR FILTER Replacing a dirty air filter allows clean, unrestricted air flow into the engine and helps ensure proper performance and longer life.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS Spring showers and summer storms are upon us and properly functioning wiper blades increase visibility in these conditions.
SHOCKS & STRUTS These are vital to a smooth ride and could affect other parts in your vehicle
HEADLAMPS, TAIL LAMPS TURN SIGNALS & HAZARD LIGHTS Check that each are in working order and alignment to ensure safe driving, especially at nighttime or in rainy or foggy conditions.
SUSPENSION & WHEEL ALIGNMENT Deep potholes aren’t friendly to shocks and struts. An inspection to determine wear or leaks can alleviate bigger issues down the road. Also having your wheels aligned properly after a season of tough conditions can help keep you on the road in a safe direction.
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ICE CARVERS MEET
IN CRIPPLE CREEK Beautiful Works of Art
Multiple teams of expert ice carvers travel from across the nation to compete in creating are out of ice – in this case, 300-pound blocks of ice, purchased from various supplier companies in the packaged ice industry. The event entailed interactive sculptures and a judging panel, which had a hard time choosing. Here are some scenes from the event, compliments of Colorado resident Mike Landino of Polar Temp.
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The city of Cripple Creek took advantage of winter, during two weekends in February, with their 10th Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival.
BLOCK ICE MANIA Safari in Ice
The 2017 theme is “Safari in Ice”. Past themes have included a Mythological Wonderland, Story Time, Under the Sea, a Military Salute Carved in Ice, a Rocky Mountain Wonderland, the Old West and a Medieval theme. Mike Landino of Polar Temp lives in Colorado Springs, so he visited the event and said it was something to behold.
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FEATURE
Food Safety Modernization Act Industry Opinions For The Trump Era he 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the first large scale revision of the Food & Drug Administration’s management of the food supply chain in decades. It’s a gigantic set of regulations that is attempting to adjust a food supply chain that runs in the Internet age to an FDA that’s sort of stuck in the 70s. It’s a laudable goal and will no doubt plug many necessary holes in the supply chain. Nevertheless, it has created a network of new regulations that are being implemented in stages, and no one in charge seems to be completely sure what the next step is. Packaged ice plants will at some point be subject to compliance, but it’s not likely for the current year.
Donald Trump – Caricature by DonkeyHotey (2016) https://flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/24322046519/ Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) Photo Attribution by PhotosforWork.com
However, on January 20, a new administration that is pledged to reducing regulation swept into Washington. The next few pages (beginning on page 18) contain a roundup of food safety industry opinions of changes expected for FSMA under the Trump administration.
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From Food Safety News
/ www.foodsafetynews.com
Al Almanza is a career civil servant
it is not likely. The FDA’s Deputy
The whole purpose of the FSMA
who has run the Food Safety and
Commissioner for Foods and
— to prevent foodborne illnesses
Inspection Service, a subagency
Veterinary Medicine Stephen
instead of just responding to
of the USDA, for the past decade.
Ostroff has only been on the job
outbreaks — will be put to the test
He’s waiting for the Senate to
since June. It remains to be seen
for the first time. If Ostroff remains
confirm the President-elect’s
if he will survive what could be a
in charge of food safety, he will
nominee for his new boss, the
housecleaning.
probably have to deal with some
Secretary of Agriculture.
push-back from the industry about Troubles at FDA are coming from
FSMA enforcement activities.
Federal law calls for Trump to
the side of the house involved
The FDA’s tardy answers to some
appoint an Under Secretary for
with drug and medical device
specific questions, especially about
Food Safety, an office that’s been
approvals. Unlike food and
the FSMA produce rule, has already
vacant for three years. During
dietary supplements, drugs and
upset growers who by spring will
the time there’s been no under
medical devices require the FDA’s
be demanding specific answers
secretary, Almanza was one of two
affirmative approval before they
to compliance and enforcement
deputy under secretaries, while he
can be marketed.
questions.
On Jan. 20, he apparently drops
The FDA, say the critics, no longer
Also for all of the FDA, rulemaking
the deputy under secretary and
merely rules on safety, but now
will now come under the thumb
“acting” titles, and again takes up
considers new drugs based on their
of Rep. Mike Mulvaney, R-SC, who
the administrator title he has held
effect and even the demand that
Trump has named as the new
on and off since 2007.
might exist in the marketplace.
director of the Executive Office of
worked as acting FSIS administrator.
That’s brought the FDA a mix of
Management and Budget (OMB).
While FSIS will be taking predictable
criticisms ranging from those who
The OMB must approve all rules
actions under stable leadership,
finance drug development to
and regulations. Mulvaney, who
the same cannot really be said for
patients and their families waiting
helped found the House Freedom
its major food safety partner, the
for approvals.
Caucus, sees regulation mostly as
U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
a burden on the economy, which
which is responsible for watching
Many believe President-elect Trump
out for about 80 percent of the
will name a commissioner who is
food sold in the United States.
sympathetic to those concerns.
comes at the expense of jobs. One measure of rules and regulation is the production of
Political storm clouds are building
While the potential shakeup looms,
pages in the Federal Register,
up over the agency that regulates
the food side of the FDA house
which is required to hold them
products worth more than $1 trillion,
does know what it is supposed
all. The publication reported a
or 25 cents out of every dollar
to be doing. The agency will
record-setting 97,110 pages to hold
spent by consumers on food, drugs,
be enforcing the Food Safety
everything produced in 2016.
vaccines, medical devices, animal
Modernization Act (FSMA) as more
feed and animal drugs.
compliance dates are reached under the new rules.
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf is not likely to see his first anniversary on the job. A top cardiologist, Califf is reportedly willing to serve in the new administration, but
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FEATURE
President and CEO Dr. David Acheson shared insight on what he thinks 2017 will bring the food & beverage industry in regards to the Food Safety Modernization Act. Jill: Let's talk a little bit about insights on the future of FSMA in 2017. Obviously, we had an election, and we will have a new administration coming in under Trump. I've heard everything from “it'll just be full-steam ahead with current plans” to “will FSMA survive?” What are your thoughts? David: Yes, I think FSMA will survive. We've talked about this in past FSMA Fridays a little bit. Obviously, there was a very shortlived speculation that the Trump administration — this was before he became president-elect — would roll back every regulation in sight. I think there are some things in jeopardy, but FSMA's probably not one of them. Just to reiterate why I think that is the case, if we think back to where FSMA began, it truly was a bipartisan initiative on Congress' part. Industry was solidly behind it and, I think, continues to be for the most part. I don't think any of
that has really gone away, so any lobbying to destroy FSMA will not be successful. I've really not heard it. I've really not heard a significant head esteem getting up anywhere in Washington that is attempting to put FSMA on the chopping block. My instincts are that FSMA will survive pretty much in the way it's written. We should just make that assumption. It's not FSMA-related, but I think the one regulation that's out there that may be on the chopping block, which I may have mentioned before, is manual labeling. That's much more contentious. There are lots of questions about the true public health benefit of that. Also, it is part of the healthcare reform act, which has also been slated for some fairly-heavy editing and thus it may get chopped out. Right now, that's not happening. We've got compliance dates, so we've got to go full steam ahead. That one may change; may get chopped. I suspect it will change in some way if it doesn't get removed altogether.
Food Online is a web-only magazine covering a variety of topics, including food safety. It features a podcast called “FSMA Fridays” that is transcribed on its site. Here’s an excerpt from the December podcast, entitled What's Ahead in 2017. to
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got on the person who's coming in to head up Health and Human Services, obviously which the FDA is under, his mission is roll back Obamacare much as the Obama's mission was roll out Obamacare. It's classic Washington pendulum -– swing one way then swing back the other way. With a bit of luck, they will just let food safety do what it does and protect public health and not get all involved from a political perspective.
Fundamentally, I think Trump isn't going to focus on food safety at the moment. The insights that I've
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NEWS
Secop successfully closes out its 60th fiscal year The German compressor manufacturer, Secop GmbH, wrapped up the end of 2016 with a positive outlook. Headquartered in Flensburg, Northern Germany, and emerged out of Danfoss Compressors GmbH in 2010, Secop’s use of natural refrigerants, energy efficiency and speed control is the driving force behind the company’s strategy. The highlight of the year was the company’s presence at the leading industry event Chillventa 2016, showcasing new and intelligent compressor solutions. Natural refrigerants on the rise In the 1990’s Secop had already begun using environmentally friendly hydrocarbons such as R290 (propane) and R600a (isobutane) as refrigerants. Since then the company continued developing climate friendly compressor solutions. The move to reduce fluorinated hydrocarbons (HFCs) which has been in process for years, has favored this strategic decision. On October 14, 2016, the participating countries agreed at a meeting in Rwanda’s capital Kigali on the further reduction of HFCs as refrigerants. Scientists expect that the extension of the Montreal Protocol will prevent a temperature increase of 0.5 degrees Celsius before the end of this century. “We are very happy about this particular result of the negotiations in Rwanda and feel ourselves encouraged in our early commitment towards hydrocarbons as refrigerants,” says Mogens Søholm, CEO of Secop. Hydrocarbons have a
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significantly lowered Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared to the widely used HFCs. An additional advantage is the nature of the compound; unlike energy- and resource-intensive production of HFCs, hydrocarbons can be mined and used directly from nature. Variable Speed Drive – Setting the standard for modern commercial refrigeration With their VSD-line, Secop brings compressors with variable speed and energy optimized components to the market. The compressors can be adjusted to the actual system requirements. Higher initial temperatures and a lower point of condensation provide a higher efficiency and energy savings up to 40 percent. The small dimensions additionally grant a higher net volume of the cabinet itself. All settings can be adjusted and optimized through Secop’s software Tool4Cool®. Secop at Chillventa 2016 An additional highlight was Secop’s presence at Chillventa 2016, showcasing intelligent compressor solutions for the three main segments: household, commercial and mobile refrigeration. Apart from the new SLVE-compressor, there was also a bottle cooler – equipped with a Secop compressor – out of the latest models of premium car manufacturer Bentley, and also the industry leading XV-compressor. With a measurement of exactly 100 mm in height, the XVseries can increase the net volume of refrigerators by up to 20 liters.
During the three days of the fair, Secop’s employees were welcoming numerous guests from all global markets. The summary of the trade fair was entirely positive. Søholm stated at the fair, “We are very proud to share the next step towards more efficient refrigeration in the form of our new product lines with all of our guests and customers.” About Secop Secop is a leading compressor manufacturer committed to developing and supporting technologies and products that promote energy efficiency. The company is active in the sectors of household, light commercial and DC-powered refrigeration and has developed a range of compressors which operate with the use of hydrocarbons, R600a (isobutane) and R290 (propane). Secop, formerly known as Danfoss Compressors, belongs to the German AURELIUS Group of companies since 2010. E-Mail: j.biesel@secop.com Website: secop.com
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Those who were at the convention in Wisconsin Dells heard about the terrible tragedy that has befallen the Hans family. For those who maybe cannot quite place the name – Jason Hans was a long time plant manager, friend and MO Valley Board member. His wife recently died, suddenly, leaving him to try to heal while still raising two children. Tim Counsell, the past co-owner of Mr. Ice Company, is attempting to help out a little and I offered to forward this for him. Although the auction has passed, donations are still being accepted for the family. If you would like to donate, your gift is still more than welcome and needed. Please contact Tim or call Krista at 262-4240510. Checks should be made out to Jason Hans Family Benefit.
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IN MEMORIAM
V
Verda Scheele, 83, of Marshall, Minn., died Sunday,
February 12, at the Anera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. Verda and her husband Ed, were past-owners and operators of Diamond Clear Ice in Marshall. Verda and Ed Lived in Cross Lake, Naples (Fla.), and Longville before returning to Marshall in 2011. Verda was a proud member of the Marshall American Legion Auxiliary and Marshall VFW Auxiliary. Verda volunteered countless hours of administrative services to the Missouri Valley Packaged Ice Manufacturers Association while Ed served as President, highlighted by hosting annual conventions for the organization.
Verda Scheele, 1933 – 2017
Diamond Clear Ice, Marshall, MN
Mary Ellen Baker, 1940 – 2017
Baker's Ice, Pacific, MO
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Mary Ellen Baker, 76, died February 10, in Pacific,
Mo. She was a longtime Secretary of the MO Valley Ice Manufacturer’s Association, and well known among the industry. According to Tom Howat, Modern Ice, (and current Secretary of Mo. Valley)... “Mary Ellen was an ice person to her very core. She worked physically alongside her husband, Lloyd, in the beginning (I first met them when they were a 10 ton plant 40+ years ago). As their company grew and they became more automated, Mary Ellen took over the office duties and let Lloyd concentrate on growing the business. She took on the duties of being the Secretary of the Missouri Valley Ice Manufacturer's Association. This was a duty she fulfilled for fourteen years until she finally decided to back off a little and suggested that I be the person to replace her. I have always been grateful for the trust she put in me.”
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Survivors include two daughters, son Tim, who worked with her in the ice business, a sister and nine grandchildren.
CALENDAR
The IPIA will celebrate 100 years at its 2017 IPIA Convention, November 14-18th at Huntington Beach, California. Plan to attend this "can't miss" event. Contact jane@packagedice.com for more information.
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American Ice Equipment Exchange, aieexchange.com............................ 25 & 27 Classified Ads....................................................................................................... 26 – 30 Ice Systems & Supplies Inc. (ISSI), issionline.com............................................ 21 & 28 Ing-Tech Corporation (ITC), itcpack.com....................................................... 22 & 26 Keet Consulting Services, LLC (KCS), kcsgis.com...................................................... 9 KEITH Walking Floor, keithwalkingfloor.com............................................................. 22 LEER, leerinc.com.......................................................................................................... 2
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Matthiesen, matthiesenequipment.com................................................................... 6 Modern Ice, modernice.com........................................................................... 29 & 31 Polar Temp, polartemp.com..................................................................................... 10 Polar Temp Block Maker, polartemp.com............................................................... 32 Polar Temp Express, polartemp.com...................................................................16-17 Sisco, siscoproductsinc.com........................................................................................ 5
For advertising and listing information, contact Mary at (404) 819-5446 or refrigerationmag@gmail.com.
NATIONWIDE ITC EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1-800-599-4744 • www.itcpack.com ICE MAKERS
PACKAGING
• TURBO CF40 ICE MAKER
• H AMER 125 – NEW, USED AND REBUILT
• VOGT P24A ICE MAKERS (3) • VOGT P34A ICE MAKER • VOGT P34AL W/ HIGH SIDE • VOGT 9000
REFRIGERATION • 20 HP KRACK CONDENSER • LIQUID OVERFEED VALVE PACKAGE • 6.5 BOHN W/ EVAP CONDENSER
•H AMER 125 W/ STAND & CONVEYOR • HAMER RING CLOSERS •H AMER RING CLOSER W/CONVEYOR •H AMER 310 W/ 125 CLOSER •H AMER 535 (RECONDITIONED) •P ALLET DISPENSER • S LIP SHEET DISPENSER
RAKE BINS
• S S SHAKER W/ STAND
• TURBO CB59 RAKE BIN
SCREW AND BELT CONVEYORS
BLOCK MAKERS • B-56 W/ 4 HP CONDENSERS • LEER BL39 W/ REMOTE CONDENSER • TURBO BP-360 BLOCK PRESS
SUPPLIES
• LEER ICE MERCHANDISERS • BAGS AND WIRE • PARTS AND REPAIR
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• 10’, 20’, 30’ – 9” SS SCREW CONVEYORS W/ MOTOR & GEARBOXES •H YTROL BELT CONVEYORS 10’ & 16’ •P ORTABLE FOLDING INCLINE CONVEYOR •P OWER 90 BELT CONVEYOR
CLASSIFIEDS
SOUTHEAST
USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Arctic Temp 4000 Lb Ice Maker Manitowoc RNS-244 200lb Ice Makers Vogt HE40’s 7/8 Vogt 4000 4000lb 7/8 A/C Ice Maker Vogt 118’s 5 Ton Ice Maker 7/8, W/C Vogt 118 5 Ton Ice Maker 7/8, A/C Coin Operated Ice Bag Vending Machine Kalamazoo 4000M-SA Stretch Wrapper Amcot ST-25 Cooling Tower Marley 4821 Cooling tower 19x30x12T Walk In Freezer Clinebell CB300 300lb Block Makers Clinebell S-60 Snow Cone Block Maker Hamer 125 Bag Closers with Stands
• H amer 125 Rebuilt Bag Closer To Include Stand • Hamer 310 Form, Fill & Seal • MGR 3000SD Stainless Bin • Mannhardt 2801 Ice Bin • 9x10 Galvanized Portable Screw Conveyor • 9x10 Stainless Portable Screw Conveyor • 10LB Ice Cans (45) 4.5” x 8” x 14”T • Snow Cone Block Cans • New Jersey Bag Closer Parts • Cat Walk Platform for P34 Vogt • Vivian Manual Block Press • Ice Shaker • Matthiesen Bagger Take-Off System, Less Conveyor
• M atthiesen VLS, Bottom Load Bagger • Matthiesen VK510, Top Load Bagger • 16lb Wicketed “misprint” Ice Bags • 5lb Wicketed Ice Bags • 1/2HP Drop In Refrigeration Units • Hog Ring Staples (for pneumatic gun) • Magliner Ramp 28” x 13’ 4” • Baltimore Aircoil CXV-184 • Vilter VSM-601 Single Screw Compressor • Belt Conveyor, Hytrol TA 21’ • Belt Conveyor, Hytrol BA 10’ • Belt Conveyor, Hytrol TA 12’ • Belt Conveyor, Hytrol TA 6’ • Large Inventory of Hard To Get Parts
AND MUCH MORE!
If you have discontinued ice bags or used equipment you would like to sell PLEASE CALL. SEE OUR USED EQUIPMENT WEB PAGE AT WWW.AIEEXCHANGE.COM. Call for surplus ice! Polar Temp Equipment Mike Landino - Toll free - 1-877-376-0367 E-mail (NEW ADDRESS): mlandino@polartemp.com Don’t forget to call if you have a quality piece of used equipment for sale.
HARD TO FIND PARTS? Impossible to get? CALL FRANK! If he doesn't have it and he can't get it, it can't be found!
TRAILERS FOR SALE Two 1998 Pup Trailers – Road Ready
$7,800 each Contact Ruben Walden at (239)936-3876 or metroice@embarqmail.com
Compressors, Vilters, Eclips, MRI 90, York, Y & G Series HDI Compressors, Frick, York, Vilter ALSO Large Selection of Parts for Compressors, Block Plants.
We buy all types of used ice making & refrigeration equipment.
COMER REFRIGERATION
(386) 328-1687 | (386) 325-0909 (fax) crsrefrigeration@aol.com
TRAILER FOR SALE 45 foot refrigerated trailer with electric refrigeration. Evaporator in trailer w/ 5 HP condensing unit on the ground. Great for cross-docking. Tennessee Valley Ice Company Call Gary at 423-698-6290
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CLASSIFIEDS
SOUTHEAST (continued) USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE • Turbo Tig 33 Ice Maker, 98 model • Mycom N6WB Compressors w/125 HP motors skid mounted w/oil separators (used with Vogt P34AL ice makers) • Turbo CB38 Rake • Screw Conveyor Drive Packages for 9" and 12" conveyors (great condition) • Hammer RBC with conveyor • Stainless 9" and 12" screw conveyors
"NEW" KAMCO PARTS Ice Systems & Supplies Rock Hill, SC Toll free (800) 662-1273 or (803) 324-8791
• 21' Hytrol belt conveyor • Turbo CB87 with plastic chain and sprockets and stainless steel flights • Morris 18 ton Tube Cube Maker, R22, 2006 model complete with evap condensor 1" ice • Vogt 218, rebuilt in 2005, complete with cooling tower
PLANT MANAGER & REFRIGERATION TECH WANTED We are looking for a Plant Manager and a Refrigeration Tech for a distribution center in Southwest Louisiana.
Resumes may be faxed to 337-238-5095, or e-mailed to westlaice@bellsouth.net. Candidates may apply in person or mail a resume to: West Louisiana Ice Service, 1707 Smart Street, Leesville, LA 71496-1507.
MIDWEST ICE FOR SALE
WANTED
A Family Owned Ice Company
Used trailer to haul frozen foods – small, only up to 12'
Tube Ice 7, 10, 20, 22 lb Bags Over a million bags in stock Shipped or Picked up
Email: info@WellsFamilyFarms.com
PIQCS Plus Accredited
YOUR AD HERE
Arctic Ice Inc Call Steve Camenzind
Rates are $1.00 per word,
(314) 989-9090
For advertising and listing information, contact Mary at (404) 819-5446 or refrigerationmag@gmail.com.
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CLASSIFIEDS
NORTHEAST FOR SALE
ICE FOR SALE
Arctic Temp 8000 SM 4-Ton ice machine. Very low hours, barely used. Asking $20,000.
Vogt Mini tube ice, 8, 20 & 40 lb. bags. All ice is screened, palletized & stretch wrapped.
Manny Raza
We deliver or you pick up. Our water is treated with ozone for sterilization. No Chlorine Added!
(732) 684-4464
Martin's Ice Company
Phone (717) 733-7968 or fax (717) 733-1981 PA Merchandiser Parts for all brands at competitive prices.
(877) 984-5945
USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1-800-543-1581
VOGT ICE FOR SALE 5, 7, 16 & 40 lb. bags. Water is lab tested for purity. Delivery or pick-up. Six generations of quality.
www.modernice.com
Ice Makers • Vogt Ice Maker – P24A • Morris Ice Maker • Vogt Ice Maker – P118
Long Island Ice & Fuel Corp.
Call (631) 727-3010
• Turbo Ice Maker – CAR120 • Turbo Ice Maker – CF40SCER • Vogt Ice Maker – P418 • Vogt Ice Maker – HE30
FOR SALE • 140 ft. York herring bone • 4 ton bridge crane • Two Tuffy upenders • Perfection block scorers • Tip tables • 14 can filler Plus other equipment
Call Gary Evans, Clayville Ice Co., Inc.
(315) 839-5405
ICE CARVING TOOLS Plastic liners for clear block makers $1.18/ea Reusable drip pans – from $6.50/ea
• Kold Draft Ice Maker
Check our most recent inventory online at www.modernice.com!
Packaging • Matthiesen Heat Seal Bagger • Matthiesen Baler (3 Available) •H amer Form, Fill, and Seal Machine - 310 Handling • Matthiesen Shaker Belt with Stand • Shaker •1 2” Stainless Steel Auger (Several Lengths) •1 2” Stainless Steel Shroud Trough Cover
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Suction Accumulator - Chil-Con, Model # AA24084, 24” x 7’ high, with boil out coil – Like new condition $6,000.00 Receiver 12’ x 30” with warming loop used with Vogt ice makerLike new condition - $6,000.00 Toshiba 125 HP Motor, Premium Efficiency Contact Kyle at Long Island Ice & Fuel Corp.
(631) 727-3010 or (516) 790-6842
Over 500 items in stock for Ice Carvers
www.IceSculptingTools.com
or (440) 717-1940
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CLASSIFIEDS
SOUTHWEST
EQUIPMENT WANTED
FOR SALE (1) Vogt P118 Reconditioned. Runs on R404 Freon. (1) Mini Tube Vogt, air-cooled 404 Freon
VOGT´S P24s and P34s used in any condition. Only MID or LARGE ice. Ice RAKE 30 tons or less used. CONTACT US BEFORE YOU SELL!
LPIceEquipment@gmail.com
(1) Mid Tube Vogt, air-cooled 404 Freon
(809) 350-8297
(1) Rebuilt CB P118
Vogt 6000 and Vogt 9000 Call Charlie Bolton Houston, TX
(713) 643-0573 FOR SALE
2005 12 Ton Kamco Bin in good condition, $5000. Contact Greg LeBlanc at Orange County Ice Bridge City, TX
Call Charlie Bolton (Houston, TX)
(713) 643-0573
WANTED
ICE EQUIPMENT
(409) 920-0037
WEST ICE CRUSHER/SNOW BLOWER FOR SALE Snow Blower-Tri-Pak 300lb. Block Ice Crusher/Blower on Tandem Trailer. Ford 300 Inline 6 Industrial Gas Engine, Original owner, well-maintained, very clean, unabused machine! Will sling ice 70'. In Southern California.
Will ship anywhere!
$29,000 Call (661) 269-2093
PACIFIC ICE BUSINESS FOR SALE Successful ice manufacturing and distribution business for sale. Established in 1983, located in Eastern Wash. Owner is retiring. Enjoy life and semi-retirement in this profitable business. Sale includes buildings, land, equipment, vehicles, and rental property. Miscellaneous ice merchandisers for sale Glass and solid door.
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ICE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY BUSINESS FOR SALE HAWAII • Strong existing customer base • $200K Annual Sales • Vogt Ice Machines • 3-Ton Stainless Steel Auger • Feed Ice Bin • 2,500lb Storage (Walk-in Freezer) • Isuzu MPR Refrigerated Box Truck • Turn-Key
Call (808) 384-7033 for more information. $80K
CLASSIFIEDS
Modern works with packaged ice clients who face increasing costs and require financing solutions and technical and engineering assistance to decrease downtime and increase their profits.
Modern helps those clients with sales and terms programs, the best equipment and automation solutions, our Freeze Force technical support team, and by utilizing the best buying practices and inventory controls. Contact us to review your critical concerns – we are the company to partner with to create solutions for your business!
CALL US TODAY at
1-800-543-1581
Learn more about Modern at
WWW.MODERNICE.COM