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Case Studies
Food Industry
> Bürger GmbH, Germany
For Bürger GmbH, deep-freezing food in nitrogen freezers, the Air Products competence has made the difference. Thanks to our cost effective equipment, competent consultation and flexible technology, Bürger is using systems perfectly suiting their production requirements: flexibility, efficiency, cost effectiveness and innovation.
> Excellent Foods, US (article from Food Engineering, January 2007; PDF, 99K)
Note: Rick Shepard is no longer with Excellent Foods
When the people at Excellent Foods decided to bring their exciting new food idea to market, they needed more than a freezing system. They needed Air Products. The union of a great new concept with an experienced and helpful supplier proved to be a powerful combination.
> F Smales & Son Ltd, UK
Frozen fish has never looked so good since family-run fish processing business F Smales & Son invested in a CRYO-QUICK™VT tunnel freezer. Throughput is up and so is product quality.
> Herr Foods, US (PDF, 398 K)
Herr Foods, a snack food manufacturer, guarantees its snacks as fresh and tasty as they were intended. They called upon Air Products to find a cost-effective nitrogen supply to purge their snack food bags for optimum freshness.
> Holten Meat Incorporated, US (PDF, 596 K)
A leading manufacturer of quality meats, including Thick 'n Juicy® hamburger patties, Holten Meat has used Air Products' liquid nitrogen freezing systems since 1974. When the company started outgrowing capacity, Air Products technical specialists brought the relationship to a new level with cost-saving solutions that could exceed $1.5 million over three years.
> Hussmann & Hahn, Germany
When Hussmann & Hahn wanted to turn fish into high-value convenience foods, they asked Air Products to help them find a solution. Our specialist know-how, and reknowned customer service provided a basis for a unique solution.
> Moorland Poultry, UK
One of the UK's leading turkey processors has seen production take off by around 40% over the past four years - and has had to solve a difficulties in the gas supply system—vital to maintaining the freshness of its products.
> Primel, France
A major player in the French deep-frozen ready meals market, has installed two new CRYO-TUMBLER™ liquid nitrogen freezers developed by Air Products to manufacture an innovative range of deep-frozen, sauce-coated products.
> Red Castle Bakery, US (video)
A family business, Red Castle Bakeries sells frozen Jamaican-style beef turnovers to pizza and convenience stores, retail groceries, and schools. Hear President Marco Minuto explain how Air Products technology allowed them to automate their assembly line.
Metals Industry
> MMS Thermal Processing, LLC—Good Carbz (PDF, 228 K)
MMS Thermal Processing wasn't looking to be good. They were looking to be best. They turned to the unique marketing relationship of Surface Combustion, Inc. and Air Products for innovative heat treating equipment and atmospheres.
> Rath Manufacturing Company and Air Products—Our Work Together (PDF, 966 K)
Note: Rath's management has changed since this case study was written.
The Rath Manufacturing Company provides customers worldwide with welded tubing that meets the most demanding specifications. They were looking for a supplier who would provide the same level of integrity and service they provide to their own customers.
> Solar Atmospheres and Air Products—Our Work Together (PDF, 503 K)
As the largest commercial vacuum heat treater in the US, Solar Atmospheres has an uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction…and working with suppliers, like Air Products, who share that philosophy.
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