2017 Sponsors

Packers Sanitation Services Inc (PSSI)

Packers Sanitation Services Inc. – PSSI is a leader in contract sanitation services. We specialize in the cleaning of food processing facilities throughout North America with programs that adhere to all GFSI standards and 3rd party requirements. Our distinctive business model used in the contract sanitation market today was developed, tested and refined by our customers and our people. We have the proven systems, resources and technical expertise of more than 15,000 sanitation employees to handle any sanitation challenge. We are focused on customer satisfaction and offer competitive rates, downtime and damage guarantees and audit ready facilities every day. Safe, clean, on time and on budget!

Plex

The Plex Manufacturing Cloud automates your shop floor and informs your top floor. Plex’s manufacturing ERP software is designed for discrete and process manufacturers connecting suppliers, machines, materials, people, and systems. The Plex Manufacturing cloud delivers production control, inventory management, supply chain management, and analytics so you can increase competitiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness. Plex provides centralized security, visibility, and collaboration—and flexibility to configure the system to your processes and structure. The Plex Manufacturing Cloud is one, unified system that includes a manufacturing execution system (MES) based on lean manufacturing to ensure the highest quality, compliance, and documentation in your operations.

We met as a team yesterday to continue the conversation around our speaking opportunity. We are reaching out to our customer as well as Alchemy. When do you need our abstract finalized? Ideally, we want to reflect the customer or Alchemy in our abstract but need a bit more time to nail things down.

Dematic

Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 6,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located across the globe. Dematic has implemented more than 4,500 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors. 
 
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services, and supply chain solutions.

AGAT Labs

AGAT Laboratories is a highly specialized, Canadian-based company that provides laboratory services worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, coast to coast locations and over 1,200 employees Canada-wide, AGAT Laboratories is the most geographically and technically diversified laboratory in Canada. Our scientists are highly skilled and specialized in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and specialty analysis. AGAT Laboratories’ operations encompass 12 scientific divisions to offer full-service solutions to multiple industry types within the Environmental, Energy, Mining, Industrial, Transportation, Agri-Food and Life Sciences sectors. Committed to local communities, AGAT Laboratories aims to maintain our mission statement in delivering “Service Beyond Analysis”.

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Ecocert

Passionate about the environment since 1995, Ecocert is the world leader for certification of organic products, and a key global player in fair trade, sustainability and input approval. Ecocert Canada is the largest certification body in Canada and is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Comité d’accréditation en évaluation de la qualité (CAEQ) in Québec. It operates across Canada with offices in Saskatoon, Guelph, and Lévis. As a subsidiary of the Ecocert Group, it is part of a global carbon neutral corporation with a LEED Platinum certified headquarters and regional offices in 24 countries.

Ontario Food Protection Association (OFPA)

We at Ontario Food Protection Association provide a common forum for those associated with food safety & protection within the Ontario food industry and beyond. The Association encourages exchange ideas, experiences and information between members in industry, academia, government, retailers, consultants, diagnostic labs and sector associations. This encompasses brining the membership of the latest research in food safety, along with regulatory updates, training opportunities, trends and advances in technologies. The OFPA provides all members with the Association’s award winning newsletter Prophylaxis which provides a platform to publish news of direct relevance to the Ontario food industry along with featured articles such as Opinions on current events, Spotlight on member organizations and Backgrounders on a range of subjects such as pathogens, sanitation, in addition to novel technologies.

Canadian Food & Grocery Industry Guide

Reach over 780,000 reader impressions per year. The only national directory of food manufacturers in Canada, this effective reference guide is designed to help empower your business. With contacts and profiles for over 1,000 companies and produced in 3 formats online database, e-book and print, industry professionals across Canada and the USA use this directory on a daily basis to find new networks and suppliers. Each year, to create an exceptional desk top presence, our print edition is distributed to attendees at the key trade events across Canada plus the listed contacts.

IFIS

IFIS also have an updated description: Finding food regulation and compliance information is challenging but essential. IFIS Publishing, not-for-profit experts in managing complex scientific food and beverage information, and Molecular Connections, a leading provider of knowledge bases and informatics solutions, have joined forces to develop a solution.

Escalex enables smart searching, efficient and intuitive display and filtering options, and highly relevant, precise results. Visit www.ifis.org for more information and to arrange a webinar demonstration.

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NSF International

NSF-GFTC is a global leader in food safety, training, quality and technical solutions, offering the most up-to-date knowledge to leading companies in the food and beverage industry. Each business we work with has unique needs and challenges, from developing new products to meeting global food safety standards to incorporating sustainable practices.

Each year, NSF-GFTC experts audit and consult with over 1500 businesses in the food and beverage industry and train more than 3000 professionals. Our services reach across the globe to 26 countries in 8 languages.