Kerres USA provides innovative, hygienic, and high-performance food processing equipment to meat and food processors across North America. We represent a carefully selected portfolio of premium European manufacturers—each known for their engineering excellence, product quality, and focus on long-term value. From high-speed slicers and industrial smokehouses to seasoning systems, vacuum fillers, and sanitation solutions, our equipment is built to support both artisanal and industrial-scale production. We don’t just sell equipment—we build partnerships. With a strong commitment to customer service, training, and technical support, Kerres USA ensures our clients have the tools and knowledge they need to maintain food safety, increase productivity, and boost ROI.
Dixon
Dixon, founded in 1916, is a premier manufacturer and supplier of hose couplings, valves, dry disconnects, swivels, and other fluid transfer and control products. Our global reach includes a wide range of products for numerous industries including petroleum exploration, refining, transportation, chemical processing, food and beverage, steel, fire protection, construction, mining, and manufacturing. Dixon’s strategic objective is to create solutions that make products safer, leak-free, longer lasting, and always available. | Dixon Sanitary supplies a full line of 304 and 316L stainless steel equipment for the food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. Offering high quality fittings, gaskets, clamps, valves, actuators, pumps, and filtration systems; we are the right connection for your processing needs. Our goal is to delight our customers with fast delivery, a wide range of quality products, and excellent customer support for businesses large and small. | Dixon, founded in 1916, is a premier manufacturer and supplier of hose couplings, valves, dry disconnects, swivels, and other fluid transfer and control products. Our global reach includes a wide range of products for numerous industries including petroleum exploration, refining, transportation, chemical processing, food and beverage, steel, fire protection, construction, mining, and manufacturing. Dixon’s strategic objective is to create solutions that make products safer, leak-free, longer lasting, and always available. | Dixon Sanitary supplies a full line of 304 and 316L stainless steel hygienic fittings, tubing, valves, pumps, filtration systems, and accessories such as instrumentation and sight glasses. | Dixon Sanitary supplies a full line of 304 and 316L stainless steel equipment for the food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical and the wine industry. Offering high quality fittings, gaskets, clamps, valves, actuators, pumps, and filtration systems; we are the right connection for your process needs. Our goal is to delight our customers with fast delivery, a wide range of quality products, and excellent customer support for businesses large and small.
AWI Manufacturing
AWI is an industry leader and manufacture of stainless-steel floor drains and trench drains for the food processing industry. Established in 1970 and headquartered in Winsted, MN. Our products are proudly made in the USA. We also offer other stainless products such as enclosures, hex hangers, tanks, flow plates and components. | AWI has been an industry leader in floor drain systems for the food, beverage, meat and poultry industries for over 50 years. Stainless steel floor drains, trench drains, slot drains, floor sinks and everything in between. | AWI is a proven leader in drainage solutions for the food and beverage industry. In addition to drains, we also provide UL-listed enclosures, tanks, and a complete line of hex hangers. Our drain division offers everything from NSF-certified area drains to trench and slot drain systems. With over 50 years of proven industry experience, you can trust AWI to be your partner in the food and beverage processing space. Our products are manufactured in the USA in our state-of-the-art ISO-certified manufacturing facility. | AWI Manufacturing – Sanitary Equipment Engineered for PerformanceFor over 50 years, AWI Manufacturing has supplied stainless steel equipment built for the food and beverage industry. At Pack Expo 2025, we are highlighting our full range of sanitary solutions engineered to meet the industry’s highest standards for safety, performance, and longevity.Our stainless steel sanitary drain systems—including trench drains, floor sinks, and point drains—are designed to withstand aggressive washdowns, heavy traffic loads, and caustic cleaning agents. With fully welded construction, smooth interior surfaces, and corrosion resistance, AWI drains reduce harborage points and ensure reliable sanitary performance across food, dairy, and pet food facilities and more.We also manufacture stainless steel electrical enclosures that provide superior protection for electrical systems in wet, high-pressure washdown environments. Each enclosure is designed with hygienic construction, robust gasketing, and a polished finish to support both safety and compliance with industry regulations.Our tanks and stainless steel hangers further showcase AWI’s ability to engineer durable, custom solutions. Whether fabricating standard tanks or developing specialized systems, AWI leverages precision fabrication and industry expertise to deliver equipment that supports operational efficiency and long service life.Every product we build is designed and fabricated in the U.S., with a focus on sanitary design, food safety, and plant efficiency. By partnering with AWI, processors can expect equipment that not only meets but exceeds the demands of daily production.Visit AWI Manufacturing at Pack Expo 2025 to learn how our stainless steel sanitary systems and equipment can improve uptime, simplify cleaning, and ensure compliance for your operation.AWI Manufacturing – Built for Sanitation. Built to Last.
3-A Sanitary Standards
3-A SSI is an independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing hygienic equipment design for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. We represent the interests of three stakeholder groups with a common commitment to promoting food safety and the public health — regulatory sanitarians, equipment fabricators and processors. | 3-A SSI is dedicated to “Advancing Food Safety Through Hygienic Design.” 3-A SSI has a long and respected history of developing criteria for the design of equipment and systems used to produce, process and package milk and dairy products, other foods, and beverages. 3-A SSI also oversees the 3-A Symbol authorization program to help identify equipment built in conformance to 3-A design criteria and evaluated through a rigorous Third Party Verification inspection program. Today’s 3-A SSI offers comprehensive free knowledge resources on hygienic design and is a trusted worldwide partner in helping to assure food safety through hygienic design. | “Understanding 3-A standards is the first step to specifying food processing equipment that will actually deliver the performance you need.”Making food processing equipment purchases this week? Stop by 3-A SSI to learn about the standards that help you specify food processing equipment that actually performsânot just equipment that looks good in brochures.What We Offer(Hint: No sales pitches here.)Equipment Standards education – Learn how 3-A standards apply to your food processing equipment needsSpecification guidance – Understand the technical requirements that matter mostCertification explanation – Learn what “3-A certified” really means for your operationTechnical resources – Access standards documents and application guidesDon’t Miss our Session: “Before You Buy: What Equipment Specs Really Matter?”Monday, September 19 at 2:30 PM Industry Speaks Stage – West Hall #4324You’re here evaluating food processing equipment purchasesâbut are you asking the right questions? This Day 1 session reveals what to prioritize in your specifications before you commit to major capital investments. Research shows equipment design choices alone can create significant differences in contamination risk, cleaning efficiency, and operational costsâdifferences that become permanent once you sign the purchase order. Learn the critical questions that separate equipment that actually performs from equipment that just looks good in brochures. Discover specification language that ensures shorter cleaning cycles, reduced water and chemical usage, and fewer maintenance shutdowns. This is practical intelligence you can apply immediately as you evaluate vendors this week. Perfect for executives and plant managers making equipment decisions who want to avoid costly specification mistakes before it’s too late.Quick 10-Minute Mini Sessions:We will be hosting 10-minute mini sessions throughout the show. We’re always available to provide:Educational materials on 3-A standards and their applicationsSpecification checklists based on 3-A requirementsStandards documents relevant to your industry sectorTechnical resources for your ongoing projectsPerfect For:Executives and plant managers evaluating equipment investmentsEngineers specifying sanitary equipment requirementsQuality professionals ensuring compliance and performanceAnyone who wants to understand sanitary design standards Visit us at Booth #W-123 to learn about the standards that drive equipment performance.