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 performs—not 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 purchases—but 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 costs—differences 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.