Food is essential to life, and at WorkForge, we believe in developing the individuals who power the food manufacturing industry by building a resilient workforce—one skill at a time. From hire to retire, we support employees at every stage of their career journey, providing learnings that are valuable at work and in life. From improving technical skills to preparing for professional growth, WorkForge ensures that every employee leaves stronger than when they started. By investing in people, WorkForge helps food manufacturers boost productivity while making operations safer, more agile, and ready to meet the demands of tomorrow. | In commercial baking, every shift counts. That’s why WorkForge delivers fast, effective training built for the realities of high-volume food production, where safety, consistency, and skilled teams make all the difference. We combine engaging career pathways content, an intuitive learning management platform, custom content creation, and expert support to create a seamless training experience for your entire operation. From mixing to packaging, and sanitation to supervision, we’ve got your workforce covered. Why commercial bakeries choose WorkForge: ✔️ 1,000+ courses covering food safety, health & safety, maintenance, and leadership ✔️ Training delivered in short, easy-to-understand formats (perfect for busy shifts) ✔️ Multilingual content—available in 30+ languages ✔️ Mobile-friendly LMS that integrates with your HR system ✔️ Tools to upload your own SOPs and customize by line or job role Our micro-modules are designed for fast skill-building and retention. Whether you’re onboarding seasonal workers, preparing for an audit, or upskilling long-term team members, WorkForge ensures your people are competent, confident, and ready to perform. More than just checking a compliance box, we help build a strong foundation—so your workforce is safer, your product quality stays high, and your line keeps moving. | WorkForge is a comprehensive eLearning solution designed to elevate employee knowledge, retention, and professional development through engaging and interactive digital content. What sets us apart is our unique and configurable “one-stop shop” approach, encompassing off-the-shelf learning content, customizable options, a robust Learning Management System (LMS), and consulting services – all seamlessly integrated under a single vendor.The Problems We Solve… Navigating Compliance. Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations and ensuring compliance. Uniformity Across Shifts. Guaranteeing consistent training and processes across diverse shifts and locations. Prioritizing Health and Safety. Ongoing education on health and safety to minimize accident risks and prioritize worker well-being. Skills Evolution. Bridging the skills gap amid technological advancements, particularly in automation and machinery operation. Knowledge Retention. Managing the potential loss of institutional knowledge as seasoned workers retire or depart. Engaging Workforce. Crafting compelling training programs tailored to a diverse workforce, accommodating varying education levels and language proficiency. Leadership Development. Fostering leadership skills among employees for enhanced management and effective succession planning. Impact Assessment. Rigorously evaluating the efficacy of training programs and their impact on overall productivity and quality. Cultural Inclusivity. Acknowledging cultural diversity within the workforce and deliver WorkForge offers a comprehensive suite of Learning and Development (L&D) solutions. From preexisting content to customdesigned modules, a cutting-edge Learning Management System, and expert consulting services, WorkForge covers every aspect of the manufacturing employee lifecycle.Pathways A library of 900+ modules organized into pathways covering critical skills for onboarding, upskilling, and introducing new skills. Foundational pathways target durable skills crucial to all employees, while functional pathways focus on job-specific skills. Custom Content WorkForge’s instructional design and development teams create bespoke L&D content tailored to your manufacturing training needs. Interactive eLearning modules, virtual training simulations, and comprehensive instructional videos are crafted to match your specific processes and workforce requirements. Learning Management System For those without an existing LMS, WorkForge offers a scalable, customizable solution designed for the manufacturing market. Enjoy an intuitive interface, advanced analytics for outcome tracking, and versatile tools for content deployment. Enhance learning efficiency, ensure compliance, and boost workforce performance. Technology Enablement WorkForge provides consulting services for seamless deployment of L&D solutions and LMS. Benefit from tailored strategies, expert guidance on best practices, and ongoing support for improved learning outcomes, heightened employee engagement, and organizational performance and growth.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company offers national construction management, general contracting, and design build services. We are highly ranked by ENR and complete projects of all sizes. Whether your facility involves new construction or an expansion/renovation, food or beverage, warehouse and/or distribution, dry or perishable, Whiting-Turner has the knowledge and experience to protect your vital interests. We are extremely proud to have designed and built four award winning Food Plants of the Year. | Whiting-Turner provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services on projects small and large for a diverse group of customers. The strength and stability of the firm is well documented. In business since 1909, Whiting-Turner enjoys a 5A1 D&B rating, over 60 offices nationwide, and a bonding capacity of $4 billion. With our long history of building in the pharmaceutical industry, we know how to manage the challenges and intricacies of these complex buildings.
The Food Safety Professionals Group
The Food Safety Professionals Group began in 2012 in the Chicago area. A small group of like-minded professionals met once per quarter to network, present and discuss issues, challenges and best practices in a non-competitive environment. In 2020 (with Covid), we decided to transition to virtual meetings, which gave us the opportunity to open the meetings to more professionals globally. At this point, we have representation from North & South America, Europe (UK, Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, France), India and Dubai. The FSPG is proud to have over 300 professionals and students in our community.
Staubli Robotics North America
Stäubli Robotics is a leading global player in robotics, consistently delivering engineering as effective and reliable as our service and support. In order to position itself as a complete solution provider for digitally networked production, Stäubli offers a broad range of standard kinematics of 4-axis and 6-axis robotic arms for all kind of sensitive environments, autonomous mobile robotics, driverless transport systems (AGVs) as well as POWER cobots for human-robot collaboration.
Res-Tek Inc.
SEAMLESS, Easy to Clean, Resinous Floors for Every Area of Your Operation. Safety, durability, slip-resistance, low maintenance, and longevity – Res-Tek flooring provides all of this as well as a trusted partner to help you figure it all out. Our background is in installation so we know more about what works AND what doesn’t. Grout is out. FAST CURE – floors can cure in as little as an hour, less downtime. TAKES THE HEAT – Got fry lines? No problem. SEAMLESS/NON-POROUS – no grout to clean, protects against bacteria growth that can occur when seams fail. NSF CERTIFIED meeting USDA/FDA regulations. VERSATILE – renovations/new construction, kitchens, bar areas, patios, food processing/production, coolers/freezers, restrooms, breakrooms, and more. CUSTOMIZABLE – a system created just for your business, slip-resistance, decorative color options. AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS – dependable work/warranty. MADE IN THE USA – shorter lead times, consistent product quality. **Ask about how we work with national accounts & franchisees across the country to provide a flooring solution you can depend on and be proud of. | Resinous flooring solutions for every area of your operation. ✅ SEAMLESS/NON-POROUS – no grout to clean, protects against bacteria growth ✅ FAST – floors that cure in an hour, not days = less downtime ✅ SLIP-RESISTANT – customized to meet your safety needs ✅ VERSATILE – renovations/new construction, commercial kitchens, food processing/production, coolers/freezers, restrooms, breakrooms, and more ✅ CUSTOMIZABLE – many decorative options ✅ AUTHORIZED/TRAINED CONTRACTORS – dependable work/warranty ✅ MADE IN THE USA – shorter lead times, consistent product quality | Safety, durability, slip resistance, low maintenance, longevity – these are things you care about. Res-Tek floors provide all of this as well as a trusted partner to help you figure it all out, offering resinous flooring solutions for every area of your operation. ✅ SEAMLESS/NON-POROUS – no grout to clean, protects against bacteria growth ✅ FAST – floors that cure in an hour, not days = less downtime ✅ SLIP-RESISTANT – customized to meet your safety needs ✅ MEETS USDA/FDA regulations ✅ VERSATILE – renovations/new construction, patient rooms, commercial kitchens, food processing/production, coolers/freezers, restrooms, breakrooms, and more ✅ CUSTOMIZABLE – many decorative options ✅ AUTHORIZED/TRAINED CONTRACTORS – dependable work/warranty ✅ MADE IN THE USA – shorter lead times, consistent product quality | A full line of resinous flooring solutions for your facility. ✅ SEAMLESS/NON-POROUS ✅ FAST-1 hr. cure options ✅ SLIP-RESISTANT ✅ CUSTOMIZABLE ✅ MADE IN THE USA | Safety, durability, slip resistance, low maintenance, longevity – these are things you care about. Res-Tek floors provide all of this as well as a trusted partner to help you figure it all out, offering resinous flooring solutions for every area of your operation. ✅ SEAMLESS/NON-POROUS – no grout to clean, protects against bacteria growth ✅ FAST – floors that cure in an hour, not days = less downtime ✅ SLIP-RESISTANT – customized to meet your safety needs ✅ NSF CERTIFIED – meets USDA/FDA regulations ✅ VERSATILE – renovations/new construction, patient rooms, commercial kitchens, food processing/production, coolers/freezers, restrooms, breakrooms, and more ✅ CUSTOMIZABLE – many decorative options ✅ AUTHORIZED/TRAINED CONTRACTORS – dependable work/warranty ✅ MADE IN THE USA – shorter lead times, consistent product quality | Resinous flooring solutions for every area of your operation.Res-Tek is a leading US manufacturer dedicated to the formulation and production of resin-based acrylic flooring systems, cementitious urethane, epoxies, and polyaspartics. Res-Tek’s mission is to provide customized, seamless, non-porous flooring systems tailored to the unique needs of each facility through superior products and on-site support. Whether you are revitalizing an existing floor or building your facility from the ground up, Res-Tek is your partner for high-performance, commercial and industrial flooring.✅ SEAMLESS/NON-POROUS – no grout to clean, protects against bacteria growth✅ FAST – floors that cure quickly = less downtime✅ SLIP-RESISTANT – customized to meet your safety needs✅ MEETS USDA/FDA regulations✅ VERSATILE – renovations/new construction, patient rooms, commercial kitchens, food processing/production, coolers/freezers, restrooms, breakrooms, and more✅ CUSTOMIZABLE – many decorative options✅ AUTHORIZED/TRAINED CONTRACTORS – dependable work/warranty✅ MADE IN THE USA – shorter lead times, consistent product quality | Resinous flooring solutions for every area of your operation.SEAMLESS/NON-POROUS no grout to clean, protects against bacteria growthFAST floors that cure in an hour, not days = less downtimeSLIP-RESISTANT customized to meet your safety needsMEETS USDA/FDA regulationsVERSATILE renovations/new construction, patient rooms, commercial kitchens, food processing/production, coolers/freezers, restrooms, breakrooms, and moreCUSTOMIZABLE many decorative optionsAUTHORIZED/TRAINED CONTRACTORS dependable work/warrantyMADE IN THE USA shorter lead times, consistent product quality | Resinous flooring solutions for every area of your operation.✅ SEAMLESS/NON-POROUS – no grout to clean, protects against bacteria growth✅ FAST – floors that cure in an hour, not days = less downtime✅ SLIP-RESISTANT – customized to meet your safety needs✅ VERSATILE – renovations/new construction, patient rooms, commercial kitchens, food processing/production, coolers/freezers, restrooms, breakrooms, and more✅ CUSTOMIZABLE – many decorative options✅ AUTHORIZED/TRAINED CONTRACTORS – dependable work/warranty✅ MADE IN THE USA – shorter lead times, consistent product quality | Home of the floors that cure in 1 hour. Res-Tek manufactures a full line of resinous flooring for smooth, easily-cleanable, seamless commercial kitchen floors that cure quickly, keep downtime to a min, and take the heat. Bar areas, kitchens, patios, restrooms. Certified installers. Made in the USA.
Panelchok – SG Freelance S.L.
Panelchok, European leader company in the area of Industrial protections, PVC claddings, alimentary and fire tested up to Bs2d0
MULTIVAC
Packaged expertise, innovative, cutting-edge technology, and strong brands under one roof: The MULTIVAC Group offers complete solutions for the packaging and processing of food, medical, and pharmaceutical products, as well as industrial items – and as the technology leader, it continues to set new benchmarks in the market. For more than 60 years, the name has stood for stability, strong values, innovation and future security, quality, and excellent service. | Established in 1987, MULTIVAC – USA is the #1 daughter company of MULTIVAC Global with over 4,000 active US based packaging machines and growth of 250+ new machines sold annually. To provide customers with a single source supply network, MULTIVAC offers thermoforming, traysealing and chamber machines along with labeling, printing, inspection, automation, and films. Our customers rely on the vast expertise and localized support. Visit us.mulitvac.com to learn more. | Packaging solutions for medical products and equipment are decisive to ensuring patient safety – without compromising on security and materials used. From single-use products to implants – it is worth investigating and assessing the prequalification of your packaging solution at an early stage. MULTIVAC provides you with sound advice based on many years of experience. Our packaging experts will support you from initial development all the way through to the finished package. | As one of the leading worldwide providers of packaging and processing solutions for over 60 years, MULTIVAC takes great pride in setting the industry standard in innovation & technology, efficiency, and reliability through our expertly engineered product range of packaging and processing equipment. With the most experienced team in the industry, we help you develop the perfect package and full-line solution for your product, your brand, and your objectives for profitability. Our full-line solutions include packaging, meat processing, slicing, bakery, labeling, printing, inspection, automation, and film & materials. All MULTIVAC line solutions are supported by superior technical support and customer service including digital solutions, OEM spare parts and consumables, technical training, preventive maintenance, technical support, field service, and our exclusive preferred partner program.MULTIVAC is a family-owned company, which operates globally with more than 80 sites and over 7,000 employees worldwide. Our US headquarters is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and is complemented by five Regional Customer Support Centers, in Denville NJ, Irvine CA, Lisle, IL, Charlotte NC, and Dallas-Fort Worth TX.
METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection
METTLER TOLEDO provides product inspection solutions that ensure product quality, increase productivity, boost profits and protect your brand. Systems range from economical to sophisticated, state-of-the-art systems with customized material handling solutions. Depending on your specific requirements, our systems can detect physical contaminants, verify product weights, mark and verify packages, ensure accuracy and integrity of packaging and labels, confirm component content, inspect closures, and measure fill levels. | METTLER TOLEDO provides product inspection solutions that ensure product quality, increase productivity, boost profits and protect your brand. Our full range of metal detectors, checkweighers, machine vision and x-ray inspection systems deliver unmatched inspection capability on all types of bulk and packaged products. Systems can detect solid contaminants, verify product weights, ensure accuracy and integrity of packaging and labels, confirm component content, inspect closures, and measure fill levels. Our products are supported by the most comprehensive engineering solutions, product testing, customer service and training in the industry. | METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection provides product inspection solutions that ensure product quality, increase productivity, boost profits and protect your brand. Our full range of metal detectors, checkweighers, x-ray and vision inspection systems deliver unmatched inspection capability on all types of plastic products. Systems range from very basic and economical systems to sophisticated, state-of-the-art systems with customized material handling solutions.
Lizotte Machine Vision
Lizotte Machine Vision specializes in designing and manufacturing custom-built quality control, grading, and sorting solutions for the global food processing industry. Our cutting-edge technology seamlessly integrates both x-ray and color inspection within a single system, enabling the precise detection of visual defects and foreign bodies, including plastics, bones, metals, rubber, and more. Additionally, we detect geometry, shape, and thickness defects, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety. This innovative approach guarantees superior product integrity and reliability for our clients worldwide. | Lizotte Machine Vision is a group of experts focusing on applying leading edge technologies to the food processing industry. We specialize in custom built equipment for total quality control and grading in the food industry. Our In-line quality control system can detect defects of shape, size, weight, colour and find multiple kinds of foreign materials. On top of that, our grading system can grade your product by category, size, shape, and weight.
HEAT AND CONTROL
Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer, offers the latest technology and highest quality equipment for processing, coating, seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems and develops innovative solutions for production challenges. Established in 1950, this privately-owned company has 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 30 offices globally. With a global team of engineers, technicians, tradespeople, and support teams, they help manufacturers to achieve production goals and to maintain peak efficiency. | Compañía dedicada a la fabricación, Desarrollo, Ingeniería, e Instalación de equipos dedicados a la manufacturación de SNACKS para consumo humano. Desde su conceptualización hasta su instalación y arranque. | Diseñamos soluciones integradas para mejorar su negocio le ayudamos a optimizar sus productos a través del diseño y la fabricación de líneas de procesamiento y empacado personalizadas con integración de principio a fin. | Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer, offers the latest technology and the highest quality equipment for processing, coating/seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems and develops innovative solutions for production challenges. Established in 1950, this privately-owned company has 10 manufacturing facilities and more than 30 offices globally. They have built an extensive knowledge bank and developed a wealth of experience and expertise with access to production and technical support from a network of engineers, food technicians, field service technicians, skilled tradespeople, and support teams to provide food and non-food manufacturers with the ability to achieve production goals. | Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer, offers the latest technology and the highest quality equipment for processing, coating and seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems and develops innovative solutions for production challenges. Established in 1950, we are a privately-owned company and have 11 manufacturing facilities, 12 testing centers, and more than 30 offices globally. Heat and Control has partnered with other global manufacturing leaders, including Ishida and CEIA®, and can offer a single machine or can integrate several components into a complete system and assume single-source responsibility. We can assist manufacturers with equipment for all types of food, pharmaceutical, and non-food products, as well as provide pre- and post-sale technical support, including applications assistance, engineering, installation, parts, service, and training. From a network of engineers, food technicians, field service technicians, skilled tradespeople, and support teams, we have built an extensive knowledge bank and developed a wealth of experience and expertise with access to production and technical support to provide food and non-food manufacturers with the ability to achieve their production goals. | Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer, offers the latest technology and the highest quality equipment for processing, coating and seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, inspection, and control/information systems and develops innovative solutions for production challenges. Established in 1950, we are a privately-owned company and have 11 manufacturing facilities, 12 testing centers, and more than 30 offices around the world. Our Heat and Control brands include FastBack® (horizontal motion conveyors and on-machine seasoning), Mastermatic (fryers), and Spray Dynamics® (coating and seasoning application systems), and we partner with other global manufacturing leaders, including Ishida (weighing packaging and inspection) and CEIA® (metal detection). We customize all of our solutions according to your priorities–from a single machine to several integrated components to a complete system, and we assume single-source responsibility. We can assist you with equipment for all types of food, pharmaceutical, and non-food products, as well as provide pre- and post-sale technical support, including applications assistance, engineering, installation, parts, service, and training to maintain peak efficiency. During our seven decades as an industry leader, we have built an extensive knowledge bank and have developed a wealth of experience and expertise with access to production and technical support from a network of engineers, food technicians, field service techni | Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer, offers cutting-edge technology and the highest quality equipment for processing, coating and seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, inspection, and controls/information systems. With 12 manufacturing facilities, 10 testing centers, and 30-plus offices globally, our brands include FastBack® (horizontal motion conveyors), Mastermatic (fryers), and Spray Dynamics® (coating and seasoning application systems), and we partner with other global manufacturing leaders, including Ishida (weighing, packaging, inspection) and CEIA® (metal detection). Whether individual machines or complete multi-component integrated systems, we assume single-source responsibility, and our solutions include pre- and post-sale technical support and training to maintain peak efficiency. | Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer, offers the latest technology and the highest quality equipment for processing, coating and seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, inspection, and control/information systems and develops innovative solutions for production challenges. Established in 1950, we are a privately-owned company and have 11 manufacturing facilities, 12 testing centers, and more than 30 offices around the world. Our Heat and Control brands include FastBack® (horizontal motion conveyors and on-machine seasoning), Mastermatic (fryers), and Spray Dynamics® (coating and seasoning application systems), and we partner with other global manufacturing leaders, including Ishida (weighing packaging and inspection) and CEIA® (metal detection). We customize all of our solutions according to your priorities–from a single machine to several integrated components to a complete system, and we assume single-source responsibility. We can assist you with equipment for all types of food, pharmaceutical, and non-food products, as well as provide pre- and post-sale technical support, including applications assistance, engineering, installation, parts, service, and training to maintain peak efficiency. During our seven decades as an industry leader, we have built an extensive knowledge bank and have developed a wealth of experience and expertise with access to production and technical support from a network of engineers, food technicians, field service technicians, skilled tradespeople, and support teams to provide food and non-food manufacturers with the ability to achieve their production goals. | Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer, offers the latest technology and the highest quality equipment for processing, coating and seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, inspection, and control/information systems and develops innovative solutions for production challenges. Established in 1950, we are a privately-owned company and have 12 manufacturing facilities, 10 testing centers, and more than 30 offices around the world.Our Heat and Control brands include FastBack® (horizontal motion conveyors and on-machine seasoning), Mastermatic (fryers), and Spray Dynamics® (coating and seasoning application systems), and we partner with other global manufacturing leaders, including Ishida (weighing packaging and inspection) and CEIA® (metal detection). We customize all of our solutions according to your priorities–from a single machine to several integrated components to a complete system, and we assume single-source responsibility. We can assist you with equipment for all types of food, pharmaceutical, and non-food products, as well as provide pre- and post-sale technical support, including applications assistance, engineering, installation, parts, service, and training to maintain peak efficiency.During our seven decades as an industry leader, we have built an extensive knowledge bank and have developed a wealth of experience and expertise with access to production and technical support from a network of engineers, food technicians, field service technicians, skilled tradespeople, and support teams to provide food and non-food manufacturers with the ability to achieve their production goals.Contact us to visit one of our demonstration centers and to test products on our latest equipment. | Heat and Control®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer, offers the latest technology and the highest quality equipment for processing, coating and seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems and develops innovative solutions for production challenges. Established in 1950, we are a privately-owned company and have 11 manufacturing facilities, 12 testing centers, and more than 30 offices globally. Heat and Control has partnered with other global manufacturing leaders, including Ishida and CEIA®, and can offer a single machine or can integrate several components into a complete system and assume single-source responsibility. From a network of engineers, food technicians, field service technicians, skilled tradespeople, and support teams, we have built an extensive knowledge bank and developed a wealth of experience and expertise with access to production and technical support to provide manufacturers with the ability to achieve their production goals.