Entries by Fusion Tech

4 Ways Investing in a Column Dumper Can Improve Safety

Lifting is a primary cause of injury in the food processing industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, around a quarter of all manufacturing sector accidents happen in the food and beverage industry — with most of those injuries due to repetitive or improper lifting. That should come as no surprise. The […]

How to Step Cook Beef Jerky for Improved Yields and Consistency

The popularity of beef jerky is at an all-time high. According to research done by the Simmons National Customer Survey (NHCS) in 2019 and the U.S. Census, approximately 50% of the U.S. population, which is nearly 160 million people, eat meat snacks and beef jerky regularly. Americans love their beef jerky! So much so that, […]

3 Unique Resources to Make MFG Day Fun

Friday is national Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) — a day set aside each year to show the reality of modern manufacturing and encourage the next generation to consider a manufacturing career. Created by Founding Partner Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International in 2012, MFG DAY is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation […]

Fusion Tech Makes a Substantial Donation to Local Food Pantries

Investing in our local community is a high priority here at Fusion Tech. As a business that started local and stayed local, we know it’s our responsibility to step up and help our community, especially in times of crisis. It’s why we made the decision at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to donate $5 […]

Is Sanitation Fogging Right For Your Facility?

The spread of COVID-19 has left many food processors trying to find fast and efficient ways to disinfect their facilities. Wiping down every surface by hand with a CDC and EPA approved disinfectant is extremely costly, both in purchasing chemicals and in redirecting the labor force to spend time cleaning. To combat those costs, many […]

Fusion Tech Donates to Local Food Pantries

Giving back to our local community is a core value here at Fusion Tech. As a company that started local and stayed local, we feel a responsibility to invest back into the communities surrounding us — to help improve the quality of life and keep our communities safe and healthy. That’s why we made the […]

Fusion Tech Commits to Helping Local Food Pantries

Keeping people fed is part of our business. As a manufacturer of food processing equipment, Fusion Tech is part of the critical supply chain that keeps our country fed — a responsibility we take seriously, especially now during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. That’s why we’ve committed to helping stock our local food pantries to provide […]

Fusion Tech Helps Donate Intubation Boxes to McDonough District Hospital

As a business that started and stayed local, we believe it’s essential to give back to our community, especially in crazy and uncertain times like this. We are happy to announce that this week, we were able to donate the plexiglass used to build an intubation box for McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois. The […]