Alexandre Dionne, ing., P.Eng.

🥃 Bartenders might have the steadiest hands for whisky... ...but robots come in a close second. Scotia Automation Ltd developed a palletizing solution that handles whisky bottles with the steady (robotic) hand they require 🦾

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In collaboration with GEA, McCain Foods has revolutionized their Rilland facility with innovative drum forming technology. This groundbreaking partnership has achieved exceptional productivity and sustainability, setting new standards for the future of food production. Discover how this collaboration is paving the way for more efficient and eco-friendly food manufacturing processes. 🌍🔧 #MaxiFormerII #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfFood #FoodProduction

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Scott has partnered with JBS, a global food production company, to deliver a fully automated palletizing solution – resulting in higher labor efficiency, increased production, a streamlined process and tracking system, as well as greater flexibility for the company’s customers. 🌟 Learn more about how such large-scale projects are achieved and what it could mean for your own palletizing project: https://lnkd.in/eJYawMgW

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One of the key advantages of AmbaFlex Spiral Conveyors is their ability to utilize the vertical space within a production facility. This enables increased production capacity without the need to expand the facility’s footprint. The video below illustrates this concept effectively, showcasing how AmbaFlex Spiral Conveyors are seamlessly integrated into a fresh produce packaging line. Crates are transported efficiently between levels, maximizing the use of available space and enhancing overall operational flow.

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**Case Study: Powering the Future of U.S. Wheat Protein Production** We’re proud to support OEM Partners like Kice Industries Inc., whose expertise and innovation are helping build the future of food production. When Amber Wave set out to build the largest wheat gluten facility in North America, they turned to Kice to deliver a resilient, high-performance automation system—and Kice delivered. With a solution built on Rockwell Automation technologies, including: ✅ 650 Motor Control Centers with IntelliCENTER® ✅ 200 PowerFlex® Variable Frequency Drives ✅ ControlLogix® control and Stratix® networking ✅ FactoryTalk® View SE for a Smart HMI experience Kice helped Amber Wave, achieve critical uptime goals, gain real-time operational insights, simulate and test the system months before startup, and go live on time—with confidence. 🔗 Check out the full case study to see how the new Amber Wave facility is helping increase the U.S. supply of vital wheat gluten. 👉 https://rok.auto/45Mv9hf #BetterTogether #OEMPartners #FoodAndBeverage #Automation #KiceIndustries #SmartManufacturing #WheatProtein #AmberWave #DigitalTransformation #IntelliCENTER #FactoryTalk

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Last month's International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) 2025 sparked energy, curiosity and momentum. From bakers and engineers to plant leaders and quality assurance professionals, the expo was filled with conversations about what’s next—and how to get there. One highlight for the #ECLteam was hearing from our Senior Staff Scientist, Rich Walsh, who shared practical strategies to help strengthen food safety in baking. His session highlighted hygienic design, CIP fundamentals, smarter sanitizer choices and digital tools that help teams act faster. Do you want to boost production in your plant? Learn how Ecolab can partner with you today: https://bit.ly/3KPV1lB

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