19fbtechreview.comSEPTEMBER 2020which the manufacturer can input the desired base flavor and desired output quantity in gallons. The solution helped the manufacturer significantly by automatically providing the quantities of needed bulk ingredients such as cream, sugar, and water. The manufacturer produces more than three million gallons of product annually and offers upwards of 100 flavors so being able to quickly call up a recipe and scale it has given them tremendous efficiencies in their process. In addition, the program tracks ingredient use eliminating the need for more manual inventories. They can easily see where ingredients went and how much were used.In addition, Koss Industrial upgraded the ice cream manufacturer's outdated valve system. The old mix of divert, shut-off and cross-body valves did not have a way to verify valve position (open or closed), which opened the manufacturer up to possible cross-contamination and nut allergen issues. Operators had to rely on experience and tribal knowledge when using the valve system and training new staff on this particular process was a continuous challenge. Koss Industrial built a new valve manifold consisting of nine mix proof valves and programmed them to indicate valve position. This successfully eliminated the possibility of cross-contamination.As a company with tremendous growth since its inception, innovation is always on Koss Industrial's roadmap. The company launched a new website in June, which has been an excellent resource for both customers and employees. It is also planning to add an eCommerce platform to enhance its customers' buying experience. On the technology side, Koss Industrial is always looking to implement the latest technologies for improving its manufacturing capabilities. "We're always testing new welding technologies and evaluating our processes and equipment so we can improve our quality, lead time, and efficiencies," concludes Heidi.
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