CLFP Insider
December 17, 2024
CLFP News
CLFP Food Processing Expo: Early Bird Discount Ending This Friday!
Join us on February 5 & 6, 2025 in Sacramento for CLFP’s annual Food Processing Expo! This year’s Expo is brimming with fresh and exciting opportunities, making it one of the nation's largest food processing shows—right here in California.
 
Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount (up to 50% off) available until December 20. Plus, don’t miss the Labor & Employment Workshop on February 4!
 
At Food Processing Expo 2025, you’ll connect with industry leaders, forge new partnerships, and explore the latest innovations and insights. Exhibitor spaces are still available—don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business and services! We hope to see you there - sign up today!
 
 
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CLFP Seeking Donations for Silent Auction at Food Processing Expo 2025
The Silent Auction is Back! CLFP is seeking donations for the Silent Auction which will be held at the Expo on Wednesday, February 5 from 5pm - 6:30pm. Donations can include gift baskets, weekend getaways, gift cards, sports memorabilia and equipment, electronics and more. You can also make a direct donation to the Scholarship Program, or CLFP can purchase an item on your company’s behalf; just provide a dollar amount and we’ll do the shopping! 100% of funds raised during the Auction directly benefits the CLFP Scholarship Program. To donate an auction item, please contact Jacqueline Ostrander.
 
Your Full-Service Energy Solutions Partner
CalCom Energy®
CalCom Energy supports sustainable food systems by providing energy design and engineering services, utility interconnection, project management, construction services, O&M services, retrofits, and renewable energy credits. CalCom has led the deployment of over 150+ MW of solar generation and energy storage capacity across the food system value chain, now monitoring and maintaining more than 100 MW of renewable energy assets. 
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Upcoming Event Dates
February 5 & 6, 2025 – Food Processing Expo, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento. Open to all.
 
May 1 & 2, 2025 – Annual Board of Directors Meeting, Andaz Napa, Napa: Open to Board, Alternates, and Premier Affiliate Members.
 
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Featured Article
Future-Proofing Business: Technology as the Lifeblood of Innovation and Success
 
Technology is no longer just a business enabler—it is the lifeblood of modern organizations, driving innovation, competitive edge, and operational efficiency. For today’s C-Suite leaders in the food processing industry, the challenge lies not in recognizing the transformative power of technology but in navigating its rapid evolution. Through artificial intelligence, exponential growth of data, and cybersecurity demands, executives are under constant pressure to future-proof their technology investments.
 
ERA Group's "Technology: The lifeblood of modern business" explores executives' key challenges in evaluating and implementing new technologies while balancing cost, risk, and strategic goals. It introduces a forward-thinking, four-pillar framework to ensure technology projects align with long-term business objectives, maintain agility, leverage data-driven decision-making, and prepare the workforce for a digital-first future.

For more information, please contact CLFP Supplier Host Council member Mike Plesha at mplesha@eragroup.com or follow the link: https://usc.eragroup.com/tech-and-modern-business/
 
 
YOUR TRUSTED BOILER SERVICE COMPANY IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
R.F. MacDonald Co.?
R.F. MacDonald Co. is your complete boiler and pump solutions provider. We offer sales, service, repair, parts, maintenance and training to keep your equipment in top operating condition. Our Engineering team and factory-trained ASME-code certified technicians are available throughout California and Nevada 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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New Members
November 2024
WCR Incorporated
4636 E Drummond Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
John Smith
Regional Sales Manager - West Coast
P: (800)421-4927
 
Coastal Manufacturing
355 Harvest Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Josh Baker
National Sales Director
P: (888)534-5379
Founded in 2002, Coastal Manufacturing specializes in producing custom, high-sanitation conveyors and providing turnkey installation of fresh-cut processing lines. Our equipment supports a range of industries, including fresh-cut, pet food, meats, seafood, confectionery, snacks, and nutraceuticals. With one of the most experienced engineering teams in the industry, we’re committed to delivering best-in-class equipment that combines superior quality, sanitary design, value, and exceptional customer service. We manufacture sanitary conveyors, structural platforms, produce and tray washers, flume systems, bin & tote dumpers, ice and frozen product breakers and metering systems, washdown electrical enclosures, sanitary blowers, air-knives, and custom R&D projects.
 
Processtec, Inc.
9938 W Legacy Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
Karin Duerig
General Manager
P: (559)553-5096
We build systems and equipment to process viscous products in the sanitary and chemical industry.
 
Forbo Siegling, LLC
12201 Vanstory Dr.
Huntsville, NC 28078
December Pee
Marketing & Communications Manager
P: (704)948-3315
With over 105 years of innovation and passion, Forbo Movement Systems is an industry leader providing conveyor, processing, power transmission, monolithic and modular belting. At Forbo, we connect high performance and innovation with precision and safety, ensuring that your logistics and production workflows run efficiently to meet our customer's needs. With our vast product portfolio under the Siegling brand, we have solutions for your daily manufacturing challenges.
 
 

 

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