HIGASHIMOTO KIKAI List of Products and Services

The "Open Mixer (Side Discharge)" is a mixer that allows for discharge from the side of the tank. Its structure enables efficient discharge to the next process without tipping over the tank. The blades intersect, ensuring that the product is mixed uniformly. Since the tank does not tip over, it allows for safe operation. Additionally, daily cleaning and inspection of the shaft seal can be performed, enabling seal maintenance management. 【Features】 ■ Natural discharge structure due to the absence of a discharge screw ■ Side discharge ■ High performance ■ Safety ■ Cleanability *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Mixer/agitator

This product is an open mixer (side discharge) that efficiently discharges to the next process without human intervention through a discharge screw. Since the tank does not tip over, it allows for safe operation. The blades intersect, ensuring that the product is mixed uniformly. Additionally, daily cleaning and inspection of the shaft seals are possible, allowing for maintenance management of the seals. The discharge screw can also be pulled out with a dedicated cart for cleaning. 【Features】 ■ Safety ■ Side discharge ■ Cleanability *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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• Other Mixers

This product is an auger feed hopper that can continuously transport products discharged from the previous process to the next process. The screw shaft seal section is easy to disassemble and can be cleaned daily. With inverter control, the rotation speed can be adjusted to an appropriate level for food. Additionally, the all-stainless steel construction allows for complete overhauls. It can be used for a long time with the same performance as when it was first introduced. 【Features】 ■ High durability ■ High performance ■ Cleanability *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Food Conveyor Equipment

This product is a frozen flaker capable of primary crushing of frozen materials. The cover around the drum is designed to fully open, making cleaning easy. The interlock and safety cover ensure customer safety. Additionally, it can crush frozen meat (-8°C) and cheese (-20°C), making it suitable for primary crushing. The use of self-manufactured blades also achieves a long lifespan. 【Features】 ■ Safety ■ High performance ■ Cleanability *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

This product is a frozen crusher that achieves stable crushing processing with its crushing claws. It can crush frozen materials at -20°C instantly. Due to its structure, the crushed product falls down, leaving no residue inside the machine. Additionally, it is made entirely of stainless steel, allowing for complete overhauls. You can use it for a long time with the same performance as when it was first introduced. 【Features】 ■ Safety ■ High performance ■ Cleanability *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

The "Frozen Slicer" is a machine that slices frozen materials to a uniform thickness. It controls the position and rotation of the conveyor and knife using a servo motor. It can handle materials up to 200mm in height and can cut materials at temperatures as low as -10°C. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Cleanability - The underside of the belt can be easily cleaned. ■ Safety - The machine cannot operate without the cover, ensuring safe operation. ■ High Performance - Can cut frozen meat at a speed of up to 175 slices/min. ■ Slice Thickness - From 1.0mm to 50mm. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Food Cutting Equipment

The powder dissolving machine "Powder Mixer" combines a sharp pump with powerful shear force and a rotary pump that enables stable liquid delivery even under vacuum, creating a sharp pump circulation system that efficiently disperses and dissolves powders in liquids, and can even emulsify. In the food sector, it features high emulsification power and a sanitary structure, using a vacuum tank to remove bubbles generated in the pickle during circulation, achieving efficient emulsification of powders and liquids. It can be utilized not only in the food industry but also in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. Our company can also design a pickle manufacturing system centered around this product. We offer an optional CIP cleaning system that prevents contamination through automatic cleaning. 【Features】 ■ Time Reduction Utilizes a large rotary pump and dynamic pressure to shorten powder suction time. ■ Bubble Removal Removes bubbles in the liquid through the combination with a vacuum tank. ■ Separate Addition Allows for separate addition of powders and liquids. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Mixer/agitator

We would like to introduce an example of problem-solving using our "batch-type smoke chamber." The challenges identified include "color inconsistency of the sausages on the upper and lower parts, as well as the inside and outside of the cart," and "decreased yield." By implementing our product, uniform drying due to turbulence can be achieved with the reversing flap. The entire cart will have an efficient, moderate, and uniform level of dryness, leading to an increase in yield. Additionally, the steam smoke generated by heated steam allows for quicker coloring, effectively shortening the cooking time. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Other processing machines

The "Vacuum Mixer" demonstrates astonishing capabilities in the mixing and marination of various ingredients such as potato salad, macaroni salad, pickles, furikake, hamburgers, sausages, wieners, meatballs, and pharmaceuticals. The meticulously calculated dual-axis paddle blades rotate while crossing each other, allowing the particles of the raw materials to flow evenly and achieving high dispersion in a short time. Small amounts of seasonings, such as spices, are evenly distributed in a short time. 【Features】 ■ Stirring and cooling using liquid nitrogen is possible Reduces cooling time (up to 1/3) Stirring is possible below 0°C (at -4°C) ■ Seal parts are disassemblable for cleaning ■ Completely made in Japan for peace of mind ■ Intuitive operation with a combination of a touch panel and lever switch ■ Pursues the golden ratio between the angle of the blades and tank volume to accommodate various products *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other processing machines
• Food Processing Equipment

We would like to introduce an example of problem-solving using our "Powder Mixer." The issues to be addressed include "clumping (undispersed, undissolved)" and "it takes time to circulate and stir to reach the desired solubility, leading to an increase in temperature." Our product utilizes a cavitation effect created by passing through a 0.5mm gap between fixed blades and rotating blades when discharging from the center to the outer circumference using centrifugal force, allowing for high dispersion, dissolution, and emulsification in a short time. It also contributes to time savings and minimizes heat generation. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Mixer/agitator
• Beverage Production Equipment
• Food Processing Equipment

Smoking is a method of preserving food by exposing it to smoke, which enhances its shelf life and adds a unique flavor. Typically, drying is performed before smoking, and the "Smoke House" from Higashimoto Kikai can reduce the time and cost associated with this process. 【Features】 ■ 20% reduction in boiler fuel consumption (compared to manufacturers) ■ Uniform drying in a short time thanks to the reversing flap (no smoke unevenness) ■ Time savings and over 2% yield improvement with the steam smoke generator (compared to manufacturers) ■ Layout design tailored to customer space ■ Various smoke generators available ■ Fully automatic cleaning system included as standard ■ A wide range of products from handmade restaurants to food factories ■ Domestic parts and controls with after-sales service We exhibited the combination smoke generator at FOOMA JAPAN International Food Industry Exhibition 2023/2024! ■ One unit can produce two types of smoke: steam smoke and normal smoke! *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Other processing machines

Through our partnership with Air Liquide Japan, we can efficiently utilize liquid nitrogen for stirring and cooling. This is suitable for cooling products such as nuggets, meatballs, and patties in the next process of the molding machine. The seal part of the stirring blade's rotation axis can be easily disassembled for daily cleaning. We are committed to a high-hygiene design that prevents water accumulation. All components and controls are made in Japan, allowing for quick responses to any issues. 【Features】 ▶ Stirring and cooling using liquid nitrogen Reduction of cooling time (up to 1/3) Stirring possible at temperatures below 0°C (down to -4°C) ▶ Disassembly and cleaning of the seal part ▶ Complete peace of mind with fully Japanese-made products ▶ Intuitive operation with a combination of touch panel and lever switch ▶ Pursuit of the golden ratio between blade angle and tank volume to accommodate various products ▶ Blades are welded structures, eliminating concerns about foreign objects without bolts, etc. ▶ Interlock mechanism included ▶ High-hygiene design that prevents water accumulation *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Other processing machines
• Food Processing Equipment

The "Swing Loader" is a 200L and 300L wagon loading device from KITTNER that can easily unload various products other than liquids. There are stationary and mobile versions available. It is equipped with a high-quality hydraulic unit and motor. The cylinder is made of stainless steel. It features very robust construction and is made entirely of stainless steel. It complies with standards such as CE, EU, and USDA. Special specifications can be accommodated upon request. 【Features】 ■ High-quality hydraulic unit and motor ■ Stainless steel cylinder ■ All stainless steel material SUS304 ■ Compliance with standards such as CE, EU, and USDA *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Food Conveyor Equipment
• Other food machinery

This is a proposal for a system that lines up from the super injector to the automatic raw material feeding device and the weighing device without using a meat wagon. It allows for the alignment of roasts and bacon while weighing, enabling automatic feeding into the injector. Additionally, by incorporating the measurement data from the floor scale (weighing device) installed at the injector outlet into the injector, automatic correction of the water injection amount during the injection process becomes possible. 【Features】 ▶ We can propose the automatic raw material feeding device to the weighing device for the injector ▶ Reduction of labor in the weighing process after shaping ▶ Automatic correction of the water injection rate is possible ▶ No need for meat wagon transportation after shaping *For details and specifications, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Food Processing Equipment

The "Vertical Conveyor" is a screw-type feeding device that enables the automation and reduction of labor in the feeding process. Unlike a conveyor that transports products at an angle, it can transport them vertically, allowing for space-saving usage. 【Features (Excerpt)】 ■ Cleanability The screw can be removed, making it easy to clean. ■ High Performance With inverter control, it can adjust to an optimal rotation speed suitable for food. ■ High Durability Made entirely of stainless steel, it allows for complete overhaul. *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Conveyor

This is a proposal for a system that integrates everything from the chopper to the mixer, and then to the filling machine and molding machine, without using a meat wagon. The system monitors the remaining amount in the filling machine and molding machine hoppers with sensors, and when it falls below a certain level, the auger feed hopper operates to automatically supply the finished product. 【Features】 ▶ We can propose solutions from the chopper to the auger feed hopper. ▶ By combining with a CIP cleaning system, we can meet expectations for further labor-saving and automation. *For details and specifications, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Food Processing Equipment

Since it is possible to weigh while transferring meat, pre-injection weighing is not necessary. 【Features】 ■ Supports both roast and bacon by changing attachments ■ The suction hose can always be used in a clean state ■ Pre-injection weighing is unnecessary ■ Synchronous operation with the injector is possible *For details and specifications, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Food Conveyor Equipment

By utilizing the container in a multi-functional manner with the mixer body, we can accommodate production and quality control systems. 【Features】 ■ Container attachment and detachment (manual and fully automatic control) ■ Dedicated containers for each product type, eliminating contamination concerns ■ Preparation of powder input and weighing can be done in the preceding process while the mixer is operating ■ Mixed powders are handled in containers for the next process ■ High-speed crushing chopper type (optional) *For details and specifications, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Other powder equipment

The "200L Meat Wagon Cleaning Device" is a cleaning device for 200L meat wagons equipped with advanced cleaning functions developed in collaboration with KITTNER. It is a popular energy-saving model that uses a water circulation system rather than a continuous flow, resulting in reduced water consumption. The high-temperature water at 85°C used for rinsing returns to the cleaning tank, where it is adjusted to a cleaning water temperature of 50°C to 55°C with the specified detergent concentration for circulation. Additionally, by closing the hydraulic door and inverting the wagon for cleaning, it completely washes away residues. Depending on the level of dirt, the meat wagon can be cleaned in just three minutes. Since the control panel is domestically produced, maintenance is easy, and the entire process from cleaning to rinsing can be performed automatically, leading to labor savings. 【Features】 ■ Equipped with a filter to catch large dirt particles ■ Water circulation type ■ Built-in heater for hot water use ■ Cleaning by inverting the wagon ■ Made of all stainless steel SUS304 ■ Compliant with standards such as CE, EU, USDA, etc. *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

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The "Tray Cleaning Device" is a machine from KITTNER that cleans plastic trays with a maximum width of 600mm, height of 400mm, and depth of 300mm. It can consistently perform cleaning and drying of water droplets according to various container shapes, and there is a mechanism for the cleaned containers to return to the operator. The cleaning water is warm, and the rinsing water uses fresh warm water at 80 degrees, which is also used to replenish the cleaning water. It is equipped with a sensor function to automatically fill the cleaning tank with water. Additionally, it comes with a dosing pump that maintains a constant detergent concentration, helping to reduce detergent waste. Made entirely of stainless steel, it complies with standards such as CE, EU, and USDA. 【Features】 ■ Cleans plastic trays ■ Built-in heater allows for warm water use ■ Sensor function to automatically fill the cleaning tank with water ■ Options: steam heating method, automatic detergent dosing pump ■ Made entirely of stainless steel, material SUS304 ■ Complies with standards such as CE, EU, and USDA *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Other cleaning machines
• Food Cleaning Equipment

This product is a cleaning machine from KITTNER designed to wash 15 rotary massage tanks (tumbler tanks) per hour, featuring an all-stainless steel structure. The cleaning device offers both vertical and horizontal tank cleaning options. In the vertical configuration, the tank is cleaned upside down to wash away residues. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【Features (excerpt)】 ■ After-sales support No worries about after-sales maintenance with domestically produced equipment. ■ Resource-saving Effective resource-saving cleaning with minimal water usage. ■ High performance Composed of an adjustable program with three stages: pre-wash, main wash, and rinse sterilization. *If you are interested, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other cleaning machines

Our company is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of food processing machinery and its ancillary equipment. We offer a range of carefully crafted products, including the industry’s thinnest "floor scale" at just 50mm in height, as well as various "feeding devices" and "meat wagons." We also accommodate special specifications and line designs. Please feel free to contact us. 【Product Lineup】 ◎ Floor Scale (Weighing Device) 　■ Smart design that is space-saving and self-propelled, suitable for any location 　■ Ideal for weighing massage tanks after injection ◎ Double-Head Lift Boy (Feeding Device) 　■ Effective for inverting large pickling tanks and massage tanks 　■ Excellent safety and maintenance features, with extensive experience in mass production lines ◎ Meat Wagon 　■ Handcrafted by welding masters 　■ Exceptional durability and long lifespan *Product materials can be viewed via "PDF Download."

• Other food machinery
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• Weighing Machine

We can offer a high-spec type of small injector that condenses all the technology of large machines, as well as high-performance small massagers, vacuum cutters, smokehouses, and more, in a style that meets various needs. 【Lineup】 ■ Injector ■ Super Massager ■ Vacuum Cutter ■ Smokehouse ■ Mixer/Grinder *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other food machinery
• Food Processing Equipment

The "Massage Mixer" features paddle-shaped blades that enhance salting efficiency while minimizing damage to the raw materials, resulting in products of optimal quality. The mixing tank is easy to transport, and its high versatility is highly regarded. Additionally, its versatility contributes to excellent washability. The basic structure has not changed to this day. The simple design excels in maintainability, and the latest model's control panel consolidates all necessary functions. 【Features】 ■ Minimizes damage to raw materials ■ Excellent maintainability ■ Latest model control panel ■ Uses our original reduction gear ■ Sharp pump with powerful cutting force ■ Achieves stable liquid delivery even under vacuum ■ All parts are domestically produced, ensuring thorough trouble prevention *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Mixer/agitator

The "Meat Tenderizer" can enhance the quality of cured products by moderately softening the raw meat while also improving the efficiency of the curing process. The rotating blade section is completely protected, and the structure maintains a distance that prevents human hands from touching the rotating blades from any openings. Safety is ensured by an emergency stop interlock provided on each cover. The entire production process is consistent from the blades, and the main body is made of all stainless steel, allowing for complete overhaul. We also value the importance of using the equipment for a long time with the same performance as when it was first introduced and reusing resources. 【Features】 ■ Moderately softens raw meat and increases curing efficiency ■ High safety maintained with a structure that prevents direct contact with the blade during operation ■ Excellent maintainability and cleanability ■ Sustains stable performance ■ Consistent production from the blades *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Other food machinery

The "Roast Log Filling Machine" is a semi-automatic filling machine that fills roast logs while maintaining a vacuum state. It accommodates logs up to 1200mm in length. To ensure long-lasting and stable performance, it features a robust frame structure with a solid form. All parts are domestically produced and made in-house, allowing for quick responses to sudden issues. 【Features】 ■ Semi-automatic type ■ Accommodates logs up to 1200mm in length ■ Provides long-lasting and stable performance ■ High-rigidity frame structure ■ All parts are domestically produced and made in-house *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Filling and bottling machines
• Other food machinery

The Higashimoto Kikai's "Vacuum Cutter" is a high-precision cutter recognized by skilled masters, featuring temperature display, automatic operation, and lever controls designed with the user in mind. It adopts a simple yet hygienic design that prevents water accumulation in all areas. Cleaning the underside of the bowl is also possible. Additionally, advanced processing technology ensures high quietness and reliability, maintaining the performance of a "postcard." 【Features】 ■ Hygienic with high cleaning capability ■ Improved quietness ■ Premier Japanese-made bowl chopper type ■ Reverse hammering function available ■ Safety interlock ■ Achieves a gap of one postcard between the knife and bowl ■ Designed to enable silk grinding *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Food Cutting Equipment
• Other food machinery

The Higashimoto Kikai "Vacuum Blend Mixer" has the fundamental performance of "extracting umami and mixing uniformly in a short time without compromising the texture of the ingredients." It adopts a newly developed sanitary shaft seal, allowing the sealing parts of the rotating shafts at both ends of the mixing blades to be easily disassembled. It can be disassembled and cleaned daily. The difference from the vacuum mixer is that it discharges the ingredients in the tank by pushing them out to the side meat outlet, enabling a larger capacity. It also has advantages in line design. The operation panel combines an intuitive touch panel with levers and push buttons. The design takes into account the need for manual operation in the blending mixer operation. 【Features】 ■ Easy disassembly of the sealing parts of the rotating shafts at both ends of the mixing blades, allowing for daily cleaning (patents No. 4261615 and No. 4261597 obtained) ■ Operation can be done in two patterns: touch panel and lever/push button ■ Blade shapes: paddle type, ribbon type ■ Tank capacity ranges from 600L to 5500L ■ A vacuum mixer type that discharges by tipping the tank is also available *If you are interested, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Mixer/agitator

The "Press Grinder" from Higashimoto Kikai is a grinder specifically designed for chopping salted raw materials. It can be directly connected to the injector outlet, allowing materials to drop directly into the hopper. Since it does not require any transportation means such as wagons or conveyors, it achieves labor-saving and drying efficiency. Additionally, because the plates and knives are used without contact, it reduces the risk of metal foreign objects, which is a particular concern with grinders. 【Features】 ■ No transportation means such as wagons or conveyors are required ■ Plates and knives used without contact ■ Reduced risk of metal foreign objects ■ Made entirely of stainless steel *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other food machinery

The "Frozen Crusher" from Higashimoto Kikai effortlessly crushes raw materials at -20°C and 40kg with its powerful crushing claws. The major difference from grinders is that it crushes through non-contact rotation rather than cutting. The advantage of this non-contact method is that there is no wear on the metal due to rotational contact between metals, resulting in very high product safety. Currently, this high safety is highly regarded, and it is widely used in industries ranging from meat processing to cheese production. 【Features】 ■ Focuses on "crushing" rather than "cutting" by implementing non-contact rotation ■ All plates and crushing claws are manufactured in-house ■ All stainless steel frame ■ Sturdy and robust construction *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

The Higashimoto Kikai "Grinder" thoroughly pursues the essence of "cutting without kneading the raw materials," allowing for optimal products to be obtained through appropriate rotation speeds and spiral cylinders, as well as special plates and knives tailored to various raw materials. The "New Type Grinder" has achieved a significant increase in production capacity with proper rotation speed control while maintaining the safety of conventional machines. Additionally, to enhance cleanability, it has become possible to disassemble the forced roll, which was often a blind spot in conventional machines. A new low-hopper type simple press grinder that allows direct input of salted raw materials from injectors and other sources has also been added to the lineup. By using the plate and knife in a non-contact manner, a safe manufacturing line has been realized. 【Features】 ■ Adopts a two-stage crushing system ■ Allows disassembly of the forced roll, which was unreachable in conventional models ■ Rotation speed control using the angle mincer method ■ High processing capacity ■ Reduction of burrs through the use of unique plates and knives ■ Completely made in Japan, produced in our own factory ■ Easy daily maintenance and stable performance ■ Made of all stainless steel *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Food Processing Equipment

The "Large Super Massage" features a specially shaped blade and tank that have evolved from conventional models, allowing for smooth circulation of the product without causing damage, thus efficiently advancing the brining process. It is ideal for roast ham, tonkatsu, bacon, and chicken marination. The control panel combines an intuitive touch screen with levers and push buttons for easy operation. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【Features (excerpt)】 ■ High Performance Achieves high-quality massage in a short time ■ System Capable of systematizing input → output → transfer → cleaning → cooling ■ Cooling Function Efficient cooling by cooling the tank itself *For more detailed information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other food machinery

The "Super Massage" features a special three-blade shape that enables "hand-return" massage, transitioning from the conventional "tapping" massage, allowing for high massage effectiveness without damaging the product. With over 40 years of history, this machine boasts a simple structure that enhances maintenance, receiving high praise over the long term. It can be transported with a detachable tank, offering excellent cleaning capabilities, and tank capacities range from 100L to 1000L. There is also a dedicated cleaning device for the Super Massage tank lid. Additionally, being made entirely of stainless steel allows for complete overhauls. 【Features】 ■ Utilizes a three-blade design that has undergone numerous improvements in the tank ■ The tank is detachable for easy transportation ■ Simple structure makes maintenance easy ■ Allows for massage without damaging the product ■ Made entirely of stainless steel ■ Available options include external type and continuous vacuum type ■ Dedicated cleaning device for the Super Massage tank is also available ■ A new model of Super Massage with a tank capacity of over 1000L is also available *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Other food machinery

This product achieves high-precision and stable injection with its uniquely developed triple needle double needle design, allowing the needles to rotate without any issues. Additionally, the needle coupler is equipped with an O-ring-less coupler as standard, eliminating concerns about foreign substances and preventing oil leakage without the use of hydraulics. 【Features (Excerpt)】 ■ Safety The holder, which can move up and down, is surrounded by guards, and safety sensors are installed at the input and output sections for peace of mind. ■ High Performance Stable and accurate liquid injection is possible through a piston pump that combines uniquely developed needles with a servo motor and ball screw. ■ Cleanability The cleanability burden is reduced by a disassemblable transport system and an automatic foam cleaning device. *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Other food machinery

The "Continuous Opener" is a compact system that integrates the functions of bag supply, bag opening, product transfer, and empty bag handling necessary for the chicken meat unpacking process. With simple operation, it separates the product from the bag and sorts the product and empty bags. Additionally, it uses a rotating knife to cut one spot on the bag, preventing damage to the product. 【Features】 ■ Dedicated opening machine for chicken meat ■ The conveyor, knife, and squeezing roller are inverter-driven to accommodate 2kg bags ■ Easy to check, inspect, and disassemble the device ■ Hygienic and compliant with HACCP ■ Secondary wiring and air are internally arranged, allowing for fewer installation restrictions and easy operation *If you are interested, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Other food machinery
• Food Packaging Machinery