Fortifi Led IPPE 2025 with Transformative Innovations
Fortifi brought eight of our global brands and our partners to the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga, from January 25-28. We built a super booth to showcase Bettcher Industries, Frontmatec, MHM Automation, LIMA S.A.S., Nothum Food Processing Systems, REICH THERMOPROZESSTECHNIK GMBH, Cantrell Gainco Group, Inc. and Greenline Poultry Parts in one location, along with our partners at Völur, a leader in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to sorting, scheduling and planning for protein processing. We gathered our experts from all these leading companies to help IPPE attendees find the right solutions for their unique needs.
Our time at the show was a resounding success. We met with prospects, customers and the press, consistently emphasizing how cohesively we serve our industry, how much efficiency we offer our customers – and how our technologies improve products, output and profits.
Each of our companies brought exciting products and technology to share, from trimmers, automation solutions, grinder-desinewers and breading machines to crossflow universal thermoprocessing solutions, wing rounding systems and conveyor systems. We renewed our collaborative connections with colleagues as well as with customers. The entire event was a testament to our ability to work together for the good of our companies and for our customers’ progress.
“The way it’s always been done” leaves little room for new products, process innovation and improved efficiency. We’re here to help our customers reexamine assumptions, break through obstacles and advance their success. Our experiences at IPPE 2025 showed that the world is ready to hear from us and benefit from what we offer. Congratulations, team, on a job well done!
Bettcher
Bettcher develops premium quality precision tools for meat processing.
IPPE marked the debut of the new Bettcher Whizard Versa Trimmer. This robust, versatile trimmer includes innovative features such as a TWIST-N-GO head for better ergonomics, Bettcher’s quick blade change technology for easy maintenance and a multi-speed option to suit every application.
Bettcher presented the handheld Cyclone Skinner, which can prioritize either higher yields or higher speeds. This solution’s one-handed activation and self-driving design cut noise and weight compared to other tools.
Bettcher also demonstrated its Quantum Flex+ Trimmers, which improve performance and durability with any Bettcher system, including Quantum, UltraDrive and UN-84. Design simplicity results in easier maintenance and greater blade speed, while lighter weight increases efficiency.
Likewise, Bettcher featured the Grasselli MS Series Membrane Skinner and Derinder, a high-yield solution for complete operator safety in a single or optional dual-blade version. Grasselli’s CLO technology boosts operator safety.
Frontmatec
Frontmatec designs and manufactures innovative automation solutions that maximize yield and product quality for the red meat processing industry, with advanced controls and software coupled with expert industry knowledge.
At IPPE, Frontmatec presented strong automation-technology product lines and advancements that improve operations and increase yield. Frontmatec also engaged with partners and customers at the show to offer insights into how advanced technologies deliver scalable solutions that address industry challenges for pork and beef processing.
MHM Automation
MHM Automation designs and supplies innovative product handling, chilling and freezing solutions that transform efficiency, sustainability, safety and quality.
At IPPE, MHM Automation representatives used VR and onscreen demonstrations to present use cases and product functionality. Products highlighted included chilling and freezing tunnels, reverse packaging, Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), palletizing and pallet handling with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), along with additional material-handling and chilling/freezing systems.
LIMA
LIMA designs and manufactures meat-bone separators, deboners and grinders-desinewers.
At IPPE, LIMA showed a LIMA RM 350 GDM Ø 3 mm grinder-desinewer designed for use with red or poultry meat. Like the other models in the GDM series, this machine yields very high-quality ground desinewed red or white meat from boneless raw materials (beef and pork trimmings, shank meat, aponeurosis, poultry trimmings, deboned thigh and drumstick meat, wishbones, fillets). With a small footprint and operator-friendly design, it operates continuously, consumes little energy and requires no pregrinding, even on large pieces.
Nothum
Nothum specializes in industry-leading predust, batter, breading and frying equipment.
At IPPE, demonstrations of the VersaCoat Flatbed Breading Machine showed how its low-charge breading system handles multiple coatings with reduced changeover and downtime. Also on display at the show, the BatterPro All-in-one Batter and Tempura Machine chills and mixes ingredients, and applies batter or tempura with controlled viscosity. The versatile SuperFlex Homestyle Breading Machine offers multiple breading and predusting modes and handles various coatings, including rubs, fine flours and coarse crumbs.
The Nothum HydroFilter Dust Collector showed how it removes flours and rubs from the air to demonstrate efficient filtration. Attendees also saw the Nothum ProTherm 40-35 Continuous Fryer, which uses less oil and maintains cleaner oil for consistent product quality. A fully insulated hood and tank provide additional safety and efficiency.
REICH
Germany’s oldest name in food thermoprocessing systems and a leading global provider in the industry, REICH offers solutions for smoking, cooking, baking, maturing and cooling of food categories including meat and sausage, fish, poultry, pet food, and even vegan and vegetarian products. REICH customizes its systems to meet specific production needs.
At IPPE, REICH presented the AIRMASTER® UKQ AIRJET, the world’s most-advanced crossflow universal unit with unparalleled output. This multifunctional machine processes large volumes of various food products with uniform quality and consistency to optimize output and maintain exceptional product standards.
Cantrell Gainco
Cantrell Gainco specializes in high-quality evisceration and killing/picking equipment, wing segmenters, yield optimization and weighing systems, and vacuum transport systems.
At IPPE, the company premiered the new Cantrell Gainco Total Wing Rounding System for consistent grade-A quality cuts 160 wings per minute, feeding directly into Cantrell Gainco’s Wing Segmenter. Paired at the show with the faster, more-intuitive and robust Infiniti controller, the Dual-Station Bagger System fills various bag sizes and optimizes product flow. The Paw Vacuum Transport System with Hopper moves products through heating, chilling and packaging steps. The AccuFill® triple indexing bulking system automates bulk packing with updated system controls and a conveyor.
Additionally, Cantrell Gainco demonstrated a Grasselli automated poultry skinner with in-line or off-line integration for high-yield, high-accuracy processing. A Fortress Technology Metal Detection System rounded out the company’s offerings at the show, featuring the ultimate in rugged processing and intuitive controls.
Greenline
Greenline supplies customers of major OEMs with overhead conveyor systems and premium-quality aftermarket parts and services for poultry equipment.
At IPPE, Greenline showcased 348 and Log/Link chains and trolleys with unique innovations designed to maximize service life. Greenline also highlighted common parts engineered to match or exceed OEM component performance.
