Thank you for Visiting Fortifi at IPPE 2026
Fortifi: Productivity, efficiency and product quality
Fortifi companies demonstrated transformative innovations at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. We had experts on hand from Bettcher, Frontmatec, MHM Automation, Provisur Technologies, LIMA, Nothum, REICH, Kais, Cantrell-Gainco, Greenline and our partner Völur.
Bettcher
Bettcher develops premium quality precision tools for meat processing.
IPPE learned more about Bettcher’s rebuild kits and service contracts to update equipment and schedule preventive maintenance. Bettcher demonstrated the robust, versatile Whizard Versa™ Trimmer, with innovations including 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 demonstrated its Quantum Flex+ Trimmers, which improve performance and durability with any Bettcher motor system, including Quantum, UltraDrive and UN-84. Design simplicity results in easier maintenance and increased efficiency, while lighter weight improves operator ergonomics.
Bettcher also featured Grasselli derinding and membrane skinning technology, including the MS600P membrane skinner, which provides a precise high-yield solution with efficient sanitation in a single or optional dual-blade version. For complete operator safety, Grasselli’s CLO safety system protects operators’ hands. The fully automatic NAB 520 guarantees accurate precision even with delicate pork cuts. Its infeed belt adjusts relative to the blade and toothroll for optimal operations.
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 the Frontmatec Robotic Chine Bone Saw for Beef Strip, which enables processors to increase safety, quality, throughput and profitability with an additional $4-$9 per head in yield.
This technology processes up to 850 pieces per hour with consistent high-speed cuts powered by an advanced 6-axis robot. Its vision system optimizes the cut angle for each piece. The system reduces reliance on manual labor, minimizes downtime and lowers operating costs at the same time that it reduces the risk of repetitive motion strain and cut-related injuries to enhance worker safety. Easy-to-clean construction further supports sanitation and food safety standards.
Plant trials prove that this Frontmatec Robotic Chine Bone Saw delivers consistent, measurable yield improvements in a highly competitive industry. The saw combines precision robotics, advanced vision technology and a food-safe design to set a new benchmark for beef processing automation that complements Frontmatec’s existing pork and beef chine bone saw solutions.
Frontmatec also presented optimizations for packaging, labeling and sorting; pork harvesting and processing equipment; and service solutions for 24/7 live technical assistance with remote support options.
In addition to Frontmatec technology, the company featured Kais proprietary ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) Systems designed for the food industry. Kais modular software solutions integrate seamlessly with existing production lines to ensure automatic order execution and provide users with powerful decision-making tools. Attendees will learn more about Kais’ innovative technologies for digitization and control.
Völur, a leader in AI for sorting, scheduling and planning in food production and Fortifi partner, was featured at IPPE as part of Frontmatec’s commitment to drive innovation.
MHM Automation
MHM Automation designs and supplies innovative product handling, chilling and freezing solutions that transform efficiency, sustainability, safety and quality.
At IPPE, MHM demonstrated its RPC Erector, designed for meat, poultry and other perishable goods. The system automatically de-stacks and erects full pallets of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for immediate production-line use, which reduces manual handling to improve workplace safety, lower labor costs and optimize efficiency in space-constrained environments.
The machine delivers a minimum of 12 erected crates per minute with sustained operation. Up to 10 minutes’ notice of reload time ensures reliable supply and uninterrupted performance. Built-in safety provisions include light curtains to protect operators during loading and an integrated light bar for real-time status visibility. Available models suit most line speeds and can discharge crates long-edge or short-edge to meet line requirements.
The compact design of the RPC Erector fits seamlessly alongside existing processing lines in a footprint no larger than a manual workstation with a pallet of assembled crates (8′ x 5′). Its stainless steel chassis and robust mechanical assemblies deliver a reliable machine with easy operation and maintenance. Forklift loading and push-button operation eliminate the need for specialist operators and free up staff for higher-value tasks.
Provisur Technologies
Solutions to defrost, marinate, tenderize, inject, separate, grind, form, coat, fry, cook, smoke, sizing, form press, slice and freeze.
At IPPE, Provisur demonstrated its Weiler® Dominator® 16BG Grinder in the Fortifi booth itself. This high-performance, heavy-duty technology delivers excellent product texture from even the toughest frozen and tempered blocks.
Additionally, in Provisur’s own booth Provisur presented the Hoegger® X4 Form Press. With a small footprint, this user-friendly machine features both intelligent force control and 3D pressing to deliver maximum yields and minimal operating costs.
Provisur also showed two Beehive® Separators in its booth. The Beehive® RSBF-04 Separator turns up to 97% of bone collection material into high-quality ground meat. The versatile Beehive® RST-D06 MAX Separator optimizes texture on premium end products.
The Weiler® Dominator® 16XP Grinder with Balanced Flow™ technology for consistent particle definition and excellent texture made an appearance in Provisur’s booth at IPPE 2026. Additionally, Provisur featured the high-volume, servo-drive Formax® Maxum®700 Former, which provides easy-to-use hygiene features through its pivoting product hopper and conveyor assembly. Finally, the Lutetia® Chamber cold convection defrosting system offers high-speed air circulation for accelerated heat transfer, regulated heat and cold provision, cold convection for quick defrosting and a static procedure for successful results even with fragile foods.
Nothum
Nothum specializes in industry-leading predust, batter, breading and frying equipment.
At IPPE, visitors experienced the versatile SuperFlex Homestyle Breading Machine, featuring drum, flatbed, tripleflip and handtoss application modes – ideal for applying various coatings such as rubs, fine flours and coarse crumbs.
Nothum highlighted the BatterPro All-in-one Batter and Tempura Machine, which automatically mixes and chills ingredients, while maintaining controlled viscosity for consistent batter or tempura application.
Nothum also presented the ProTherm Continuous Fryer, which demonstrates efficient oil management while utilizing 33% less frying oil for consistent product quality. Featured with the fryer is Nothum’s EzFlow Oil Filter, which safely removes sediments and reduces free-fatty acids through a low-pressure system.
Lastly, Nothum highlighted two support pieces. The AcuFeeder automatically adds flours, crumbs, rubs or panko to any Nothum breading and batter machinery. The HydroFilter Dust Collector captures and removes flours and rubs from the air for a cleaner, more breathable work environment.
LIMA
LIMA designs and manufactures meat-bone separators, deboners and grinders-desinewers.
At IPPE, LIMA featured 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). An anti-bridging arm enables the machine to grind and desinew meats even with a completely full hopper. With a small footprint and operator-friendly design, it operates continuously, consumes little energy and requires no pregrinding, even on large pieces.
REICH
Germany’s oldest name in food thermoprocessing systems and a leading global provider in the industry, REICH offers solutions to dry, smoke, cook, bake, mature and cool 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 5000BE AIRJET, the world’s best-performing cross-flow universal unit for reddening, drying, hot and cold smoking, cooking and baking. This modular, multifunctional unit uses horizontal airflow to heat treat and smoke large batches of laying products for consistent results and minimal shrinkage. To optimize output and maintain exceptional standards, the multifunctional machine processes large volumes of various food products – up to 120% more capacity than standard systems – with uniform quality and consistency.
REICH also spotlighted the secure REICH BlueConnect system, which provides remote real-time access to all relevant machine and production data. This system optimizes equipment maintenance with automatic updates, integrated predictive monitoring and intelligent machine connectivity designed to minimize downtime and boost productivity. The cloud-based system requires no local data storage and integrates seamlessly with REICH solutions for digital service and spare parts.
Cantrell Gainco
Cantrell-Gainco specializes in high-quality, customizable evisceration equipment, wing segmenters, yield optimization and weighing systems, and vacuum transport systems.
At IPPE, Cantrell-Gainco showcased several of its most advanced systems, including the AccuFill® Indexing System with a triple indexer and conveyors to process fresh or frozen chicken, turkey, pork, and beef. Also on display was the AccuFill Dual-Station Bagger System, engineered to fill bags of various sizes with speed and consistency. Optional dimpled steel hoppers promote smoother flow for sticky products and help maintain fast, reliable processing cycles. The DuraWeigh® NTEP-certified heavy-duty bench scale delivers robust performance in harsh washdown environments, eliminating calibration inaccuracies.
In partnership with AICON X-Ray, Cantrell-Gainco serves as the exclusive full-service distributor of AICON X-ray inspection systems to the U.S. poultry industry, able to sell, service, support and provide spare parts for these AICON systems. At IPPE, the companies featured the AICON SCAN XR-500 Poultry with Photon Counter Detector (AICON PCT™) technology to detect even 1 mm of calcified bone, and the AICON SCAN XR-300 and XR-600 with IP69-compliant construction, offering the highest detection level with the lowest false rejection rate.
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 will highlight common parts engineered to match or exceed OEM component performance.
