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HāF Equipment Acquires Semi-Bulk Systems, Expanding Ingredient Handling Capabilities

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CheeseExpo 2026!

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Smart Solutions: HaFSBX Brings Automation Products to the Dairy Industry

CheeseExpo 2026 brings together over 4,000 professionals from the cheese, butter, whey, and cultured dairy processing industry for an experience unlike any other. The event blends educational programming, meaningful networking, celebratory recognition of excellence, and an exhibit floor showcasing cutting-edge solutions.

HaF Equipment designs and builds powder handling and processing systems for cheese and dairy manufacturers, focusing on salt, cellulose, NFDM reconstitution, whey powder handling, powder packaging, and other automated solutions.

The HaFSBX team is looking forward to attending CheeseExpo 2026 to learn more about the latest technology, reconnect with old friends, build new partnerships, and strengthen long-standing relationships. We value the time and opportunities that CheeseExpo 2026 provides. If you plan to attend the CheeseExpo in April 2026, let us know. We would love to hear from you! In the meantime, learn more about our innovative dairy automation products below.

Solving Your Toughest Ingredient Handling Challenges

Powder Packaging Automation – Smart Solutions for Handling Whey and Dairy Powders

Automated powder packaging systems connect seamlessly with upstream dryers to move whey and dairy powders from process to package with accuracy and control. By integrating conveying, filling, dust control, and controls into one system, cheese producers reduce manual handling while maintaining sanitary conditions and consistent packaging performance.

How this helps cheese production
  • Improves consistency when packaging whey, milk powders, and dairy blends
  • Reduces dust and product loss during bag filling
  • Enhances sanitation and food safety in dairy environments
  • Supports scalable automation as cheese production volumes grow

Salt Handling Automation

Automated salt handling systems streamline the transfer, batching, and dissolution of salt used throughout cheese production. By replacing manual bag dumping with controlled unloading, conveying, and mixing, cheese plants achieve safer operations and more consistent salt addition—critical for flavor, texture, and yield.
How this helps cheese production
  • Delivers consistent salt flow for brines and direct ingredient addition
  • Improves operator safety by eliminating repetitive lifting
  • Supports precise control of salt levels for uniform cheese quality
  • Reduces variability that can impact flavor and moisture control

Cellulose Handling and Dust Control Solutions

Cellulose and anti‑caking ingredients used in shredded cheese applications require gentle, dust‑controlled handling. Automated bulk bag unloading and vacuum conveying systems deliver these fine powders reliably—even in low‑headroom dairy facilities—while maintaining sanitary conditions and protecting operators.

How this helps cheese production
  • Ensures even distribution of cellulose on shredded cheese lines
  • Minimizes airborne dust that can affect sanitation and housekeeping
  • Improves ergonomics and reduces operator exposure
  • Maintains consistent flow of difficult, lightweight powders

NFDM Reconstitution – Automated Solution with Semi‑Bulk VacuCam®

Automated NFDM (non‑fat dry milk) reconstitution systems use VacuCam® powder‑into‑liquid mixing technology to rapidly wet, disperse, and hydrate dairy powders. By eliminating manual mixing and dusting, cheese producers achieve repeatable liquid dairy bases with improved process control.
How this helps cheese production
  • Produces uniform reconstituted dairy liquids for consistent formulations
  • Reduces mix time and operator involvement
  • Minimizes dust during powder induction
  • Supports sanitary, CIP‑ready dairy processing

Smart Solutions for Protein Drinks Using VacuCam® Powder‑Liquid Mixing Technology

VacuCam® mixing technology enables fast, dust‑free incorporation of protein powders into liquids for dairy beverages and nutritional products. Using vacuum‑based powder induction, these systems provide precise control and repeatable results—ideal for high‑protein dairy applications tied to cheese and whey processing.
How this helps cheese production
  • Creates smooth, lump‑free protein and whey‑based beverages
  • Improves batch‑to‑batch consistency for value‑added dairy products
  • Reduces sanitation risks associated with open powder handling
  • Enables scalable production of protein‑rich dairy formulations

Visit Us At CheeseExpo 2026

If you plan to attend the CheeseExpo in April 2026 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, let us know. We would love to hear from you and show off our dairy automation equipment!

See you soon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

About HaFSBX
HaFSBX designs turnkey systems for projects of all sizes. Our team understands our customers’ concerns and takes the time to listen, develop a plan, and communicate along the way. If you need someone you can trust and want to eliminate the stress of managing the details of your next project, contact us today to discuss your next project and how our team can help.

About The Author – Mitch Lund
Mitch has been with HaF Equipment for more than 4 years and leads business development for HaFSBX in the baking and snack sectors. He has been in ingredient handling for 14 years and can be found at many of the industry trade associations HaF actively supports, including ABA, BEMA, and ASB. Mitch is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Chemical Engineering program and is passionate about helping customers grow and improve their businesses.

Join Us at the 2025 IPBS Trade Show

We’re gearing up for the 2025 International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition in Chicago from April 29 to May 1! Also known as “The Powder Show,” this event is the premier gathering for professionals across all industries involved in handling powders and bulk solids. Whether you’re in manufacturing, processing, or material handling, this is the place to discover the latest advancements, network with industry experts, and explore innovative solutions.

Our team is thrilled to be part of this dynamic event, where we’ll be showcasing new ideas, equipment, and solutions that can help optimize your operations. You’ll find us right at the entrance—Booth #1007! We are the first booth you’ll see when you walk through the doors, so you won’t miss us.

If you’re attending the show, be sure to stop by and say hello. We’d love to connect, discuss your challenges, and explore opportunities to help your business.

Or reach out to schedule a meeting. See you in Chicago!

See the Latest Baking Industry Technology at IBIE Show Las Vegas

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Industry leader in bulk material handling will showcase the latest technology for manufacturing and production in the baking industry.

HaF Equipment will display a variety of products to demonstrate capabilities that support industry bakery manufacturers with raw ingredient handling systems using proven processes and engineered equipment for bulk material handling at the 2022 International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE).

MAPLEWOOD, MN, August 2, 2022. HaF Equipment is excited to announce its attendance at the 2022 International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) and invites participants to visit its display in the exhibit hall. IBIE Show Las Vegas takes place from September 17 to 21, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. HaF Equipment will be located at booth 7305 in the exhibit hall.

HaF Equipment plans to display a variety of products to demonstrate its capabilities to support industry manufacturers with proven processes and engineered equipment for bulk material handling. Some HaF Equipment products that attendees can expect to see at IBIE include:

  • Low-height bulk bag unloader, which fits 12-foot ceiling heights and features a tool-free quick take apart for convenience 
  • Horizontal load filter receiver, which features an operator-centric design and convenience and sanitation features such as a pulse jet cleaning system
  • HaF Equipment’s new wet skid, which offers automated dosing and supports heating and cooling options

“We’re excited to demonstrate how our equipment can save manufacturers time and money,” said a HaF Equipment spokesperson. “We work to stay ahead of the markets and provide solutions that support efficient operation and mitigate issues like equipment fatigue.”

International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) is a large convention, and HaF Equipment expects a lot of interest in its booth and displays. It encourages individuals interested in its products to schedule a meeting at IBIE with a HaF representative ahead of time. Industry professionals that want to take advantage of that opportunity can schedule a time via HaF’s form at http://pny.9d6.myftpupload.com/ibie-baking-show/. A name, email address, phone number, preferred date and time is required, and a brief statement of the topic is encouraged to ensure HaF Equipment can connect people with the right representatives at IBIE Bakery Show Las in Vegas.

The Las Vegas Convention Center is located at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. Through September 21, 2022, interested individuals can get a 20% discount on exhibit hall passes by using HaF Equipment’s marketing code, which is EXH305. The Expo Hall at the International Baking Industry Exposition is open from September 18 through 21, 2022. 

HaF Equipment will have representatives in the Expo Hall who can speak to its products and how modern bulk processing solutions plus old-fashioned customer service can help manufacturers create bigger bottom lines and meet other business goals. Individuals who are interested in hearing more about HaF Equipment’s solutions but can’t attend the IBIE Las Vegas 2022 can reach out to learn more via phone at (651) 653-5098 or email at sales@hafequipment.com.

Meet Us At The Baking Expo­

Enjoy a 20% discount on exhibit hall passes on us! CLICK HERE

This discount code is valid from 3/9/22-9/21/22. Marketing Code: EXH7305.