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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGy

Alfa Laval expands its hygienic valve portfolio for

enhanced safety, efficiency and reliability

lfa Laval is expanding its hygienic maintenance costs. Fully CIP-able, the
Avalve portfolio by introducing the valve guarantees more uptime, continuous
Unique SSV Pressure Relief Valve and the operations, long-lasting performance, and
Leakage Detection Butterfly Valve, along- energy, water and cleaning media savings.
side new smaller sizes of the Unique Mix- A wider range of mixproof valve sizes
proof CIP and Unique Mixproof Process
valves. By broadening its range, Alfa Laval Alfa Laval is also extending its Unique
reaffirms its commitment to providing reli- Mixproof range with two new sizes — 1”
able, high-performing solutions that ensure (DN25) and 1½” (DN40) — of the Unique
safe processing, protect product integrity, Mixproof CIP and Mixproof Process valves.
and safeguard consumers while address- productivity and safety. Pressure relief set- These smaller double-seat mixproof valves
ing the evolving needs of the hygienic in- points are easy to adjust onsite to accom- offer high cleanability, pressure resistance,
dustries. modate changing conditions. Built on the and adaptability to meet diverse hygienic
“By prioritizing product and equipment proven SSV platform, this modular valve processing needs. With these new sizes,
manufacturers can easily integrate more
safety in combination with efficiency and shares spare parts with other Unique SSV
reliability, we continue to support manu- valves, simplifying maintenance and reduc- compact CIP skids, valve matrices and
dosing lines into hygienic processing lines
facturers in the dairy, food, beverage, and ing service costs. Fully CIP-able regardless while maintaining the safety that mixproof
home and personal care industries,” says of the pressure setting, the valve ensures valves deliver.
Paw Kramer, Portfolio Manager, Valves and reliable hygiene and performance while
Automation at Alfa Laval. “These additions minimizing downtime. Meeting industry demands with an ex-
provide manufacturers with greater flex- Enhance safety with the Alfa Laval panded portfolio
ibility to customize valve solutions to meet Leakage Detection Butterfly Valve The latest additions to Alfa Laval’s valve
their processing requirements.” portfolio demonstrate our commitment to
Product safety and efficiency are the hall-
Prevent overpressure with the Alfa La- marks of this straightforward Leakage De- meeting the evolving needs of industries
val Unique SSV Pressure Relief Valve tection Butterfly Valve. When powered by where safety, efficiency and reliability are
When peak performance under pressure an Alfa Laval ThinkTop for valve monitoring paramount. With the Unique SSV Pressure
is critical, the Unique SSV Pressure Relief and control, it enhances reliability due to Relief Valve, Leakage Detection Butterfly
Valve protects hygienic processing lines, real-time valve monitoring and control. In- Valve, and smaller Unique Mixproof CIP
particularly those with positive displace- tegrated leakage detection enables rapid and Process Valves, Alfa Laval continues to
ment pumps, from overpressure. Paired response to potential issues, maintaining provide practical, high-quality valves that
with and powered by Alfa Laval Think- performance. A single seal, disc and actua- enhance operational performance across a
Top® technology for valve monitoring and tor make the valve compact and lightweight broad spectrum of applications.
control, it safeguards process efficiency, while reducing installation, operating, and Circle 22 on enquiry card

Arla Foods Ingredients strengthens US foothold

with Valley Queen agreement

rla Foods Ingredients has signed a contract manufacturing
Aagreement with Valley Queen, strengthening its ability to
meet the growing demand for protein-enriched dairy in the US.

The South Dakota-based dairy processor will produce ingredi-
ents from the Nutrilac® ProteinBoost product range. The patented
microparticulate whey protein concentrate is used to increase pro-
tein levels in food and beverage products while retaining texture
and taste.
Privately owned and with a team of 440 employees, Valley Queen
specializes in high-quality dairy products. It handles around three
billion pounds (1.36bn kg) of milk annually and produces 330 mil-
lion pounds (150M kg) of cheese. Production of Nutrilac® Protein-
Boost is expected to begin at the company’s plant in Milbank, SD, tage which shares our commitment to producing dairy and whey
in winter 2025/2026, after new specialty equipment has been in- products of the highest quality.”
stalled. Doug Wilke, CEO of Valley Queen, said: “Like us, Arla Foods In-
Luis Cubel, Group Vice President and Managing Director of Arla gredients is dedicated to meeting the needs of American manufac-
Foods Ingredients, said: “Demand for protein-enriched dairy prod- turers and consumers. Nutrilac® ProteinBoost is a highly innovative
ucts continues to grow in the US. In order to meet it, and to fulfil
our ambitious plans for growth in North America, it was essential ingredient, which offers the perfect way to create appealing dairy
for us to significantly increase our capacity for the production of products enriched with high-quality protein. We’re excited to move
Nutrilac® ProteinBoost. At the same time, it was important for us to ahead with its production, and we’re looking forward to a long and
choose a partner with the right values, history and expertise. We’re productive partnership with a global leader in the whey nutrition
delighted to work with Valley Queen, a company with a long heri- space.” Circle 23 on enquiry card
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