tna appoints distribution specialist piet ising to boost fresh and frozen expertise
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December 14, 2016
Sydney, Australia, 14 December 2016 – tna has announced the appointment of Piet Ising as new group product manager – conveying – general foods. A specialist in vibratory, heavy-duty distribution technology, Piet will work closely with tna’s global sales and engineering teams to further build the company’s expertise in the general foods sector, including the expansion of tna’s portfolio of full washdown solutions for the fresh and frozen industry. From raw material handling equipment, industrial fryers, freezing tunnels and vibratory conveyors to all stainless steel packaging systems, tna now offers complete processing and packaging lines for a wide range of applications, including French fries, pellet snacks and potato chips, further strengthening its position as a single source supplier to the food industry.
With over 30 years of experience in the food processing industry, Piet has worked for a number of leading equipment manufacturers as well as setting up his own businesses. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the design, manufacturing and installation of high pressure vibratory distribution systems, plus a proven track record in improving customers’ processing methods and line efficiencies. Together with his in-depth expertise in blending, grading and coating processes, Piet’s engineering skills and market knowledge will be instrumental in growing tna’s portfolio of turnkey distribution solutions for high-density foods like fresh, blanched and frozen vegetables.
“The fresh and frozen food sector presents some immense opportunities and we’re keen to support food manufacturers in this category with our full range of integrated processing and packaging solutions,” comments Peter Oussoren, chief sales officer at tna. “Piet was the ideal candidate for this role as he not only has the product and industry knowledge, but also possesses the business acumen to support customers with turnkey solutions that will ensure long-term operational and commercial success.”
Commenting on his appointment, Piet says: “tna’s expertise and capabilities in the snacks sector are well-recognised across the food industry. The company designs and manufacturers some of the most innovative food processing and packaging equipment on the market. I’m thrilled to be able to help tna expand its footprint in the wider food processing industry and look forward to sharing my knowledge and expertise with both the team and our customers.”
The appointment follows the launch of tna’s first full washdown vertical from fill and seal system – the tna arctic® 3. With its hygienic design, the tna arctic 3 is able to run efficiently and reliably in hostile wet and cold processing environments, making it the ideal solution for the fresh and frozen sector, where frequent sanitation is essential to comply with stringent global hygiene standards. To find out more about tna’s complete solutions for the fresh and frozen foods sector, visit www.tnasolutions.com
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About tna
tna is a leading global supplier of integrated food processing and packaging solutions with over 14,000 systems installed across more than 120 countries. The company provides a comprehensive range of products including materials handling, processing, cooling and freezing, coating, distribution, seasoning, weighing, packaging, inserting and labelling, metal detection and verification solutions. tna also offers a variety of production line controls integration & SCADA reporting options, project management and training. tna’s unique combination of innovative technologies, extensive project management experience and 24/7 global support ensures customers achieve faster, more reliable and flexible food products at the lowest cost of ownership
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