A number of Fortifi Food Processing Solutions brands will be on hand at the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo from January 27-29, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bettcher Industries Showcases Meat Processing Tools 

As part of Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, Bettcher representatives will be on hand in Blue Hall C, Booth C31129, to present solutions that enhance meat production applications.

At IPPE, attendees will learn more about Bettcher's rebuild kits and service contracts to update equipment and schedule preventive maintenance. Bettcher will demonstrate the robust, versatile Whizard Versa Trimmer, with innovations including a TWIST-N-GO head and two speed options to swap between applications easily.

Bettcher will also demonstrate its Quantum Flex and Flex+ Trimmers, which improve performance and durability and are compatible 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 will feature 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 NAB520 guarantees accurate precision even with delicate pork cuts. Its infeed belt adjusts relative to the blade and toothroll for optimal operations.

Cantrell-Gainco Presents Poultry Processing Solutions 

In Blue Hall C, Booth C31129, Cantrell-Gainco will join other companies within the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions unified platform of leading global brands during the world's largest annual food industry event for the poultry and egg, meat and animal food industries.

Cantrell-Gainco specializes in high-quality, customizable evisceration equipment, wing segmenters, yield optimization and weighing systems, and vacuum transport systems. At IPPE, Cantrell-Gainco will showcase 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 will be 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. Both the AccuFill Bagger and DuraWeigh scale will feature the new Infiniti weigh head indicator with an intuitive graphical user interface.

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 two companies will feature AICON X-ray's XR-Series inspection systems, including the XR-500 Poultry for raw product, the XR-600 and XR-300 for case and bag applications, and the Pipe XR for pipeline inspection of liquid, semi-liquid, and fragmented products. All AICON X-ray machines on display feature IP69K heavy-duty construction, and integrate AiSoft and PCT technology to achieve the industry's smallest detection level.

Frontmatec Spotlights Food Automation 

Frontmatec will present advanced technology for red meat processing at the. In the Fortifi booth in Blue Hall C, Booth C31129, visitors will see innovative automation solutions that maximize yield and product quality during the world's largest annual food industry event for the poultry and egg, meat and animal food industries.

At IPPE, Frontmatec will present 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 while it also 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 combination of precision robotics, advanced vision technology and afood-safe design enables the Frontmatec Robotic Chine Bone Saw to set a new benchmark for beef processing automation that complements Frontmatec’s existing pork and beef chine bone saw solutions.

Frontmatec also will present 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 also will feature 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, will be featured at IPPE as part of Frontmatec's commitment to drive innovation.

LIMA Showcases Operator-Friendly Meat Processing

LIMA (Les Innovations Mécaniques Alimentaires), a Fortifi Food Processing Solutions company, will showcase meat-bone separators, deboners and grinders-desinewers for the poultry, red meat and fish industries.

At IPPE, LIMA will feature a 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.

Nothum Highlights Predust, Batter, Breading and Frying Equipment 

Nothum Food Processing Systems will present predust, batter, breading and frying solutions in Blue Hall C, Booth C31129. 

At IPPE, visitors will experience the SuperFlex Breading Machine, featuring drum, flatbed, tripleflip and handtoss application modes – ideal for applying various coatings such as rubs, fine flours, and coarse crumbs.

Nothum will showcase its latest advancement in batter and tempura application technology with the BatterKing. This fully integrated system efficiently mixes, chills and applies batter or tempura with an automatically controlled viscosity.

Also in action at IPPE, the VersaCoat Flatbed Breading Machine showcases a low-charge breading system. The VersaCoat is designed to handle multiple coating types – from fine flours to coarse crumbs – without compromising the coating's integrity.

Nothum also will present the ProTherm Continuous Fryer, which demonstrates multiple efficiencies 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 will highlight the HydroFilter Dust Collector, which captures and removes flours and rubs from the air for a cleaner, more breathable work environment.

MHM Automation Demonstrates RPC Erector 

MHM Automation will showcase its RPC Erector, designed to simplify production-line palletizing of meat, poultry and other perishable goods at Blue Hall C, Booth C31129, to present solutions that optimize meat production applications.

MHM Automation designs and supplies innovative product handling, chilling and freezing solutions that transform efficiency, sustainability, safety and quality. As part of that product line, the RPC Erector automatically de-stacks and erects full pallets of Tosca meat reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for immediate production-line use, which reduces manual handling for improved workplace safety, reduced labor costs and optimized efficiency in space-constrained environments.

The machine delivers 12 erected crates per minute with sustained operation. Up to 10 minutes' notice of reload time ensures a 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. The available model suits most line speeds and can discharge crates long-edge or short-edge to meet line requirements. Additionally, it is able to erect different-sized Tosca meat RPCs without stopping or changing the machine setup. 

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 reliable machining with easy operation and maintenance. Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) compatibility for flat pack loading and an intuitive user interface automate the erection process without requiring experienced operators.

About Fortifi Food Processing Solutions
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and operating worldwide, Fortifi is a leading platform of automated food processing equipment and automation solutions. Fortifi serves customers worldwide through its global manufacturing and service footprint, and drives improvements in yield, productivity, food quality, and worker safety for many of the world’s largest food producers. Fortifi’s growing portfolio includes Bettcher Industries, Frontmatec, MHM Automation, Nothum Food Processing Systems, REICH Thermoprozesstechnik GmbH, LIMA (Les Innovations Mecaniques Alimentaires) and Kais.