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July 25, 2025 -

Food Production Cleaning on a Budget: Maximum Impact, Minimum Waste

According to the CDC, approximately 800 foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the United States every year. If that number sounds alarming, more specific statistics aren’t any better. Each year, those outbreaks result in 48 million people getting sick, and over 128,000 getting hospitalized from a foodborne illness.  Considering that foodborne illnesses are almost entirely preventable […]

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July 21, 2025 -

9 Proven Strategies to Master Manufacturing Inventory Management

For manufacturers, the key to being successful isn’t all about big-picture strategies. It’s about countless micro-efficiencies that, over time, add up to transformative results. While Industry 4.0 and just-in-time delivery grab headlines, what separates successful manufacturers from those that are struggling isn’t always about who has the newest, flashiest IoT components. It comes down to […]

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July 15, 2025 -

How a Leading Korean Lithium Powder Manufacturer Solved Dust Leaks & Downtime with BFM® Fittings

As global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge, so does the need for lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide (NCM)—the critical powder used inside rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. A major lithium powder producer in South Korea, operating in this fast-growing sector, was facing serious challenges: Frequent powder leaks during production Lengthy changeovers due to difficult-to-remove […]

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June 19, 2025 - , ,

BFM® Meaning and Hidden Benefits [Chart]

BFM® stands for Blair Forres McPheat, the inventor of the patented BFM® flexible connector system. When visiting processing plants, Blair saw the same issues over and over. Leaking clamped connectors led to hazardous environments, contamination risks as well as thousands of dollars in lost product and production time due to cleaning.

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June 17, 2025 -

Why U.S. Manufacturers Are Rethinking an Overlooked Component: The Flexible Connector

Why U.S. Manufacturers Are Rethinking an Overlooked Component: The Flexible Connector In today’s manufacturing landscape, efficiency and sustainability aren’t just goals—they’re imperatives. As companies face increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve safety, and meet environmental regulations, one small but critical piece of the production puzzle is often overlooked: the flexible connector.   Despite their size, […]

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June 10, 2025 -

Optimizing Material Flow: The Key to Powder Processing Efficiency

In powder processing industries—whether food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or minerals—material flow isn’t just about getting product from A to B. It’s about efficiency, consistency, equipment longevity, and product quality. Poor flow can lead to downtime, product loss, and accelerated equipment wear. One of the most overlooked contributors to optimized material flow is the connector interface between […]

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June 5, 2025 -

Where Your BFM® fitting Is Manufactured: A Note on Quality and Global Partnership

As the #1 authorized U.S. distributor of BFM® fittings, our Powder-Solutions, Inc. team believes in transparency, quality, and delivering the best possible solutions to our customers, the BFM® fitting, has become a staple in a wide range of bulk powder processing industries—thanks to its exceptional performance that enhances safety and reduces downtime. But we’ve noticed […]

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