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- CO2 Refrigeration: Debunking 3 Common Myths
- Three Steps in Developing a Food Processing Manufacturing Plan
- What’s New in LEED v4: Big Picture Changes, Updates for Building Design and Construction
- 5 Ways to Improve Equipment Reliability and Avoid Downtime in Your Food Processing Plant
Recent Blog Posts
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Thousands of Ammonia Systems Now Face New Regulations. Is Yours One of Them?
August 3, 2023
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Boilers vs. Direct-Fire vs. Glycol: Water Heating Systems to Consider for Food and Beverage Plants
July 6, 2023
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5 Common Oversights in Industrial Refrigeration Compressor Maintenance (and How to Combat Them)
June 15, 2023
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Choosing the Right Oil-Cooling Method for Your Industrial Refrigeration Compressor
June 1, 2023
Recent News
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Stellar Celebrates Grand Opening of Nutrition Center at Jacksonville, Florida Headquarters
April 16, 2024
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Stellar Partners with Nexus Refrigeration to Offer Advanced Process Safety Management Services
March 26, 2024
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Richard Lovelace Named Outstanding Alumni – University of North Florida
March 25, 2024
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Stellar Recognized as Top Safety Leader Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors
March 18, 2024
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Stellar Continues Its Expansion with New Offices in Honolulu & Gainesville
March 11, 2024
X-Ray And Metal Detection Technology: Get The Most From Your System
Major food recalls are a reminder of how critical detection technology is for a food facility — and lately, it seems we’re being reminded far too ofte…
Nestlé Research & Development (R&D) Centre, Solon, Ohio
The design-build contract for the project was awarded to Stellar. Stellar provided architecture, engineering and construction services for the project…
Lack of Specific LEED Certification for Food Processing Creates Challenges
The lack of a specific program means processors have to carefully determine which LEED certification is right for them. There’s a LEED for Schools. LE…
The Industrial Internet of Things And What It Means For Your Food Plant
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) refers to connected devices and technologies that can collect, monitor, analyze and exchange large amounts of…
Columbus Foods Slicing and Packaging Facility
Columbus Foods opened a new food slicing and packaging facility in Hayward, California, US, in July 2011.
Gluten Free Manufacturing Checklist
The gluten-free market is growing. Many traditional facilities are now manufacturing gluten-free products, but a shared facility can present challenge…
Stellar VRT - Virtual Reality Technology
Matthew Warner, Design Project Manager at Stellar, describes the value of virtual reality technology in the firm's design process.
Royal Cup’s Bold Aspirations & High Expectations
When Royal cup first sat down with Stellar on their expansion project they let them know they had bold aspirations and high expectations. Stellar was …
Stellar's Cold Storage Expertise
Discover Stellar's vast experience in helping cold storage distribution clients achieve their goals.
Construction Site Tech Tools
Today’s technology has revolutionized the way food plants are designed, built and upgraded — learn about some of the latest tools.
The Rise of Organic
Is your company positioned to meet the growing demand?
Brewery Expansion: 5 Things to Do Before Growing Your Distribution
Discover the five steps you need to take before growing your brewery business.
Building Your Pet Food Processing Facility
From food safety standards to traceability and quality control, more consumers are treating pet food like human food when it comes to ingredients and …
Food Process & Packaging Engineering
Comprehensive solutions that drive returns and innovation.
Strategic Planning
Process for developing a business plan, master plan, manufacturing plan and feasibility studies.
Innovative Processing Solutions
Innovative solutions for solving processing challenges.
Increase Production Efficiency
Efficiency reform for companies needing a road map to evaluate their production output.
Food Safety: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges
Proactive steps plants can take to ensure they’re in compliance with all regulations.
Food Safety
Proposed changes for the FSMA and how ERP systems can assist facilities in adherence to these new standards.
Food Processing Plant Design
Factors that influence design and why a utility matrix is an important tool in your plant’s design.
Food Processing Design-Build
Issues to address in the planning stages of a new greenfield plant, expansion or renovation.
Food Process Engineering
Review the current trends, opportunities and challenges facing food processors today.
Food Plant Emergency Response
Steps food plants can take to prepare for a natural disaster and OSHA-mandated emergency response plans.
2014 Trends and Predictions
Trends moving the industry forward and improving operational efficiencies within plants.
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