News 2007
André Wendt – Manager of BMA China
In our January news we informed you that our Chinese subsidiary in Kunming were going to launch business operations this year. From our Kunming base, André Wendt and his team of local staff will cater to the needs of our many customers throughout China. In recent years, BMA has installed machinery and equipment worth far more than 100 million Euros in China, and can look back on 20 years of successful business in that country! BMA has built up many references in starch factories, potato processing plants, snack producing companies as well as sugar factories throughout the whole country...[>>]
(07.11.2007)
Service over the whole product life cycle !
BMA’s new service concept
The elimination of unplanned production stops due to equipment break-downs on the one hand and the reduction of fixed costs for maintenance staff and spare parts on the other hand form classis dilemma for many food processors today. Standardization of machines and spares parts, e.g. by using the same brand of valves or pumps in all manufacturing facilities companywide are one approach to reduce the complexity of maintenance...[>>]
(07.11.2007)
Ready for the future
BMA Nederland - Ready for the Future (PDF, 179 KB)
BMA Engineering
For many years BMA engineers have been active in the upgrade and modernization of existing installations.... [ >> ]
(14.06.2007)
New French Fries Fryer
BMA/Florigo present their new generation of French Fries fryers. The new series comprises models for capacities between 8 and 25 mt/hr. Many new features have been integrated in the new fryer, with a view mainly to the following customer benefits: ... [>>]
(04.06.2007)
New Engineering Methods in Use at BMA Nederland
For almost two years the Value Engineering method has been in use at BMA Nederland in the product development process. This method identifies and removes unnecessary expenditures, thereby increasing the valueof the products for the customers... [>>]
(05.04.2007)
Elten Systems Container loading system for foil ripened cheese
As you might know, more and more the Labour Legislation puts their stamp on the cheese industry.
For that reason BMA Nederland B.V. developed an installation for loading foil-ripened cheeses into wooden containers... [>>]
(05.04.2007)
Reduction of the Acrylamide-content of potato crisps by vacuum-frying
Acrylamide is suspected of having a carcinogenic potency. Therefore, the amount of acrylamide taken in with the food should be - according to one of the recent FAO/WHO reports - reduced as quickly and as much as possible in compliance with the ALARA principle (as low as reasonably achievable), in order to minimise the risk potential... [>>]
(17.01.2007)
Ferguson Refrigeration Systems sold to DKR
Activities in refrigeration sold to DKR, BMA Nederland BV concentrates on main activities.
To consolidate its strong position in the market, BMA has streamlined its product portfolio for potato processing, snack and cheese markets.
As a part of this, BMA has sold its refrigeration activities, known under the Ferguson label, on 31 December 2006 to DKR Refrigerations BV in Harelbeke (Belgium), a well-established refrigeration company... [>>]
(17.01.2007)
Fryer and Freezer for Aviko Steenderen
BMA and Aviko have had a relationship now for many decades, and BMA have supplied many machines on a regular basis to all Aviko’s factories. The most recent of these projects was the supply in 2006 of a Florigo fryer and Ferguson cooling/freezing tunnel for the factory in Steenderen, Holland.
Aviko made the investment in order to upgrade the existing French Fries line on capacity and technology... [>>]
(17.01.2007)