Quality Doesn't Have to Cost in Food Industry

(PRWEB) November 10, 2005

For immediate release

(PRWEB) November 10, 2005 -- Food Technology Corporation (FTC), a leading supplier of food texture measurement systems and Mecmesin, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of product quality testing solutions today announced a strategic sales alliance to provide the food industry with a cost-effective range of food texture measurement and quality testing systems.

FTC’s 40 year heritage in food texture measurement combined with Mecmesin’s 25 years of force measurement and quality testing experience offers the food industry specialised but affordable alternatives to the high priced systems currently available.

FTC’s TMS-Pro food texture measurement system is designed for demanding R&D applications, while Mecmesin’s new MultiTest-x range of console controlled test systems serve the more cost conscious quality environment, offering the additional flexibility of food packaging testing.

Utilising unaxial travel both systems apply mechanical forces to samples. These forces are manipulated through the use of an ever-expanding range of probes and accessories that enable technologists to replicate almost any physical processing or handling condition.

Shirl Lakeway, Managing Director of FTC said ““This exciting partnership brings together a highly diversified skill set that positions both companies for dramatic growth and profitability. Together we share an uncompromising commitment to high quality instrumentation, innovative design and customer satisfaction.”

About Food Technology Corporation

For 40 years, Food Technology Corporation has been supplying high quality instruments to evaluate food texture. Two of FTC's founders, Dr Amihud Kramer (inventor of the Kramer Shear Press and Shear Cell) and Dr B.A. Twigg are acknowledged pioneers in food texture measurement. Wherever the application, within processing plants or in a research laboratory, FTC supplies cost-effective and reliable solutions to food texture measurement challenges.

About Mecmesin

Formed in 1977, Mecmesin, is the leading designer and supplier of force and torque measurement solutions in Europe. Thousands of companies worldwide rely upon Mecmesin force and torque measurement systems in a range of industries including automotive, electrical and electronics, medical devices, packaging, pharmaceuticals, plastics, safety and textiles to maintain consistency of manufacture, save money in the production process and to comply with relevant standards.

Contacts:

Food Technology Corporation

Shirl Lakeway T: +1 703 444 1870

or

Mecmesin Ltd

Jenny Jones T: +44 (0) 1403 799919

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