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## [Reducing Food Contamination Risks with 3-A Standards](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/reducing-the-risk-with-3-a-authorization)

 3-A represents the pinnacle of quality for hygienic standards of processing equipment in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. 3-A Standards are based on American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements and allows acceptance by...

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## [Extend the Life of Your Industrial Mixer with Refurbishing](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/repurposing-and-upgrading-industrial-mixers-aftermarket-services-that-extend-the-life-of-your-equipment)

 Industrial mixers, also called blenders, are built to last, but what do you do when your needs change significantly? As much as we try to build mixers/blenders that anticipate future needs of our customers, after a decade or two—anything can happen....

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## [What Defines 'Clean' in Food Processing Equipment?](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/cleaning-food-processing-equipment-is-cip-right-for-you)

 Clean-In-Place (CIP) often appeals to food processors because on the surface, it seems like an easy methodology that can save labor costs and time in cleaning food processing equipment. Purchasing CIP equipment is a major investment, so it is...

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## [3 Keys to Selecting the Right Mixer or Blender for Food Applications](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/top-3-considerations-in-choosing-a-mixer-for-food-processing)

 The top 3 considerations in food processing are sanitation, sanitation, and sanitation. For that reason, you’ll find plenty of information on sanitation in our Food Processing Handbook as well on our blog Reducing Risk with 3-A Authorization and the...

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## [To Improve Safety at Your Facility, Remember These Rules](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/i-am-safety)

 I Am Safety – I Own It. This is our mantra at Marion Process Solutions. Not only is safety one of our core behaviors, it resides at the top of the list. It’s a simple concept really, but profoundly important in any manufacturing facility.

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## [Prevention is the Best Cure for Safety and Productivity](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/prevention-is-the-best-cure-for-safety-and-productivity)

 Benjamin Franklin said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and that certainly rings true today, especially in the processing industry where safety and efficiency are of the utmost concern. That’s why preventative maintenance should be...

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