SPX secures contract to build powdered infant formula processing plant in France
SPX, a US-based multi-industry manufacturing firm, has received a contract worth over $50m from Synu…SPX, a US-based multi-industry manufacturing firm, has received a contract worth over $50m from Synutra France International, a subsidiary of Synutra International, to build a new powdered infant formula processing plant in Brittany, France.
The new plant will use SPX Flow Technology process systems to convert milk and other ingredients into powdered infant formula and other whey protein powdered products for export to China.
As a part of this deal, SPX will design and install all the advanced, automated systems needed to convert fresh milk and whey into dry powdered ingredients and infant formula.
The company expects that this new plant will be open for production sometime in 2015.
SPX Flow food and beverage president Marc Michael said: "The construction of this new powdered infant formula plant in France will allow us to further demonstrate our deep expertise in liquid dairy and dry powder processing systems, and promises to add to our growing portfolio of successful dairy facility engineering projects around the world."
