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Jan 16, 2024 1:38:08 PM Maarten de Geus

What is the price of a hygienic entrance?

You may have concluded that a hygienic entrance could be valuable for your business. This is a crucial step in ensuring hygiene. Now the question remains: what are the costs of a hygienic entrance?...

Jan 16, 2024 1:37:46 PM Maarten de Geus

How does a hygienic entrance work?

In the world of production and food processing, hygiene plays a crucial role. Minimizing the risk of contamination is not just a matter of regulation but also the moral and social responsibility of...

Jan 4, 2024 1:36:45 PM Jannes Voss

Elpress and Dyson, a win-win in the field of industrial hygiene.

At first glance, it may seem like a surprising combination, but over 10 years ago, Elpress and Dyson joined forces and initiated a unique collaboration focused on innovation in industrial hygiene. In...

Nov 27, 2023 1:43:50 PM Maarten de Geus

IFS Food Version 8: The key changes summarized

IFS Food Version 8 introduces 7 significant changes that impact food production companies. The new standard, published on April 18, 2023, allows companies to conduct audits according to the new...

Sep 20, 2023 3:18:51 PM Rajive Dav Miranda

Evolution of industrial hygiene in Asia

Asia is synonymous with diversity, not only amongst people but in their food as well. It is also synonymous with the largest wet markets and fresh food served on the streets or small restaurants....

Jun 21, 2023 9:05:27 AM Wout Spanjers

The importance of a BRC certificate for food safety

Food safety is a key factor within the food industry. Consumers trust that the food they buy is safe for consumption. To guarantee this trust and to meet the high standards of the food industry,...

Jun 21, 2023 9:05:12 AM Wout Spanjers

Cleaning a production area with a clean-in-place (CIP) installation.

Throughout the production process, thorough cleaning of all component parts is extremely important. As a company, you can exert a lot of influence in this area yourself: by means of, for example,...

Jun 20, 2023 4:34:06 PM Wout Spanjers

Why calibrating cleaning system satellites is important

A hygienic way of working begins with confidence in the quality of the cleaning system. The correct proportion of the chemicals and the sterility of the cleaning equipment used are essential for...

Jun 20, 2023 3:57:54 PM Wout Spanjers

What is the importance of a cleanroom and how do you clean it?

Developments in our living environment and the growing importance of optimal hygiene in the production and processing process are making the requirements for this increasingly stringent. Not only in...

Mar 28, 2023 1:03:07 PM Maarten de Geus

How does a crate washer affect ISO 22000 certification?

Working hygienically is essential for your business. So that you can supply safe products. Naturally, you follow the HACCP guidelines to do so. More and more quality managers in the food industry are...

Nov 15, 2022 2:44:34 PM Maarten de Geus

Visual inspection of washed crates

Those who work in the food industry know how critical good hygiene is. Personal hygiene demands attention – but equipment and crates also have to be spotlessly clean. To make the work of quality...

Jul 25, 2022 2:02:39 PM Wout Spanjers

Company hygiene: 5 tips for good hygiene on the factory floor

Whichever part of the food industry you work in: occupational hygiene is one of the most important and most complex aspects of the process. As a quality worker, you can’t do this all on your own:...

Jul 25, 2022 1:37:33 PM Wout Spanjers

The importance of good hand hygiene in the food industry

As a quality worker in the food industry, you know better than anyone how incredibly important good hygiene is. You want to comply with all laws and regulations and obtain the right certificates: all...

Mar 24, 2022 4:47:18 PM Wout Spanjers

HACCP Increases food safety

Food safety, perhaps it is the number one quality criterion for the food industry. To control food safety within the food industry, HACCP is an essential tool. HACCP manages food safety in a...

Jan 3, 2022 4:49:00 PM Wout Spanjers

10 Key hazards to manage through your HACCP programme for healthcare

“What are the key hazards I need to manage through my HACCP programme?”, is a frequently asked question by employees within healthcare. The HACCP methodology centres around a risk assessment of...

Oct 28, 2021 1:55:28 PM John van der Heijden

Daily cleaning of the hygiene entrance: how do I approach that?

With a hygiene entrance, you prevent illnesses and bacteria from getting into the industrial process. But to prevent this, it is important that you not only use the hygiene entrance, but also clean...

Oct 28, 2021 1:55:06 PM Peter Hogervorst

Six factors of a crate washer contributing to efficient and sustainable usage

The investment in a crate washer is justified because using it provides many advantages. As well as saving work and time, the sustainable aspect of a washer also plays a significant role. In this...

Oct 28, 2021 1:54:33 PM Peter Hogervorst

Save water in your business by smart reusing

For businesses working in the food industry, water is an indispensable source within the production process. In the context of sustainable business, it is of paramount importance not to waste it, and...

Oct 28, 2021 1:54:06 PM Wout Spanjers

The right setup for good personal hygiene in the intensive livestock farming sector

To realise the usage of the hygienic entrance in the right way and make it as easy as possible, it is also important to have the correct setup. The nicer and more efficiently the hygienic entrance...

Oct 28, 2021 1:53:37 PM Wout Spanjers

Limit the spread of Bird Flu with clean transport crates

Bird flu, also called avian flu or avian influenza is a very infectious disease for poultry (chickens, chicks, ducks and turkeys) and wild waterfowl. Across the world, there are many different bird...

Oct 28, 2021 1:53:09 PM John van der Heijden

Teamwork makes maintenance and service a success

To maintain your hygiene entrance, industrial washer or cleaning system properly, you need to clean it and visually check it daily. In combination with a service contract for periodic maintenance...

Oct 28, 2021 1:52:38 PM John van der Heijden

Annual maintenance: an absolute must for your crate washer

To be able to guarantee the continuity of the production process in your food business and to be able to work with guaranteed clean load carriers, it is important that your crate washer is working...

Oct 28, 2021 1:52:15 PM John van der Heijden

The crate washer itself has to be washed too, what do you have to do for that?

A crate washer washes crates, that is what it was made for. But to be able to continue to do its work, a crate washer also has to be cleaned every day. So do not forget to take time to do this every...

Oct 28, 2021 1:51:50 PM John van der Heijden

What has to be done every time for the annual maintenance of a hygiene entrance?

To minimise the chance of faults and defects, and to keep the operation of hygiene entrance optimal, so give no chance to bacteria, it is important to plan an annual maintenance routine. In this...

Oct 28, 2021 1:50:01 PM Jannes Voss

A hygiene lock from Elpress for the greenhouse horticulture sector: the advantages

Increasing numbers of greenhouse horticulture companies place great importance on good personal hygiene in day-to-day operations. In order to achieve this, the installation of a hygiene lock is an...

Oct 28, 2021 1:49:16 PM Maarten de Geus

Improve productivity with a hose reel

Cleaning work: it is not often someone's favourite thing to do, but it does have to be done. Certainly in the food industry. Cleaning has to be done there after every production batch and rinsing is...

Oct 15, 2021 2:50:11 PM Wout Spanjers

What is HACCP in Healthcare?

HACCP, or in full Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, manages food safety during the whole manufacturing process. With implementing the HACCP system the whole manufacturing process is verified...

Sep 1, 2021 4:51:00 PM Wout Spanjers

The most important HACCP rules in the catering industry

Within the catering industry there are 4 key hazards that need to be controlled through the HACCP Food Safety Management. The HACCP methodology centres around a risk assessment of operational steps...

Jun 15, 2021 5:06:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Cleaning according to HACCP

Cleaning in a production facility is a two-part process, which must be applied to all food contact surfaces and associated equipment and premises. The first step is cleaning, aka removing bulk...

May 21, 2021 3:38:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Common tomato diseases and pests: how do you prevent them?

There are many tomato diseases and pests which you have deal with as a tomato grower and which you naturally want to avoid. Three common diseases are Clavibacter, ToBRFV and the tomato mosaic virus....

May 21, 2021 3:37:35 PM Peter Hogervorst

Sensibly handling of water and detergent: interesting for sustainability and economics

It is the only way in which many companies prefer to be presented: as a sustainable, responsible business with an eye on the environment. Sustainable businesses may – provided they also actually act...

May 21, 2021 3:37:10 PM Peter Hogervorst

Three tips for reducing water consumption in your business

Do you want to save water in your business? Then you need to pay enough attention to washing your load carriers – such as crates. With an ingenious washing process, in particular, you can take great...

May 21, 2021 3:36:49 PM Peter Hogervorst

Environmentally-friendly industrial cleaning: how do I do that?

More and more businesses are focusing on sustainable business. Environmentally-friendly industrial cleaning is naturally a part of that. And that also means restricting the usage of cleaning agents...

May 21, 2021 3:36:24 PM Peter Hogervorst

Save your operating costs with water-saving washing systems

To be able to clean the load carriers you use in your production process well – such as crates – you can make use of an industrial washing system. Of course, that demands a lot of investment, but at...

May 21, 2021 3:34:27 PM Maarten de Geus

Safely roll up a hose with a professional hose reel

A major advantage to working with a hose reel is that, after cleaning or rinsing the production room(s), the hose can nicely roll up again and that it is immediately neatly stored until the time it...

May 21, 2021 3:32:30 PM Maarten de Geus

A comparison of the most frequently-used professional hose reels

Elpress has a range of three types of professional hose reels of the brands Ramex, TeHa and Nederman. These are renowned makes that are often chosen, and which provide excellent products of high...

May 21, 2021 3:30:23 PM Maarten de Geus

There is nothing that is more necessary for a cleaning installation than a stainless steel hose reel

With a professional hose reel, your workers will be capable of cleaning production rooms quickly, efficiently and safely. But a reel is only one part of the cleaning installation. In this blog, we...

May 21, 2021 3:27:20 PM Maarten de Geus

Purchasing a hose reel: this is what you need to think about

When you have decided to work with hose reels, there are still a few things you need to pay attention to for your purchase. In this blog you can read what you need to think about.

May 21, 2021 3:23:56 PM Maarten de Geus

Improve safety on the work floor with hose reels

Optimum safety on the shop floor is a major benefit for every business owner. Of course, the last thing you want is for your workers to come across something and then put their safety at risk. When...

May 21, 2021 2:37:07 PM Maarten de Geus

Five reasons to purchase a professional hose reel

More and more businesses have decided to use hose reels for cleaning their production rooms. Why is this investment such a good idea? We list for you the five reasons to purchase a professional reel.

May 21, 2021 2:35:07 PM Maarten de Geus

Work ergonomically in the factory with a professional stainless steel hose reel

Working in the production process in the food industry is often physically-demanding work. That is why it is important to ensure good ergonomic working conditions. This is also during the cleaning...

May 21, 2021 11:44:24 AM Maarten de Geus

Extend the lifespan of hoses by using a hose reel

Sustainability is often an important priority for businesses in the food industry. You can also be faced with this on many fronts. This is also in the cleaning process in your production room(s). By...

May 12, 2021 5:15:41 PM Wout Spanjers

Tomato diseases: prevention is better than combating

As a tomato grower, you naturally never want to have to deal with diseases or pests in your greenhouse. Because once bacteria, mould or viruses take hold in your greenhouse, you can pretty much say...

May 5, 2021 4:58:00 PM Wout Spanjers

What does a HACCP plan look like?

Within the HACCP plan, the safety of food is ensured so that it does not harm the health of the consumer. Food safety is recognized in four different forms, namely (micro-) biological, chemical,...

Feb 8, 2021 11:59:53 AM Maarten de Geus

Good hygiene in greenhouse horticulture: how do you motivate your employees?

As a business person in the greenhouse horticulture sector, you can put many measures in place to ensure good hygiene in the business. But however well you arrange everything with all the different...

Feb 8, 2021 11:59:30 AM Wout Spanjers

Complying with the guidelines of the Global GAP

Global GAP is the worldwide recognised standard for the agrarian sector. This standard enables producers in this sector to certify their efforts in the areas of food safety, sustainability and...

Feb 8, 2021 11:59:07 AM Wout Spanjers

Good personal hygiene is a mindset

Every self-respecting agricultural entrepreneur knows how important hygiene is and that it makes a determinant contribution to the success of the business. That is why every facility has set up...

Feb 8, 2021 11:58:47 AM Wout Spanjers

Personal hygiene in intensive livestock farming: washing and disinfecting your hands

Limiting the risk of bringing in infectious germs into your shed can be done excellently with good personal hygiene. Good facilities for washing, drying and disinfecting hands in the hygienic...

Feb 8, 2021 11:55:19 AM Wout Spanjers

Limit the risk of disease coming in by cleaning and disinfecting boots.

People are a significant source of bringing disease into intensive livestock farming. Also, through footwear, infectious disease can come into the shed and then infect your animals. So good sole and...

Feb 8, 2021 11:54:47 AM Wout Spanjers

Reduction of antibiotics in pig farming for better hygiene

Pig farming has – just as all other sectors in intensive livestock farming – taken substantial steps since 2007 to lower the usage of antibiotics. This drop may also be continued even further over...

Feb 8, 2021 11:54:20 AM Wout Spanjers

These are the most important hygiene measures for the agricultural sector

In the past few years, the agricultural sector has made strides in the area of hygiene measures. Since the outbreak of various diseases over the past decades, good hygiene is a must to be able to run...

Feb 8, 2021 11:53:37 AM Wout Spanjers

Precautionary measures against African swine fever

At the moment (summer 2020), African swine fever seems to have peaked, but the virus will always present a threat to pig farming. To keep African swine fever – and also other diseases – at bay, good...

Feb 8, 2021 11:53:16 AM Wout Spanjers

Hygiene measures to reduce the risk of bird flu

Bird flu is and remains a continuous threat to the agricultural sector in the Netherlands. The virus can be spread by direct contact between birds, through infected materials and through the air. A...

Feb 8, 2021 11:52:53 AM Wout Spanjers

How do I create a strict separation between the dirty and clean area in the hygienic entrance of my agricultural facility?

To limit the risk of infectious germs getting in, it is essential that you create a strict separation between the dirty and clean space in your hygienic entrance. This is relatively simple to do.

Feb 8, 2021 11:52:27 AM Wout Spanjers

You need these provisions for a hygienic entrance in intensive livestock farming

A good hygienic entrance for intensive livestock farming consists of ‘dirty’ and ‘clean’ areas that are strictly separated from each other. To limit as much as possible the risk of infectious germs...

Feb 8, 2021 11:51:49 AM Wout Spanjers

A good protocol for personal hygiene is indispensable in pig farming

There can be no doubt that good personal hygiene is of the greatest importance in pig farming. It contributes to reducing the risk of bringing in diseases. That is why a clear hygiene protocol is...

Feb 8, 2021 11:51:12 AM Wout Spanjers

Hygiene protocol at poultry farms: showering is the standard

To prevent the spread of infectious germs, in the poultry farming sector, good hygiene is becoming ever more important. A good hygiene protocol ensures that bird flu (AI) – but also other infectious...

Feb 8, 2021 11:50:42 AM Wout Spanjers

Lower antibiotic usage with optimum hygiene in intensive poultry farming

Until 2007, the usage of antibiotics is on the agenda with the majority of agricultural facilities. As increasingly strict rules have been applicable since that time for antibiotic usage in the...

Feb 8, 2021 11:49:11 AM Wout Spanjers

Good hygiene in poultry farming: lower infection rates and higher return

By applying good hygiene measures, you can take great pleasure at being an agricultural business. In particular, good hygiene ensures lower infection pressure and an improvement of the return of your...

Feb 8, 2021 11:48:04 AM Wout Spanjers

More enjoyment of work and less work for good hygiene in pig farming

As a pig farmer you work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Office hours? Never heard of them! Being a pig farmer is a passion, something that you have to be fully-committed to before choosing it:...

Feb 8, 2021 11:47:30 AM Milou Heetkamp

Preventing Bird Flu: the need for clean equipment

Bird flu is a virus that can spread very quickly and in many ways within the agricultural sector. The way it spreads includes by direct contact between birds and poultry, through the air and through...

Feb 8, 2021 11:45:43 AM Wout Spanjers

Good hygiene in the agricultural sector limits the risk of animal diseases

Optimum hygiene is an important point for attention in the agricultural sector. Certainly with the threat of African swine fever and bird flu, agricultural entrepreneurs help their facility with good...

Dec 22, 2020 12:08:13 PM Maarten de Geus

Cleaning CBL crates: besides washing, drying is also an option

Cleaning crates – like CBL crates – properly is an important factor within a food industry company's business process. But in some cases the drying, after cleaning, is just as important. A blower...

Nov 9, 2020 5:01:00 PM Wout Spanjers

What are the steps of HACCP?

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a food safety system for all organizations that prepare or produce food. To set up a qualitative good HACCP plan, you can follow 12 steps which...

Oct 26, 2020 4:07:46 PM Jannes Voss

Follow the coronavirus measures and improve personal hygiene.

We may be in the middle of the second wave but if we take care we will be out of it again. Coronavirus has opened the eyes of many people to the area of personal hygiene. How do you prevent the virus...

Jul 14, 2020 5:04:00 PM Wout Spanjers

HACCP Points that should not be forgotten

It is good to regularly check whether your organization complies with all points of HACCP. Often all attention goes to specific parts, so other points are often forgotten. In this blog, we look at...

Jun 19, 2020 1:45:33 PM Wout Spanjers

Choosing the right pressure hose

The pressure hose – or suction and delivery hose – you should choose for your food industry business depends on three things: the products that pass through the hose, the temperature of the products...

Jun 19, 2020 12:07:25 PM Maarten de Geus

I’m looking for a high-pressure hose. Which is the best one for me to choose?

Jun 16, 2020 2:02:28 PM Jannes Voss

Cleaning and the coronavirus - Food Processing

With the virus crisis, sanitation is needed for the safety of workers as well as product.

Apr 22, 2020 2:00:00 PM Jannes Voss

Choosing a cleaning hose with textile layer or steel layer?

Cleaning hoses are available in various designs. For example, you can choose between a hose with a textile layer or a hose with a steel layer. But what is the difference between these two designs and...

Apr 13, 2020 2:49:00 PM Wout Spanjers

When is a HACCP plan needed?

Organizations that produce or process food must describe all possible risks in a food safety plan - the HACCP plan. Within the HACCP plan, all possible risks are identified and controlled in a...

Apr 9, 2020 2:23:08 PM Maarten de Geus

Global GAP: these are the personal hygiene requirements in greenhouse horticulture

To comply with the guidelines of the Global GAP as a business person in the greenhouse horticulture sector, you have to comply with requirements in a range of areas. Personal hygiene is one of them....

Apr 9, 2020 2:16:47 PM Maarten de Geus

Hygiene certificates for greenhouse horticulture: a guarantee of good hygiene

If you pay a lot of attention to good hygiene as a business person in the greenhouse horticulture sector, then it’s a good idea to share this with the outside world as well. A hygiene certificate...

Apr 9, 2020 2:14:06 PM Wout Spanjers

Three tips for avoiding rose diseases in the greenhouse

As a rose grower, you will always be concerned about the introduction of rose diseases, which are often caused by mould or bacteria. With good hygiene, you can keep these culprits at bay. In this...

Mar 16, 2020 11:52:24 AM Wout Spanjers

A growing food business? Choose a suitable cleaning system

Do you want to purchase an industrial cleaning system for your business? Then don’t just focus on the present but also look to the future. Growth in the forecast? A cleaning system can be expanded in...

Mar 16, 2020 11:49:36 AM Milou Heetkamp

Get more out of a cleaning system with a service contract

Open Plant Cleaning (OPC) is essential in the food industry. It is a very important link in the hygienic production process. A good industrial cleaning system is essential for this.

Mar 16, 2020 11:46:58 AM Maarten de Geus

Open Plant Cleaning: a total solution for hygienic business premises

Open Plant Cleaning (OPC) is essential in the food industry. It is a very important link in the hygienic production process. A good industrial cleaning system is essential for this.

Mar 16, 2020 11:44:31 AM Wout Spanjers

A tailor-made cleaning system: what are the options?

If you want to purchase an industrial cleaning system, it is obviously extremely important for it to suit your business. After all, what good is a system that doesn't (fully) meet your requirements?

Mar 16, 2020 11:33:57 AM Wout Spanjers

40 years of Elpress: grown to become a leading producer of cleaning systems

For over 40 years, Elpress has been the leading producer and supplier of hygienic products to the food industry and various other sectors. Having started out in 1976 with the delivery of...

Mar 16, 2020 11:31:46 AM Wout Spanjers

Visscher Seafood: fast and efficient cleaning with a tailor-made system

In order to be able to clean your business premises efficiently, it is important to use the correct working pressure. When purchasing an industrial cleaning system, careful consider whether you need...

Mar 13, 2020 1:58:41 PM Maarten de Geus

Cleaning your business premises: with low pressure or high pressure?

In order to be able to clean your business premises efficiently, it is important to use the correct working pressure. When purchasing an industrial cleaning system, careful consider whether you need...

Mar 13, 2020 1:54:40 PM Wout Spanjers

The need for a break tank in a booster unit

In principle, Elpress always offers booster units for your industrial cleaning system in combination with a break tank. This prevents water with additives from the business process being able to flow...

Mar 13, 2020 1:50:38 PM Wout Spanjers

Industrial cleaning systems: do you choose centralised or decentralised?

The first question you should ask yourself when you want to purchase an industrial cleaning system is: ‘Do I want to clean centrally or decentrally?’. It is important to carefully consider the...

Mar 13, 2020 1:46:46 PM Jannes Voss

A tailored pump for the desired number of users

If you’re going to purchase an industrial cleaning system, you can choose between a system with low pressure or high pressure. Do you have to deal with really stubborn dirt in your business process?...

Mar 13, 2020 1:44:24 PM Maarten de Geus

When do you choose a high-pressure pump?

If you’re going to purchase an industrial cleaning system, you can choose between a system with low pressure or high pressure. Do you have to deal with really stubborn dirt in your business process?...

Mar 13, 2020 1:38:21 PM Wout Spanjers

Industrial cleaning with quality pumps

No two pumps are alike. There are many differences in quality between the various makes of pump in terms of material and operation. Elpress therefore works exclusively with the high-quality pumps of...

Mar 13, 2020 1:34:54 PM Milou Heetkamp

Purchasing a new cleaning system? Answer these 4 questions

In order to be able to guarantee hygiene standards in your business premises, a good cleaning process is essential. You can achieve this with a sound industrial cleaning system. But what choices do...

Feb 25, 2020 5:15:27 PM Wout Spanjers

Cleaning equipment for every business

Every business is different and hygiene is a more important aspect in some sectors than in others. In the food industry – and currently, for example, in plant nurseries, too – optimal hygiene is...

Feb 25, 2020 5:06:44 PM Jannes Voss

Cleaning materials with a foam and disinfection unit

A hygienic cleaning process in the food industry essentially always makes use of foam cleaning. In a centralised system, this is done with a foam and/or disinfection unit. An important factor of foam...

Feb 25, 2020 5:00:56 PM Maarten de Geus

A hygienic cleaning process in three steps

Depending on the desired result, a cleaning process in the food industry consists of two or three steps: rinsing, foam cleaning and possibly disinfecting. In this blog, we explain to you in simple...

Feb 25, 2020 4:50:33 PM Wout Spanjers

An industrial cleaning system: what precisely does it look like?

If you want to purchase an industrial cleaning system, you will obviously want to know precisely what this kind of installation looks like. In this blog, Elpress provides a clear description of the...

Feb 25, 2020 4:38:27 PM Milou Heetkamp

Cleaning and disinfection in the food industry: what to consider?

Optimal hygiene is obviously extremely important for companies that work with food. A good industrial cleaning system makes a vital contribution to achieving this. Are you looking to purchase such a...

Feb 4, 2020 2:59:25 PM Maarten de Geus

Cleaning E2 crates: Choosing a manual or an automated process?

The logistics process around cleaning E2 crates can be designed in two different ways: manual input and output or with fully or partially automated handling. The number of crates to be cleaned is...

Feb 4, 2020 2:58:57 PM Maarten de Geus

Cleaning fish crates? Choose the correct crate washer for your organisation

Not all crates are the same. Also, they are used for various applications. That diversity means that not all crates can be cleaned in the same way. Would you like to clean fish crates for example?...

Feb 4, 2020 2:58:39 PM Milou Heetkamp

Purchasing a crate washer: The process from orientation to production

When purchasing a crate washer, various things need to be taken into consideration in order to make the right choices. To be able to place the crate washer that suits you perfectly within your...

Feb 4, 2020 2:58:21 PM Wout Spanjers

Washing crates efficiently? Choose uniform crates

Of course, you want to start using your crate washer as efficiently as possible. And not invest more than is necessary. To be able to achieve this, it is wise to work with crates that are as uniform...

Feb 4, 2020 2:58:05 PM Maarten de Geus

The importance of the technical drawing of a crate washer

When purchasing a crate washer, of course you want the machine to be completed exactly to your wishes. That is why Elpress always make a technical drawing. Only after your approval of this technical...

Feb 4, 2020 2:57:36 PM Milou Heetkamp

Different types of crates: Do they all fit into the same crate washer?

Load carriers come in different shapes and sizes. It could be that you work with various different crates within your company. CBL-crates, E2-crates and fish crates. They all need to be cleaned...

Jan 28, 2020 1:16:02 PM Wout Spanjers

Crate washers in practice: Perfectly tailored to the company

When you purchase a crate washer, it is important that the capacity and specifications are well tailored to the requirements of your company. So that the machine is an efficient part of the business...

Jan 28, 2020 1:06:58 PM Wout Spanjers

An Elpress crate washer: What are the advantages?

You would like to purchase a crate washer. Maybe you already know what you would like or maybe not. In any case, you would benefit from some good advice from a specialist. But who is your choice of...

Jan 28, 2020 1:00:44 PM Milou Heetkamp

An Elpress crate washer: sustainable and energy efficient

A crate washer must wash your load carriers optimally. The is your machine's most important purpose. But its a bonus if your machine is also sustainable and energy efficient.

Jan 28, 2020 12:37:34 PM Milou Heetkamp

Extra options for a standard crate washer

If you purchase a standard crate washer, you can scale it up with various options. You will then create a washer that is tailored to your requirements and business process.

Jan 28, 2020 12:21:29 PM Wout Spanjers

Is it possible to increase the capacity of the crate washer at a later date?

You purchase a crate washer for washing a certain amount of crates per hour or per day. In the course of time your company will grow and you will want to wash more crates. Is it possible to increase...

Jan 10, 2020 2:19:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Cleaning in the food industry: why choose an Food and Drug Administration cleaning hose?

Hygiene is, of course, just one of the most important aspects in the food industry. Thorough cleaning of machines and production areas is essential. It is therefore important to use a hygienic...

Jan 10, 2020 12:13:00 PM Jannes Voss

Focus on hygiene at Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a world-renowned and respected research institute in the field of food and habitat. Good hygiene obviously plays an important role in the responsible...

Jan 7, 2020 4:12:27 PM Milou Heetkamp

What should you consider when buying a crate washer?

You would like to purchase a crate washer. This is a good idea, because this machine will contribute significantly to the hygiene process within your company and guarantees the food safety of your...

Jan 7, 2020 4:06:26 PM Wout Spanjers

Points to consider in the logistics process of a crate washer

Clean and soiled crates: naturally you have to deal with both when using a crate washing machine. But of course it is of the utmost importance that the clean load carriers no longer come into contact...

Jan 7, 2020 4:03:32 PM Maarten de Geus

The additional value of a crate washer

In order to guarantee food safety, it is of the utmost importance that a company in the food industry gives hygiene the highest priority. Part of the hygiene protocol is the 'clean' transport of food...

Jan 7, 2020 3:56:19 PM Wout Spanjers

Installing a crate washer: What conditions does the location need to satisfy?

Before you purchase a crate washer, it is necessary to check whether you have a suitable space available at an accessible location and with the right facilities. These are important conditions for...

Jan 7, 2020 3:51:54 PM Milou Heetkamp

The influence of the type of crate on which crate washer to select

You work with a certain type of crate within your company. Or perhaps with several different types of crates. What these crates look like exactly is important when making a choice for a crate washer.

Jan 7, 2020 3:47:31 PM Wout Spanjers

How many crates do you want to wash? Choose the correct capacity for your crate washing machine

When you purchase a crate washer, you can of course choose from different versions. Which crate washer best suits your business depends, among other things, on the number of crates you want to wash.

Jan 7, 2020 3:44:31 PM Wout Spanjers

When choosing the correct crate washer: be aware of the type and degree of soiling of the crates

Of course the idea is that your crate washer cleans your crates optimally. That is why it is important that you use the correct washing process. Four variables are important here: strength, time,...

Jan 3, 2020 2:57:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Which food hose is suitable for high temperatures?

Different product temperatures are used in the food production process. Do you work with high temperatures? Then it’s important that you choose the right food grade hose.

Nov 19, 2019 11:15:59 AM Wout Spanjers

Personal hygiene requirements for the new BRC issue 8

The new BRC issue 8 has been in force since February 2019. Every company that has an audit from January 2019 will have to take the new standard into account. Generally speaking, the differences are...

Nov 19, 2019 11:13:19 AM Milou Heetkamp

Hand washing according to the BRC

BRC Food - the abbreviated name for the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety - has been developed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). If you as a food supplier meet the BRC Food criteria, you also...

Nov 19, 2019 11:12:38 AM Wout Spanjers

Cleaning facilities for footwear according to the BRC

The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety - often simply referred to as BRC Food - is a standard for food safety that has been developed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC Food standard is...

Nov 19, 2019 11:11:29 AM Wout Spanjers

Cleaning footwear according to the BRC

BRC Food - the abbreviated name for the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety - has been developed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Clients, such as supermarket chains and other retailers are...

Nov 19, 2019 11:10:55 AM Milou Heetkamp

Employee Facilities according to the BRC

The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety - often simply referred to as BRC Food - is a standard for food safety that has been developed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC Food standard is...

Nov 19, 2019 11:10:18 AM Maarten de Geus

Hand hygiene according to the IFS Food standard

The International Food Standard - also known as IFS or IFS Food - is a worldwide standard for food safety that has been drawn up by HDE, the German food distributors branch organisation. Supermarket...

Nov 19, 2019 11:09:29 AM Wout Spanjers

IFS requirements for personal hygiene equipment

The International Food Standard (IFS) has formulated a wide range of criteria that a company in the food sector has to meet to become eligible for the IFS certificate. With this certification, a...

Nov 10, 2019 12:22:00 PM Jannes Voss

The necessity of hand hygiene in greenhouse horticulture

In recent years, personal hygiene has become an increasingly important topic in greenhouse horticulture. After all, it is extremely important to keep unwanted micro-organisms outside. To achieve...

Oct 22, 2019 2:36:00 PM Milou Heetkamp

The Elpress service van: for servicing and maintaining all your cleaning hoses

Because production areas in the food sector are cleaned on a daily basis, it is vital that your cleaning materials are in good condition. With the service van, Elpress ensures reliable, regular...

Oct 14, 2019 1:24:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Industrial laundry systems

This video animation is made to show you how Elpress Industrial Washing Systems contribute to good hygiene within your company.

Sep 19, 2019 3:29:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Dutch HACCP certification is coming to an end. What are the alternatives?

After more than 20 years, the decision has been taken to phase out the well-known Dutch HACCP certification. This decision was reached by Stichting Certificatie Veiligheid (SCV), the owner of HACCP...

Sep 14, 2019 9:30:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Crate washer EKW-1500

The EKW-1500 is an industrial crate washer system. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Sep 10, 2019 2:38:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Which cleaning hose do I need to transport dairy products?

Dairy products – primarily amongst them milk – are transported at low pressure and at relatively low temperatures. Of course, the hoses that are used for this should be properly cleaned so that the...

Sep 10, 2019 12:31:00 PM Wout Spanjers

A cleaning system for foam cleaning and disinfection in the greenhouse horticulture sector

Elpress has been a renowned producer of industrial cleaning systems for the food industry for many years. Cleaning systems are also proving their worth in other sectors, such as in greenhouse...

Aug 20, 2019 4:40:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Hygienelock EZSW

You can clean soles and shafts with the EZSW. Take a look at our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 22, 2019 2:41:00 PM Jannes Voss

The importance of maintaining your cleaning and food hoses properly

You use them daily: the cleaning hoses and/or food grade hoses in your company. It’s important that these hoses are always in good condition. So you can be sure they are working properly and...

Jul 14, 2019 1:35:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Animation Centralized Cleaning

This video animation is made to show you how a centralized cleaning system works.

Jul 14, 2019 12:15:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video company video

You can become acquainted with Elpress in our company film.

Jul 14, 2019 12:05:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Blocksat Collection Stations

You can easily switch between rinsing, foaming or disinfecting with the decentralised chemical supply Blocksat. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2019 11:45:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Elpress hygiene entrance on NPO2

On 3 March 2016 we saw an Elpress product pass by in the program BinnensteBuiten. A short reference of the DZW-HDT sole cleaner with hand disinfection. During this broadcast we saw the serious...

Jul 14, 2019 9:24:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Animation Crate washer

This video animation is made to show you how a crate washer works.

Jul 14, 2019 9:15:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Hygiene lock DZW-HDT-1000-R

Sole cleaning and hand disinfection, with the DZW-HDT you can do it at the same time. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jun 10, 2019 2:16:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Cleaning machines and production areas with an NBR hose

At the end of each production day or production shift at a company in the food industry, the machines and production areas are thoroughly cleaned, as you would expect. It is important to use good...

Jun 10, 2019 1:31:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Hygiene lock in greenhouse horticulture: washing and disinfecting hands and soles

Hygiene locks are frequently used in the food industry. But greenhouse horticulture also has a need for good personal hygiene. This reduces the chance of the crop suffering from unwanted bacteria,...

Apr 22, 2019 1:38:00 PM Wout Spanjers

The right setup for good personal hygiene in the greenhouse horticulture sector

To keep unwanted bacteria, viruses and mould outside your greenhouse, good personal hygiene is clearly very important. By setting up an effective Personal Hygiene area at the entrance to the...

Mar 13, 2019 1:43:00 PM Maarten de Geus

What are the three most important spreaders of disease in greenhouse horticulture?

Bacteria, mould and viruses – because they can often spread easily and at lightning speed. For the greenhouse horticulture sector, a disease taking hold in the greenhouse is therefore often...

Feb 20, 2019 1:46:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Does your tomato farm meet hygiene regulations?

As a tomato grower, you work with food on a daily basis. To monitor food safety and ensure that no bacteria, viruses or mould enter your greenhouse, it is important to pay a lot of attention to good...

Jan 22, 2019 1:56:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Hygiene measures in the greenhouse: food production versus horticulture

Greenhouse horticulture works with living plants. Plants that are susceptible to bacteria, viruses and mould. Naturally, you want to keep diseases outside your greenhouses in any way possible,...

Dec 27, 2018 2:14:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Drying hands: when is an electric hand dryer of interest for your business?

It is both practical and hygienic to dry hands thoroughly after washing. This can be done in two ways: with an electric hand dryer or with paper. But what is the most interesting option for your...

Dec 20, 2018 2:14:00 PM Milou Heetkamp

Accessories for a complete changing room

Hygiene locks can be extended with various accessories and peripherals. This ensures a further improvement in personal hygiene within a company. And above all, remember the social area, or the...

Dec 18, 2018 4:59:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Bin washers ENW

You can clean bins with the ENW. Take a look at our demonstration video for a better view.

Dec 16, 2018 2:13:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Fitting out a hygiene system with access control: 4 real-world examples

With a good hygiene lock, you can guarantee the personal hygiene of your employees and thus a hygienic production process. Of course, it’s important to choose a lock that suits your company, tailored...

Dec 11, 2018 4:23:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Revolving Gate EPDK

The Elpress revolving gate with turnstile (EPDK) is made of stainless steel and has an ergonomic and modern design. The EPDK is motorized, demanding minimal contact from the user while passing in...

Dec 10, 2018 2:13:13 PM Wout Spanjers

6 advantages of a access control system within your hygiene process

It goes without saying that you strive for efficient and optimal personal hygiene within your company. This is certainly a requirement in the food industry. You can achieve good personal hygiene with...

Dec 10, 2018 2:12:51 PM Wout Spanjers

Hygienic entrance with sole cleaning: brushes or a disinfection bath?

The soles of shoes carry a lot of visible and invisible dirt. It is therefore important to clean them thoroughly before entering the production area. If an employee wants to enter a so-called ‘high...

Dec 10, 2018 2:12:26 PM Milou Heetkamp

A customised hygiene entrance: additional options

Naturally, you want a hygiene lock that perfectly matches your company’s wishes and needs. In addition to the various options, Elpress also offers a range of extra options that may be of interest to...

Nov 26, 2018 4:13:00 PM Wout Spanjers

The usefulness of operating and maintenance instructions

Purchasing and installing a cleaning system or crate washer is one thing. But getting the most out of the system’s performance and capacity also means understanding the right way to use and maintain...

Nov 23, 2018 4:12:00 PM Maarten de Geus

In practice: choose a cleaning system that suits a food company

The purchase of a cleaning system - or Open Plant Cleaning (OPC) system - is not a daily cost for business owners. So it is no surprise that you may be lacking knowledge in this area. However, most...

Nov 21, 2018 4:11:00 PM Milou Heetkamp

Buying a crate washer: what is the best choice?

The most important starting point when purchasing a crate washer is, of course, that this machine cleans your crates the way you want. In order to achieve this, the right formula, known as ‘Sinner’s...

Nov 17, 2018 4:10:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Cleaning production facilities: centralised or decentralised?

If you’re a producer or processor of food products, then you're obliged to clean your production area(s) on a daily basis. A foam cleaning system allows you to remove grease and dirt residues from...

Nov 16, 2018 2:34:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Don't take the risk - invest in a new hygiene lock

“Cheap is expensive” is usually the case, certainly when it comes to investing in safety. A hygiene lock is an important application in the food industry and must function properly at all times....

Nov 14, 2018 4:09:00 PM Jannes Voss

Purchasing a cleaning or washing system? Identify your needs

Are you planning on buying a cleaning system or an industrial washing system such as a crate washer? Naturally, this is something you should consider carefully. After all, it’s an investment that you...

Nov 14, 2018 2:33:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Hygiene lock for personal hygiene within the HACCP

There are various ways of implementing the HACCP plan successfully. Elpress has over 40 years of experience in the development and installation of applications that contribute to food safety. A...

Nov 12, 2018 4:08:00 PM Maarten de Geus

An optimal cleaning process with Sinner's Circle

Sinner's Circle is used for cleaning crates or commercial premises, and is also known as the “Circle of Sinner”. In the professional cleaning world, it is a ‘tool’ that consists of four function...

Nov 10, 2018 2:33:00 PM Maarten de Geus

A growing organisation changes HACCP issues

A growing company needs to make several adjustments. The quality employee knows it is time to review the hygiene plan. More employees, perhaps a different building and a possible expansion of...

Nov 9, 2018 3:51:25 PM Wout Spanjers

Virtual reality reference: Crate washing systems

Nov 9, 2018 2:31:00 PM Wout Spanjers

5 practical HACCP applications for personal hygiene

Legislation largely determines how companies operate. In the food industry in particular, clear rules are prescribed by national and European governments. This is not surprising, given the industry’s...

Nov 7, 2018 2:29:00 PM Wout Spanjers

Purchasing HACCP resources - points for consideration

As a quality manager, you are constantly working on the HACCP guidelines for your sector. Food safety is critical for your business. Proper implementation of the hygiene plan provides safety for...

Nov 5, 2018 2:28:00 PM Milou Heetkamp

Food safety and personal hygiene

In the Netherlands and other European countries, strict laws apply to food processing. Maintaining food safety is important primarily for consumers but also for the economy. Within the food industry,...

Nov 2, 2018 2:26:00 PM Milou Heetkamp

Is it possible to control the Ralstonia bacterium preventively?

It is now a familiar name to Dutch rose growers: Ralstonia Solanacearum. A stubborn bacterium that can cause a lot of damage to roses and, worse still, can even affect the entire rose greenhouse....

Oct 30, 2018 10:00:00 AM Wout Spanjers

What is the difference between HACCP and ISO 22000 in the food industry?

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System and is a food safety system that prevents food safety from being compromised. ISO 22000 is an international standard according to...

Oct 28, 2018 10:25:00 AM Jannes Voss

Growing power of customers in the food industry

In recent years, food producers and suppliers have had to deal with the increasing power of customers. In more and more countries, large retailers are joining forces to work together to improve food...

Oct 26, 2018 2:12:49 PM Wout Spanjers

What is HACCP and what does it mean for a food company?

What is HACCP? A frequently asked question. HACCP is a food safety system that prevents the safety of food from being compromised. Companies that produce, process or distribute food are obliged by...

Jul 14, 2018 1:36:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Tool Washers ETW

With the ETW, you clean tools. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2018 1:10:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Apron Washplace SWP-1000

Wash aprons. You can do this with the SWP-1000 apron washing area. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2018 11:25:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video crate washer EKW-3500

Product video - Crate washer - EKW 3500 The EKW-3500 is an industrial crate washer system. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2018 10:25:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Hygiene Lock DZD-HDT-1000-R

Soles and hands disinfect at the same time. You can do this with the DZD-HDT-1000-R. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2018 10:07:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Pallet washer EPW-V45

The EPW-V45 is a pallet washer system. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2018 9:57:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Bake Washers EDW-20

With the EDW-20 you clean bins. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2018 9:14:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Hygiene room example # 1

Hygiene room example equipped with the following products: Washbasin EWG-2S with soap dispensers Hand dryer DYSON Airblade Disposable dispenser (for hair nets, beard nets, etc.) Hand disinfection...

Jun 28, 2018 5:06:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Hygiene lock SANICARE-DYSON-1500-B-R

Cleaning, disinfecting and drying hands combine with sole cleaning. You can do this with the SANICARE-DYSON-1500-B-R. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

May 22, 2018 4:44:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Hygienelock DZW-1000-R

You can clean soles and shafts with the DZW-1000-R. Take a look at our demonstration video for a better view.

Mar 16, 2018 11:45:26 AM Wout Spanjers

Trade show and congress participation in 2018

Elpress will represent itself during a number of trade shows and congresses in 2018. At these events we are ready to offer our services and talk with you about our Passion for Hygiene. We gladly like...

Jan 18, 2018 5:03:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Reference Visscher Seafood

In this video reference you can see the centralized cleaning system of Visscher Seafood in his work.

Nov 1, 2017 3:15:59 PM Wout Spanjers

Alpro chooses for the state-of-the-art Elpress hygiene technology

In 1979 Alpro started with the production of soya drinks as a sustainable alternative for dairy products. As the trendsetter in this industry it is important to be able to operate at the highest...

Oct 28, 2017 3:06:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Animation Cleaning Systems

This video animation is made to show you how Elpress Cleaning Systems contribute to good hygiene within your company.

Sep 29, 2017 1:57:21 PM Wout Spanjers

Food safety in the Agri-Horti segment

The Netherlands are world leaders in the milk industry, in making crisps and in the world of bakeries. But did you know that The Netherlands is also a leading and progressive country with regard to...

Jul 28, 2017 2:28:00 PM Maarten de Geus

Video Animation Personal Hygiene

This video animation was created to show you how Elpress products ensure the personal hygiene of your staff. Are you interested in an Elpress application for personal hygiene? Please feel free to...

Jul 14, 2017 11:53:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Case - Dyson Airblade dB

In this video case we talk with Jacco Duivenvoorden about the advantages of the Dyson Airblade.

Jul 14, 2017 11:32:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Hygiene lock SANICARE-500-B

Clean and disinfect soles, wash hands and disinfect hands. You can do this with the SANICARE-DYSON-500-B. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2017 10:31:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Mobile collection stations DEFO

You can rinse, foam or disinfect flexibly with the DEFO Mobile collection stations. Watch our demonstration video for a better view.

Jul 14, 2017 10:16:00 AM Maarten de Geus

Video Reference Rasting Fleisch

In this video reference you can see the applications of Elpress in practice at Rasting Fleisch.

Jul 7, 2017 4:06:45 PM Wout Spanjers

With solar panels Elpress chooses for complete sustainability

Besides innovations in the field of production Elpress also continues to develop itself socially.

Jun 20, 2017 8:13:13 AM Wout Spanjers

What additional value does a crate washer have for your organisation?

Food safety is of course highly valued by companies active within the food industry. That is partly because checks are done on the end-product to exclude food contamination as much as possible....

Mar 31, 2017 1:40:01 PM Wout Spanjers

HACCP International certificate Elpress BV extended until 2019!

We are pleased to announce that our HACCP international certificate has been extended until 2019. HACCP International is a leading food science organization specializing in food safety. They manage a...

Jan 20, 2017 8:48:19 AM Wout Spanjers

Guidelines for hand hygiene in the food industry

Our specialists are often asked what is necessary for proper hand hygiene. Should personnel in the food industry now wash their hands, disinfect their hands or both? Is hand hygiene required by law?...

Dec 28, 2016 11:08:37 AM Jannes Voss

Senior Engineer Paul Rombout from Elpress talks about the new cleaning systems line

Upgrading the cleaning systems line was the job of Paul Rombout, senior engineer at Elpress. Besides a new modular design, elements such as innovation, sustainability and efficiency were important...

Dec 28, 2016 10:54:23 AM Jannes Voss

5 tips for a hygienic work environment

Organising and cleaning a working environment in the food sector is often underestimated. Efficient hygiene can not be underestimated, especially in production environments where contamination...

Jul 20, 2016 11:23:39 AM Milou Heetkamp

Elpress hygienic entrance on Dutch television

In March 2016 we saw a small highlight of an Elpress hygienic entrance in the television show BinnensteBuiten. It was a short reference of the DZW-HDT sole cleaner with hand disinfection. During this...

Jul 20, 2016 11:22:52 AM Jannes Voss

New FDA Clean Hose G2

The new cleaning hose with an FDA approval The Elpress FDA Clean Hose G2® is the ideal cleaning hose for the food processing industry. The inner wall is white and smooth. The hose is flexible,...

Jul 20, 2016 11:22:22 AM Wout Spanjers

Reference Den Berk

At dynamic tomato nursery Den Berk, innovation, sustainability and quality are of paramount importance. Den Berk discovered us on the internet and quickly found the confidence to involve us in...

Apr 22, 2016 9:17:46 AM Jannes Voss

Elpress hygienic equipment awarded with HACCP International certification

We are truly proud to announce that our hygienic equipment has been awarded with the HACCP International certification. Elpress is the first and thus far only manufacturer of hygienic entrances...

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