CAT Squared, a trusted provider of advanced software solutions for the food processing industry, collaborates with CTB sister companies Chore-Time, Meyn, and Cabinplant to unveil CYNERGY™ at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) from January 30 to February 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

A Collective Approach to CYNERGY™ at IPPE:

CYNERGY™ is a joint initiative of CAT Squared, Chore-Time, Meyn, and Cabinplant, four companies under the CTB, Inc. umbrella. The collaborative vision is to create a digital ecosystem that connects CTB technologies, fostering continuous improvement and seamless integration for CTB equipment. This connection enables CTB and its partners to develop value-added digital services, contributing to a more efficient food supply chain for customers.

Key Features of CYNERGY™ for Processors:

  • Balanced Solutions for Poultry Processing: CYNERGY™ leverages the strengths of Cabinplant, CAT Squared, and Meyn to offer a balanced approach to poultry processing. The collaborative effort ensures that the processing equipment, software solutions, and digital technologies work synergistically to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Customized Weighing and Packing Solutions: Cabinplant's expertise in weighing and packing solutions complements CYNERGY™, providing accurate portion weighing, reducing giveaway, and improving yields for a variety of products.
  • Advanced Software Integration: CAT Squared's advanced software suite seamlessly integrates with processing equipment from Cabinplant and Meyn, offering real-time data insights on key performance indicators. This data-driven approach empowers decision-makers with actionable information to enhance production efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize waste.
  • Digital Ecosystem for Continuous Improvement: The collective vision behind CYNERGY™ is to build a digital ecosystem that connects CTB manufacturing technologies. This approach enables continuous improvement and facilitates the development of value-added digital services for customers.

TECHTalk Schedule:

Join our TECHTalk Advancing Poultry Processing: A Roadmap to Industry 4.0 Maturity on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m., at Theater C Hall, Booth C14185, to gain practical insights into smart manufacturing and learn from our collective experience in advancing industry maturity. This educational session will delve into the Manufacturing Maturity Model, offering a comprehensive understanding of Industry 4.0 evolution in the food processing industry. By sharing real-world stories, we'll illustrate how we have guided customers through distinct stages of maturity.

Booth Locations at IPPE:

  • Cabinplant: Booth C28165
  • CAT Squared: Booth C28174
  • Chore-Time: Booth B16017
  • Meyn: Booth C26159

Visit us at IPPE 2024:

Explore live demonstrations and engage with industry experts at CAT Squared, Chore-Time, Cabinplant, and Meyn booths to learn more about CYNERGY™ and its potential to revolutionize poultry processing operations.

Kathy Barbeire

Written by Kathy Barbeire

Kathy Barbeire is a seasoned professional with a strong track record in leveraging new technology, data analysis, and storytelling to drive organizational success. As the marketing manager at CAT Squared since 2015, Kathy stays updated on industry trends to ensure our products remain adaptable to evolving standards and prepares our customers for disruptive technologies. She actively participates in a blockchain learning group associated with Blockchain for Arkansas (BC4AR), an initiative led by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Kathy's expanding knowledge and expertise enable her to create informative content that educates our supply chain partners and helps them navigate upcoming transitions. Kathy's educational background includes graduating magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in professional and technical writing, along with double minors in sociology and information technology. She later completed the MBA program at UALR. Prior to joining CAT Squared, Kathy applied her passion for data-driven storytelling to assist nonprofits in defining goals, tracking program metrics, and engaging donors and community stakeholders. She served as a program manager at the Our House Homeless Shelter in Little Rock and later at The Salvation Army Central Arkansas Area Command.