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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 Senior Manager of Marketing at CAT Squared, where she helps communicate the role of connected software, operational data, and manufacturing execution systems in modern food production. Since joining CAT Squared in 2015, she has developed content that helps meat, poultry, egg, and further processing companies better understand topics such as MES, traceability, food safety, quality, inventory control, ERP integration, and plant-floor visibility. Kathy’s work focuses on turning complex technical and operational concepts into clear, practical stories for food manufacturers navigating change. She supports CAT Squared’s mission to help processors reduce manual work, improve visibility, strengthen traceability, and turn operational complexity into clarity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing, graduating magna cum laude with minors in Sociology and Information Technology, as well as an MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Before joining CAT Squared, Kathy worked with nonprofit organizations in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, program evaluation, and community outreach.