St. Louis, MO– Indeeco, a leader in electric heating and thermal management, serving industrial, commercial, transportation and military markets worldwide, is introducing its next generation of Tubing and Tube Bundle products, named iHeat. The enhanced product line offers the same reliability and safety standard as before, but with optimized go-to-market delivery metrics. Built on a proven track record of reliability and performance, Indeeco’s new iHeat Tubing Bundle line is positioned to set the standard as the OEM provider that can quote, design, and deliver with unmatched speed and dependability. With vertically integrated manufacturing and streamlined processes now under one roof, Indeeco anticipates shorter turnaround times and enhanced value to its customers.

“At its core, Indeeco’s Tube Bundles deliver exceptional reliability, safety, and efficiency for industrial process lines, analyzer sample lines, and critical fluid transfer applications,” said Kirk Mankin, Director of Sales. “Our second-generation offering allows us to manufacture with cutting edge technology and automation.  We're excited to build upon our ninety-six years of manufacturing quality thermal solutions by delivering engineered tubing products produced in a single facility to accelerate our quoting, design, and delivery timeline — and will exceed customer expectations!"   

With the next-generation of Tubing Bundles, Indeeco is redefining the customer experience. Manufactured at a vertically integrated facility in the Midwest, these products benefit from streamlined quoting, design, and delivery. Supported by decades of expertise, Indeeco delivers personalized support and custom solutions to meet each customer’s needs.

For more information about the Indeeco Tubing Bundles, please visit www.indeeco.com.

Surface Igniter, LLC, a global innovator in hot surface ignition technologies, is proud to highlight the DS023KX Range Igniter, a proven solution designed for appliance technicians, OEMs, facilities managers, and food service professionals who demand OEM-grade quality in every repair. Built to meet original equipment manufacturer materials and specifications, the DS023KX delivers consistent, reliable ignition performance that matches factory standards, ensuring long-lasting operation where it matters most.​

Backed by CSA approval, the DS023KX upholds rigorous safety and quality benchmarks, bringing peace of mind to installers and facilities. RoHS and REACH compliance further demonstrate Surface Igniter’s commitment to responsible manufacturing practices and global regulatory standards.​

This igniter is engineered as a direct replacement for GE part numbers WB13K10043, AP5645233, and PS4704151, streamlining ordering and installation for a wide range of compatible ovens. With precise compatibility for select GE, Hotpoint, and RCA models, the DS023KX enables service professionals to provide fast, efficient repairs and minimize appliance downtime.​

The flexible 18 ¼ inch lead length from the plug tip to ceramic base allows installers to customize the distance for optimal fit, while the robust metal mounting bracket ensures secure placement within demanding oven environments. For models requiring additional adaptation, the igniter supports professional-grade installation using porcelain wire nuts, making it suitable for older ranges as well.​

Weighing just 0.50 lbs, the DS023KX is easy to handle and install, helping technicians work faster and more efficiently. Every unit features a Prop 65 Warning, reflecting Surface Igniter’s transparency and dedication to customer safety.​

With the DS023KX Range Replacement Igniter, Surface Igniter delivers a solution that meets the highest standards for reliability, compatibility, and safety, empowering professionals to restore gas ranges to peak operating condition with confidence.

Surface Igniter, LLC:

Surface Igniter, LLC is a world-class innovator and manufacturer of advanced hot surface ignition solutions powering gas-fired equipment across the globe. Since 1997, the company has set benchmarks in silicon carbide and silicon nitride technology, serving the HVAC, facilities maintenance, commercial kitchen, oil and gas, pool heating, and outdoor appliance industries. With production headquartered in Tennessee and a robust global supply network, Surface Igniter delivers both OEM and repair components known for their reliability, safety, and endurance. By partnering with leading equipment manufacturers and service professionals, Surface Igniter advances American manufacturing while ensuring dependable ignition performance in even the most demanding environments.

For more information, please visit www.surfaceigniter.com.

OTTAWA ON, Dec. 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Following its interim meeting of the Board of Directors, Food Producers of Canada (FPC) announced the appointment of Ms. Isabelle Bergeron, Director of Procurement, Fleury Michon America, Mr. Marko Dzeletovich, Founder and CEO, Coldbox Builders, and Mr. Stephen Eckert, President, Eckert Machines.

"Food Producers of Canada (FPC) remains committed to the continued growth and prosperity of Canadian food producers and their value chain partners.  The recent appointment of Ms. Bergeron, Mr. Dzeletovich, and Mr. Eckert comes at an important time for our industry as we continue to diversify our export markets and bolster our capacity here at home.  Our new Canadian directors exemplify the long history of FPC's leadership, and its commitment to work alongside the entrepreneurs who founded and lead some of Canada's most recognized brands.  In some cases, these reflect mutigenerational companies and are members of FPC." – Denise Allen, President & CEO, FPC.

Mr. Irv Teper, Co-Founder and CEO, Concord Premium Meats (Marc Angelo Brands), Managing Director, Premium Brands Holdings LP, and Chair of the Board of Directors of FPC says, " FPC continues to engage all stakeholders in Canada's Food Economy with the shared goal of increasing investment and improving competitiveness.  Our board appointments reflect our ongoing commitment and dedication to producing some of Canada's highest quality products". 

• Isabelle Bergeron is an experienced executive specializing in food product management across retail, distribution, and industrial production sectors. With over 25 years of expertise, she began her career at Loblaws in category management and has held key roles in food distribution and production such as Buyer, Product Manager, and Sales Director. She currently serves as Director of Procurement at Fleury Michon America, driving procurement strategies and purchasing efficiency.
• For more than two decades, Marko Dzeletovich has led Coldbox Builders Inc. with a clear mission: to design and build the world's most profit efficient environmentally controlled facilities that help food and pharmaceutical companies grow their business.  As Founder and CEO, Marko transformed a small Burlington-based operation into a leader in Plan-Design-Build delivery, serving farmers in third world countries to Fortune 500 organizations like Sysco Foods, FedEx, UPS, McKesson, General Mills, Costco, and Amazon, as well as national and international companies like Congebec, Americold, Lineage Logistics, The Chefs' Warehouse, Flanagan's Foodservice, Starbucks, UNFI and Premium Brands.
• Eckert Machines is a supplier of equipment for post harvest preparation of fruit, vegetables, potatoes, and specialty food products. Stephen Eckert kicked off the third generation of this family-run business by joining the company in 2004 as a technical sales representative and service technician. After years in the field ensuring their equipment performed to producers' expectations, he became Sales Manager in 2010, bringing on suppliers to work with the growing Canadian fresh cut and ready-to-eat markets. Specializing in process line development and process problem solving, he became company president in 2020.

ATLANTA, December 3, 2025 - Graphic Packaging International (Graphic Packaging), a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, has announced the launch of its next-generation Boardio™ machinery technology, offering enhanced multi-footprint capability that transforms how brands and co-packers approach Boardio paperboard canister production.

Brands and co-packers face mounting pressure to respond quickly to shifting market demands while maximizing their equipment investments. When capital is committed to packaging machinery, that investment needs to work harder, deliver more, and provide the flexibility to adapt as consumer preferences evolve, and the new Boardio machine multi-footprint capability does just that.

Boardio is a recyclable, rigid paperboard canister that provides an alternative to plastic, glass, and metal containers. Made from up to 90% renewable materials, it can deliver a plastic reduction of more than 90% versus rigid containers. Alongside winning 20 global packaging awards since launch, Boardio has replaced more than 50 million rigid plastic containers in 2023 and 2024 alone.

The new machine technology takes a proven platform and adds format flexibility through the addition of modules. The new multi-footprint capability enables Boardio production in multiple shapes — round, octagonal, triangular, and square — along with variable heights, widths, and barrier specifications, all from a single machine. Customers simply select modules based on the degree of flexibility they require.

For co-packers managing diverse client portfolios or large brands seeking to differentiate product lines and serve both large families and smaller households, this technology represents a significant operational and commercial advantage.

Johan Werme, head of sales for paperboard canister solutions at Graphic Packaging, said: "This new capability addresses a longstanding frustration customers have had with traditional packaging; rigid plastic and metal canisters typically lock brands into off-the-shelf formats unless they have the volumes to justify custom tooling. However, with Boardio's new multi-footprint technology, we're putting format control directly into the customer's hands. That means shorter production runs across multiple configurations, the ability to iterate designs more frequently, and the transport and storage efficiency that comes from delivering canisters flat rather than pre-formed. It's flexibility that scales with your business, not against it."

For co-packers and brands alike, the technology ensures that capital investments in Boardio machinery deliver sustained value as market conditions shift, product portfolios expand, and the demand for more circular, more functional, and more convenient packaging solutions continues to grow.

The multi-footprint enhancement is now available as an option for new machine orders.

To learn more about Boardio and the Graphic Packaging portfolio of paperboard packaging innovations, visit