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APD to Showcase Freshline IQ Freezer at Seafood Expo North America
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Key Takeaways
Air Products will showcase its Freshline IQ Freezer for seafood processors at Seafood Expo North America.
APD's freezer uses 10-ft modular sections and Freshline Smart Tech for remote monitoring and lesser downtime.
APD highlights cryogenic freezing to improve yield, moisture retention and product quality.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD - Free Report) will display its Freshline IQ Freezer and food freezing solutions for seafood processors at Seafood Expo North America in Boston from March 15-17. This is to highlight the continuous high throughput freezing or chilling for a broad range of food products that Freshline IQ Freezer offers, minimizing the required floorspace.
Additionally, it is also designed in 10-foot modular sections, making it easily field expandable. When integrated with Freshline Smart Technology, APD engineers can troubleshoot issues from afar, reducing downtime and efficiency.
The integrative Freshline Smart Technology service allows customers to monitor the equipment remotely to optimize processes and track key performance parameters. Self-monitoring feature enables data analysis in real-time, again maximizing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
Visitors at the expo will have the opportunity to speak with industry specialists about their specific challenges. The company will exhibit how Freshline solutions use cryogenic gases such as liquid nitrogen (LIN) and carbon dioxide (CO???) to improve food processing operations and the increase the variety of solutions.
As a leader in cryogenic technology applications, APD’s state-of-the-art food and grinding lab at its headquarters in Allentown, PA will provide customers and prospects a platform to test products on production-scale equipment to help determine the feasibility of using cryogenics in their process. By including cryogenic gases in its processes, customers will be able to derive the benefits of rapid freezing, such as smaller yield losses and preserve moisture and quality.
With more than six decades of experience supplying gases, equipment and technology to the food industry, Air Products continues to provide solutions for both large manufacturers with multiple production lines and small processors with tailored solutions for their niche products through its flexible gas delivery options.
APD stock has lost 0.5% over the past year compared with the industry’s 7.8% decline.
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APD’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
APD currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM - Free Report) , Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (BVN - Free Report) and Balchem Corporation (BCPC - Free Report) .
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEM’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $13.28 per share, indicating a rise of 60.39% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 10.77%. AEM’s shares have soared 110.6% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BVN’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $3.88 per share, indicating a 17.58% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 80.4%. BVN’s shares have jumped 147.8% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BCPC’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $5.47 per share, indicating a 6.2% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the four trailing quarters, while missing it in the remaining two. BCPC’s shares have gained 1.6% over the past year.
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APD to Showcase Freshline IQ Freezer at Seafood Expo North America
Key Takeaways
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD - Free Report) will display its Freshline IQ Freezer and food freezing solutions for seafood processors at Seafood Expo North America in Boston from March 15-17. This is to highlight the continuous high throughput freezing or chilling for a broad range of food products that Freshline IQ Freezer offers, minimizing the required floorspace.
Additionally, it is also designed in 10-foot modular sections, making it easily field expandable. When integrated with Freshline Smart Technology, APD engineers can troubleshoot issues from afar, reducing downtime and efficiency.
The integrative Freshline Smart Technology service allows customers to monitor the equipment remotely to optimize processes and track key performance parameters. Self-monitoring feature enables data analysis in real-time, again maximizing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
Visitors at the expo will have the opportunity to speak with industry specialists about their specific challenges. The company will exhibit how Freshline solutions use cryogenic gases such as liquid nitrogen (LIN) and carbon dioxide (CO???) to improve food processing operations and the increase the variety of solutions.
As a leader in cryogenic technology applications, APD’s state-of-the-art food and grinding lab at its headquarters in Allentown, PA will provide customers and prospects a platform to test products on production-scale equipment to help determine the feasibility of using cryogenics in their process. By including cryogenic gases in its processes, customers will be able to derive the benefits of rapid freezing, such as smaller yield losses and preserve moisture and quality.
With more than six decades of experience supplying gases, equipment and technology to the food industry, Air Products continues to provide solutions for both large manufacturers with multiple production lines and small processors with tailored solutions for their niche products through its flexible gas delivery options.
APD stock has lost 0.5% over the past year compared with the industry’s 7.8% decline.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
APD’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
APD currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM - Free Report) , Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (BVN - Free Report) and Balchem Corporation (BCPC - Free Report) .
While AEM and BVN sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present, BCPC carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEM’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $13.28 per share, indicating a rise of 60.39% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 10.77%. AEM’s shares have soared 110.6% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BVN’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $3.88 per share, indicating a 17.58% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 80.4%. BVN’s shares have jumped 147.8% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BCPC’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $5.47 per share, indicating a 6.2% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the four trailing quarters, while missing it in the remaining two. BCPC’s shares have gained 1.6% over the past year.