Steve Bain is the industry segment manager for food and beverage at Festo US. A chemical engineer by degree, he worked for Kimberly-Clark and Ecolab in engineering roles before joining Festo in 2011. Bain works on a national level as a primary interface between Festo employees and customers to discuss food applications and compliance with food regulations.
Sanitary design and cleanability offer opportunities for improving the bottom line. Complying with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) for equipment and utensils lowers the risk of expensive product recalls and the consequent damage to brand reputation.
