NGI Hygienic Components

We are very pleased to welcome Aaron Collins to NGI as Sales – Components for the United States & Canada 🤝🇺🇸 🇨🇦

Aaron will support our local presence and work closely with our North American team, strengthening our activities across the region.

He joins the team under the leadership of Jacob Esker, alongside colleagues Austin Davis, Bjørn Østergaard, Frank Hondlik, Hutton Koehne, Steffen Engqvist Pedersen, Teis Haugaard, Yavuz Selim Konk, and Panayot Stefanov, supporting our customers and helping grow our presence in Eastern Canada and the Northeast US.

Please join us in welcoming Aaron to the team 👍

👉🏼In Case You Missed It: Podcast Episode 5 - Worth a Listen
🎧 Can Hygienic Design Spur Competitiveness?

Can hygienic design strengthen competitiveness in the food industry?

Hygienic design is increasingly recognized as more than a hygiene or compliance measure - it plays a direct role in improving efficiency, reducing risk, and strengthening competitiveness across food production and equipment manufacturing.

In this episode of Behind Clean Lines, NGI explores how hygienic design can act as a driver for competitiveness - and why food‑producing companies and machine manufacturers are placing greater strategic focus on hygiene early in the design process.

Key takeaways from the episode👇
▶ Hygienic design can directly support competitiveness and operational performance
▶ Design choices influence cleaning efficiency, uptime, and total cost of ownership
▶ A proactive hygiene strategy helps reduce risk and strengthen market positioning

These insights highlight why hygienic design is increasingly seen as a business driver - not only a technical requirement.

🎧 Listen to the podcast by following the link:
https://ngi-global.com/company/behind-clean-lines-podcasts/can-hygienic-design-spur-competitiveness/

Welcome Francesco Minenna 🤝 🇮🇹

We are pleased to welcome Francesco Minenna to NGI as Area Sales Manager in Italy.

With solid experience from the food and beverage industry, Francesco brings valuable insight into our customers and market.

He will focus on supporting customers in Italy and strengthening relationships across the market.

Francesco joins our Italian team alongside Roberto, Giuseppe, Antonio and SILVIA, supporting OEMs and customers with practical input on hygienic design and application solutions.

Please join us in welcoming Francesco to the team 👍

👉🏼In Case You Missed It: Podcast Episode 4 - Worth a Listen

🎧 Establishing Leadership in the Hygienic Manufacturing Sector

What does it take to establish leadership in hygienic manufacturing?
Leadership in hygienic manufacturing is built on more than compliance and technical solutions - it requires a clear strategic direction, strong partnerships, and a long term commitment to food safety and innovation.

In this episode of Behind Clean Lines, NGI explores what it takes to establish leadership in the hygienic manufacturing sector - and how food producing companies and machine manufacturers can strengthen their position in an increasingly demanding industry.

Key takeaways from the episode👇
▶ Leadership in hygienic manufacturing goes beyond compliance and standards
▶ Strategic focus on hygienic design strengthens trust and long term competitiveness
▶ Collaboration and knowledge sharing are essential for driving industry progress
These insights highlight why leadership in hygiene is a strategic discipline - not only a technical responsibility.

🎧 Listen to the podcast by following the link: https://ngi-global.com/company/behind-clean-lines-podcasts/establishing-leadership-in-the-hygienic-manufacturing-sector/

👉🏼In Case You Missed It: Podcast Episode 3 - Worth a Listen

🎧 The Role of Knowledge Sharing in Innovation

How does knowledge sharing drive innovation in hygienic manufacturing?
Knowledge sharing plays a critical role in driving innovation and improving hygienic standards across the food industry. When expertise, experience, and data are shared across organizations and disciplines, it becomes possible to identify risks earlier and develop more effective hygienic solutions.

In this episode of Behind Clean Lines, NGI explores how structured knowledge sharing supports innovation in hygienic manufacturing - and why collaboration between food‑producing companies and machine manufacturers is essential for long‑term progress.

Key takeaways from the episode👇
▶ Knowledge sharing is a key enabler of innovation in hygienic design
▶ Collaboration helps identify and address hygiene risks earlier in the process
▶ Shared insights support better decision‑making across organizations and value chains
These insights highlight why knowledge sharing is a strategic driver of innovation - not just an internal activity.

🎧 Listen to the podcast by following the link:
https://ngi-global.com/company/behind-clean-lines-podcasts/the-role-of-knowledge-sharing-in-innovation/

👉🏼 Watch a customer story: Future‑Proofing Food Machinery with Hygienic Design.

Innovative engineering meets high hygiene standards.

Modern food machinery requires hygienic design that supports both performance and future demands. In collaboration with NGI, bePROTO integrates hygienic bearing housings to improve cleanability, durability, and reliability

The result is high‑quality equipment that meets strict hygiene requirements and strengthens bePROTO’s position as a forward‑thinking engineering partner -where hygienic design becomes a strategic advantage.

🔗 Read the full customer testimonial: https://ngi-global.com/company/testimonials/beproto/