ATGI

High Speed - Low Stress

Coring and Slicing Systems

for Apples, Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes and Pears


Welcome to the home of PASS™ technology 
(The Premium Apple Slicing System)

Who are we?

ATGI is a Manufacturing Engineering Company (MEC) located in Washington State, the apple capital of the world.  We license, manufacture and install fresh-fruit slicing systems.  Specifically, we offer regional fresh-cut processors systems for “low-stress coring and slicing” of soft cored fruit.

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apples


oranges


grapefruit


kiwi


limes


medley


What is PASS?
PASS is a patented technology that slices fruit in a new and different way.  PASS sliced fruit is sliced  for fresh consumption, not for pie filling.

How does it work?
Other slicing machines  "hold the apple and remove the core".  PASS technology "holds the core and removes the apple".  Consequently, the edible part of the apple (or other fruit) is never touched by the machinery.  Its the "bruise-free" process that "finds" and removes the core every time, while surgically cutting the perfect slice..

What are the
benefits of
the PASS
system?

There are two major benefits to PASS:
  1. In the retail market PASS-sliced apples are immediately recognizable to the consumer as superior in quality and appearance.  Given a choice the consumer will pick PASS-sliced product over the competitor's brand.
  2. In the Fresh-Cut Processor's kitchen, the benefits of PASS sliced product are apparent:
bulletNo bruises
bulletNo scrapes
bulletNo abrasion
bulletNo broken ends
bulletNo separated skins
bulletNo torn cell structure
bulletNo cores or debris

Watch our PASS video

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Who uses it?
PASS technology is scaleable to virtually any size operation, from portable systems on a rolling cart to multiple fixed systems feeding form/fill/seal machines.  Our target clients are Fresh-Cut Produce Processors who serve regional areas across the United States. (...subject to Terms and Restrictions)


Any References?
Call for references in your region.

Where can
we see the
PASS system
in operation?
ATGI demonstrated the PASS system at the United Fresh 2010 in Las Vegas, NV on April 20-23, 2010, in Booth # 958

Watch here in high definition: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsbDxf6mH_Y

Our original demonstration unit is capable of producing up to 500 lbs of sliced apples per hour as well as slicing several varieties of soft cored fruit.

We'll see you next year at: www.unitedfresh2011.org

See you there !

 

General Inquiry
ATGI
13619 Mukilteo Speedway D5-1120
Lynnwood, WA 98087
(509) 886-5000 main


www.SlicingApples.com

Urgent Contact
Scott Berglin - Sales and West Coast Support
Seattle, Washington
cell - (509) 264-3197
email -
scott@berglin.com

Kevin Cyrus - Service and East Coast Support
Minneapolis, Minnesota
cell - (509) 741-7064

 

Thank you for visiting our website.

 

Terms and Restrictions:  PASS is a trademark of ATGI.  The PASS system is covered by extensive patents filed in the USA and internationally.  All right and title to the technology shown on this website is wholly owned and controlled by ATGI, Wenatchee Washington.  ATGI licenses its technology to targeted clients in strategic market areas of the United States and Europe.  Licensing to regional processors includes local exclusivity.  Licensing to national distributors includes limits on geographic location.  Licensees are sought on the basis of market profile and subject to pre-existing licensee jurisdiction.   PASS technology is not for sale and not available for consumer or primary retail use.  ATGI's own national sliced-apple brand is Apples To Go which has been available in the retail market since 2001 and is now only available from PASS licensees.  ATGI will  not compete with its licensees, but instead will train licensees in the successful slicing and distribution of PASS sliced products. The balance of technology required to produce and distribute fresh-sliced apples (ie: antioxidant infusion, bagging and sealing) is available from or through ATGI to its licensees.  Retailers, schools and institutions who are looking for PASS sliced product will be directed to the local exclusive processor in  their area.  All inquiries should be addressed to scott@berglin.com.

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