Fruit Control Equipments S.r.l. (FCE) is Holtec's main supplier of equipment for the Controlled Atmosphere (CA) fruit storage market. Holtec Gas Systems (Holtec) started cooperating with FCE, formerly Bonomi System in 1987, and became their U.S. importation and distribution company in 2000. FCE has installations worldwide and more than 30 years experience in the CA field. We supply thoroughly tested, reliable equipment that is simple to operate. This keeps the required operator attention and maintenance to a minimum.

Through collaboration with experienced technicians and important Research Institutes in many countries, FCE has continuously improved the CA technology to become a leader in the controlled and generated atmosphere field. FCE and IHGS made a presentation of our technology at Michigan State University's "Controlled Atmosphere Storage Clinic", April 28, 2000. Copies of the paper are available on request.

Our main products are as follows:

• Membrane type Nitrogen Generator:
• Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA) type Nitrogen Generators.
• CO₂ Adsorbers.
• Ethylene Converters, Catalytic.
• Ethylene Adsorbers.
• Humidifiers.
• Resin coating for gas tightness in storage rooms.
• Combined, portable O₂ and CO₂ analyzer.
• Centralized analysis systems for O₂, CO₂ and ethylene.
• PURAFIL ES, activated alumina and potassium permanganate pellets. (Used in filters for removal of ethylene and other harmful gases such as SO₂ and hydrocarbons in flower and horticulture product storage rooms.)