Automation is not always about replacing your workforce. There are times when a simple change can create a great benefit within your production line. This was the case for the cherry packhouse run by CentralPac in the heart of Central Otago. CentralPac pride themselves on growing and packing premium cherries for export and ensuring there…
Custom Solutions Not every project can be catered for with an out of the box solution. So, when we were first contacted by Hill Laboratories, we knew that their case was no different. Their Request? Help streamline their process. Install roller conveyors to suit their existing trays. Must be completed within 6 weeks, over Christmas…
Unexpected equipment failure can interrupt your food production schedule. This can lead to costly downtime that can impact your bottom line considerably. Undoubtedly, regular maintenance prevents problems from arising. This is your opportunity to put any faults right and ensures that the equipment is working effectively. Without a doubt, regular equipment maintenance is key to…
Recently, we were contacted by one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural Crown Research Institutes –Lincoln University. They were partnering with a food processing company on a new development and were searching for a manufacturer of a stainless steel hygienic belt conveyor.
Regular, scheduled maintenance is important. Because breakdowns are an expensive pain. Lost time, lost revenue, and lost reputation with your customer is the consequence. But breakdowns happen. Especially when you’re dealing with meat and seafood. Moving conveyor parts, wet, sticky substances and harsh cleaning chemicals all do their bit to torpedo your smooth-running operation. Freezing…
