Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 22 2019 | Page 16

“This means for an eight hour shift, we This is further supported by Ishida’s are operating for seven and half hours. IDCS (Ishida Data Capture System) This helps to maximise efficiencies and whose powerful software captures throughput, and will allow us to achieve a the data from every pack that passes fast payback on our investment.” across the checkweigher to generate The user-friendliness of the RCU, which also stores pre-sets for all products that the iTPS handles, is equally important. real-time displays and reports which focus attention on major cost-saving opportunities. “Our operators are all familiar with For POEX, the speed, accuracy and confectionery, dried fruits, and cereals, Ishida equipment, so the introduction reliability of the Ishida iTPS solution as well as a factory dedicated to the of the iTPS caused no issues,” confirms on small pack sizes are enabling the production of poppy seeds. Jaroslav. “And if for any reason, we need company to develop a whole range of to transfer an operator from one of our innovative new snack products. To meet other factories to this line, they can the potential increase in production very easily take up the new role with no and packing that this will require, the training required.” company is currently considering the The DACS checkweigher provides confirmation of pack weights but more annual turnover of approximately 30 packing capacity of 250 bags per minute. importantly also delivers valuable POEX was established it 1993. Originally production information on every pack specialising in traditional snacks, that can be quickly and easily accessed by the company’s product portfolio POEX to assess overall line efficiencies. has grown over the years to 16 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk divisions spread over four factories. It employs around 230 people, with an installation of a second iTPS to give it the include chocolate coated products, Today the company has five product million Euros. Ishida Europe Tel: 44 121 607 7700 Email: [email protected] www.ishidaeurope.com