Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 39 2022 | Page 30

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Food & Beverage Filling - How to cost-effectively upscale your production as demands increase

Dean Willis , product expert and Sales Director of Adelphi Manufacturing , addresses the biggest challenges faced by Food & Beverage manufacturers , and solves the most frequent questions being asked ...

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With over 33 years ’ experience in the industry , Dean - what advice would you give to Food & Beverage companies looking to increase production , without overstretching their resources ?
The Food & Beverage industry is experiencing exponential growth worldwide , and this is putting pressure on many manufacturers to quickly increase their production throughput . However , upscaling the filling process from semi to fully automated can be a daunting prospect , with many automated filling lines costing in excess of £ 60,000 upfront !
At Adelphi Manufacturing we developed our scalable ‘ Response ’ range of machinery to solve this very problem . The entry-level Benchtop Filler fits into automated solutions from the same range ( pictured below ), so you can increase your capacity as needed , without making the initial investment obsolete . You can also seperate the Benchtop Filler at any time , should you need to return to the convenience of smaller batch production .

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What about artisanal Food & Beverage companies who operate out of smaller premises - is there a viable growth option for them too , which can overcome space restrictions ?
Absolutely ! In the same way as we saw with mobile phone technology in the Noughties , filling technology has increased in sophistication whilst decreasing in size . A great example is our Monobloc solution - part of the scalable ‘ Response ’ range - which incorporates both a filler and a capper , in a compact footprint ( just 112cm wide x 81cm deep ).
Maximising the achievable output from your production space is essential in any size of business , to generate the highest revenue possible . Fully processing up to 16,000 containers per 8 hour shift , the Monobloc proves that limited space certainly doesn ’ t have to mean limited output !

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In the challenging post-COVID , post-Brexit financial climate , do you have any advice for businesses considering taking the plunge and increasing their capacity ?
In the latest government budget , a new incentive was announced to help stimulate business investment in the UK . The ‘ Super-Deduction ’ scheme effectively reduces the purchase price of your new equipment by up to 130 %, through additional corporation tax relief . You can reach me using the contact details below if you ’ d like to find out more .
Adelphi Manufacturing & Pharma Hygiene Products Ltd ( part of the Adelphi Group of Companies ) are ISO 9001:2015 certified , award-winning , leading Food & Beverage machinery and equipment suppliers worldwide .
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