Semper Closes Plant in Götene : A New Life Cycle for Modern Production Equipment
After decades of successful production of baby food and dairy products , Semper AB , a company of the Hero Group , has announced the closure of its plant in Götene . The closure of this facility , which has long been a significant part of Scandinavian food production , marks an important turning point in the company ’ s history . The building and premises will be taken over by the adjacent Arla Foods plant . Meanwhile , the released factory inventory will be auctioned off in a major online event in mid-February , with complete production lines and selected equipment already available through pre-sale .
The Götene plant has played a vital role for years in manufacturing high-quality baby and specialty foods . It contained some of the most advanced production equipment in the industry , continuously updated through ongoing investments . As a renowned manufacturer and part of the HERO Group , Semper has always placed strong emphasis on modern technology and reliable production processes . As a result , the entire facility ’ s equipment has been meticulously maintained and regularly serviced . A significant portion of the available machinery , systems , and devices was built or overhauled after 2010 , with the most recent systems commissioned as recently as 2019 . to acquire high-performance production tools while promoting the reuse of industrial equipment – an approach that delivers both economic and environmental benefits .
“ We are confident that this equipment will continue to contribute to innovation and quality in food production under new ownership ,” said Daniel Kröger , Managing Director at Maynards Europe . “ Semper ’ s renowned baby and children ’ s food was produced and packaged at the Götene plant to the highest standards . Semper was particularly proud of its innovative technology for filling resealable fliptop packaging solutions . The closure of the plant therefore creates lucrative opportunities to acquire top-quality technology in excellent maintenance condition .”
Ahead of the February auction , complete mixing lines , drum dryers , and filling lines for pouches , cans , and flip-top packaging are exclusively available for sale . In addition to systems from manufacturers such as Andritz Gouda , Amixon , and Ruberg , a diverse portfolio of transport and storage equipment is also on offer . This includes ABB palletizing robotics , packaging technology from Cyklop , as well as numerous measuring and cleaning devices .
We are confident that this equipment will continue to contribute to innovation and quality in food production .
To ensure a sustainable approach to the site ’ s resources , the company has decided to repurpose the existing machinery and systems . Accordingly , an auction will be organized , offering modern equipment – including packaging lines , filling machines , specialized devices , and a wide range of general factory assets . The auction provides companies in the food industry and related sectors the opportunity
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