Installation News Latest multihead weigher will handle sweet brands

Increased demand for its popular confectionery brands has led Swizzels Matlow to build a new factory in Middlewich which will be supported by further weighers from Multipond UK.

A new 36 head twin weigher will be installed and commissioned by the middle of this year.

Multipond UK supplied its first weigher to Swizzels in 1993. This was a 14 head weigher sold to weigh Rainbow Drops into bags over a vertical form, fill and seal bagmaker supplied by tna Solutions. This Multipond equipment was chosen as its software had filters to mitigate the vibrations from the product trolleys which rumbled on the old wooden floor of the factory.

In 2012, Swizzels started to produce Squashies, and this brand’s success demanded higher packing speeds for the small bags. The Multipond 28 head twin outlet weigher was therefore supplied which allowed small bags to be weighed at 400 packs per minute.

At the same time, the 28 head’s low profile meant it fitted into the existing factory which had restricted headroom. A feature that Multipond says competitor equipment couldn’t cope with.

Squashies has proved to be a great success for Swizzels, fast becoming the most sold sugar sweet brand in the UK. Multipond has therefore continued to support the company with weighers to keep up with the now global demand.

For instance, the addition of a new 36 head twin weigher meant these Squashies could be packed at speeds of up to 440 per minute in small bags.

Swizzels’ expansion,

Bagging equipment has simplified flow for expedition meals

Swedish Outmeals is now benefiting from Schur Star bagging equipment which has streamlined production flow while reducing staffing needs for its extensive range of expedition meals.

These meals are wet or dry, and also include vegetarian solutions, lactose and gluten free products, as well as halal meals and with growing demand, a more systematic approach to production was required to stop packing errors.

and demand for its products, has led to this new factory in Middlewich being built. The new factory will allow Swizzels to produce its bestselling product in higher volumes. The new weigher from Multipond will support this continuing market growth.

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Now, its packing machine has an adaptable filling line that can hold up to ten filling stations so that each item is packed from a different one. In the machine, the bags open to their full width to give operators both hands free to place the items accurately in the bag to prevent any errors.

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