TECHNOLOGY PROFILE An example of an installed Brambati S.p.A BR 6000 specialty roaster, operating with state-of-the-art technology.
Perfect partners Italian coffee giants Brambati S.p.A and Lavazza have joined forces for a next-level project thanks to Brambati’s commitment to technical innovation and flexible solutions.
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hen Italian coffee roaster Lavazza was looking for a roasting manufacturer to help expand its existing plant in Torino, it looked no further than the neighbouring company it had collaborated with over the past eight years. Brambati S.p.A was the chosen one, commissioned to provide three of its latest generation BR 6000 advanced specialty roasters, along with complete plant engineering. “The fully automated BR 6000 gives Lavazza complete control over the roasting process, with the ability to adapt the roast profile to alter specific characteristics and flavour highlights,” says Brambati President, Fabrizio Brambati. “Lavazza has a lot of tools to work with, both during the roasting process and the analysis phase, to understand which parameters require adjustments to increase the quality of the final product. This fine-tuning can be performed in realtime during or after the roasting process.” Fabrizio says the installation process of the machinery will take approximately six months. “All the machines will be precommissioned in our premises before delivery and all dimensions double checked and verified through laser scanning and 3D lay-out, to ensure the
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roasters are installed smoothly,” he says. “Every installation is a challenge, but as long as the machinery is pre-verified, we expect a smooth installation.” Fabrizio says because the project was arranged with accurate timeframes and adequate resources, both companies are prepared to face any eventual issues connected to the supply chain. “We are extremely satisfied that this commitment has been recognised by a major company such as Lavazza, which has achieved the excellence known to consumers worldwide, thanks to its use of high-quality raw materials and the utmost attention to production processes,” says Fabrizio. Brambati’s partnership with Lavazza began in 2014 and has continued with multiple collaborations aimed at modernising the plants of certain production sites of Lavazza Group. “We have always had a great relationship with Lavazza. They’ve provided us with unlimited assistance and we really appreciate having a partner that listens to our ideas and takes our feedback on board,” says Fabrizio. “We’re constantly learning from one another and having bonded with such an important company with great experience and knowledge, means a great deal to Brambati.” Fabrizio says the consistency of
Brambati’s roasting equipment and highly advanced technology has proven itself the ideal fit for the global coffee roaster’s latest expansion project. “We take pride in our products being adaptable and reliable. We know Lavazza is a company that works tirelessly to ensure its roasting equipment guarantees the same results 24 hours a day, and through our control systems and advanced software, it’s easy to ensure everything runs smoothly,” Fabrizio says. “The machinery is very reliable and highly efficient. We have improved accessibility to all points of the machines to ensure fast maintenance.” Each roaster is capable of producing 600 kilograms of coffee per batch and up to five batches per hour, equating to three tonnes of green coffee per hour. This volume will go a long way in aiding Lavazza to serve more than 30 billion cups of coffee consumed globally each year. Brambati is also assisting Lavazza with plant engineering relating to the expansion of its existing green coffee and roasted coffee plant. The green plant will increase its storage capacity with the addition of conveyor lines for increased flexibility. The roasted coffee plant expansion will include product dosing and control systems, with different types of pneumatic, mechanical and disc conveyors and storage section.
