Spain’s leading supplier of table grapes has had a major multi-line packhouse YCM yield control system installed.
The 24-line multi-station systems have been installed by British machinery firm Marco in two of SAT Moyca’s state-of-the-art packhouses in Totana, south-east Spain, following successful in-house trials earlier in 2014.
The systems have been installed in record time, and Marco’s Murray Hilborne, said: “This is a significant order from a very prestigious client and we are very pleased to be working with such an innovative and professional company. The confidence placed in our technologies reinforces our position as the world’s leading supplier of innovative pack house equipment.”
The Marco YCM is a unique blend of operator work stations, mechanical handling equipment and software. The system has a proven track record in improving packhouse productivity by 30 per cent or more, virtually eliminating giveaway/overpack, minimising waste, optimising labour resources and providing packhouse-wide visibility.
Moyca CEO, Enrique Moya Salas, said: “Marco’s engineers have worked closely with our in-house team to ensure a swift and effective installation that has integrated with our existing materials handling equipment. The systems are already bringing encouraging improvements to our pack houses and we are confident this will play an important part in our goal to achieve excellence in global grape packing.”
Established in 1995, SAT Moyca is dedicated to the production, handling and marketing of seedless table grapes. The company, located in the region of Murcia, currently has 1,250 hectares for grape production and about 200 hectares for the development of new seedless grape varieties.
SAT Moyca exports 40 million kilograms of seedless table grapes per annum, supplying leading supermarkets and major retailers throughout Europe, South Africa, India, Middle East, the USA and Canada.
