Soft-fruit packer MT Mitchell claims it has reduced pack costs, attained high production speeds and improved its environmental performance after installing the new GT3 tray sealer from heat sealing specialist Proseal.
MT Mitchell is the first company to specify the twin lane version of the GT3, which offers the highest speeds thanks to its twin lane feed control that enables products to be fed independently down each lane.
Top speeds being achieved by the company are in excess of 180 trays per minute.
The installation is part of a major expansion programme at MT Mitchell that also includes investment in a new packhouse and coldstore.
The company, which packs a range of soft fruits including strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, supplies major retailers including Marks & Spencer and Tesco and switched to heat sealing to meet customer demands to reduce packaging.
MT Mitchell says the move to top sealing from clip-on lids reduces packaging weight by 30 per cent, delivering valuable savings that enhance the pack’s environmental profile, while at the same time improving its overall appearance on shelf.
MT Mitchell's Ross Mitchell said: “As soft fruit is a perishable product it is vital we dispatch orders on time every day and we knew we could call on quick technical support from Proseal if required, although to date we have been very impressed with the GT3’s speed and reliability. Our requirement was for 150 packs per minute and we are consistently achieving 180.”
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