In 2018, Walter & Wild bought the iconic kiwi cereal brand Hubbards, manufacturer of a large range of Muesli, Granola and Bran-ola. This purchase was to prove the catalyst for a sweeping reform of factory efficiencies and cost-cutting. In stepped RML with factory automation solutions to deliver the customer’s required ROI.
Hubbards did have semi-manual cartoners but were yet to embrace fully automated packing and palletising operations in their Auckland factory.
In the video below you can watch an ABB IRB 4600 robot picking cardboard blanks, erecting boxes and shipping RSCs (Regular Slotted Cartons) and loading these into an indexing conveyor.
Cartons, flat bags or upright bags are picked and loaded into the shipping RSCs by an ABB IRB 2600 robot. Following this the filled RSCs are closed, dated and collated.
We knew that a wide range of products with different weight to density ratios and with different box sizes would have to be managed with an easy to operate change-outs between shifts.
The ABB IRB 4600 robot then palletises the RSCs according to the selected AS2348 pallet pattern.
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RML have an amazing team of people. They were easy to work with and were happy to assist with any problems we encountered during the design and commissioning process.
We’ve been so impressed by the level of service and quality of machinery that RML have built for us. With such an efficient machine, we’ve had no problem keeping up with production times and demands.
Working with RML on an innovative solution was straightforward. Their in-house expertise in all aspects of the design and build added value to the project delivery process and made some tough challenges easier to overcome.
Our experience working with RML has been positive. We feel we received value for our investment.
The machine provided by RML has to date, resulted in consistent high-quality product for SNPshot Technologies and guaranteed production costs.
We saw a 30% increase in line speed and output as a result of the RML equipment
The trust and reliance that has grown from this project has us achieving numnbers we previously did not think would be possible. We will be searching for opportunities to collaborate with RML in future.
Our integrated, advanced operation ensures the best quality cream cheese is produced consistently.
It was an opportunity to increase the packing line automation, with labour savings offsetting the capital costs.
RML worked with us to understand our requirements and designed a solution to suit our needs. RML delivered an automated system to service two moulding machines producing the Gallagher Ring Top Posts.
We set RML a challenge, design and build a new butter packing machine for a challenging application. RML produced a smart and effective solution that exceeded our expectations.
Ongoing service and support is important to us. RML knew this and I am pleased to say we are not disappointed. I have and will continue to recommend RML to others in our industry based on our experience
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