Success Story: Autopack New Tray Packer and Shrink Bundler Installation at Yogurt Company Has 12-month ROI

Overview: Nounos Creamery  is a leading artisan yogurt company known for its premium quality and delicious flavors. With a rapidly growing customer base, the company needed to upgrade its packaging line to meet increasing demand and manage expenses.

The existing packaging system was a bottleneck, leading to slower production times and increased costs. Additionally, they were packing the jars into expensive RSC corrugated boxes. The company reached out to Holland Packaging for a solution  to streamline the packaging process, improve efficiency, and lower costs.

Nounos partnered with Autopack and Holland Packaging , experienced packaging equipment providers, to install new machinery in their existing facility. The new system featured:

• Autopack Model CZH Tray Packer: Capable of tray packing up to 20 packages per minute.
• Autopack Model SIT Shrink Bundler: Ensuring consistent shrink wrap quality.
• Custom Controls and Conveyors: Simplifying operation and maintenance for the production team.
• Energy efficiency: Reducing operational costs with eco-friendly technology.

Implementation: The installation process was carefully planned to minimize disruption to the ongoing production. Key steps included:

1. Pre-installation Assessment: Holland Packaging conducted a thorough assessment of the existing packaging line to design a tailored installation plan.
2. Training and Support: The Nounos team received comprehensive training during the Local Factory Acceptance test (FAT) on the new equipment to ensure smooth operation and maintenance.
3. Seamless Integration: The new shrink bundler was integrated into the production line over a weekend with Nounos to avoid any downtime during peak production days.

Results: The installation of the new equipment yielded impressive results:

• Increased Production Capacity: The new system doubled the packaging speed, allowing the company to meet growing demand effortlessly.
• Cost Savings: The energy-efficient design lowered material and operational costs, contributing a full ROI of only 12 months.
• Enhanced Employee Productivity: The user-friendly interface and reduced maintenance requirements enabled the production team to focus on other critical tasks.

Conclusion: The successful installation of the new tray and shrink line highlights the importance of investing in advanced packaging technology to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.