TNA has partnered with snack manufacturer Burts Snacks to increase the company’s production capacity at its Plymouth manufacturing site in the UK. By installing TNA’s high-speed seasoning and packaging system, Burts has been able to keep pace with growing demand for locally sourced potato crisps and maintain product quality.
The new system that was installed at the site features a TNA intelli-flav OMS 5 on-head seasoning system and a ninth TNA robag vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging solution integrated with the twin-lane TNA roflo distribution lines. This solution has enabled Burts to maximise throughput and flexibility in the packaging process.
“As one of the UK’s fastest growing snack companies we were recently acquired by EuropeSnacks, and we place a huge emphasis on choosing the right suppliers that can contribute to our success,” said John Joseph, Operations Director at Burts. “Since the Burts’ first seasoning and packaging system in 2006, TNA has been a valuable partner in the company’s growth. The recent installation demonstrates the continued strength of our partnership as TNA delivers unrivalled speed, performance, and reliability.”
Burts operates continuously for 24 hours six days a week and produces over 100 SKUs, packed in a wide range of bag sizes and multipacks. As a result, the company required equipment that would be simple to set up, operate and flexible to accommodate the wide variety of products.
The intelli-flav OMS 5 seasons product directly and accurately above the packaging system, while changeovers can be completed in under three minutes, enabling rapid changes between different flavoured products.
The robag high-speed bag maker, added to the twin roflo distribution lines, features the world’s shortest vertical product transfer from the scale to the pack, minimising product rejects and maximising output. Lightweight formers also make it easy for operators to switch from one bag size to another on the same packaging line.
“Burts has a true passion for delivering the highest product quality and living up to their promise of creating ‘real taste, proper crunch’. We are proud to be their partner in achieving this goal, and from high-speed, high-quality packaging to the perfect amount of seasoning behind each bite, we are committed to exceeding expectations at every level of production and consumer experience,” concluded James Hosford, Regional Solution Specialist at TNA.
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