Statec Binder GMBH
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Statec Binder GMBH
About the company
STATEC BINDER looks back on a long tradition. For more than 40 years, the company, which is based in Gleisdorf (Austria) near Graz, has been successfully applying its experience in packaging technology worldwide.
Thanks to constant further development and optimization of proven technologies, STATEC BINDER has taken the lead with new, innovative packaging concepts and is thus considered one of the leading suppliers of high-performance open-mouth bagging machines. The name STATEC BINDER stands for absolute reliability coupled with precision.
PRODUCTS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY Made in Austria.
STATEC BINDER develops, designs and assembles all bagging machines and palletising systems in its own ISO-9001 certified plant in Gleisdorf, Austria. To date, more than 1,700 packaging machines and palletizers have been delivered around the globe and have been successfully installed to the complete satisfaction of customers.
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Diverse and trustworthy.
STATEC BINDER's customer base ranges from small businesses to large corporations. Represented on all five continents, STATEC BINDER supplies a wide variety of industries. Whether petrochemical or chemical industry, animal feed production, agricultural business, foodstuffs, sugar or fertilizer industry.
The high standard fulfills its promise. For all industries, made-to-measure solutions – tailored to the corresponding general conditions – are always created and focused on customers. Beyond the standard product line, STATEC BINDER offers customer-specific solutions, too, drawn up together with the customer.
Our highly trained employees and worldwide partners will be happy to support you with professional advice and assistance. Whether an inquiry for a new system, a preliminary discussion without obligation or questions about service & spare parts. You can quickly and conveniently find your local contact person or contact us at our headquarter in Austria.
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Packaging
4+ MIN
10/12/2024
Reliable packaging & palletizing of bulk materials with STATEC BINDER machines
The history of STATEC BINDER goes back to 1978, when the first packaging system of the parent company Binder+Co AG was realized —in 2008 the joint venture was founded under the name STATEC BINDER. Thanks to the continuous optimization and further development of the proven technology since then, the company is now one of the leading suppliers in the high-performance packaging industry. Packaging systems from STATEC BINDER The Austrian packaging and palletizing specialist focuses primarily on flexibility and innovation. All packaging systems are characterized by high quality and precision. The product portfolio ranges from packaging systems for open-mouth bags, FFS packaging machines, BIG-BAG filling stations, bag closing systems and scales to palletizing systems for free-flowing bulk goods. Products from a wide range of industries can be processed, such as the petrochemical, chemical, agricultural, food, animal feed, minerals and fuel industries. The proven packaging systems impress with their high efficiency and performance and contribute to greater value retention, cost-effectiveness and optimization of the customer's packaging process. The systems are also of high quality and reliable; the use of high-quality materials and the possibility of modernizing all machines means that they have a very long service life. The Austrian company therefore focuses on the implementation of high-tech, individual and high-quality all-in-one concepts, which are tailored to the individual product requirements and plant conditions of the various customers. Packaging machines for open-mouth bags The PRINCIPAC, CERTOPAC, ACROPAC and CIRCUPAC packaging machines for open-mouth bags are suitable for polyethylene (PE), woven polypropylene (PP) and paper bags with a filling weight of 5 kg to 80 kg. Up to 2400 bags can be filled every hour. The packaging machines for open-mouth bags are suitable for all types of free-flowing bulk goods. With additional equipment, powdery products such as flour can also be bagged. Depending on customer requirements, the packaging machines for open-mouth bags are designed for low, medium and high production capacities. The durable systems enable a high level of product protection, improved shelf life and filling to precise dimensions. Form-Fill-Seal packaging machines The product portfolio also includes the SYSTEM-T FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) machine for bag processing from tubular film and the SYSTEM-F vertical FFS machine for bag processing from flat film. Both packaging systems are suitable for bagging all types of free-flowing bulk goods. The SYSTEM-F is particularly suitable for packaging moderately free-flowing or powdery products. The FFS machines can fill up to 2800 bags per hour with a filling weight of 5 - 50 kg. BIG BAG filling station The BIG BAG filling station from STATEC BINDER enables the safe filling of bags with a filling weight of 500 - 1500 kg. Up to 150 bags can be filled every hour. The machines are adapted to customer requirements depending on the desired filling capacity and degree of automation. In addition, the systems enable maximum weighing accuracy and precision and are also sturdily built. Palletizers The palletizers from STATEC BINDER impress with their top performance as an ideal addition to the packaging systems or as stand-alone machines. With the high-level, gantry and robotic palletizer, the perfect solution is found for every customer to enable the best possible and most efficient palletizing of bags or cartons. As with packaging machines, the various palletizers are suitable for a wide range of industries. The focus is on bringing together complex systems so that the respective product can be placed on load carriers or pallets as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. The palletizing systems are also individually adapted to the customer's requirements. Both the gentle handling of the packages and the optimal and stable appearance of the palletized load units are the basis of STATEC BINDER's palletizing technology. Customer Service In addition to the high-quality and efficient high-performance machines, the packaging specialist is also characterized by its unique, worldwide customer service after the purchase of a system. Complete customer satisfaction is the top priority here. Customers should be able to rely on being well looked after not only before and during the purchase, but also after delivery of a machine, and therefore receive sound advice, a high level of service expertise and support in all areas. STATEC BINDER's global Customer Service team supports customers with the highest level of expertise and impresses with many different services, such as spare parts delivery, modernization & optimization of machines, customer training and much more. 'STATEC BINDER's philosophy is clear. Even though we primarily deal with packaging and palletizing systems, our aim is to provide our customers with the best possible advice, to find the perfect solution for them and to provide them with the best possible support even after they have purchased the system. This is the only way we can be a strong and reliable partner,' Josef Lorger, Managing Director. For more information visit our website at: www.statec-binder.com/en By: STATEC BINDER Source: All Pet Food Magazine
Packaging
3+ MIN
07/11/2024
Comprehensive advice and suitable customer service packages: How STATEC BINDER: ensures the reliability and operation of your systems
Comprehensive advice and planning
STATEC BINDER supports its customers right from the planning phase. In addition to detailed advice and order clarification, the company also offers comprehensive and informative project management, where particular emphasis is placed on partnership-based
communication. This ensures that the selected machines are perfectly matched to the specific requirements of the customer, production and plant conditions. This process provides customers with perfect support right from the order placement stage and tailormade
systems from which they benefit in the long term.
Installation and commissioning
STATEC BINDER offers professional installation and commissioning of the systems. The trained team ensures that the machines can be put into operation quickly and smoothly so that production can start without delays. Close cooperation with the customer during this
phase is particularly important and ensures that all technical requirements are met and that the machines continue to work optimally in the future. This phase also includes training personnel on machine operation so that operators can use the machines efficiently and
safely. Dedicated training packages offer the opportunity to provide new employees with special training for the machine, even if the machine has already been in operation for some time.
Maintenance and spare part deliveries
Regular maintenance of machines is crucial to ensure their performance and minimize downtime. STATEC BINDER offers preventive maintenance programs that are individually tailored to the customer's needs. Special service appointments by experienced technicians
ensure that the machine can work at the best possible output. Among other things, wear parts can be replaced as a preventative measure. These programs help to identify and rectify potential problems at an early stage before major malfunctions occur. In addition, STATEC BINDER guarantees a rapid supply of spare parts to ensure machine availability at all times.
Remote maintenance and technical support
STATEC BINDER also offers comprehensive technical support that responds quickly and easily to customers' needs. The company's technicians can access the machines directly via remote maintenance systems to diagnose faults and rectify problems immediately. This service minimizes downtime and ensures that production processes are disrupted as little as possible.
If there is a fault or problem that needs to be rectified directly on the machine itself, STATEC BINDER also offers to have a service technician on site as quickly as possible to help customers. This is a customer service program that many comparable companies do not offer and of which STATEC BINDER is particularly proud. In this way, the company sets itself the goal of achieving the best possible customer satisfaction.
Modernization and retrofitting
Even after years of operation, STATEC BINDER offers options for modernizing and retrofitting the systems so that the control system and electronics remain state-of-the-art.
This can be done, for example, by integrating new technologies or adapting to changes in standard parts. This ensures that the machines remain competitive and state-of-the-art in the long term. This also has the advantage that common standard parts, such as spare or wear parts, can be purchased cost-effectively.
Conclusion
With its comprehensive customer service packages, STATEC BINDER ensures that its customers' investments are optimally protected. From the initial consultation and installation through to maintenance and modernization - STATEC BINDER supports its
customers throughout the entire life cycle of their machines and ensures that they always work efficiently and reliably.
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Packaging
2+ MIN
04/09/2024
The STATEC BINDER customer service
Our comprehensive, worldwide customer service includes numerous services, such as inspections, detailed customer trainings on site, the storage of spare and wear parts close to the customer and extensive maintenance by our service technicians. The 1 - 6 - 11 service program enables customer advice and support after the delivery of a STATEC BINDER system with the highest level of expertise. The program allows the machines to be optimally adapted to the individual needs of the customer and enables our technicians to answer project-related questions in person. 1 - One month after commissioning The machines are installed by our technicians together with the customer, the production capacity is tested, and parameter checks are carried out. In addition, the future machine operators receive extensive training. 6 - Six months after commissioning The customer should already be confident and familiar with its system. The focus lies on fine-tuning the machine, whereby a further visit, parameter checks, refresher trainings and visual inspections are carried out. Further customer training takes place if required. 11 - Eleven months after commissioning Our service technicians visit the customer one more time and inspect the machine. The technicians make recommendations for a better use of the system in the future, in order to complete the fine-tuning process. Finally, an individual maintenance plan is drawn up for the respective system to ensure smooth cooperation in the future. In addition to the comprehensive service program, our customer service is also characterized by the wide range of spare and wear parts. Required spare parts can be ordered and shipped globally and easily. Our customers also benefit from our Remote Maintenance System. With this innovative technology, problems that cannot be solved by customers themselves can be identified from our company located in Austria. Beyond that, the further procedure can also be defined remotely. In addition, after the delivery of the machine, our customers get largely informed about the optimization and modernization of their systems by our service team. The focus lies on fine-tuning the machines with various modernization measures, such as new standards or updates. In this way, we can continue to help ensure that the high-quality systems perform reliably for many decades to come. By: STATEC BINDER Source: All Pet Food Magazine
Packaging
2+ MIN
13/11/2023
STATEC BINDER: A PIONEER IN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY
Foundation and Company History The company was founded in 2008 as a joint venture between two renowned companies, BT Wolfgang Binder, and BINDER+CO AG. Both companies had already been active in the packaging and processing industry since the 1970s and brought many years of experience and expertise to the partnership. The merger created a new player in the packaging industry, STATEC BINDER. Over the years, STATEC BINDER has impressed with over 1800 successfully installed plants on all continents and in over 85 countries, underlining its global presence and expertise. The company continuously expanded its product range, from stand-alone machines to complete solutions for customers. Thanks to innovation, teamwork, and the pursuit of perfection, STATEC BINDER has always been able to meet the requirements of global markets and provide customized solutions for its customers. Innovation and Product Portfolio A key factor in STATEC BINDER's success is continuous innovation and the development of customized solutions for its customers. The product range of STATEC BINDER includes fully automatic as well as semi-automatic packaging systems for bags from 5kg to 50kg, BIG BAG filling stations, palletizing systems, and bag closing systems, which are developed specifically for customers' needs. Whether it is bulk materials such as grain, animal feed, fertilizer, plastic granules, or other materials, STATEC BINDER offers solutions for a wide range of industries. Quality and Customer Service STATEC BINDER places great emphasis on the quality of its products and services. The packaging solutions are manufactured in a production facility and are subject to strict quality controls to ensure they meet the highest standards. The company is ISO 9001 certified, which underlines its commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. In addition to product quality, customer service is another key factor that distinguishes the company. STATEC BINDER's customers appreciate the personalized advice, individualized customer services, and comprehensive support the company offers. Working closely with customers enables the company to better understand their specific requirements and challenges, and to offer customers an all-around carefree package once they have purchased the equipment. International Success STATEC BINDER's reputation extends beyond Austria, reaching a global scale. The company exports its packaging solutions to over 85 countries worldwide and maintains an extensive network of distribution and service partners across various regions, ensuring exceptional onsite support and guidance for its customers. This international presence reflects the trust customers worldwide place in STATEC BINDER's products and services. Conclusion STATEC BINDER is a company that stands out in the packaging industry for its innovation, quality products, and dedicated customer service. With a strong focus on the needs of its customers, STATEC BINDER remains a major player in packaging technology and will continue to play a significant role in the industry in the future. Source: All Pet Food Magazine
Packaging
2+ MIN
20/10/2023
STATEC BINDER and NUPAC successfully conclude project together
Their goal was to increase bag filling capacity while reducing manual handling. For this, they turned to NUPAC in Australia, known as reliable suppliers of processing and packaging machinery and STATEC BINDER partners, who share a commitment to finding high-quality solutions for their customers. The Challenge: Enhancing Efficiency Massel Australia recognized the need to improve their bulk bagging process. The objective was straightforward: streamline operations, reduce labor requirements and elevate efficiency. They needed a partner who could not only provide cutting-edge machinery but also understand the unique constraints and demands of their production facility. Choosing NUPAC and STATEC BINDER: A partnership founded on individuality Massel Australia's journey toward a solution led them to NUPAC. What set NUPAC apart from the competition was more than just state-of-the-art equipment. Michael Caine, General Manager of Massel Australia, commented that they proceeded with NUPAC because "they displayed a genuine interest in coming up with a solution for us, listened to our needs and constraints, and were able to come up with a creative and efficient solution." The Solution for the customer: STATEC BINDER´s Acropac-T Machine NUPAC recommended the STATEC BINDER Acropac-T machine with gross weighing system and stainless steel execution. ACROPAC-T is a fully automatic open-mouth bagging machine which was perfectly tailored to Massel's requirements. This state-of-the-art equipment not only increased bag-filling capacity but also significantly reduced the need for manual operator input. One of the critical aspects was its ability to deliver substantial cost savings per bag filled. This cost-effectiveness made the investment in the new equipment an attractive proposition for Massel Australia. Overcoming Space Constraints Massel Australia faced a particularly challenging constraint—limited space, especially in terms of height. NUPAC worked closely with STATEC BINDER to overcome this challenge and find a solution that was compatible with the space available. This commitment to meeting every challenge head-on impressed Massel Australia and reinforced their trust in NUPAC as well as in the quality of STATEC BINDER machines. Massel Australia's encounter with NUPAC and STATEC BINDER was notably favorable. Michael Caine, in particular, emphasized that the entire process was an "overall excellent xperience." He commended their professional handling of all queries and questions, creating a relationship that streamlined communication, especially during the planning and execution phases. When asked if they would recommend NUPAC and STATEC BINDER to others, Massel Australia responded with a resounding "Yes." Their recommendation is rooted in the positive purchasing experience and their trust in the post-sales support. They are confident that the ongoing support will maintain the same high standards of professionalism, positivity, and effectiveness as their initial interaction. In conclusion, this partnership has not only enhanced Massel's bag-filling process, thereby improving operational efficiency, but has also instilled confidence in NUPAC and STATEC BINDER's ability to provide unwavering support in the face of any challenge. By Statetc Binder Source: All Pet Food
Packaging
3+ MIN
12/05/2023
Increasing the shelf live with innovative packaging technology
Connolly's Red Mills is an Irish family business founded in 1908. The company is divided into three divisions: pet food, agriculture, and the core business of horse feed. Red Mills specializes primarily in the feed of racehorses. "When we received inquiries for shipping around the world, we were restricted by the point of shelf live," says Joe Connolly, CEO of Connolly's Red Mills. "As the export business grew, so did the challenge of how to get beyond the island of Ireland. Since the climate in Ireland is damp, we had problems with the shelf life of the product when we went into warmer climates. STATEC BINDER was the company we were closest aligned with, so we discussed this challenge with Josef Lorger," continues Joe Connolly. "To be successful and offer your customers the perfect solution for packaging their products, you have to be flexible as a company, understand the customer's requirements, and be willing to offer customized solutions. This is exactly the strength of STATEC BINDER. That's why we accepted the challenging project from Red Mills to increase the shelf life of their products and started developing the bagging machine," explains Josef Lorger, Managing Director of STATEC BINDER. The SYSTEM-F, a vertical FFS packaging machine, was an excellent choice for further developing this particular challenge. The increased shelf life of the product was achieved by developing a special system that provides nitrogen fumigation during filling. Due to the nitrogen fumigation, the oxygen level in the filled bag is reduced to below 2%. By the additional air suction before closing, the filled and closed bag is perfectly shaped for an equally well-formed pallet. In addition to STATEC BINDER's developments, the bag film for Connolly's Red Mills has also been specially developed. The multi-layer film ensures that the vacuum in the filled bag is maintained and no oxygen enters. "STATEC BINDER's contribution to our company was unique and profound, more specifically in relation to the shelf life issues that we were facing in our export markets. This is where STATEC BINDER, who developed with us our unique NFMS (Nutrient Fresh Management System), has delivered the greatest benefit. Customers can now buy our products with a real shelf life of 26 months, and the products are now delivered across 76 countries," says Michael Connolly, Director of Business Development at Connolly's Red Mills. But it was not only the further development of the SYSTEM-F packaging machine that was a challenge in this project. Due to the limited space available in the existing warehouse, the high-level palletizer PRINCIPAL had no space in its standard version. For this reason, the PRINCIPAL was also adapted for Connolly's Red Mills. The filled bags from two packaging machines are conveyed to the palletizer. In the standard version, the bags would now be transported to an inclined infeed conveyor which is installed in front of the palletizer. However, as the space was too limited, the inclined infeed conveyor was installed underneath the PRINCIPAL. This means that the filled bags are now transported from behind via the inclined infeed conveyor upwards to the palletizer and fed to the palletizer via a tilting belt at the highest point. The bag then moves back into the palletizer and is turned into the correct position for the layer of pallets and pushed forward onto the loading plate. 'STATEC BINDER is delivering customized solutions to us since the beginning of our partnership. The solutions for real problems that really affected our business have facilitated the growth of this business to being 20 times bigger than it was in 1990,' says Michael Connolly. 'STATEC BINDER does an excellent job for us and brings us to markets worldwide,' adds Joe Connolly. You can find more information about the project HERE By: Statec Binder Source: All Pet Food Magzine
Packaging
2+ MIN
23/03/2023
STATEC BINDER GmbH: High-performance products for high-standard customers
With its flexible and customer-oriented packaging technology, the Austrian company is represented on the international market, placing itself among the leading suppliers of high-performance open-mouth bagging machines. The wide-ranging product portfolio offers customized solutions of the highest quality for products used in a variety of industries. The PRINCIPAC, CERTOPAC, ACROPAC, and CIRCUPAC open-mouth bagging systems are designed for polyethylene (PE), woven polypropylene (PP), and paper bags with a filling weight of 5 kg to 50 kg. The high-performance segment is complemented by the SYSTEM-T FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) machine for bag processing from tubular film and the SYSTEM-F vertical FFS machine for bag processing from the flat film. The broad product range of STATEC BINDER is rounded off by robotic, high-level, and portal palletizing systems. The PRINCIPAL-H, PRINCIPAL-R, and PRINCIPAL-P palletizers are characterized by their high efficiency and adaptability. High-performance net weighers and bag closing systems ensure precise weighing and dosing, as well as a secure closure of bags. Meeting customer needs globally Starting from the food sector to the petrochemical industry – with over 1,700 machines installed worldwide, STATEC BINDER looks back on numerous positive references. The company counts small firms as well as large corporations, represented on all five continents, among its existing customer base. Thanks to proven technology as well as continuous developments and optimizations, STATEC BINDER serves as an internationally recognized partner to many. After 40 years of experience, the company stands for absolute reliability, characterized by precision and constant innovation. Customer service as a success factor Customers all over the world put their trust in STATEC BINDER every day. Expert consulting services, a high level of service competence, and support for any concern provide reasons for this. Customer service is characterized by highly trained employees and online service with real-time support. The fullest satisfaction of the customers has the highest priority. STATEC BINDER stands for… High-performance bagging and palletizing of bulk goods Machines and systems of the highest quality Flexible and customer-oriented solutions Absolute reliability, innovation, and precision Global customer service More than 40 years of experience Over 1,700 machines installed worldwide Further information can be found on STATEC BINDER WEBSITE Source: Statec Binder
Packaging
1+ MIN
16/03/2023
Introducing Statec Binder worldwide
For more than 20 years, Eximconsult has supported and advised clients in Latin America, finding the most appropriate solution for each client. They also provide post-sale support and hope to become a strategic partner. Therefore, we would like to introduce you to Mariano Weller, our representative for Latin America. Mariano has worked for 7 years at EXIMCONSULT, representative of STATEC BINDER for Latin America, and he tells us about this cooperation About Statec Binder STATEC BINDER looks back on a long tradition. For more than 40 years, the company, which is based in Gleisdorf (Austria) near Graz, has been successfully applying its experience in packaging technology worldwide. Thanks to constant further development and optimization of proven technologies, STATEC BINDER has taken the lead with new, innovative packaging concepts and is thus considered one of the leading suppliers of high-performance open-mouth bagging machines. The name STATEC BINDER stands for absolute reliability coupled with precision. www.statecbinder.com https://www.statec-binder.com/en/ About EXIMCONSULT We are a group of professionals present in Latin America with more than 20 years of experience in bagging in open-mouth bags, FFS, palletizing, strapping, cold hooding (stretch hooding) and (thermoshrinking) endorsed by renowned leading companies in the whole LATAM region. We are present with our clients from the most varied industries such as fertilizers, petrochemicals, sugar, ceramics, glass, household appliances, paper, animal feed and many others to help them find the best solution for their end-of-line packaging needs.www.exim-consult.com by All Pet Food
Packaging
2+ MIN
07/06/2022
What´s behind the bags for our loved dog, cat or horse?
But there is a lot more behind it. The process alone, from filling the animal food bags to the actual delivery of the goods can be very extensive. At STATEC BINDER, we know perfectly what it means, when it comes to packaging and palletizing - because that is exactly our daily business. With over 40 years of experience in the field of packaging and palletizing technology and over 1,600 successfully installed machines worldwide, we can confidently say that we provide our customers with the best possible know-how and advice. For many customers, weighing, packing, sealing, and delivering their actual goods on a pallet is a very complex process, especially when it comes to working with a high number of bags per hour. But with your reliable partner STATEC BINDER at your side, this section of the production process will be successful. Our wide product portfolio allows us to meet the needs of our customers in a variety of industries while also offering an excellent customer service program. On the one hand, there is the PRINCIPAC, one of the world´s fastest bagging machines with up to 2,000 bags per hour; and on the other hand, the CERTOPAC, which is ideal for bagging animal feed up to 1,500 bags per hour. The ACROPAC model was developed by STATEC BINDER for small and medium-sized operations with lower production capacities and is suitable for bagging up to 600 bags per hour. Our high-performance palletizer PRINCIPAL-H, with a capacity of up 2,400 bags per hour, completes an all-round high-quality and efficient palletizing process with a nice and stable layer pattern. With our robotic palletizer PRINIPAL-R, of a high-tech version, up to 1,400 bags or boxes per hour can be achieved. With STATEC BINDER, you stay on the sunny side - because as a reliable partner, we faithfully support our customers even after the systems have been installed. With the 1-6-11 program, we have made it our promise that our customers will receive excellent after-sales support. Perfectly coordinated service appointments and spare parts deliveries, customer training, the Remote Maintenance System & Support, and always being at the state-of-the-art through optimization & modernization round off our customer service. At STATEC BINDER, we place great emphasis on customer-oriented solutions, excellent advice, flexibility, and know-how. Together with our customers, we look for custom-fit solutions for their circumstances and their products. As an international packaging and palletizing specialist based in Austria, we are here for our customersaround the globe. Are you interested? You can find more information about our product portfolio or our company HERE By Statec Binder Source : All Pet Food
Packaging
3+ MIN
29/12/2020
Increasing the Shelf Life with Innovative Packaging Technology
Since 1990 Connolly's Red Mills has been packaging horse and pet food with STATEC BINDER machines.
At that time, STATEC BINDER was still integrated into Binder+Co AG. The years went by and Connolly's Red Mills grew and therefore also required further packaging and palletizing systems. As the company grew bigger, more and more products were exported. At this stage, Connolly's Red Mills faced a unique problem: the shelf life of horse feed was limited to a few months. So how could the shelf life be increased? The solution was found together with STATEC BINDER: Nitrogen fumigation during filling.
Connolly's Red Mills is an Irish family business, founded in 1908. The company is divided into three divisions: pet food, agriculture and the core business horse feed. Red Mills specializes primarily in the feed of racehorses. 'When we received inquiries for shipping around the world, we were restricted by the shelf life of our products,' says Joe Connolly, CEO Connolly's Red Mills.
'As the export business grew, so did the challenge of how to get beyond the island of Ireland. Since the climate in Ireland is damp, we struggled with the shelf life of the product when we went into warmer climates. STATEC BINDER was the company we were closest aligned with, so we discussed this challenge with Josef Lorger,' continues Joe Connolly.
'To be successful and to offer your customers the perfect solution for the packaging of their products, you have to be flexible as a company, understand the customer's individual requirements and most importantly, you have to be willing to offer customized solutions. This is exactly the strength of STATEC BINDER. That's why we accepted the challenging project from Red Mills to increase the shelf life of their products and started developing the bagging machine,' explains Josef Lorger, Managing Director STATEC BINDER.
The SYSTEM-F, a vertical FFS packaging machine, was an excellent choice in the development of a solution for this particular challenge. The increased shelf life of the product was achieved by developing a special system that provides nitrogen fumigation during filling. Due to the nitrogen fumigation, the oxygen level in the filled bag is reduced, and thereby the shelf-life is increased. Through additional air suction before closing, the filled and closed bag is perfectly shaped for an equally well-formed pallet.
In addition to STATEC BINDER's developments, the bag film for Connolly's Red Mills has also been specially developed. The multi-layer film ensures that the vacuum in the filled bag is maintained and that no oxygen can enter.
'STATEC BINDER's contribution to our company was unique and profound. More specifically concerning the shelf life issues that we were facing in our export markets. This is where the STATEC BINDER team, who helped us to develop our unique NFMS (Nutrient Fresh Management System), has delivered the greatest benefit. Customers can now buy our products with a real shelf life of 26 months and the products are now delivered across 76 countries,' says Michael Connolly, Director Business Development Connolly's Red Mills.
But it was not only the further development of the SYSTEM-F packaging machine that was a challenge in this project. Due to only limited space available in the existing warehouse, the high-level palletizer PRINCIPAL-H did not fit into the available space in its standard version. For this reason, the PRINCIPAL-H was also adapted for Connolly's Red Mills. The filled bags from two packaging machines are conveyed to the palletizer
In the standard version, the bags would be transported to an inclined infeed conveyor which is normally installed in front of the palletizer. However, as the space was too limited, the inclined infeed conveyor was installed underneath the PRINCIPAL-H. This means that the filled bags are now transported from behind via the inclined infeed conveyor upwards to the palletizer and are fed to the palletizer via a tilting belt at the highest point. The bag then moves back onto the palletizer and is turned into the correct position for the layer of pallets and pushed forward onto the loading plate.
'STATEC BINDER does an excellent job for us and gives us access to markets worldwide', adds Joe Connolly.
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