Nercon investment to boost conveyor equipment production
Nercon Engineering & Manufacturing invested $1.25m (€1m) in laser and machining equipment to improve the company’s conveyor equipment manufacturing processes in planning for growth and to be able to meet demand.
The Wisconsin-based firm said 60-70% of the demand for the conveyors it manufacturers comes from the food, beverage, dairy, bakery and confectionary markets.
The move aims to make the company’s processes more efficient and streamline processes by creating repeatable component and parts production.
The fabrication technology includes a Mitsubishi Laser, Milltronics Machining Center, Almo Vibratory finishing machine, Almo Parts Washer and a Doosan Lathe Turning Center.
Increase production throughput and capacity
The firm said investment would increase production throughput and capacity and reduce manual labour with parts and components being produced faster.
The Mitsubishi Laser, Doosan Lathe and Milltronics Machining Center are integrated with the company’s Auto CAD processes.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) allows the production of components that might not otherwise be achieved, the firm said.
Cut down on bottom lines
Jessica Jacobson, marketing manager at Nercon, told FoodProductionDaily.com the investment was important to enable manufacturers to cut down on their bottom line.
“There is 35% more efficiency through the system and we can run more machines overnight, which is increasing throughput.
“Fabrication equipment has a 10 year life span and then new technology can be integrated to lead to improved efficiency.
“New equipment enables manufacturers to cut down on their bottom line, with more exact parts and improving production capacity.”
When asked if the Food Safety Modernization Act was driving the trend for growth, Jacobson said that the Act, the need for reliable and fast sanitation and the demand for shorter changeover runs were growth factors as manufacturers tried to improve production.
