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Dairy gains cup filling output and flexibility

With product demand on the rise, this leading Norwegian dairy coop went back to a well known and trusted OEM for a new cup filling/sealing system that produces 18,000 cups/hr.

From Crème Fraiche to yoghurt to cottage cheese, the new filling and lidding system handles a variety of products.
From Crème Fraiche to yoghurt to cottage cheese, the new filling and lidding system handles a variety of products.

TINE SA, in operation for 133 years, is Norway’s biggest producer of dairy products. Established as a cooperative of 15,000 Norwegian milk farmers who are also shareholders, TINE SA processes 1.4 billion L of cow’s milk and around 19 million L of goat’s milk every year. Strict controls and state-of-the-art technology are fundamental for the company to guarantee the highest quality. The portfolio encompasses around 200 different products, such as yoghurt, sour cream, and various types of cheese, which are sold worldwide under the TINE brand.

As a result of growing production requirements, TINE SA recently found itself in need of new cup filling equipment. Process Engineer Havard Lamberg explains.

“We had taken over the production of another dairy factory which had closed, and we needed to achieve higher production volumes. We wanted to improve hygienic standards across the whole production process and also wanted to ensure the best possible cup sealing during the packaging process. It was equally important that the new cup filling machine could be easily integrated into the existing packaging line. The very narrow timeframe posed a significant challenge for us.”

To implement this ambitious plan, TINE SA was looking for a reliable partner. The firm had already acquired several machines in the past from Ampack, a part of Bosch Packaging Technology, since 2012, and its relationship with Ampack was a very positive one. Even so,TINE SA decided to conduct an intensive selection process involving several providers. In the end, an Ampack machine was selected once again.

As packaging specialists offering high-quality and reliable systems, Ampack was able to fully meet TINE SA’s requirements and work together with the dairy cooperative to develop a tailored line for filling milk products. The ability to flexibly meet the dairy production requirements was one of the reasons TINE SA opted to revisit this collaboration.

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