Single shift robot installation gets Greencore automated with zero downtime
Greencore Prepared Meals, Warrington, has successfully implemented its first automated packaging line for its high output lasagne products without any disruption to production. The end of line system comprising two Kawasaki FD50 robots, conveyors and guarding was delivered, installed and made available for commissioning during a single weekly hygiene shift.
Other than checkweighers and metal detectors, Greencore’s production before the robot palletisers was very labour intensive. Ongoing implementation of LEAN principles led to several process improvements that cleared the way to
