Kennedy's Bakery Production Equipment Focus


production line in a short period of time. The line now runs wonderfully.”


The GEA line includes a high capacity DFV3 extruder capable of simultaneously depositing two different types of dough, as well as a third, fluid filling; the hybrid steel band tunnel baking oven; and all the necessary mixing and conveying equipment. But according to Marco Gandini, GEA’s head of bakery applications, the technology itself is only part of the story.


“What makes this line special is the way in which the experience of both the GEA brands has been able to come together to provide the highest performing solution,” he explained.


“By choosing equipment that is of the highest quality and perfectly compatible, we have been able to build a line that is reliable and capable of producing large amounts of cookies at the finest quality for Khong Guan.”


Marco also pointed out that in the unlikely event of a problem there can be no doubt as to who is responsible for fixing it. “It’s a 100% GEA line,” he said. “We built it, and we will maintain it at optimum performance for our customer throughout its working life.”


Sometimes the relationship between customer and supplier may be critical, but not in this case: Mr Soo Kok has no doubt that he has made the right choice with GEA. “The services provided have been first class; and the engineers are well-trained, knowledgeable and friendly which made the installation and commissioning process a smooth one.


GEA factfile. . .


- AS one of the largest suppliers for the food processing industry and a wide range of process industries, it gained consolidated revenues of approximately EUR 4.6 billion in 2015.


- Being an international technology group, the company focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.


- The Group generates more than 70 percent of its revenue in the food sector that enjoys long-term sustainable growth.


As of March 31, 2016, the Company employed over 17,000 people worldwide.


- GEA is a market and technology leader in its business areas. The Company is listed in Germany’s MDAX (G1A, WKN 660 200). In addition, GEA’s share is a constituent of the MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes. Further information on the company is available at gea.com


The after-sales service is equally as good with prompt replies and follow-up to our queries.”


With the increase in population in Indonesia and good economic growth, the market size for Khong Guan’s products has grown tremendously. The purchasing power of the Indonesian consumer has grown and the middle- income population is increasing and so Mr Soo Kok believes that the market will continue to grow. “However, we must introduce better quality products and new varieties of biscuits and cookies,”


he explained. “To prepare ourselves for the future, we will need to continue to invest in good, and reliable equipment to ensure a high quality production output.”


All food manufacturers operate in an intensely competitive environment in which the highest standards of hygiene, production, and product innovation are essential to prosper. By choosing GEA to provide a complete production line, Khong Guan has ensured that its facilities are world class, and has se- cured the combined expertise of some of the industry’s finest process engineers to make sure that its leading position is maintained well into the future.


16 Kennedy's Bakery Production Jan/Feb 2017


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