FORMING AND EXTRUSION “With remote engineering


support the company was able to start up the new equipment and very soon it was producing up to 12,000 bars per hour – a significant increase from its previous production rate of around 2,000 bars per hour”


The above case study proves the point that the cost of adopting new technology, which is employed on the latest generation of forming and extruding equipment, can offer fast returns on investment. It is important to think past the purchase price and to also take into consideration the costs required to maintain older outdated equipment and the increased throughputs that are possible with new equipment due to their greater flexibility. Finally, a consideration that


will only continue to grow in relevance is energy. According to energy solution provider, Centrica Business Solutions, energy can account for up to 15% of a food manufacturers’ costs. As well as affecting the business’s bottom line, poor energy efficiency has negative environmental consequences. New equipment, however, is designed with energy savings in mind, which can help you become more energy efficient and will also improve your carbon footprint.


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