CONVEYORS & END OF LINE PACKAGING


Keeping things flexible


Suzanne Callander reports on the need for flexibility for end-of-line and packaging operations. Automation is proving to be the most obvious solution for confectionery manufacturers.


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onfectionery manufacturers face a wide range of challenges when looking to expand their product lines or when introducing new brands or exploring different formats.


There are some complexities of the manufacturing process


and packaging requirements that must be navigated and scalability is always the most important consideration. Traditional packaging solutions may struggle to adapt to increased demand or the need to handle varied product lines and if not addressed this could lead to production bottlenecks. Automation has been proven to offer the best solution here, providing the flexibility needed to handle diverse confectionery products and formats, safely and cost-effectively.


KennedysConfection.com Automated packaging solutions can not only streamline the


process but can offer precision in handling diverse packaging materials and formats which can help improve production efficiency as well as reducing waste and associated costs. The Eastern European confectionery market is one area


that appears to be growing rapidly – according to figures from Statista it is expected to grow by 5.13 % CAGR between 2022 and 2027. This growth has led many of the leading confectionery companies in the region to look at expanding their production range and introducing new products, brands and formats. One such company is Nestlé. It approached Cama Group


for new packaging solutions to be installed at its expanding Eastern Europe facilities. The company was looking to enlarge


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