M inced meat line
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Marel team members are experts in the supply of flexible, customised
solutions and work to fulfil customer demands for cost-effective and
functional production units.
A growing market for retail packed
minced meat was the reason why
Scan AB in Sweden decided to invest in two
new minced meat lines.
One for their Malmö plant producing pre-packed retail products and one for their
production facilities in Uppsala specializing also in industrial packing for commercial
kitchens and shops.
In collaboration with Fremo, Marel has supplied minced meat
lines for several Scan production facilities in Sweden. Pronounced satisfaction on the part of the meat processing group with
previous projects was thus a determining factor in the choice of
supplier this time.
Flexible approach
”During presentation of the various proposals, it was our flexible
approach to their problem of limited space and height that impressed Scan AB. Furthermore, we gave them our word that we could
meet the tight design and delivery deadlines, and that coordination
and handling of sub-supplier equipment would not pose a problem
in terms of time,” says divisional manager at Marel, Ruben Sørensen.
In due time
”In order to keep our promise regarding deadlines, we worked
very closely with the project department at Scan AB and customer
nominated coordinator, K.G. Josefsson. Every detail was taken care
of and delivery inspection was performed in due time. Installation
at Uppsala was undertaken without causing any disruption and
production started up on July 1st. The Malmö line was commissioned on June 25th,” says Ruben Sørensen.
Rising demand
The Uppsala plant already had a line for retail packed minced meat
and now also one for packing of 2.5 and 10 kg units for commercial
kitchens. Production takes place during evening and night shifts
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with a capacity of 4-6 tons per hour. There seems to be a constant
rise in demand, which means that the line is in operation for an
increasing number of hours during the night. Early in the morning
the meat is distributed directly to customers who thus receive fresh
products every day.
Increase of market share
The investment in new lines in Malmö and Uppsala respectively has
contributed greatly to Scan increasing their share of the market for
pre-packed minced meat in Sweden. Their products are in great
demand owing partly to longer shelf life brought about by the use
of gas in the packing process. Besides, consumers can be absolutely
sure that Scan products are produced according to the strictest
hygienic standards and at the correct temperature.
Total solutions
Marel team members are experts in the supply of flexible, customised solutions and work to fulfil customer demands for costeffective and functional production units. ”It is our hope that
our growing reputation as turnkey supplier will result in more
companies choosing us as their preferred source of supply. Our
equipment range is comprehensive, and we’re in a position to take
on full responsibility for the entire project,” says Ruben Sørensen.
Scan AB is part of the HKScan group which is one of northern
Europe’s largest food industries within meat, cured meats and
convenience food. Scan AB has a turnover of SEK 10 billion
and has 3,300 employees. The HKScan group has 10,000
employees and a turnover of SEK 20 billion.
Scan AB / Minced meat line
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Scan AB / Minced meat line
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