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MEETING
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ISSUE 42 | 2016
Schröter Comes
Out On Top
AFZ AND FLEISCHWIRTSCHAFT
AWARD THE BEST IMAGE 2015
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May 7–12
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CUSTOMER REPORT
TECHNOLOGY
KNOW-HOW
The CONTIjet demonstrates how perfect sausages
are made at a French meat products company. > Pages 2–3
Preparations for the IFFA are in full swing.
> Page 4
Cutting costs with in-process energy management.
> Page 5
“KNACKS” AT THEIR FINEST –
PERFECT SAUSAGES WITH ARTIFICIAL CASING
CONTIjet stands out in daily production thanks to numerous intelligent features
Schröter has supplied state-of-the-art systems
technology to a French meat products company for
18 years. Now the company has ordered a CONTIjet
system with an hourly output of 3,000 kilograms.
Special features include ice water chilling and robotic
loading and unloading units.
The processor offers an extensive range of sausages of
different diameters and lengths. A Schröter customer
for many years, the company uses, among other systems, nine THERMICjet hot-smoke cooking systems,
a continuous cooking tunnel, as well as six SEMIjet
hot-air cooking and blast chilling systems at different
locations. The company manufactures an extremely
wide range of different products – in addition to bacon
and ham, its main products, it also uses the Schröter
systems to produce blood sausage as well as to precook hamburgers. The CONTIjet is primarily used for
sausage production. Schröter was also able to impress
the customer with its continuous CONTIjet system for
this product due to the fact that the engineers from
Borgholzhausen tailored it specifically to the production of the company’s “Knacks” sausage with artificial
casing. The CONTIjet will help to increase the company’s
production capacity to meet the growing demand for
the “sausage with bite”. known as “Knacks.” In addition to its main version, the Strasbourg “Knack,” the
system can also process other variations, such as the
The CONTIjet is loaded by robots.
“Maxi-Knack,” cocktail sausages, or “Balls.”
Finished Products in 100
Minutes
The CONTIjet, which dries, smokes, cooks, and chills
in one continuous process, is equipped to handle sausages of various lengths and diameters. In the current
project, the system is used to produce peelable sausage with artificial casing with a diameter of 17 millimeters and a length of 160 millimeters. The drying,
smoking, and cooking process takes 55 minutes, the
subsequent chilling process another 44 minutes. One
special feature is the complex cooling system, which
is equipped with ice water chilling. For this system,
coarse and fine filters clean the process water so that
it can be recirculated and reused. At the end of the
entire production process, the product’s core temperature ultimately measures between two and three degrees Celsius. In addition to the current smoke system,
which can supply multiple processing zones with liquid
smoke either individually or in unison, the CONTIjet
can alternatively be equipped with a second smoke
system designed for a natural smoking process.
Unloading is also carried out in an automated process.
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Non-Stop, Continuous
Production
THE CONTINUOUS CONTIjet IN FACTS AND FIGURES
respective customer’s product range, the desired
CONTIjet
When it comes to loading and unloading, different
automated solutions exist that can be used depending
on the capacity requirements. In this CONTIjet, the
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produce products of uniform and repeatable quality.
ing the finished products to peeling and packaging.
maintenance, and service information is available and
In short, the CONTIjet stands for optimal production
Production Managed in a
Fully Automated Process
can be accessed online.
The French meat products company selected a
CONTIjet for the production of its popular sausag-
Rapid Implementation Thanks
to Pre-Assembly
to the customer and the optimal parameters for
are managed in a fully automated process – always
automated process and are responsible for transport-
step in the production process, since complete control,
The result? Production options specifically tailored
each product. This is how CONTIjet systems – which
robotic units ordered by the customer create a fully
The customer always maintains an overview of each
hourly output, and the layout of the production hall.
es. They wanted a system which could dry, smoke,
cook, and cool in one continuous process.
The CONTIjet is incredibly easy to use and produces
Schröter was able to assemble the entire system and
products of outstanding quality – and does so
bring it into operation in only ten weeks. This is be-
quickly, efficiently, and without significant human
cause the zones and all peripheral components, such
resource requirements. Processes are guaranteed to
as filter systems, pumps, and heat exchangers, are
run smoothly thanks to automated stick loading,
modularly designed and were assembled and complet-
removal, and reloading with subsequent system
ed at Schröter’s factory in Borgholzhausen – including
cleaning. The CONTIjet is also equipped with a
factory approval by the customer. Special trucks then
comprehensive, program-controlled clean-in-place
transport the modules to the construction site in one
(CIP) system which includes interior cleaning with
piece for final assembly. Furthermore, Schröter was
integrated rotating cleaning heads.
also able to complete this elaborate project in such
Overall, CONTIjet offers customers which manufac-
rapid time thanks to the excellent communication with
ture large quantities of similar products invaluable
the customer and due to the fact that all coordination
benefits thanks to continuous conveying processes.
with peripheral system suppliers went smoothly.
The design of each CONTIjet is dependent on the
times, low labour costs, and the highest-possible
efficiency using the smallest possible space.
Exact Customer Production Data:
> Product: “Knacks” sausage with artificial casing
> System capacity: 3,000 kg/h
> Drying, cooking, and smoking process time: 55 min.
> Cooling process time: 44 min.
> System dimensions: 22 m × 2.25 m × 5.40 m
(length × width × height)
> Number of sticks in the system: 370
> Stick size: 1,550 mm × 16 mm
> Max. stick load: 13.6 kg per stick
> Smoking system: liquid smoke for multiple
processing zones
> 2nd smoking system: can be equipped with a
natural smoke generator
> Loading and unloading method: using robotic units
A Feast for the Eyes
and the Palate
With a population of 65.5 million, France is the
second most populous country in the EU after
Germany – and the largest by area. In no other country in
the world is eating and drinking viewed as an inseparable
expression of culture as it is in France. French cuisine has
been considered Europe’s most influential national cuisine
since the early modern period and has been honored by
UNESCO as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage.” Meals are not
only viewed as a means for ingesting nutrients, but instead
for taking the time to truly enjoy the food. Even the most
simple of meals consists of at least three courses: an appetizer, a main course, cheese, as well as dessert – and of
course wine. Classic French dishes include coq au vin, quiche
Lorraine, ratatouille, bouillabaisse, and crème brûlée.
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Frank Mack, Dietrich Schröter, and Klaus Schröter celebrate winning the Best Image award.
MEAT PRODUCT INDUSTRY DECLARES
SCHRÖTER NUMBER ONE
afz – allgemeine fleischer zeitung and FleischWirtschaft award the “Best Image 2015”
Which manufacturer of smoking systems has the best
makers in the industry with regard to product and sup-
tacted the 320 people surveyed by telephone. This group
image? This was the question afz and FleischWirtschaft
port services in the category “Spices.” In 2015, they inter-
of customers and people who use or are familiar with
posed in this year’s image study. The clear winner
viewed 220 butchers and 100 industrial meat-processing
the respective manufacturer’s products formed the basis
among top decision-makers in the meat-processing
companies on the subject of “Smoking Systems.”
for this year’s image study. In addition to the company’s
profile and the extent that their products are used, BTG
industry is ... Schröter Technologie GmbH & Co. KG.
Between June and August 2015, they closely examined 12
also evaluated the image of smoke system manufacturers
A positive image is important for every company and is
manufacturers. Business Target Group GmbH (BTG) from
based on ten different criteria. In this context, the indi-
one of the keys to business success. But who really knows
Scheeßel surveyed a random sample of owners, general
vidual criteria were weighted differently, and this had an
what customers and interested parties truly think? The
managers, or operators, as well as heads of purchasing,
effect on the final results of the study. The result was
magazines afz and FleischWirtschaft wanted to find out
operations, or production from skilled trades and the
clear: out of the manufacturers from the industry con-
by conducting a representative study. Last year, they
meat-processing industry on behalf of the dfv’s two
sidered in the study, Schröter Technologie GmbH & Co. KG
awarded the “Best Image 2014” and surveyed decision-
meat industry publications. The market researchers con-
from Borgholzhausen has the best image.
NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS
Among other things, Schröter will demonstrate not only
its “green factory,” a software solution in the field of
energy efficiency displaying consumption rates in a
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May 7–1 2, 201 6, Me sse
Ha ll 8.0 | Bo oth H 68
variety of diagrams (see the report on page 5), but also
a new generation of control systems. In addition, a fully
equipped JETsmoker will be featured on-site which will
be used to demonstrate numerous solutions incorporated into industrial systems. Schröter developed individual
Numerous New Solutions
Presented at the Trade Fair
lifting door systems for the SEMIjet concept, which will
be presented to the public here for the first time. Furthermore, anyone interested in the current generation
of smoke generation systems will be able to find out
During the second week in May, over 60,000 trade
everything they want to know at the Schröter booth.
visitors are expected to come to the IFFA, where they
can view the latest equipment and systems concepts
The equipment manufacturer will also demonstrate
of the nearly 1,000 exhibitors. Schröter Technologie
many improvements and high-quality, specific solutions
GmbH & Co. KG will once again be represented at this
for its semi-continuous and continuous production sys-
important exhibition, showcasing its solutions in
tems. Demonstrative videos on a variety of topics pro-
Hall 8.0 at Booth H 68.
vide more information about the production systems
and round off Schröter’s overall product range.
The IFFA is expecting more than 60,000 trade visitors. >
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A FOCUS ON ENERGY CONSUMPTION
New Siemens Control Unit and “Green Factory”
At the IFFA 2016, Schröter will present the new
ization software. This information is based on an energy
Siemens S7-1500 system control unit. It not only
consumption analysis of valve opening times, the acti-
meets constantly increasing needs, but also makes
vation of frequency inverters, motor running times,
in-process energy management possible using the
cooling, heating, and humidifying systems, as well as
“Green Factory” button.
fresh air intake. Graphically displaying these consumption values uncovers areas with the potential to save
The controller is equipped with the latest-generation
energy. This energy management system also clearly
touch panel and offers countless benefits, such as re-
shows how much electricity can be saved through the
duced downtime and the ability to configure network
use of frequency inverters for optimal speed regulation
addresses at the CPU. In addition, the controller is also
and how cooling can be minimized through the use of
equipped with a Web server GUI. Last but not least,
fresh air and limit functions.
Siemens guarantees the long-term availability of its
Benefits of In-Process Energy Management:
> Energy management is carried out at the push
of a button.
> The system analyzes the energy consumption
of various media.
> Energy values can be accessed from all control
panels.
components worldwide – and, as such, absolute reli-
These consumption charts help to better plan produc-
ability as well.
tion in order to prevent peak loads and energy supply
bottlenecks. In addition, the system makes it possible
to compare product batches and improve the products’
Green Factory Displayed Graphically at the Touch of a Button
TECHNOLOGY AT A GLANCE
energy efficiency. These statistics help document and
evaluate the efficiency of the production systems. Since
“InTouch” is connected to a database, the data collected
> InTouch graphically displays consumption data.
> Consumption data can be displayed and
compared in different ways.
> The graphical display illustrates areas with the
potential to save energy.
can easily be imported into existing ERP systems for furWith this new controller generation, Schröter offers its
ther processing and analysis.
Production can be better planned since the system
customers an in-process energy management feature
makes it possible to prevent peak loads and energy
which can be accessed by pressing the “Green Factory”
supply bottlenecks. In turn, this makes it possible
symbol. Energy values such as electricity, steam, and
to compare product batches and improve products’
water consumption can be accessed, displayed in dif-
energy efficiency.
ferent ways, and compared using the “InTouch” visual-
< You have a perfect overview of all energy
values with the new SPS controller and
touch panel from Siemens.
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Sales
MEET SCHRÖTER’S SALES DIVISION
A Central Position in the Company
All of the company’s activities, from customer acquisi-
the world are handled by Petra Hellmann, the team’s
least, Christian Dupre is the right person to contact
tion to payment monitoring, come together in this
only female member. Jörg Hofmeyer is responsible for
when it comes shipping and customs-related matters.
team. With their expertise, a total of six employees are
the sale of spare parts and services. And last but not
responsible for providing local support to customers and
Schröter’s foreign representatives alike. In Germany,
Schröter uses a direct sales model.
Six Specialists Ensure the
Company’s Success
In general, each of the team’s six members are proficient
in all areas of sales, but they each have an individual
focus: the general managers Dietrich and Klaus Schröter
are, above all else, responsible for the company’s foreign representatives and local support around the globe.
As an authorized company signatory and head of sales,
Frank Mack is in outside sales and travels the world
on behalf of Schröter’s customers. The deputy head of
sales, Frank Lautenschläger, works with Mr. Mack to
carry out the equipment manufacturer’s successful
trade show appearances. Matthias Schubert has been
a member of the team since 2008, and has made an
outstanding contribution in the fields of statistics and
analysis. Spare parts inquiries and orders from around
From left to right: Klaus Schröter, Frank Mack, Frank Lautenschläger, Matthias Schubert, Petra Hellmann, Christian Dupre,
Jörg Hofmeyer, and Dietrich Schröter.
SCHRÖTER REPRESENTATIVE IN FRANCE
Long-Term Partnership with JV LA FRANCAISE, Headquartered in Flers
The two partners have worked together since 1992 and
have sold more than 300 systems in total. The secret to
own development department ensures that dialogue be-
since then have continuously expanded their joint opera-
this successful partnership lies, on the one hand, in the
tween customers, representatives, and the manufacturer
tions. Today the JV LA FRANCAISE and the Schröter team,
high-quality systems from Borgholzhausen and, on the
is excellent. As such, it is easy to determine each custom-
which sell around 20 complex equipment systems annu-
other hand, in the 21-member French team directed by
er’s individual needs in each project and thus offer a cus-
ally, are the industry market leaders for semi-continuous
CEO Philippe Ribeyre, which is highly trusted by custom-
tomized solution that meets even the highest of expec-
and continuous cooking, smoking, boiling, and chilling
ers in its home country. The close relationship between
tations. In short, sensible and cost-effective solutions for
systems as well as batch systems. In fact, together they
employees of JV LA FRANCAISE in Flers and Schröter’s
satisfied customers are the key to long-lasting success.
The Schröter representation JV La Francaise in Flers.
PUBLISHING INFORMATION
Publisher Schröter Technologie GmbH & Co. KG, 33826 Borgholzhausen, Klaus Schröter, [email protected] | www.schroeter-technologie.de
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