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Above and beyond
Alongside focusing on innovative powder products and waste reduction methods, Huntapac has been investing heavily in automation to improve efficiency in its factory. For crop grading, it now has three camera graders and it’ s also utilizing endof-line automation, comprising robots putting bags into trays.“ We’ ve also built a new cold store extension,” Will continues.“ Our cold store is effective in its use of solar energy, after we installed 2000 panels on the roof two years ago. In Phase 2 of the project, this enlargement will add 12 loading bays and enable us to undertake a large pack house extension, hopefully allowing for a third line. In addition, we took on 24 new wagons last year. We change a third of our wagon fleet every year, meaning the oldest unit will only ever be three years old. We’ ve also invested quite heavily in 96