Amy’s Kitchen required a highly sanitary solution to shrink wrap their frozen pizzas at high-speeds to maintain production and ensure extended shelf-life. They also sought to reduce operator error and handling of the frozen pizzas to reduce product damage and ultimately reduce labor costs. Read the case study here on how ProMach product brand Shuttleworth provided the solutions.
Expanding upon the initial collaboration, the partnership between Amy’s Kitchen and ProMach/Shuttleworth highlights the critical necessity for specialized machinery within the frozen food sector. When dealing with frozen pizzas, the equipment must do more than just move product; it must thrive in a high-moisture, low-temperature environment while maintaining the delicate integrity of the toppings. Shuttleworth address these challenges by utilizing washdown-capable components and precision timing, ensuring that every pizza is centered and secured before entering the shrink tunnel. This level of specialization is what allows a high-volume producer to transition from manual, labor-intensive processes to a streamlined, automated powerhouse.
Speed and productivity are the twin engines driving this transformation. In the frozen food industry, throughput is synonymous with success. ProMach’s machinery is engineered to handle blistering line speeds without sacrificing the “handmade” quality Amy’s Kitchen is known for. By implementing advanced motion control and high-speed wrapping technology, the line can process hundreds of units per minute. This surge in productivity ensures that the cold chain is maintained with surgical precision, as the time between the freezer and the final shipping case is reduced to seconds.
Furthermore, the “ProMach Built” philosophy demonstrates that frozen food packaging is rarely a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Beyond the initial solutions provided by Shuttleworth, ProMach offers a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions. From Quest’s robotic pick-and-place loading systems to Wexxar Bel’s rugged case packing and Ossid’s tray sealing technology, ProMach provides a single-source point of accountability. This holistic approach means users can integrate multiple stages of their packaging line into one seamless, synchronized operation. By leveraging this breadth of expertise, frozen food manufacturers can achieve a future-proofed facility that maximizes uptime and ensures every pizza arrives to the consumers exactly as intended.
