< PreviousCorrugated tube heat exchangers Scraped surface heat exchangersTurnkey processing plants Plate Heat Exchangers Piston PumpsTube in tubeTriple tubeMulti tubeScraped surface PlateContact Michael Adkins at HRS for more informationT: 01923 232335 michael.adkins@hrs.co.uk www.hrs.co.ukHRS THREE TANK BATCH PASTEURISER SYSTEM WITH THERMAL REGENERATIONCombining the HRS stainless steel tube in tube heat exchangers utilising the HRS developedheat transfer enhancing corrugated tubes we can provide a continuous 3 tank batchpasteuriser. This allows for a constant raw-feed and pasteurised supply of sludge, whichallows for easy and continuous energy usage onsite compared to single tankfill-and-drain systems.This innovative continuous-batch system also utilises thermalregeneration of heat from the raw and pasteurised sludge to reducerunning costs. The HRS continuous 3 tank batch pasteuriser process can handle awide range of feed stocks and can be placed pre or post pasteuriser toallow for site flexibility. The HRS scraped surface evaporator forconcentration of environmental waste aswell as juices, fruit and other food productsENVIRONMENTAL & FOOD WASTE EVAPORATION & PASTEURISATIONEvaporation is an effective way of reducing the impact of environmentalwaste. It is a Thermal process where energy is invested to separate waterfrom the effluent, thus reducing its volume. The evaporated water, whencondensed, can be reused again. In environmental processing the effluent isoften a fouling substance. Normal Evaporators would have a limited operation time between stops for cleaning. HRS has overcome this problemby applying the Unicus scraped surface evaporator. The scraped surface means constant removal of fouling which maintains theconstant evaporation capacity. The Unicus can evaporate to very high levelsof concentration.HRS Heat Exchangers offers a wide range of heat exchangers for hygienic processing in the food industry:SEE US ON STAND D69 AD & BIOGAS EXHIBITION 3 - 4 JULYBIRMINGHAM NEC30-35:Layout 1 24/5/13 09:12 Page 1Food & Drink International 31www.fdiforum.netWATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENTAfter seemingly constant precipitationin many parts of Europe over the pastyear, it may seem bizarre to suggest thatwater is a precious resource, but the sizeof a water bill is enough to remindbusinesses that efficiency in this regardcan prove hugely effective in the long run.The food and drink industry is avoracious user of water so manycompanies are looking at new methods tomake substantial savings. The challenge isto keep water consumption under controland ensure the reliable operation of itsproduction, while taking account ofseasonal variations and new product lines.The intention is a safe and top-qualitywater supply.That’s possible thanks to the work ofcompanies like Ondeo Industrial Solutionswho specialise in making effective use ofwastewater and other effluent from themanufacturing process. Their digestersuse an anaerobic biological treatmentprocess to break down organic carbon,while generating methane which can berecovered to produce energy. Typically,removing a ton of COD has the potentialto produce around 3500KWh of energy.Regulation of the sector hasconcentrated minds – with theintroduction of such laws as the AnimalBy-Products Regulation. Controlled by theEuropean Union, the main aim of theregulation is to prevent animal by-products from presenting a risk to animalor public health through the transmissionof disease. The food processing sectorclearly has the most to lose from failing tocomply and companies such as HRS HeatExchangers are being engaged to helpmeet the standards.The company has been installing aturnkey system utilising corrugatedDouble Tube heat exchangers in athermal regeneration loop to heat32 The waterRECYCLEBusinesses are finding innovative new methods to conserve andreuse their water and save substantial sumsatg UV Technology Liquid SugarSystems SS-73-4 in action30-35:Layout 1 24/5/13 09:12 Page 2WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT32 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netSOURCE RECEIVING & INSPECTIONACTIVATED CARBON FILTRATION(MUNICIPAL WATER ONLY)PRETREATMENTDEMINERALISATIONPROCESSWATER STORAGE & MONITORINGREMINERALISATION PROCESS(MINERALISED WATER ONLY)ULTRAVIOLET LIGHTDISINFECTIONOZONEDISINFECTIONBOTTLING CONTROLPACKAGING CONTROLMICRO-FILTRATIONHANOVIAUVCARBON FILTRATIONCORPORATE QUALITY ASSURANCEPLANT QUALITY CONTROL & HACCPCLEAN-IN-PLACE LINE SANITATION PROCESSQUALITYCONTROLMAINTAIN TASTE WITH COMPLETE UV DISINFECTION FROM THE WATER TO THE BOTTLEWHETHER IT’S PRODUCTION OF BOTTLE WATER, SOFT DRINKS OR BEER, HANOVIA’S, PURELINEPQ VALIDATED SYSTEMS WILL DELIVER ON QUALITY:> Performance qualified (PQ) - 3rd party validated> non-chemical disinfection> Maintains your product quality> Fermentation efficiency and stability> Meets industry stringent standards> Hygienic design> 316L stainless steel components> Easy serviceability with global aftersales supportBrewingFood+DairyBottled WaterScan For a PureLineinfo packBottled Soft DrinksTHE HANOVIA PURELINE UV RANGE CAN BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS...PHONE: +44 (0) 1753 515 300 EMAIL: sales@hanovia.com VISIT: www.hanovia.com 3XUH/LQH34incoming raw waste with hot pasteurised sludgeto reduce running energy costs. The product isfurther heated to its pasteurisation temperaturebefore being held for an hour to comply withthe regulations.As part of a thermal regeneration loop, HRScorrugated DTR heat exchangers will heatincoming raw waste with hot pasteurisedsludge. The food waste goes through threesequenced tanks as part of the continuousbatch process. The product then passes throughthe thermal regeneration heat exchanger, whereit is cooled by the incoming raw waste beforegoing to the digesters.Proper treatment, supervision and collectionof waste is no longer simply desirable but vital,with companies facing heavy fines if they fail tocomply, so these new systems may requireshort-term investment but will lead tosubstantial long-term gain. In addition, it’sreported that UK businesses alone generate 7.8million tonnes of organic waste which, if it’ssent to landfill, would cost £508 million inlandfill tax – plus the additional expense ofstorage and transport along the way.Manufacturers are making use of newtechnology to help achieve the water reductiontargets they have set themselves – withcompanies such as Puresep being engaged toprovide new solutions. One of their most recentprojects was for a soft drinks manufactureraiming to reduce the amount of rinse water sentto drain.The current situation involved four rinsinglines that washed bottles prior to being filledwith product, with the rinse water thendisposed down the drain. After Puresep becameinvolved, each line was fitted with a tank and asubmersible pump system. The water from eachproduction line fed into a single commonrecapture water line that filled a central storagetank. Inline instrumentation was fitted toensure the water was of the requiredspecification, controlled using valves and acentral PLC and fitted with monitoringequipment. Following the installation, the rinsewater could be reused throughout the plant andhence water wastage was reduced by 35%.Other companies are making use of hygienicpumps and dosing systems to ensure water in allits forms – whether used in the process, forgeneral use or being removed as waste – isdispensed hygienically and effectively. Forexample, GEA TDS from Sarstedt,ReFood UK is recovering more than10MWh a day of energy and savingover £80,000 a year thanks to theuse of heat recovery systems fromSpirax Sarco30-35:Layout 1 24/5/13 09:12 Page 3Food & Drink International 33www.fdiforum.netFor more than 65 years sera products have represented the highest measure of quality, safety and reliability in the treatment of drinking water, process water and wastewater. Dosing and feeding pumps Dosing systems and disinfection systems Process measuring and control technology Fittings and accessories Extensive pre- and after-sales serviceMaking the difference in Water Treatmentsera Dosing UK Ltd.Axon 2, Commerce Road,Lynchwood,Peterborough PE2 6LRPhone: +44 1733 396040 Fax: +44 1733 396050Email: sales.uk@sera-web.comwww.sera-web.comExcellence in Fluid Technologymanufacturer of products regularly seen in the milk processingindustry, have integrated four sera dosing systems of type DAV75.1 into the CIP system they are using. The CIP system includes atotal of eight cleaning cycles, and with 50,000 litres it has beendesigned for around 450 cleaning cycles per week.Other methods such as evaporation are also proving successful.In the Puresep instance, a thermal process invests energy toseparate water from the rest of the effluent created, therebyreducing its volume. When condensed, the evaporated water canthen be reused.This is timely because, as well as the effective disposal ofwastewater, the importance of ensuring the water used inproduction is of a high standard cannot be overestimated. Hencethe introduction of such products as Hanovia’s new PureLine UVdisinfection range, which is specifically designed to providechemical-free disinfection of water, syrups and brines.At a time when quality standards are a top priority for retailersand consumers alike, ensuring absolute product integrity is ofparticular importance. The requirement for efficient and effectivedisinfection of liquid sugar applications is particularly has seenmany manufactures turn to UV disinfection systems for aneffective, non-chemical solution. Concentrated sugar syrups have a high osmotic pressure whichprevents micro-organisms from reproducing, but many micro-organisms still survive in spore form and have the ability to growand reproduce upon dilution of the sugar syrup solution. Thiscauses discolouration, changes to flavour and a reduced productshelf-life, as well as an increased risk of microbiological infectionand the danger of ill-health to consumers. Yet this has come about34 30-35:Layout 1 24/5/13 09:12 Page 434 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netWATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENTThere is more tosustainableoperations thanbeing greenOndeo Industrial Solutions enable their customers tomanage their water cycle more efficiently and effectivelyWith growinglegislation andassociatedpressures, the pastfew years haveseen a need forthe food and drinkindustry tobecome moresustainable andreduce their impact on the environment particularly in relation towater use and effluent treatment.Nowadays, the term ‘sustainable’ is most commonly associatedwith the environment and, despite high levels of peak rainfall overthe last year, reducing overall water use remains a priorityparticularly as water stress in many areas across Europe becomes agrowing concern. Becoming sustainable is not just about minimisingthe impact industrial operations have on the environment, it isabout improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for itto be viable long term.Ondeo Industrial Solutions, part of Degremont Industry, operateand maintain process and effluent treatment plants on behalf of itscustomers throughout the industry. They understand the pressurestheir customers are under and how to operate a plant’s water cyclemost efficiently and effectively.Simple operational changes can make a considerable difference tothe overall management of an effluent treatment plant. However,many factors have to be evaluated first including operationalchanges and financial investment if required. By understanding your water cycle and making the appropriateimprovements, your plant can reap the benefits in relation tooperational efficiency, profitability, plant reliability, health andsafety performance, water use and overall environmental impact.For more information, call 0870 241 6643 or visit www.ondeo-is.co.uk.PHOTO COURTESY SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT /ABACAPRESS / GEORGE BLONSKY as consumers demand a reductionin chemical additives andpreservatives used withinfood and drink products.This is where UVdisinfection comes in greatuse. Used extensively fordrinking water, processwater and waste waterdischarges, disinfectionusing ultraviolet lightprovides a non-chemical, lowmaintenance, highly effectivemethod of disinfection. UVdisinfection effectively kills all known micro-organisms, including bacteria, moulds, viruses and their sporesusing high intensity UVC light at 254nm, also known as thegermicidal region. Typically systems are sized to offer a 3 logreduction of micro-organisms, killing 99.9%. Unlike drinking water or process water, liquid sugar has a verylow UV Transmittance – which provides a measurement of howeasily the UV light can pass through the liquid in order to providea minimum level of disinfection. Mains water in the UK typicallyhas a UVT of 90% to 95%, while liquid sugar solutions typicallyranges from 10% to 25%.To overcome the problem faced by low UVT, manufacturerssuch as atg UV Technology in the UK and ETS in the USA haveextensively developed specialist UV systems that have beenengineered to perform at very low UV transmissions. Thesespecialist UV systems are designed to deal with both theextremely low UVT and high viscosities 67 Brix that are oftenencountered in liquid sugar applications. Systems are usuallyinstalled in-line after the storage tank discharge point, so thesyrup is treated prior to dilution into the product, and prior to theaddition of additives, flavourings or colourings, all of whichreduce UV transmission. Methods such as this are a result of an increased sense ofobligation from manufacturers to cut down on theirenvironmental footprint and reduce the amount of chemicals usedin the process. What we’re left with are efficient and effectivesystems that can remove and reuse as much water as possible, assafely as possible.Puresep have helped a soft drinksmanufacturer aiming to reduce theamount of rinse water sent to drainMainswater in the UKtypically has a UVTof 90% to 95%,while liquid sugarsolutions typicallyranges from 10%to 25%.30-35:Layout 1 24/5/13 09:12 Page 5Envirogen Water Technologies Ltd Bromyard Road Industrial Estate, Bromyard Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1NS Tel: 01531 636328 www.puresep.com Email: info@envirogengroup.com Puresep is a division of Envirogen Water Technologies PureCare – Overhaul, Refurbishment & Upgrades for Optimum Productivity and Efficiency New ECOSAVE water softening unit saves money and protects the environment Following a review of Marston's existing duplex softening plant and corresponding steel vessels, a series of upgrades were recommended and undertaken. A high efficiency EcoSave 450 softener solution was recommended and installed to replace the existing system. The EcoSave softener system is a volume controlled and counter-current plant, specifically selected for its reliable and economic operation. Using volume controlled plant ensures full capacity operation before an automatic regeneration is initiated. The systems are designed as fully automated duty and standby for 100% duty 24 hours a day. The counter current operation corresponds to the service and regeneration flows working in opposing directions resulting in significantly reduced salt usage when compared with a conventional water softener. Benefits of the EcoSave Series include: •Most efficient softener system on the market •Significant water savings •Significant salt usage saving •Conductivity regeneration sequence control •100% duty operation •PLC Controlled with touch-screen interface Corrosion resistant In addition to immediate savings in operating costs, there are a number of other advantages: •A simpler design •Five valves instead of 20 different valves •Fewer components meaning less maintenance “The existing 20 year-old softener vessels had rusted right through. The cost of repair would have been half the cost of this new replacement. An extra new bottling line increased soft water demand and made reliability even more important. The predicted cost savings are anticipated to be significant - approximately £15,000 per year, giving us a very attractive plant payback period. The saving is from the regeneration cycle using 30% less salt and less water going to drain. Envirogen pulled out all the stops to order and install it within our 2 week annual shutdown.” Colin Walton, Senior Engineer, Marston's Bill Denyer, Technical Services Manager, explains that “although installing new plant, particularly with a quick pay back is great, it doesn’t have to be about new plant. Any plant, including softeners or associated vessels, pipework and control panels can be upgraded and refurbished to ensure smooth running of all facets of a production line, thus reducing the risk of unexpected downtime” 30-35:Layout 1 24/5/13 09:12 Page 6Nord Gear extends same-day assembly serviceWith UK assembly at Nord Gear’s Abingdon facility for all cast aluminium NORDBLOC.1 series gearmotors,and with the German assembly line now in full stream for larger cast iron sizes, Nord Gear now offers a same-day assembly and despatch service across its complete NORDBLOC.1 range. This service ensures a rapidturnaround for industrial helical inline gearmotors from 90 Nm to 3200 Nm torque output and motor powersup to 37 kW.The NORDBLOC.1 gearmotor range was first introduced by Nord in 2007 and has gradually beenexpanded to nine sizes available in a broad selection of foot and B14 or B5 face mount versions withstandard and high efficiency IEC frame motors in sizes 63 through 200.Based upon the UNICASE gearbox design that Nord Gear has developed and improved upon over almostthree decades, the NORDBLOC.1 range features a one-piece housing and provision for much larger and strongerbearings than competitive lines. These features provide for increased internal shaft diameters and together result inhigher strength and less deflection than fabricated gearbox designs - offering superior overhung and thrust load capacityas well as much improved gearbox lifetime. Tel: 01235 534404 Email: astephenson@nord-uk.com www.nord.com36 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netCONTROL & AUTOMATION SHOWCASEDavall Stock Gears offers stainless steel gearboxesDavall Stock Gears introduce smooth, full stainless steel housing gearboxes, designed for the harshest ofenvironmental applications. The gearboxes are ideally suited for food or drink preparation sites. Both ranges are constructed with a stainless steel housing (304), and designed to be close coupled to a B14 facemounting stainless steel AC motor accepting either IEC or NEMA frame motors, and are available dimensioned ineither metric or inch. These gearboxes are available in two gear geometries, either in-line helical reduction (co-axial)or worm and wormwheel reduction (right angle). The gearboxes are designed to ensure a minimum maintenance regime. The worm unit has two bearings on theworm line and two bearings on the wheel (output) line, to ensure maximum power transmission capacity. The twostyles of gearboxes have a choice of reduction ratios available, worm gearing from 7:1 up to 100:1, and helical gearing from 3:1 up to 60:1, and powerratings from 0.18Kw, up to 4Kw.The high efficient in-line coaxial helical unit is fitted with a stainless steel output shaft, and the worm unit is available with a stainless steel output femalesleeve, with an option of a plug-in male shaft.Tel: 0800 626028/01707 283131 Email: dsg@davall.co.uk www.davall.co.ukTolomatic ERD electric actuators simplify processing and packagingDistributed by Motion Control Products, Tolomatic’s stainless-steel ERD electric actuators with optionalreverse-parallel motor mounts are ideal for food and drink and washdown environments, where corrosionresistance, compact size and flexible motor sizing are important features. The reverse-parallel motor mount reduces the length of the actuator to fit in tighter spaces, and beltreduction options offer flexibility in sizing the motor. In addition to presenting a more compact package, theaddition of a rear clevis pivot mount provides greater mounting versatility. Steve McKay, MD of Motion Control Products, says, “Two sizes of the ERD actuators with reverse-parallelmotor mounts are available with 300-series stainless-steel and IP67 options, making them the only cataloguestainless-steel electric actuator product family of its kind. This makes a great solution for any application thatrequires washdown protection or corrosion resistance. In addition, the reverse-parallel design offers a beltreduction drive with a ratio of 1:1 or 2:1 in the ERD15 and ERD20, allowing greater flexibility in motor sizing.”The ERD with stainless-steel construction options are suitable for a wide variety of food and beverage applications, including volumetric filling, slicing,cutting, product changeovers, diverting and sorting, packaging and more.Tel: 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com Quote “ERD-PR”New Synchronous Drum Motor – energy efficient and powerfulThe new space-saving 80mm diameter Interroll Synchronous Drum Motor is the most powerful, energy-efficientgeneration of drum motors ever developed, enabling one drive system to suit all needs and speeds (0.01 m/s upto 4.5 m/s). Easy-to-install, this is the most eco-friendly drive solution for belt conveyors in the areas of foodprocessing, packaging, checkweighing, automotive, logistic and many more industrial applications. Unlike externally mounted geared motors the new Synchronous Drum Motor easily integrates within a conveyordue to its all-in-one design and compact size.This energy saving drive solution offers start-stop performance, optimum torque at all speeds, a maximumacceleration/braking performance and low operating drum temperature of approx 45°C. These drives require zeromaintenance and can be installed in wet and high pressure wash down applications. When used with Interroll’s new Frequency Inverter IFI-IP55 and vector control, the performance of conveyor beltsystems can be enhanced to provide a greater control flexibility. Whether conventional rubber, PVC or PU belts, plastic modular belts, steel wire belts, chain drives or timing belt applications, Interroll can offer the drivesystem for all applications.Interroll Ltd. Brunel Road Earlstrees Industrial Estate Corby Northants NN17 4UXTel: 01536 748531 Fax: 01536 748 515 Email: gb.sales@interroll.com www.interroll.com36-37:Layout 1 24/5/13 12:36 Page 1Food & Drink International 37www.fdiforum.netCONTROL & AUTOMATION SHOWCASENew Interroll Light Industrial Belt ConveyorInterroll’s new Light Industrial Belt Conveyor compact unit incorporates proven energy efficient technology, witha choice of drum motor of dia.80mm or dia.113mm - providing reliable, maintenance free belt conveyor drive. The unit is designed to be versatile and simply integrated with other OEM machinery, operate as a stand alonebelt conveyor or be integrated to provide a materials handling solution with a range of load capacities from 0 -50kg / 50-100kg / 100-150kg.Interroll Light Industrial Belt Conveyors are quicker and easier to install than conventional conveyors, as theyare supplied as one complete modular unit, tested and ready to operate. With fewer parts, this equates to lowercosts and management time in conveyor design, specifying and purchasing.The hygienic Interroll drum motors are enclosed in a smooth steel shell, sealed-for-life to IP66/67 and require no maintenance and with a patented“Quick-Tension-Release” idler system making for easy cleaning and quick belt changeover if required. Additional optional features including as supportlegs, castors, endcovers and side rails on request.Full technical specifications of the range and optional features are available on request.Interroll Ltd. Brunel Road Earlstrees Industrial Estate Corby Northants, NN17 4UX. GBTel: 01536 748541 Fax: 01536 748 515 Email: P.Arnold@interroll.com www.interroll.com Free seminars explain modern measurement technologiesCome and join HBM for a series of technical seminars this June at the Williams F1 Conference Centre, Oxon. These seminars and workshops provide an opportunity to deepen your knowledge on new measurement technologies and learnhow to use modern measurement systems effectively and safely. A large section of the seminars have practical elements, enabling students to perform exercises on specially equippedworkstations, and benefit from expert advice. The Weighing Technology workshop on 20th June will show you the best way to apply the right load cell to the right application,how to minimise measurement errors to give greater accuracy with measurement results and to gain a better understanding of whatenvironmental conditions and outside disturbances need to be taken in to account when designing for a weighing application. You can choose from up to six different topics, which vary from innovations for integrated electric drive testing, strain gauging,calculation of measurement uncertainty, data acquisition workshops, and amplifiers, transducers & software features & principles ofoperation.For further details or to reserve your place, visit www.hbm.comPlaces for each workshop and seminar are limited, and on a first come, first served basis. HBM UK Ltd 1 Churchill Court 58 Station Road North Harrow Middlesex HA2 7SA Tel: 0208 515 6100 Email: info@uk.hbm.comOptima Control Solutions introduces machine visionOptima Control Solutions, the control systems integrator, is adding machine vision to its services.Michael Hill, Managing Director of Optima, says, “Broadening our portfolio to include vision is an exciting strategicstep for Optima. We forecast strong growth in the adoption of vision technologies as the leading manufacturerscontinue to introduce new products to the market and meet wider and more demanding applications.“Vision technology offers the obvious advantage of reliability in repetitive manual inspection tasks – the applicationsskills for vision are complex and highly specialist. By possessing the skills to apply the technology expertly coupledwith our acknowledged control system engineering ability means Optima can offer clients a single-source solutionprovider with an impressive breadth of application knowledge.”Machine vision utilises high-quality imaging methods and has a broad scope of applications for manufacturers suchas defects elimination and assembly verification. Applications include inspection of bottle fill levels, packagingverification, promotional labelling, OCR/OCV of best before dates.Michael Hill says, “As Optima continues to grow vision will play an integral part in our business development. By opening up new markets with newapplications we will strengthen our position in the field of systems integration.”Tel. (+44) 1254 272829 Email: info@optimacs.com www.optimacs.comMoody Automation continues to growMoody Automation, part of the Moody Group of companies, are experiencing continued growth despite the currenteconomic climate. Recent major contract awards include traditional dairy, food and beverage projects, and targetingof the green energy market has resulted in Moody Automation gaining several new customers.Moody Automation are a modern, versatile and experienced business providing power, control, automation andinstrumentation solutions across a wide range of process industries, utilising project management, systemsintegration, manufacturing, installation and commissioning skills. The design and manufacture of control panelsrange from wardrobe style to full form four motor control centres. With the inclusion of their site installation teams,Moody Automation can offer full Turnkey solutions.Moody Automation have formed a partnership with Schneider Electric to promote and implement Schneider’s CIPOptimisation software package. The software has been designed to allow monitoring of the cleaning process andidentify area’s which can be improved upon. Moody Automation and the Moody Group as a whole have extensiveexperience in the CIP process and by teaming up with Schneider can now offer this service to a wide customer base.Contact Lee Furey Tel: 01777 712125/07435 782450 Email: lee.furey@moodyplc.com36-37:Layout 1 24/5/13 12:36 Page 238 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFROZEN & CHILLED FOODSThe rise of frozen and chilled foods inrecent years has perhaps been temperedsomewhat in recent months. Yet the highstandards throughout the supply chainshould illustrate the dedication to qualitythat is overwhelmingly the case and helpsprovide consumers with guarantees thatwhat’s appearing in their fridges andfreezers is excellent.Indeed, no matter how good theproduct itself is, the potential forconsumer dissatisfaction is very great ifthe supply chain is not up to scratch. Thishas led to developments in temperaturecontrol and management, cold storage andrefrigerated transport and displaysolutions that ensure the product remainsin peak condition from the processingplant to the plate.With energy efficiency now a toppriority for the food and drink sector,alongside increased consolidation thathas seen many supply chains lengthened,it’s not surprising that many are makinguse of networks and specialists inrefrigerated distribution such asLangdons. Making use of their servicesmeans that there’s less chance of lorriesmaking deliveries while half-empty, withall the problems of inefficiency thatbrings about.Last year Langdons was approved bythe Department for Transport to conducta ten year trial using 14.6 metre longrefrigerated trailers – substantially largerthan their previous vehicles, as the trailer,built by Gray and Adams to a highspecification, can carry 28 UK-sizedpallets or 35 euro pallets. The extra palletcapacity will reduce Langdons’ carbonfootprint by 4.4 tonnes of carbon dioxideper trailer per year and also providefurther options for its customers. By thetime the trial is over, however, Langdonswill have assumed the branding of theirparent company Nagel Group. They havebeen a wholly owned subsidiary of theGerman company for nearly a decade andthe company has now decided tostandardise their branding throughout thewhole of Europe.This spirit of consolidation andefficiency can be seen elsewhere in thesector – with Culina’s impending chilleddistribution centre in Bristol beingdeveloped with convenience and cross-fertilisation between all aspects of thesupply chain as major factors. As well ascreating the largest shared user chilledwarehouse in the region, the newdistribution centre, which will go live inthe next few months, incorporatesfacilities for cross-docking ambient loads.This will enable the continuation of ahighly efficient shared user model whichensures minimum vehicle and palletmovements for reduced handling costs,shorter lead times and fewer road miles.Energy efficiency doesn’t just revolvearound the transport – the cold store itselfis also clearly a voracious user of energyand a number of solutions are available toensure they’re working at the top of theirgame. Developments such as MuntersIceDry have been created with cold storeThe industrySTAYS COOLFrozen and chilled foods have seen enormous growth in recent yearsbut what does the future hold for the industry?The AuthenticFood Companyhas increased itscapacity andadded flexibilitythanks to apartnership withautomation androboticsspecialists CKFSystems38-39:Layout 1 24/5/13 12:34 Page 1Food & Drink International 39www.fdiforum.netapplications very much in mind, withIceDry standing out from otherdehumidifiers as it is actually placed insidethe cold store.Using Munters desiccant rotortechnology, IceDry significantly reducesand, often. eliminates ice build-up onevaporator coils, at cold store entrancesand on floors and surfaces. This not onlysaves energy by ensuring machinery isoperating at maximum efficiency, but italso reduces maintenance costs and canprovide a safer working environment foremployees, visitors and fork trucks alikewith the removal of slippery ice build-upfrom floors and walkways.Effective storage when the product getsto the retailer or foodservice outlet isalso a major concern and a majorHACCP flashpoint comes with safelythawing and defrosting frozen products.They can be placed in a standardrefrigerator cabinet to defrost, but thiscan often mean that demand far outstripssupply as products take their timedefrosting. Leaving it to thaw outside acabinet, of course, may speed it up butthe potential for hygiene breaches isclearly increased.Other options include such items asPrecision’s controlled thaw reach-incabinet, which has been designed to safelythaw frozen food, and store it chilled onceit is defrosted. The cabinet constantlymonitors the air temperature and, oncethe food is defrosted, switches to standardchilled storage automatically. Typically athaw cycle, from -18°C to 1°C, takes aboutsix hours and most caterers will run thecycle overnight.Advanced technology means that thetypes of products that can now be frozenand chilled have ballooned, but thechallenges remain in keeping them ingood condition. Happily co-operation andconsolidation, alongside new ideas indistribution and storage, is ensuring thehighest standards are being met.Langdons are now assumingthe branding of their parentcompany Nagel GroupMunters energy efficient air treatment solutions create the best conditions to:Cool Freeze Dry Store Convey Save08708 505 202 munters.co.ukzzzzzz38-39:Layout 1 24/5/13 12:34 Page 2Next >