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BITO PROflow pallet live storage increases throughput in a pet food processing plant
Our customer
» Pet well-being is the goal and commitment of Mera Tiernahrung GmbH from Kevelaer in the Lower Rhine region. The family-run company has more than 60 years of experience in the production of premium pet food for dogs and cats. A strict quality assurance system is being followed in the entire state-of-the-art production process which has been audited and certified by independent institutes.
Initial situation and customer requirements
- A high turnover of goods must be guaranteed.
- The new storage system must be maintenance-free.
- Space is limited.
- Strict hygienic standards must be observed.
- A racking system is needed to buffer pallets with dog food until the time the pallets are picked for delivery.
- Goods must be stored in FIFO order to adhere to use-by dates.
Some impressions of our customer solution
Project brief
The BITO Solution
Product buffer
» BITO PROflow pallet live storage is ideal for FIFO product buffering.
Optimum operational reliability
» The BITO FlowStop mechanism is practically maintenance-free and prevents downtimes.
On-site application and key features of our storage solution
- Goods are buffered in a BITO PROflow pallet racking facility.
- Finished products are stored in cartons and bags on Euro pallets.
- FIFO stock rotation is guaranteed.
- Goods are picked order-related right from the live storage facility.
Customer benefits
In what way has the BITO solution helped our customer to realise their full potential?
- Space-saving high-density storage in BITO PROflow pallet live racking.
- The increase in storage capacity on the same floor area speeds up order throughput.
- FIFO storage ensures easy monitoring of best-before dates.
- Hinged roller conveyor lanes enable convenient floor cleaning, which is essential for food safety and hygiene.
