SmartWash Solutions Improves Line Efficiency and Minimizes Down Time


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Tue. May 28th, 2013 - by Whit Grebitus

<p>The implementation of SmartWash Solutions has dramatically improved throughput for fresh produce processor, repacker, and wholesaler McEntire Produce.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/hl_smartwash_may_29_2013_body01.jpg" alt="IMAGES MAY 27 2013" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Senior Vice President of Operations, Dave Morris, says McEntire was looking to improve line efficiency and minimize line down time. "We realized there were challenges running flume systems with heavy organic loads. So we were looking for options to improve our up time," says Morris. "We have an automated system that shuts down the line if the sanitizer and pH is not appropriate. So we were looking for solutions to improve that and, of course, ways to improve food safety."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Morris notes that the company has enjoyed increased efficiency. "And it's not just dollars," adds Morris, " there is line capacity and getting orders out on time and providing great service for our customers. All sorts of things are affected."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">After a process assessment and guidance from SmartWash’s implementation team, McEntire upgraded their wash systems. "From start to finish it went very smoothly," says Morris. McEntire began seeing less down time and increased efficiency immediately with throughput increasing dramatically. "SmartWash allows us to run higher pounds per hour while still keeping our pH and sanitizers at proper levels and not losing down time," says Morris. "It does depend on the product, for instance onions are more difficult. So, on average I would say 15 to 20 percent improvement."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.newleaffoods.com/" target="_new">SmartWash Solutions</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">