Vacuum pumps enable more efficient packaging

When Crewe-based FayreField Foods established its custom-built cheese cutting and packaging plant, it called on vacuum pump manufacturer Busch to supply two R 5 0630 oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps, which stand alone in a purpose-built enclosed unit adjacent to the main production building. The R 5s supply vacuum for packaging via a Sealed Air Octopus machine.

Niel Kerr, site director for FayreField Foods, explains: “Until recently, we outsourced all of our packaging services, but we then took the decision to invest in our own facility, as this way we have more control and flexibility with our product packing activity.

“We took over the old Bentley parts storage facility here in Crewe, which has been refurbished and transformed into a modern packaging plant to meet the needs of us and our customers. It is also large enough to allow us room for our anticipated expansion in the not too distant future.”

Mark Sumnall, sales director for Busch (UK), says: “The importance of ensuring effective and efficient performance of vacuum equipment is something that cannot be underestimated for any food packaging customer and our service and maintenance agreement will provide peace of mind for FayreField Foods that their pumps will give them the reliable and continuous operation they need.”

Contact: Busch