The two companies have pooled their resources to develop a new generation of high-speed cooling tunnels that are helping Mondelēz to increase production throughput, while reducing work-in-progress by 60% and optimising downstream processing and packaging.
The aim was to identify new ways of using combined conductive and convective cooling technologies to help speed up the cooling of extruded gum before it is scored, shaped and moves into the conditioning phase.
42 Technology's role included: working with Gabler to develop a new system design, developing a theoretical model of the cooling process, advising on the final tunnel design and helping with commissioning the new equipment.
Gabler then built and tested the prototype system before manufacturing and installing the final design.
"The new high-speed cooling tunnels, which have now been installed in three global locations, highlight the significant commercial benefits of bringing together partners with complementary skills," says Miles van Niekerk, associate director for new process development at Mondelēz International.
Contact: 42 Technology