Manuka Health NZ successfully increased their production capacity within their existing day shift, meeting and exceeding their requirements. The upgrade was completed with minimal disruption to ongoing production and at a considerably lower cost than purchasing an entirely new machine.

The Challenge

Manuka Health NZ in Te Awamutu faced several critical challenges:

• Increasing production capacity within the constraints of a day shift
• Upgrading their filling system without disrupting current production
• Balancing the need for increased capacity with budget considerations
• Completing the upgrade within a tight one-week window
• Ensuring the new system would meet or exceed output requirements

The Solution

Hunter Filling Systems provided an innovative, cost-effective solution:

Clever Upgrade Strategy:

• Modification of the existing two-head filler to a four-head system
• Design of a new filler frame and additional parts compatible with existing components

Minimal Disruption Approach:

• Manufacture of new components while production continued uninterrupted
• Careful planning to execute the conversion within a one-week window

Cost-Effective Design:

• Utilisation of existing filling machine components in the new four-head system
• Significant cost savings compared to purchasing an entirely new four-head machine

Capacity Boost:

• Doubling of filling heads from two to four
• Increased production output to meet and exceed requirements

Efficient Implementation:

• Careful coordination to minimise downtime during the upgrade
• Swift conversion process to get the new system operational quickly

By leveraging existing equipment and carefully planning the upgrade process, Hunter Filling Systems helped Manuka Health NZ achieve their capacity increase goals efficiently and cost-effectively. This approach demonstrated Hunter's ability to provide innovative solutions that balance performance improvements with practical business considerations.