Case study

Vimco incorporates Bizerba technology at cookie manufacturer

The Italian company Vimco develops and produces packing machines, and, upon request, also delivers complete line solutions with integrated third-party technology.

From molding and cartoning machines to wrappers: As a machine manufacturer, Vimco focuses on packaging solutions. As a system integrator, the company also offers complete packaging lines and relies on third-party systems. On behalf of a Croatian cookie manufacturer, Vimco implemented a solution incorporating Bizerba weighing and inspection technology.

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eliable food safety and high throughputs do not have to be mutually exclusive. Among other things, Vimco relies on a Bizerba checkweigher with an integrated metal detection coil. The detection of metal contamination is reliably ensured along the pastry packaging line at an impressive rate of up to 350 ppm (packs per minute).

Vimco s.r.l.

Based in Fino Mornasco, Lombardy, for over 40 years, the company has been developing and producing packaging solutions – primarily for the food industry. As a holistic system integrator, Vimco is responsible for planning and implementing complete packaging lines, which also include third-party hardware and software.

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Vimco's client wanted to achieve a throughput of up to 350 ppm in its pastry packaging line, while reliably checking primary packaging for metal contamination. The CWEmaxx checkweigher with integrated search coil proved to be the perfect solution.”

Francesco Valenti

Area Sales Manager, Northwest Italy, Bizerba

Challenge

Food safety and easy traceability

Vimco worked on the behalf of a food producer, while placing great importance on high throughput and optimal food safety through automated contamination detection. FPV and BRC compliance were mandatory. Networking and centralization should simultaneously ensure full data transparency and quick, easy traceability of each individual package.

Solution

Meticulous planning, rapid implementation

By integrating the Bizerba systems, Vimco implemented a networked Industry 4.0 solution that perfectly met the client's requirements. In a planning period of three months, these requirements were defined in detail and the optimal device configuration was determined. The hardware and software solutions were implemented on-site by two service technicians from the Bizerba partner within two days. The metal detection coil is incorporated in the checkweigher. The Bizerba industrial software BRAIN2 ensures data transparency and easy traceability with the appropriate software modules. The FPV and BRC requirements are met.

The Bizerba solution includes:

checkweigher
metal detection coil
industrial software for data transparency and traceability
training for Vimco employees

Advantages

Replicable standard solution – ideal for system integrators

Vimco was able to fully meet the client's high requirements with the help of Bizerba technology. Despite client-specific configuration, the Bizerba installation is a standard solution. This allows Vimco to replicate it in future projects, without too much planning and development effort.

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Degree solutions for primary and secondary packaging, as well as end-of-line solutions

With a Bizerba partner on-site, the solution was installed quickly. Thanks to our own after-sales service and training for Vimco staff, the client company can rely on long-term and competent support.”

Davinder David Chawla

Product and Application Manager, Industry and Market Organisation – Italy, Bizerba

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