Entry level wrapper for family baker

An entry level, servo driven flow wrapper from PFM Packaging Machinery is providing Scottish baker Irvings Homestyle Bakery with extra capacity to meet rising demand.

The new PFM Pearl machine is employed on a range of specialised biscuits and tray bakes produced by Irvings at its Castle Douglas plant, mostly under its own name but also some own brand for local retailers.

Managing director Keith Irving says, “In a day the machine could need to be set up five or six times to handle different products which is where the servo drive comes in. Ease of set up saves labour costs and allows us flexibility with production staff, who might be unable to set up a mechanical machine.

“Most of the work is done for them by the servo drive system, with each product stored in memory for recall through the touch screen. Also, the machine gives reliably consistent quality, minimising any need for on the run adjustment.”