Proseal celebrates 8,000th machine milestone

December 4, 2024 Editor

JBT Proseal has announced the installation of its 8000th machine with its long-time customer Bakkavor Group.

The installation marks a significant milestone that underscores the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation, as well as a new chapter in the evolution of Proseal’s products, as it replaces the legacy F40 and F45 models that have served the industry for two decades.

The transition from the F-generation machines, which have been a staple since their launch, to the state-of-the-art GTs range demonstrates Proseal’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. Over the years, the F range has undergone two significant upgrades, first with the introduction of the GT range in 2006, followed by the GTs range in 2015. Next year will commemorate 20 years since the last F-generation machine was produced, a testament to Proseal’s dedication to continuous improvement.

Bakkavor operates over 100 inline Proseal tray sealing machines, primarily utilising the GT1 and GT1s models. Their line-up includes a range of machines, from the smallest GT0 to the largest GT6, allowing for versatility in their production processes. The partnership with Bakkavor goes back more than two decades establishing it as a long-standing collaboration that has supported their growth and innovation in the industry.

“We are thrilled to receive Proseal’s 8000th machine. This upgrade represents a significant step forward for our production capabilities, enhancing our efficiency and sustainability efforts,” says Richard Flatters, UK services manager, Bakkavor – operational finance. “Proseal has been a trusted partner in our journey since the beginning, and we look forward to leveraging the advanced features of the GTs machine to deliver even better products to our customers.”

Proseal encourages trade-in programs, allowing customers to replace older models with newer, more efficient machines while promoting sustainability through responsible recycling and reduced resource consumption.

“I have personally worked with Bakkavor for over 12 years,” says Daryl Henshaw, key accounts manager at Proseal UK, starting as their maintenance contract engineer for the London region and progressing to be their senior account manager, working with colleagues to manage their entire UK account. During this time, I have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of Bakkavor colleagues across all different levels of the business from line leaders and maintenance engineers to site directors and group procurement leads.”