Knighton Foods approached Driver Southall to replace outdated checkweighers due to service issues. Following a site visit, we identified the need for a bespoke solution on one line because of limited space and a 33% speed increase, with both machines requiring compliance to the latest supermarket COPS standards. The customer selected our DS300S Checkweigher, and we worked closely with the Project Manager to deliver a high-performance, easy-to-maintain solution. The machines were built at our headquarters in Burntwood, with regular inspections during production, and demonstrated accuracy of ±0.3g at 120 PPM during PDI, where training was also provided.
Installation was completed quickly with minimal modifications, and the customer praised the machines’ ease of use, build quality, and the team’s flexibility. This project marks our first installation at a Premier Foods site, with further opportunities already being explored. With support from Unitech Engineering and Unitech Industries, we continue to provide complete turnkey solutions for packing and processing lines.