Kaufland Increases Efficiency with QUPAQ’s Solutions

Automation has significantly improved Kaufland’s meat-packing center in Osterfeld, Germany. By implementing a QUPAQ tray denesting and product loading solution, Kaufland can now achieve an output with one packaging line that previously required two. This has translated into cost savings in staffing and ongoing maintenance.

In the wake of the successful integration of a QUPAQ solution at its meat-packing center in Möckmühl in 2017, the German hypermarket chain Kaufland initiated a similar investment for its Osterfeld facility earlier this year.

The project was completed in August, and the primary objective is to bolster efficiency and curtail maintenance costs through automation. In fact, Kaufland can now achieve what used to require two minced meat portioning lines with just one, significantly boosting their operational capacity.

“By implementing the right automation solutions, we can reduce costs and meet a growing challenge in the food industry of limited access to qualified labor. We reached out to QUPAQ as we ran into issues with limited space at our meat-packing center in Osterfeld and wanted to enhance our production efficiency. The system we implemented in Möckmühl did exactly that, and therefore, we chose to invest in a similar solution for our Osterfeld facility”

Christopher Mader, Head of Operational Services, Kaufland

Food manufacturers worldwide must navigate complex challenges with rising costs and a call for reduced ever-evolving compliance regulations. Therefore, the need for streamlined operations has never been more vital. To construct the most efficient solutions, QUPAQ uses standard solutions that are accustomed to the client’s needs. For Kaufland, finding the most suitable components to accommodate the capacity demands was important.

“While we offer standard modules, it is vital to establish a streamlined process beforehand to create the best solutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to make adaptable solutions, ensuring they align with our client’s requirements. In Germany, the food industry is working with high capacities, making efficiency a critical factor. We are proud to aid in one of the biggest hypermarket chains in Germany’s transition towards more efficient automation”

Lars Zederkof, CSO, QUPAQ

The collaboration between Kaufland and QUPAQ emphasizes the critical role of tailored automation in enhancing operational efficiency. It sets a precedent in the sector, highlighting how innovative technologies can pragmatically address the challenges of the food industry.