Zhangzhou, China – Leading multinational FMCG company Da Min Foods (Zhangzhou) Co., Ltd. has dramatically enhanced its cold brew coffee production line, overcoming critical efficiency and quality challenges through a strategic partnership with Acepack, a premier innovator in automated packaging solutions.
Facing Production Bottlenecks:
Da Min Foods, a major player in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, encountered significant hurdles in its pouch packaging operations:
Limited Speed: Outdated equipment capped output at 80 bags per minute, creating a major production bottleneck.
High Labor Costs: Manual processes contributed to 50% of operational expenses.
Inadequate Hygiene: Existing machinery couldn't meet stringent CIP (Clean-in-Place) cleaning or recirculation requirements.
Inconsistent Filling: Fill weight accuracy suffered, with deviations reaching ±1% to ±1.5%.
Acepack's Tailored, High-Performance Solution:
Acepack deployed its advanced DS-360QS Fully Automatic Four-Lane Roll-Fed High-Speed Shaped Pouch Packaging Machine, specifically engineered for Da Min Foods' cold brew coffee needs.
Key innovations include:
Doubled Production Speed: Output surged to over 160 bags per minute – a 100% increase.
Precision Customization: Modular design with bespoke tooling enables unique pouch shapes.
Patented Acepack Technologies:
Custom Pouch Shaping: Creates distinctive, brand-defining package designs.
Independent Cooling System: Ensures superior pouch seal integrity and aesthetics.
Self-Lubricating System: Streamlines maintenance and standardizes operational procedures (SOP).
Independent Servo Dosing System: Delivers exceptional filling accuracy and stability.
Full CIP Integration: Achieves comprehensive, recirculating cleaning with zero dead zones.
Quantifiable Results & Client Endorsement:
The implementation delivered immediate, measurable improvements for Da Min Foods:
Enhanced Precision: Fill accuracy significantly improved from ±1.5% to ±1%.
Boosted Overall Efficiency: OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) rose from below 90% to over 95%.
Reduced Waste: Defect rates were halved, dropping from 1% to just 0.5%.
"Acepack's solution was transformative," stated a Da Min Foods production manager. "Not only did we smash our throughput targets, but the precision, reliability, and seamless CIP integration have elevated our quality standards and operational efficiency far beyond expectations. The 100% speed increase resolved our critical bottleneck."
Versatile Applications:
The proven Acepack DS-360QS technology is ideal for packaging a wide range of sensitive liquid products beyond cold brew coffee, including:
About Acepack:
Acepack specializes in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge, automated packaging machinery. Focused on speed, precision, hygiene, and customization, Acepack empowers FMCG leaders like Da Min Foods to optimize production, reduce costs, and maintain the highest product quality standards.
Learn more about Acepack's high-speed pouch packaging solutions:https://www.acepackgroup.com/
