Complete control with Innova
Fermiers du Gers Condom uses the traceability and labeling modules of the Marel Innova software. "We wanted to have traceability, production control and performance monitoring. Another important point for us is being able to control our processes in real-time. For this automation, we chose Innova."
After the chilling tunnel, SmartWeigher and IRIS assess the products. Simon Augereau continues: "When we know the quality of products in advance, we can plan where to direct them. Innova allows us to control production, including product monitoring in the chilling tunnel, traceability and the labeling of whole and cut products."
Success of the project
Twenty years ago, the first collaboration between Marel and Fermiers du Gers began with an AMF system and a RoboBatcher. "Marel has the best portfolio for the poultry industry. If processors want to have a high-performance, quality process, then they should turn to Marel. For us, Marel has put in place solutions perfectly tailored to our needs. These are so unique that other suppliers can't compare. Marel can handle all our needs and issues from A to Z," says Simon Augereau.
Despite a two-month delay for the construction of the building due to the pandemic and lockdowns in France, start of the new plant in June 2021 went very well. "Our teams were very motivated and eager to learn; factors also determining the success of a project. After a quick start-up and control phase, we are now entering an optimization phase to give us an even smoother process. "