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New 360Tek optical sorter for blueberries from WECO
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S30 optical sorter for cherry and grape tomatoes from Multiscan
October 3, 2024 – WECO and Multiscan Technologies (Multiscan), both members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, will exhibit together at the Global Produce and Floral Show, October 17-19, in booth #C3129. WECO’s new 360Tek optical sorter for blueberries will be on display, alongside Multiscan’s S30 optical sorter for cherry and grape tomatoes. WECO and Multiscan’s advanced inspection solutions help ensure consistent product quality, maximize yields and enhance operational efficiencies.
“Growers and packers are facing constantly evolving challenges, from tightening profit margins to escalating consumer demands for premium produce. The close partnership between WECO and Multiscan allows us to combine our strengths and directly address these market pressures with new innovations like our co-developed 360Tek sorter," said Jack Lee, Duravant Group President - Food Sorting and Handling Solutions. "Of course, our commitment to customers extends beyond selling and leasing world-class equipment – we offer 24/7 support across North America to help growers and packers operate at peak efficiency during their critical harvest periods.”
The new 360Tek optical sorter for blueberries seamlessly integrates at the end of WECO’s modular Sortivator line. Conveying berries over a series of hourglass-shaped rollers, the 360Tek takes up to 16 photos of each object to accurately identify and separate product with fine defects, extraneous vegetable matter (EVM) and jumbo berries. Inspecting up to 8,000 lbs. (3,600 kg) of blueberries per hour, this affordable sorter maximizes product quality while reducing labor requirements.
The compact S30 optical sorter for cherry and grape tomatoes rotates each object 360 degrees utilizing Multiscan’s innovative SpinSort technology to ensure comprehensive inspection and thorough removal of target defects. Available in multiple configurations to suit different applications and floorspace requirements, the S30 automates the sorting process to increase line efficiency and minimizing labor requirements while achieving stringent product quality standards.
For more information about WECO, visit www.wecotek.com. For more information about Multiscan, visit www.multiscan.eu.
About WECO
WECO has been designing, manufacturing and servicing optical and color electronic sorters for over 30 years and has thousands of units deployed worldwide. WECO products feature a design simplicity that results in cost-effective equipment and greater uptime for operators. WECO serves growers and processors in several fruit and nut processing sectors: tomato sorting on the harvester, walnut and pecan line sorting and drying, hops kiln moisture monitoring and small fruit sorting of blueberries, cranberries, olives, coffee cherries and wine grapes. For more information, visit www.wecotek.com.
About Multiscan Technologies
Multiscan Technologies develops automation technology for the sorting and inspection of fruits, vegetables and other food produce. Multiscan is passionate about the application of advanced vision technologies to improve food quality, including through a unique 360º product inspection process. With more than 25 years of experience, the value proposition of Multiscan solutions reflects the application of four key concepts: Customer first, Innovation, Global mindset, and Sustainability. For more information, visit www.multiscan.eu.
About Duravant
Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Through their portfolio of operating companies, Duravant delivers trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks, they provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets they serve in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability. For more information, visit www.duravant.com.
Jeanine Parlett
WECO
Marketing Manager
Tel: +1 530 666 9190
jeanine@wecotek.com
www.wecotek.com
Cat McBride
McBride Public Relations
Managing Partner
Tel: +1 650 384 5727
connect@mcbridepr.com
www.mcbridepr.com