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Mister Bee Potato Chips increases production capacity by 400%

29 June 2023

TNA Solutions has partnered with Mister Bee Potato Chips to enable it to realise its ambitious goals going forward by redesigning and optimising its manufacturing site.

As the new owners of Mister Bee, the West Virginia Potato Chip Company recognised the need for a comprehensive upgrade to the existing frying and packaging machines, which were outdated and not suitable to meet growing market demands. The company’s vision was to create a manufacturing environment that could accommodate expansion. 

Working closely with Mister Bee's operations manager, TNA’s engineers identified critical process improvements and proposed a tailored solution. 

The change began with the redesign of the manufacturing space and adding cutting-edge technologies to ensure that the facility would be optimised for efficiency and productivity.

Once the space was mapped out, aTNA robag 3ci vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system was installed. Equipped with the rotary double jaw and patented stripper tube closer, the VFFS system is capable of speeds of up to 150 bags per minute (bpm). The inclusion of TNA's patented auto connect and unload assist technology streamlined operations. It facilitated seamless changeovers with minimal manpower, further improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Commenting on the project, Mary Anne Ketelsen, President of Mister Bee, said: “Previous machinery could only run 20-25 bpm, whereas now with the new TNA machines, we can run 100-115 bpm. A very big upgrade.”


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