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Potatoes Production Line

How a key potato grower from Lungulețu automated their entire setup with Rinapack to handle big retail demand.
Project type:
Processing Line Implementation
Year:
2020
Location:
Comuna Lungulețu, Dâmbovița
Equipment used:
VPM-10 Palletizer (Verbruggen), Polisher (Wyma), 2x CP812G Weighers (Sorma+S&B), SBU Packing Machine (Sorma), R2 Packing Machine (KMK)
Solutions:
Processing & Packing Lines
Service & Maintenance

The Challenge

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Before partnering with Rinapack, they relied heavily on manual processes. As retail and supermarket standards tightened, shifting to an automated, end-to-end processing system became essential.

• Moving from manual to automated: boosting overall processing speed and delivery output.

• Building a continuous workflow: integrating receiving, sorting, washing, polishing, temporary storage and packing into one smooth line.

• Adapting to market trends: meeting rising consumer demand for small, premium 2–3 kg packs of washed potatoes.

• Streamlining logistics: cutting stacking labour while securing uniform, stable pallets that are quick to load into trucks.

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The Solution

Phased Project Roadmap:

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• 2020 (Phase 1): transitioned to automated packing with the first weigh scale and raschel bagger.

• EU Grant Expansion: designed and integrated the full washing, polishing, storage and packing line.

• 2023: added a VPM-10 automatic palletizer to build tight, net-wrapped pallets.

• 2024: expanded small-pack capacity with an extra scale and Sorma micro-packaging machines.

• 2025: added an automated line to group small packs into master Raschel bags, complete with full automatic palletizing.

Key Outcomes

Scalable Operations

Reduced dependency on manual labor while significantly boosting hourly processing volumes.

Standardized Quality

Consistent washing, polishing and packaging quality opened direct access to major modern retail chains.

Logistics Efficiency

Eliminated loading downtime and ensured superior product protection during transport.

Market Leadership

Expanded into the retail market and consolidated its position as one of the largest packers in the industry.

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