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THE FOUR ISSUES FACING AMERICA’S MANUFACTURING
The pandemic has shaken things up in ways that many of us couldn’t have predicted. One of those is the impact it has had on staffing. In our industry and across many others, businesses simply can’t find or keep staff. While that’s always been an issue, the problem has reached a critical point.
3 PROFITABILITY GAME-CHANGERS
PTL Machinery’s guide to efficient bar production and better equipment choices – three ways to boost your manufacturing bottom line. The way you configure your production floor – and the equipment you use – can make a tangible difference to your production numbers. This can mean reworking lines to maximise efficiency and choosing machines with a smaller footprint.
MELTER MAGIC: EFFICIENCY, FLEXIBILITY, SUCCESS
PTL’s new V2O melter was designed with features built around efficiency and fast changeovers. Instant melt functionality and continuous supply mean fewer delays and faster processing, while removable melt grids and easy-wash design make it simple to clean between products – even if you’re dealing with allergens.
HYGIENE COULD BE YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
When it comes to equipment that streamlines your hygiene practices, details matter. For example, in PTL’s V20 Melter, non-product contact surfaces are also designed with hygiene in mind.
THREE KEY IDEAS FOR ADAPTING YOUR BAR AND CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION PLAN
SKU proliferation is one of our industry’s biggest challenges and it continues to impact on production.
RAISING THE BAR: HOW TO OVERCOME BAR MANUFACTURING QUALITY ASSURANCE AND COMPLIANCE CONCERNS.
Nutritional bars have steadily grown in popularity since first conception in the early 1960’s…
A NEW LEVEL OF CONTINUOUS MELTING PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY – WITH THE SAME EXPERT PARTNERS.
In August 2020, we launched the new PTL Melter V20. The result of extensive R&D, the V20 is the …
THE ABILITY TO MELT MULTIPLE SKU’S
Rather than focus on one major SKU, companies can shift towards multiple product variations to cater to a wider range of people.
MELTING MORE WITH LESS: MAXIMIZING PRODUCTION WHILE MINIMIZING FOOTPRINT
Bar and chocolate production facility space is valuable and comes at a premium. Large machinery used to take up floor…
INCREASING PRODUCTION OUTPUT WITH POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT
Improving the bottom line is of particular importance for any bar or chocolate production plant. Getting the most from your production process.
POWERFUL – FLEXIBLE – COMPACT. THE NEW MELTER V20 FROM PTL
Designed to melt multiple SKUs, manage allergens and minimize downtime, the Melter V20 is the result of intense R&D.
HOW TO CALCULATE ROI, WHEN INVESTING IN NEW MACHINERY
A tool to calculate the financial returns possible when you invest in new equipment for your facility. Try out the new PTL ROI calculator.
BARLINE WASTE REDUCTION – THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS SHORTCUTS
PTL’s bar line equipment is designed to combat the margin eroding impact of waste in the chocolate and bar manufacturing process.
