Fresh ingredients, smart technologies, and a clear vision: JL King combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art production automation. What began as a small family business in 1913 is now one of the leading suppliers of ready meals throughout Australia. More than 100 years later, the company remains true to its roots: Quality, sustainability, and a spirit of innovation characterize JL King’s philosophy. The partnership with Schröter and Multivac has helped to further perfect production processes, making them more efficient, more sustainable, and of a consistently high quality.
Strong partnership for smart production: JL King relies on Schröter systems
Automation as a competitive advantage: JL King has been able to significantly increase its production capacity by making strategic use of state-of-the-art technology. JL King’s journey has taken it from manual, labor-intensive production processes to a technology-backed system. In the past, tasks such as cooking and preparation were carried out manually, which required a lot of time and effort. Today, automated systems optimize processes, reduce the error rate, and ensure consistently high product quality. Sustainability also plays a key role: A PLC from Allen Bradley and intelligent control systems allow waste and scrap to be minimized and energy consumption to be reduced – a definite advantage for the environment and economic efficiency.
Impressive
technology
With the installation of the Schröter ARCTICjet® IK-3 and BAKEjet® BA-3 CrossBack systems and other state-of-the-art machines, the Australian specialist for regional salad dishes and ready meals has been able to significantly optimize its production processes. Thanks to innovative intensive cooling technology and laterally positioned cooling units, the ARCTICjet® IK-3 ensures fast and even product chilling. This not only shortens production times, but also increases food safety. In addition, the consistency and shelf life of the products are improved in this way.
With its horizontal airflow, the BAKEjet® BA-3 CrossBack offers precise thermal treatment for various products at up to 250 °C. Thanks to the flexible control of temperature and airflow, JL King achieves optimum cooking and baking quality – consistently, efficiently, and in a resource-saving manner. The intensive chilling systems as well as the baking system were delivered in transit design. “With the new Schröter systems, we have made our production more efficient and sustainable,” ex-plains Michael Robertson, Managing Director of the family-run company.
Less downtime,
more productivity
A major advantage of the new systems: They are particularly low-maintenance. Fewer unplanned downtimes mean greater efficiency and higher production reliability. The intuitive operation makes work easier for employees and increases overall operational efficiency. Automated inspection systems ensure that every product meets JL King’s high quality standards and that waste is reduced to a minimum.
“We are proud that our systems are a great asset for JL King and that we can make a lasting contribution to optimizing the processes,” says Frank Mack, long-time sales manager at Schröter.
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Our products are now cooked more evenly, the shelf life has been improved, and we have been able to significantly reduce energy consumption. The systems help us to react more quickly to market requirements and make our product range more flexible – always with a focus on quality and sustainability.
MICHAEL ROBERTSON | Managing Director JL King
Partnership for
the future
The close cooperation between Schröter Technologie and the supplier of integrated packaging and processing solutions, MULTIVAC Australia, offers additional benefits for JL King. JL King’s long-standing market presence and outstanding support services – from idea to realization and after-sales service – ensures the desired reliability.
By combining tradition, innovation, and these strong partnerships, JL King is setting standards in ready meal production – efficiently, sustainably, and at the cutting edge of technology.
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Facts and Figures
- FOUNDED: 1913
- PRODUCTION FACILITIES: 21 Brickworks Road, East Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia
- EMPLOYEES: 155
- WEB: www.jlking.com.au
Schröter's scope of delivery
TWO DECADES OF INNOVATION
MULTIVAC Australia
Since its founding in 2005, MULTIVAC Australia has developed into a leading supplier of packaging and processing solutions in the Australian market. Schröter technologies were added to the portfolio at the same time, marking the start of a successful collaboration. Today, numerous packaging machines from MULTIVAC Australia and Schröter systems are in use.