Ishida Europe - Poultry

Poultry

Ishida Europe is at the forefront of developments in weighing and packing solutions for poultry processors and packers. This unique experience has given us an in-depth understanding of your issues and needs:

Frequent and rapid changeovers; product type and size and pack format and weight
Guaranteed hygienic integrity and traceability through IP certification and stainless steel parts
Prevention of sticking, especially on thigh and breast lines
Flexibility to handle many product and pack types
Ability to handle awkward-shaped products eg whole birds
Fast and accurate top- and under-labelling, on any surface.

Typical fresh poultry line

Ishida has developed a wide range of innovative products and services which offer complete solutions for the poultry industry, from multihead weighing and tray sealing through checkweighing , metal detection and weigh-price-labelling to sealtesting and end of line pick-and-place casepacking. We can design and install bespoke integrated lines to fit precisely with your individual requirements.

Literature

Solutions Brochure (2,362KB)

24/09/2009

Introducing fresh, integrated approaches to packing line challenges

Meat & Poultry Solutions (666KB)

01/05/2009

Integrated 'retail-ready' weighing and packing solutions for meat and poultry.

IX-GA Series (1,666KB)

08/12/2008

The Ishida IX-GA Series X-ray Inspection System.

Tray Denester Solutions (729KB)

05/09/2008

Fast, reliable deployment of a wide range of tray types

Weigher-to-pack Distribution Systems (847KB)

05/09/2008

Fast, accurate placement; full product and pack integrity

IPS - Ishida Packing System (738KB)

06/06/2008

The new IPS makes packing of trays into cases and Eurocrates faster and more efficient, and enables you to vary your in-crate presentation to suit a wider range of demands than ever before.

QX-300 (611KB)

06/06/2008

QX-300 Economy range high performance semi-automatic traysealer.

R-Screw Feeder (240KB)

06/06/2008

Top class weighing for sticky products

Seal Tester (692KB)

06/06/2008

Seal Tester with optional vision system - In-Line checking of tray and label integrity

QX-1100 Traysealer (3,629KB)

27/02/2008

A revolution in traysealing performance - capable of speeds of over 200 trays per minute

Ishida and the Multihead Weigher - Non-stop Innovation (2,534KB)

11/12/2007

This brochures outlines how major advances as well as day-to-day improvements have enabled one company to remain at the forefront of the field for many years

Ishida Training (1,291KB)

10/08/2007

The key to improved efficiency and profitability.

R-Series (2,065KB)

09/08/2007

The R-Series: new technology delivers greater speed and accuracy with less giveaway.

High performance in-line Seal Tester - TSC-R (775KB)

06/07/2007

Gentle bag handling, accurate leak detection and user-friendly operation provide increased quality control on high speed packing lines at 200bpm.

Checkweigher Range - Exceptional performance, hygiene and speed (1,090KB)

28/11/2006

Ishida DACS Checkweighers offer you: confidence that your products are always weight compliant, state of the art technology, consistent accuracy, low maintenance and a wide range of models and options.

RS Series multihead weighers (1,586KB)

02/01/2006

Combining state-of-the-art Ishida technology with unmatched accuracy and reliability, the RS range guarantees outstanding packing line efficiency and provides excellent return on investment.

FF series fresh food weighers (1,004KB)

01/03/2004

Automatic weighing solutions for Fresh Food - minimum waste, maximum payback.

Ishida Mobile Weigher Gantry (258KB)

01/03/2004

Developed to allow a single Ishida weigher to be utilised on multiple weighing and packing lines, The Ishida mobile weigher gantry provides maximum flexibility at an affordable price.

QX-775 - inside cut traysealing system (750KB)

01/03/2004

The QX-775 offers maximum flexibility at unrivalled throughput rates of over 100 ppm with single lane configuration.

The WPL Series weigh-price-labellers (283KB)

01/03/2004

Raising automatic weigh-price labelling to a new level of performance for your complete peace of mind.

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PR Stories

Mike Heffernan to Head up Ishida Europe Sales

28/04/2010

Ishida Europe has appointed Mike Heffernan as Director of Sales - Core Products to lead the company in the next stage of its growth programme. Mr Heffernan will be responsible for sales of Ishida's extensive range of weighing and associated equipment, including its world leading multihead weighers, checkweighers, X-ray systems and snack food bagmakers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Ishida Demonstrates Packing Line Solutions

06/01/2009

A high-speed tray packing line, an automatic weigher for fresh, sticky products, the latest X-ray inspection system, and a new software programme that can link up to 100 checkweighers to provide valuable production data, are the major packing line solutions that Ishida Europe will be demonstrating at Anuga FoodTec, showcasing the company's expertise in automation, product weighing and handling, safety and QC systems.

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X-Ray Inspection System Ensure Chicken Fillet Quality

17/11/2008

The installation of two Ishida X-ray inspection systems at the Rose Poultry factory in Skovsgaard, Denmark, has fully automated the previously manual process of checking chicken fillets for bones and enabled up to 10 operators to be re-deployed elsewhere in the factory.

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Machine Heralds A New Era in Pick-And-Place Packing

14/10/2008

Ishida Europe has launched a new system for the fast and efficient packing of trays into cases and Eurocrates. Operating at speeds of up to 150 trays per minute, the Ishida IPS has been designed for a wide range of products and applications, including ready meals, meat and poultry, seafood, salads, dairy, fresh fruit and confectionery.

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The Long-Awaited Solution for Products Needing In-Tray Manipulation or Adjustment

18/09/2008

The new Weigh-Batcher from Ishida Europe enables packers to work efficiently with a single multihead weigher to optimise arrangement and presentation of product in trays.

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Ishida Grows in the Middle East

06/09/2007

The opening of new purpose-designed premises in Dubai is underlining Ishida's ongoing commitment to its customer base in the Middle East and Africa.

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Strategic Cooperation Between Multivac and Ishida Packing Line Solutions from Two World Leaders

04/09/2007

Two of the world's leading companies in the packaging industry, Multivac and Ishida, have agreed upon a strategic cooperation to provide customers with fully integrated, best-in-class packing line solutions.

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Ishida Top in Independent X-ray Inspection System Evaluation

16/07/2007

Ishida's recently launched X-Ray inspection system has been confirmed as the best product of its type in an independent evaluation by the Danish Meat Research Institute (DMRI).

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Report says the Right Supply Partner can Maximise Benefits of Automation

03/07/2007

Food manufacturers should benchmark their own level of automation against the industry standard to ensure that production efficiencies do not fall behind the competition, according to a new report published by the University of Lincoln and supported by Ishida Europe.

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Ishida Provides Speed and Flexibility for Poultry Packing

06/06/2007

Ishida Europe has installed a model from its latest multihead weigher range to speed up and provide greater flexibility for the packing process at leading poultry processor Europa Cuisson of Wauthier Braine Belgium.

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Ishida Top in Independent X-Ray Inspection Equipment Evaluation

24/01/2007

Ishida's recently launched X-Ray inspection system has been confirmed as the best product in an independent evaluation by a major European meat institute.

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Award Recognises Advanced Sealing Technology

14/11/2006

The technical achievements of Ishida's groundbreaking QX-1100 traysealer have been recognised by the winning of a prestigious award.

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Ishida Unveils A 'Revolution' in Traysealing

14/09/2006

Ishida Europe claims to have completely re-engineered the top sealing of trays with the introduction of its QX-1100 traysealer. The new tray sealer model is capable of sealing up to 200 trays per minute - 25% higher than its nearest competitors - making it the fastest twin lane traysealer in the industry. Features such as fast tooling changeover, gentle product handling, compact dimensions and low running costs combine to offer an excellent return on floor space and deliver perfectly presented packs for supermarket shelves.

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Pioneering Technology on Show.

13/07/2006

Examples of Ishida's advanced technology will be on display at the PPMA Show where the company will demonstrate its latest high-speed multihead weigher range, a tray sealer with integrated checkweigher and a new checkweigher with colour touch screen.

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Ishida Weigh-Price-Labellers Meet Fast-Moving Requirements of the Poultry Industry

20/02/2006

Ishida's established reputation for the quality and reliability of its equipment supplied to the food industry was the driving factor in the decision of leading poultry processor Moy Park to install five Ishida WPL 5000 weigh price labellers at its factory in Ashbourne, Derbyshire - one of the first orders for these recently-launched machines in the UK.

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Ishida Europe Provides Solution for Major Food Training Initiative

04/10/2005

Ishida Europe is lending its support to a major training initiative for the UK food industry with the donation of a state-of-the-art packing machinery line for a new Technical Food Training Centre being established at the University of Lincoln's Holbeach Campus.

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PPMA Show Preview, Ishida Europe, Hall 12 Stand 12231

21/07/2005

A number of new machines on display on the Ishida Europe stand at the PPMA Show will demonstrate the company's pioneering technology and ability to offer complete packaging solutions. The new equipment includes Ishida's QX Tray Sealer with integrated checkweigher, the UK debut of the groundbreaking R Series multihead weigher and the company's new Atlas bagmaker, which will also be shown as part of an ITPS (Integrated Total Packing System) for snacks.

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R series takes weighing to the next level

07/06/2005

The newly-launched R Series range of multihead weighers from Ishida Europe are claimed to be the fastest and most accurate multihead weighing models ever produced.

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European Launch For New Multihead Weigher

04/05/2005

Ishida Europe is to launch its next generation multihead weigher at Interpack. The new R-Series multihead weigher range - “the fastest and most accurate multihead weighers available” - will be demonstrated alongside other recently-launched Ishida innovations including the Retail Ready Line (RRL) - a complete weighing and packing line for fresh foods- and the Fresh Food Weigher (FFW) that enables sticky fresh foods to be weighed automatically using the combination weighing principle.

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Tray Sealer Ensures Elegant Packs For Gourmet Meals

04/05/2005

The largest oriental restaurant in Europe, Orient Plaza BV of Wijchen, the Netherlands, is using an Ishida QX775 tray sealer to help ensure quality product presentation for its range of authentic oriental ready meals.

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Retail Ready Line Provides Integrated Solution

28/09/2004

With growing legislative and retailer pressure on fresh product processors regarding product safety, hygiene and traceability, plus increasing cost pressures in a highly price competitive market, Ishida Europe has devised a fully automated solution for packing fresh produce, meat and fish into trays that maximises production efficiency, provides comprehensive quality control and offers a reduction in waste and manpower requirements.

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Storteboom Storms Ahead

14/09/2004

The recent installation of an Ishida fresh food weigher at Storteboom, a Dutch fresh and frozen poultry processor, has improved efficiency and increased weighing speeds by 40%.

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Ishida Establishes Subsidiary Company In Germany

04/08/2004

Ishida Europe Limited is pleased to announce a major investment in the German market by setting up a full subsidiary company, Ishida GmbH, with effect from July 2004. The newly founded company will be responsible for Germany and Austria.

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Ishida Increases Speed And Efficiency For The Weighing Of Marinated Meat

19/05/2004

The installation of an Ishida Fresh Food Weigher at a leading European meat processor has brought a significant increase in weighing accuracy and production efficiency for its market-leading range of marinated beef and pork products.

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Ishida Freshens Up Meat And Poultry Weighing Technology

15/05/2004

Ishida Europe, one of the world's leading suppliers of complete weighing and packing line solutions, has revolutionised the weighing of fresh meat and poultry products with the recent introduction of its Fresh Food Weigher series.

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Ishida's New German Business Demonstrates Wide-Ranging Capabilities

15/05/2004

The Ishida Europe stand at Fachpack will showcase Ishida's established world market leadership in multihead weighing and also highlight its expertise in the creation of complete packing line solutions for fresh foods.

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Meat Packing Line Provides Integrated Solution

15/05/2004

Ishida Europe has devised a fully automated solution for packing meat into trays that maximises production efficiency, provides comprehensive quality control and offers a reduction in waste and manpower requirements.

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New Ishida Checkweigher Ideal For Fresh Meat Applications

15/05/2004

Ishida Europe's latest state-of-the-art hygienic checkweigher has been specifically designed to withstand the harshest cleaning regimes whilst maintaining pinpoint accuracy and long-term reliability.

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QX 'Seals' The Future For Tray Sealing

14/03/2004

A new enhanced model of the Ishida QX Tray Sealer range is being demonstrated at Foodex/Meatex 2004, incorporating a number of innovative features that maximise production efficiencies, reduce costs, ensure product quality and optimise pack presentation.

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Ishida "clucks up" another success

27/02/2004

The installation of an Ishida multihead weigher at Broilertalo Oy, the largest poultry producer in Finland, has greatly reduced product giveaway, facilitated processing and afforded an impressive increase in line capacity.

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Ishida freshens up weighing technology

15/07/2003

Ishida Europe is set to revolutionise weighing in the fresh food industry with the launch of its new Fresh Food Weigher series.

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Grampian turns to Ishida for chicken labelling solution

20/01/2003

Working closely with its customer Grampian Country Chickens of Banff, Scotland, Ishida Europe has devised a means of allowing consistent and accurate label placement onto whole chickens as part of a fully automatic weigh price labelling system.

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Wiesenhof, Ishida and an avalanche of chicken

28/03/2002

Wiesenhof is a Division of Allfein Feinkost GmbH. The Division accounts for over 50% of the turnover of PHW Gruppe, an international conglomerate with total sales of DM 1.5Bn (Euros 750m) and a major player in the European poultry industry.

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Ishida helps make soup consistently tasty

15/03/2002

In the rolling countryside near Göttingen, Barteroder Feinkost GmbH makes gourmet soups which are sold by retailers all over Germany, Benelux, Switzerland, Austria and France. Many of the recipes are of Indonesian origin, and date back over 25 years to when a much-travelled pair of brothers set up an Indonesian restaurant in Göttingen.

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Major Advances in Weighing and Handling from Ishida

03/01/2002

Two major breakthroughs in the weighing and packing of fresh foods will be unveiled by Ishida Europe at Foodex/Meatex.

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New Checkweighers Ideal for Fresh Food Applications

12/09/2001

Ishida Europe has launched a new state-of-the-art hygienic checkweigher, specifically designed to withstand the harshest cleaning regimes while maintaining pinpoint checkweighing accuracy and long-term reliability.

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Ishida checkweigher qualities enhance poultry packing

04/01/1999

Speed, accuracy, reliability and excellent service support - plus the ability to provide extensive production data - were all key factors in the decision of poultry packaging specialists Premier Fine Foods to install an Ishida DACS-W-012 checkweigher at its dedicated packaging operation in Hereford.

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Fredag uses Ishida to reduce time to market

01/01/1999

Fredag AG, in Root, near Lucerne, Switzerland is an established and highly innovative business, producing over 25 tonnes of chilled and frozen foods per day. It has experienced phenomenal growth since its foundation in 1986 and is one of the leading firms in its sector in Switzerland.

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Case Studies

Bone-Free Chicken Fillets, With a 90% Reduction in Manual Checking (170KB)

17 June 2010

Rose Poultry is Denmark's largest manufacturer of chickenproducts, processing around 290,000 chickens a day at itsthree factories. The company is both quality- and traceability-orientated.

Chicken Wings Beat Faster on Emslands New Ishidas (208KB)

17 June 2010

The tricky challenge of automating the weighing of fresh chicken wings, with their awkward shapes andnatural stickiness, has been met for Emsland Frischgeflügel GmbH.

Top of the class in X-Ray Detection (339KB)

09 July 2008

A leading independent European food research institute evaluated the effectiveness of X-ray inspection machines from various suppliers.

Ishida help make soup consistently tasty (177KB)

01 March 2004

German manufacturer used an Ishida 16-head weigher to produce 50,000 tins of soup each day.

Valuable contribution to new chicken packing operation (199KB)

01 March 2004

Seven Ishida FDP 3000SE Weigh Price labellers are playing a significant role in the packaging operation.

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