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shortages that are restricting abilities
to grow and run business, as well as
the obvious return on capital when you
have streamlined a business.
“So, I guess if you look at Europe,
that’s what is happening there, just like
the dairy industry in New Zealand. And
these early adopters are now picking
up from this transition and entering the
next phase (from a very manual operation
that involved labour challenges,
product damage, multiple handling and
product consistency challenges).
“We have nine installations in Europe
now in the two sectors – these
companies are finding changes in their
operations as they are putting in automatic
chilling and freezing systems
– the next evolution will be going into
automated storage and retrieval."
Milmeq was at Anuga because the
company recognises opportunity.
Cuddon has been a trade show “junkie”
for the past 20 years, and in that
time has gained significant business
internationally by attending more than
40 shows.
Cuddon says that the company has
been on the trade show circuit for
one reason. “They create sales. If you
can continue to go to the same trade
shows, the opportunity and business
create improves exponentially.
“We are an international company
and sell all around the world,” Cuddon
says. “Trade shows have played a
major part in that.”
Dryers are exported world-wide as
turnkey projects and supported by
a solid networks and online control
system support.
“We have been developing and manufacturing
freeze drying equipment
since 1963. With more than 50 years’
experience and expert consideration of
all the factors necessary for optimum
freeze drying results, our products are
highly respected around the world.”
With more than 300 freeze dryers
installed worldwide and more than 40
years’ experience, Cuddon’s freeze
drying equipment is used in a wide
range of industries including food and
dairy, with the latest trip to Europe
opening up business within the strawberry
market. “If you don’t attend
shows or travel, you are missing out
on so much opportunity. It’s definitely
been a staple of what we do at Cuddon,”
he says.
Cuddon and Milmeq are great examples
of Kiwi companies getting among
it and experiencing growth beyond our
shores. What’s your excuse?
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