Case

Lantmännen Unibake produces and supplies frozen bread worldwide. At the bakery in Hatting near Horsens, the company faced a challenge with a production machine where a large part of the technology was outdated.

The machine could not increase production speed, and troubleshooting was difficult due to the existing control system. At the same time, the solution led to more waste and limited opportunities for optimization.

Instead of replacing the entire machine, Lantmännen Unibake chose to upgrade the technology around the existing mechanics.

The previous movements, which were uneven and jerky, were replaced by precise and synchronized movements. Guillotines and discharge arms now operate more stably and with far higher precision, which is crucial for the subsequent packaging on the production line.

Before implementation, the solution was tested in Siemens SIMIT simulation software, ensuring a fast and stable start-up.

The upgrade has had a significant impact on production at Lantmännen Unibake.

The company has achieved:

• More than 10% higher productivity
• Reduced waste in production
• Less wear on the machines
• Shorter start-up time after production stoppages

For a production environment that works with living products such as bread dough, stable operation is crucial. Even short stoppages can lead to large amounts of waste. Therefore, improved uptime has been of great importance for both financial performance and sustainability.

At the same time, the solution supports Lantmännen Unibake’s strategy to reduce its CO₂ footprint by reusing and optimizing existing production equipment.