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Each Fortress system acts as a critical control point (CCP) at the end of a packaging line.

According to the site’s primary contractor Frontline Packaging, Fortress’s ability to meet extremely tight deadlines and the company’s expert knowledge regarding retailer requirements were key considerations in clinching the deal as part of this multi-million-pound project.

The packaging section of the new bakery handles over 300 separate artisan products across its six lines, one of which can handle two product streams.

“The broad size range and frequent changeovers meant there is a lot of non-standard engineering involved in these lines,” said Tony Hacker, managing director with Frontline Packaging, which was the main contractor for the overall packaging installation.

He said each of the major supermarkets demands that equipment suppliers comply with its own Code of Practice (COP) – this project was no exception.

“With the COP and the huge product range, the spec I was putting out to suppliers was as long as your arm, plus their response needed to be quick,” says Tony.

Fortress delivered the systems on-time and on-budget. All Stealth units use digital signal processing technology and have high sensitivity levels to ensure the detection of the smallest ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel contaminants.

The built-in data collection software with USB data transfer establishes the Stealth as an effective CCP complying with stringent HACCP regulations.