News & events archive - M & P (Engineering) Ltd.

A project has recently been completed for a large food processing company based in Saudi Arabia. Having successfully won a contract to supply a complete condensed milk filling and canning line. Our team of engineers was able to specify, source and supply all of the machines required for the project. Machinery supplied included, magnetic hoists, feed conveyers, de-scrambler, can feed and cleaning systems, M&P 24 head rotary piston filling machine, round can seamer, can rinsing unit, retort complete with basket loader, also associated instrumentation and control units were supplied.

A factory layout most suited to their operation was then developed, the plant installed and commissioned. The operating staff were then comprehensively trained to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the line. As with all M&P projects the line has been supported by our spares and services department throughout the shakedown period and there after.

News and Events Archive

A project has recently been completed for a large food processing company based in Saudi Arabia. Having successfully won a contract to supply a complete condensed milk filling and canning line. Our team of engineers was able to specify, source and supply all of the machines required for the project. Machinery supplied included, magnetic hoists, feed conveyers, de-scrambler, can feed and cleaning systems, M&P 24 head rotary piston filling machine, round can seamer, can rinsing unit, retort complete with basket loader, also associated instrumentation and control units were supplied. A factory layout most suited to their operation was then developed, the plant installed and commissioned. The operating staff were then comprehensively trained to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the line. As with all M&P projects the line has been supported by our spares and services department throughout the shakedown period and there after.
A leading filling company based in the south of England has consulted with M&P over the last few years on a number of ongoing projects. We have managed the development of complete filling, closing and packaging lines as the company has developed in the market sector. M&P have provided solutions to factory layout that make most effective use of the limited factory space available. Projects have involved the installation of single machines, complete new filling lines and the integration and automation of existing plant. This ongoing relationship has proven that using our expertise in filling line systems integration, we can not only provide low cost filling lines but also expand capacity as your business grows. M&P expect to be involved with future projects with the company demonstrating further our success in the management of their projects.

Lockwood Foods
Mushy pea manufacturing has come a long way in the last 40 years, according to leading national supplier Lockwood Foods. The Derbyshire-based company has pioneered a range of microwaveable products – with the assistance of M&P Engineering. They approached M&P Engineering who in 2001 installed a 12 head depositor over tray forming machine to help them fully exploit a growing market. So successful has the operation been that a further unit may be installed, depending on future demand. Production director Richard Spencer believes the microwaveable product range is the future of their business, with the M&P machine playing a front-line role: “The biggest reason for purchasing the M&P machine was that we then decided there was a market for a single individual portion of ready-cooked mushy peas.” Lockwood’s relationship with M&P flourished after a machine demonstration was initially set-up with another client. “M&P suggested a visit to an existing customer, we saw the machine in operation and were very impressed,” remarked Richard. “There was no drip, it was a clean cut off which means you have a perfect seal. This machine is on the frontline of our business. We have not had any problems with it, it fills very accurately, is fast-running at up to 60 portions per minute, and is very reliable and cost effective.” Ease of use and low maintenance are further benefits, according to Richard who commented: “Removing the pistons is a simple operation, you don’t need any tools, so that saves time and money for us. It’s a nice machine to work with.” Overall Lockwood Foods are very happy with their relationship with Heywood-based M&P Engineering, that since 1930 has been a leading UK manufacturer of specialist filling, packaging and process equipment, from single machines to full turnkey installations. M&P – who have recently moved to prestigious new headquarters at Trafford Park, Manchester - enjoys a respected industry reputation for producing reliable innovative equipment that lasts for years, and it’s a view fully endorsed by Lockwood Foods. Richard concluded: “As company they have been very helpful and understand our requirements so that everything runs very smoothly. Having placed the initial order they loaned us a single head machine and kept things going for us after our own had broken down. We have complete confidence in them as a company. The machine is a long-term investment. Depending on future demand there is always the option to install another machine and we would have no hesitation in doing so.”
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