New process weighing systems for PZ Cussons state-of-the-art plant

Weighing specialist Precia-Molen of Redditch has recently supplied and installed numerous process weighing systems at PZ Cussons (PZC) new manufacturing plant in Agecroft, Salford.

Officially opened in July 2009 the new £26 million purpose built innovation centre is the new flagship production facility for leading personal wash company PZ Cussons. This new investment in manufacturing facilities allows for significantly more production capacity than what was previously available at their previous production sites in Kersal Vale and Ellesmere Port.

The plant which manufactures a wide range of cleaning and personal care products is highly automated and incorporates a PZC automation system via a Profibus network which provides critical stock and quality control information.

Precia-Molen supplied 30 vessel weighing systems (which were all integrated into the PZC system), ranging from raw material bulk storage vessels, mixing vessels (where the various formulations are created) and small capacity vessels used to check weigh small quantities of expensive additives.

The new plant which operates at a high level produces not only high specification products but achieves this very efficiently. Running on ‘Just-in-Time’ procedures, raw materials are delivered by suppliers who can monitor stock levels remotely (via the weighing systems and the PZC automation system) and schedule deliveries accordingly so that production is never interrupted.

For the project Precia-Molen supplied stainless steel precision OIML load cells and mounts and Profibus enabled weight indicators which have performed well and proved very efficient since they were installed.

Further information please contact;

Precia-Molen UK Ltd
Walkers Road
North Moons Moat
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 9HE
T: 01527 590320
F: 01527 590301
E: sales@preciamolen.co.uk
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