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PROPAK ASIA 2023 Exhibition Report｜Recommended solutions for solving labor shortages in the food and meat processing industry
03/08/2023
Samurai Asia Editorial Department
Mayekawa (Thailand) participated at PROPAK ASIA 2023 held at Bitec Bangna from June 14 to 17, 2023, exhibiting its best-selling products in Thailand. Let us explain the details of each exhibited product and recommended points.
List of products and solutions exhibited at the show
■Thermo-Jack Freezer
IQF freezer for food industry such as for marine products and fruits & vegetables. It can reduce the freezing time of food products by 50-60% compared to conventional systems. Mayekawa displayed a demonstration unit so that visitors could see and check the freezing efficiency of various foods.
▲ IQF Freezer "Thermo-Jack Freezer" displayed at the venue
■Toridas
An automatic deboning robotic for bone-in chicken thighs recommended for the meat processing industry. The work speed is four times that of manpower, shortening work time, saving labor, and improving hygiene in processing operation. This product will help solve the problems of the food processing industry, which is suffering from a serious labor shortage.
▲ “TORIDAS" an automatic deboning robotic for bone-in chicken thighs, on display at the exhibition.
▲ Inside the automatic deboning and bone removal robotic "TORIDAS"
■ Ice cutter from Akiyama Machinery ■ Innovative data storage system (SCADA system) In the food industry and food processing factories, which are Mayekawa's main customer base, are faced with chronic labor shortages, and labor saving and improvement of production efficiency are elements that are always in demand.
Mayekawa, which has supplied many refrigeration compressors to ice making factories in Thailand, has started handling ice cutters from Akiyama Machinery in Japan as a new product for ice factories. The lineup includes two types: the cubic ice cutter "Manual Cubic Ice Cutter MQI2" and the ice ball making machine "Ice Ball Cutter IB6".
▲ Sample of ice cut by the Akiyama Machinery's ice cutter
▲ Example of using ice cut by Akiyama Machinery's ice cutter
The SCADA system is a data storage system that uses analysis data extracted from machines to improve production lines, solve problems, and predict the timing of machine maintenance. It can be used in conjunction with Mayekawa's products to improve production efficiency.
▲ Image of SCADA system in use
Contributing to solving labor shortages at food processing sites and issues in data collection
"Due to the labor shortage caused by the Covid pandemic, there is a growing trend in the food industry and meat processing facilities to consider automation (implementation of machines) in the production process. Particularly in the poultry processing industry, chicken deboning requires skilled techniques, so the introduction of automatic deboning and bone removal equipment can significantly alleviate the labor shortage. 
However, SMEs often do not have sufficient funds to make capital investments, and it is Mayekawa's future challenge to search for solutions that meet demand based on such circumstances.
It is important to have the opportunity to meet directly with our customers who use our machines on a daily basis to hear their opinions. At this exhibition, we were able to sense a further increase in demand for the implementation of food processing machinery and production line improvements," said Mr. Kitti, sales manager.
▲ Mayekawa's booth at PROPAK ASIA 2023
In addition to designing, manufacturing and selling products, the company also provides after-sales services, including the supply of spare parts. It maintains an inventory of parts in Thailand and has specialized engineers stationed, enabling it to respond quickly in the event of a problem.
