Bosch at Interpack 2011 Innovative Chewy Candy Production Line Increases Product Quality and Reduces Energy Consumption |
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Robert Bosch GmbH
Packaging Technology, Stuttgarter Straße 130
Waiblingen, D-71332
Germany
Press release date: May 3, 2011
o New dosing system significantly reduces energy consumption
o Minimal floor space needed through rapid inline crystallization
o Advanced product quality through continuous processing
Bosch Packaging Technology introduces its new chewy candy production line during Interpack 2011 at the in-house show in Viersen, Cologne. High-quality chewy candy can now be produced cost-effectively and rapidly with the new line that eliminates the energy-intensive cooking stage and the need for intermediate storage during crystallization. Featuring the continuous dosing system BDK 2000 A and the crystallizer BZK 1000 B, the advanced line allows significant savings in energy consumption, processing time and floor space. "With ever-increasing energy costs and competitive pressures, manufacturers need productivity-enhancing lines that can guarantee high quality," said Andreas Leitze, Senior Manager Technical Support, Bosch Packaging Technology.
The new line's continuous dosing and mixing unit BDK 2000 A makes it possible to produce a sugar-glucose syrup-solution without the addition of water. The unit's integrated TurboMixx mixing system produces a homogeneous mix by dissolving the sugar into the glucose syrup. For the utmost in dosing precision it features a gravimetric system with load cells and a flow meter. The subsequent dissolving process in the Rapidsolver heat exchanger guarantees a crystal-free solution, which also allows production to be stopped and started without product loss. The mass is heated by flowing around a pipe bundle containing steam. In the case of machine stoppages, the mass is not damaged due to the small steam volume and quick steam release. As the required moisture level is already reached after dissolving, cooking is not necessary any more to reduce water content, saving significant amounts of energy and reducing production costs. Gelatine or other gelling agents can be gently added after the dissolving process. Reduced processing time and minimal floor space are additional benefits of the chewy candy production line. The BZK 1000 B allows for rapid inline crystallization eliminating the need for interim storage, avoiding lengthy storage times that disrupt production, and reducing manual labor requirements. The mass can be directly fed into a subsequent filling and forming line.
The new chewy candy production line as well as a production line for puffed rice marshmallow bars will be on display and in production at the in-house show at Bosch's site in Viersen, Germany during Interpack. Visitors to Interpack 2011 in Düsseldorf can use the shuttle bus on selected dates from the trade show to Viersen and back.
Contact: Contact person for press inquiries:
Frank Jansen, Johanna Bauer,
phone: +49 2162 248 452 phone: +41 58 674 7416
The Bosch division Packaging Technology, based in Waiblingen (Germany), is one of the leading suppliers in the field of packaging technology. In 16 countries worldwide it develops and produces complete systems in packaging and process technology for the pharmaceutical, confectionery and food industries. Customized system solutions complete the service package. Bosch Packaging Technology's sales and service teams operate worldwide. More information at www.boschpackaging.com.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 285,000 associates generated sales of 47.3 billion euros in fiscal 2010. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is repre¬sented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent 3.8 billion euros for research and development in 2010, and applied for over 3,800 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.
Bosch is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2011. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as a "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering." The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.
Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, and www.125.bosch.com.
Doreen Zoellner
ABI, Inc.
27-31 Clerkenwell Close
Unit 510
London, United Kingdom EC1R 0AT
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dzoellner@abipr.com
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