- Sector: Voedingsmiddelen
- Oplossingen: Banddesinfectie
- Techniek: UVC
Persoon Meat Factory
The roots of this company stretch back to the beginning of the last century, but this butcher's shop has since grown into a medium-sized factory.
Persoon Meat Factory in Lisse installed a UVC unit under the conveyor belt after careful testing in 2008. It was certainly an unconventional method of disinfection back in 2008, but by carefully measuring the results, Persoon was convinced that UVC works.
By installing a UVC unit under the conveyor belt, the bacterial level remains low throughout the day, i.e. during production. This is good for product quality and shelf life, which means that Persoon Meats can be sure they're delivering good products. Persoon has also implemented Bioclimatic disinfection solutions at other points in the process.
- Sector: Voedingsmiddelen
- Oplossingen: Banddesinfectie
- Techniek: UVC
Goedegebuur Meat processes 750 tonnes of beef into 300 different products every week. Ten percent of all that meat is destined for the Dutch market. The remaining 90% crosses international borders. In addition to the European Union, Goedegebuur is also increasingly exporting to the Middle East and the Far East.
Hygiene is vitally important
"Goedegebuur's success is due in part to the intelligent production process and our high-quality standard," says Mr. Gonlag (technical department). "We maintain hygiene throughout the production process. Prevention is better than cure, and we started using UVC disinfection to reduce any risk of infection in 2004. UVC light is short-wave, energy-rich radiation that combats microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses extremely effectively."
Robust, easy to assemble, easy to maintain
Mr. Gonlag: "We are now approaching our third generation of disinfection units. We purchase them from Bioclimatic, because this model is much more robust and user-friendly than the units we had. Cleaning at the production sites is always very thorough, and Bioclimatic's UVC units are perfect for that. They can take a beating, are easier to assemble, the bulbs are easier to change and if we need parts, they're shipped quickly.”
"The investment quickly pays for itself."
- Mr. Goud, Head of Technical Services
Mr. Goud, Head of Technical Services: "The day after we installed a new unit on a conveyor belt that hadn't previously been UVC disinfected, I had a happy quality manager on the phone. Within a few hours, the germ count had already dropped to almost zero. Another major advantage of UVC units is that you no longer have to stop the belts to clean them. Production can continue as usual, so the investment is actually quickly pays for itself."
- Sector: Sierteelt
- Oplossingen: Luchtdesinfectie
- Techniek: Ionisatie
J.P. Hogewoning
Ionisation equipment in the storage room
Flower wholesaler J.P. Hogewoning specialises in quality products from South America and is a household name in the floral world. Stocks arrive several times a week so they can offer the customer a wide range of flowers.
Ionisation equipment in the storage room prevents infections and prolongs vase life.
In order to ensure that the flowers remain of top quality during the storage period at the auction in Aalsmeer, J.P. Hogewoning installed ionisation equipment. This air purification technique guarantees that bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the air are continuously broken down. The clean air in the cold store reduces the risk of infection and prolongs vase life, and is a natural way of keeping the flowers at peak quality.
