miniPAL+ Enables New Palletizing Opportunity
Bob's Red Mill, the historic whole grain manufacturer, looked for many years to use collaborative robots for palletizing tasks, but had not found a solution meeting the speed, payload, or reach requirements until the release of the the miniPAL+ featuring the UR20 cobot from Universal Robots.
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Revolutionizing the Pet Food Industry: Columbia/Okura’s Robotic Palletizers
The pet food industry in North America is transforming, driven by pet owners' higher standards for their animals' food. This demands pet food that's not only nutritious but also safe and high-quality. A pivotal change occurred with the 2011 introduction of the Food Safety Modernization Act, significantly raising safety and quality standards in pet food production. Columbia/Okura aids North American pet food producers in adapting to these evolving demands.
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After 17 Years, Brian Hutton, is Retiring
Columbia/Okura LLC announces that after more than 17 years leading the company, Brian Hutton, President, has decided to retire effective August 18, 2023.
Automation Barrett Petfood’s Facility
To increase capacity on their production lines and improve efficiency, Barrett Petfood Innovations purchased an Ai1800, Columbia/Okura’s top-of-the-line robotic palletizer and are running it as fast as they can to keep up with demand.
Bob’s Red Mill Case Study
Columbia/Okura has been working with Bob's Red Mill since 2017, initially with a relatively simple system, moving into a two-line system for their 40lb flour case line in 2019. The most significant benefits the team has realized since introducing automation has been improved safety and the flexibility of the lines for their extensive product range. Read more about their automation journey in the case study.
Celebrating 1000 Palletizing Systems
Columbia/Okura LLC marked the milestone of shipping our 1,000th robotic palletizer. We’ve designed and commissioned many successful palletizing systems, handling a massive range of products across dozens of industries worldwide.