Chief executive David Surveyor said the technology upgrade formed a key part of the company’s strategy to lift returns to shareholders by improving the efficiency of livestock processing. A $7.5 million upgrade at Scott Technology ’s Pukeuri meat works in Smithfield includes robotic cutting machinery in the boning room. The machinery, which was developed by Alliance Group , includes an x-ray unit that analyses each carcass before instructing two cutting machines. Plant manager Geoff Proctor said the new system resulted in higher product yields and safety benefits.
A $7.5 million upgrade at Scott Technology ’s Pukeuri meat works in Smithfield includes robotic cutting machinery in the boning room. The machinery, which was developed by Alliance Group , includes an x-ray unit that analyses each carcass before instructing two cutting machines. Plant manager Geoff Proctor said the new system resulted in higher product yields and safety benefits.