Pacific Coast Producers spotlights TOMRA 5A and TOMRA 5B performance on Under the Lid series
Long-time TOMRA customers Pacific Coast Producers recently invested in new TOMRA machines, including the TOMRA 5A and TOMRA 5B, to support their canned fruit operations. Having been a customer for over 30 years, the company now runs a total of 51 TOMRA sorters across its Woodland, Dalles, Lodi, and Oroville, California plants.
In a recent highlight of their Oroville operations, Paul Fairbanks, Plant Manager for Oroville, was invited to talk about projects undertaken to support quality and efficiency in the plant, including how the new TOMRA machines not only support throughput but quality and labor projects as well.
Fast Facts: Pacific Coast Producers - Oroville, CA plant
- Can peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, and fruit bowls
- Produces 13 million cases per year and 312 million cans and bowls
- Runs TOMRA 5A and 5B
Spot the TOMRA 5A and 5B in action in Pacific Coast Producers' "Under the Lid" video
Pacific Coat Producers' chosen TOMRA sorting solutions
TOMRA 5A
The TOMRA 5A is a premium bulk sorting and size grader. This heavy-duty, high capacity, high-performance sorter improves yields every minute it is running.
Applications: Fresh Pack Potatoes, French Fries, Potato Crisps, Beets, Brussel Sprouts, Peppers, Gherkins, Radishes, Peaches
Applications: Fresh Pack Potatoes, French Fries, Potato Crisps, Beets, Brussel Sprouts, Peppers, Gherkins, Radishes, Peaches
TOMRA 5B
Coupling the latest sensor technology with advanced algorithms, the TOMRA 5B belt sorter enables you to reach the most challenging quality targets and yields.
Applications: Berries, Cherries, Mangoes, Pineapple, Stonefruit, Dried Fruit, Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Raisins, Walnuts, French fries, Potato Crisps, Beans, Bell Peppers, Broccoli Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Green Beans, Leafy Greens, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Gherkins, Radishes, Spinach
Applications: Berries, Cherries, Mangoes, Pineapple, Stonefruit, Dried Fruit, Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Raisins, Walnuts, French fries, Potato Crisps, Beans, Bell Peppers, Broccoli Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Green Beans, Leafy Greens, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Gherkins, Radishes, Spinach
Sentinel II
The Sentinel II vigilantly removes defects. This cost-efficient machine is simple to operate and maintain, outperforming competitors in sorting ability, capacity, and durability.
Applications: Green Beans, Peaches, Potatoes, Tomatoes
Applications: Green Beans, Peaches, Potatoes, Tomatoes
