Loader Scales Increase Productivity

The problem

Tui Products Ltd. is a New Zealand owned and operated company who specialize in producing garden products such as blended fertilizer and lawn seed. They supply retail garden outlets, hardware stores, councils (municipalities), bowling clubs etc. Tui’s main manufacturing operation is based in Mt. Maunganui. The company specializes in producing quality blended fertilizers, made from a mixture of different minerals.

They produce 180 pellets containing 71,920 gallons (316,800 litres) of fertilizer per day. The products are made to recipe and because every plant needs a particular balance of essential minerals, it is important for the quality of their products that the mix is just right. The cost of the specialty ingredients also means that Tui does not want to be overusing product, so an accurate weight means they can avoid giving away extra product.