company
Kinrise Snack Foods
industry
Food and beverages
country
Australia
staff
500-1000
Why does Kinrise Snackfoods rely on AMRs?
As one of Australia's best-known food manufacturers, Kinrise produces enormous quantities of popcorn every day for the entire continent. At Cobs Popcorn's state-of-the-art facility, safety, quality, and lean production are top priorities. To maintain these high standards while increasing volume, the company sought a way to professionalize its internal logistics and minimize human error.
What challenges had to be overcome?
Kinrise identified the greatest risk in the "back end" of production. There, pallets had to be moved manually between the automated production cells and shipping.
Safety risk:
Close interaction between employees and heavy pallet loads.
The solution had to be extremely maneuverable in order to navigate the narrow aisles of the existing facility.
The operation runs 24 hours a day, six days a week—an enormous logistical burden for purely manual processes.
What does MiR's solution look like?
Kinrise implemented a fleet of four MiR robots that support the palletizing process completely autonomously.
Autonomous transport
The robots transfer full pallets from the palletizing stations directly to the hood packaging system.
supply of materials
At the same time, the robots return empty pallets to the cells so that the cycle is never interrupted.
Intelligent fleet management
The MiR Fleet software prioritizes tasks, monitors battery levels, and coordinates interaction with other systems.
Secure cooperation
Thanks to state-of-the-art sensor technology, the robots work right alongside their human colleagues without barriers or safety risks.
Why MiR AMRs were the ideal choice for Kinrise Snackfoods
Maximum maneuverability
AMRs operate precisely in environments where conventional forklifts or rigid conveyor systems would be too inflexible.
Maximum capacity utilization
The fleet covers thousands of kilometers every week and handles hundreds of pallets in 24/6 shift operation.
Easy scalability
Thanks to the central fleet management software, new tasks or robots can be integrated quickly and without any programming effort.
“Our employees are enthusiastic about the MiR robots. They immediately noticed the improvement in manual handling and even named their new colleagues after our products: Choc, Ding, Wow, and Pop.”
Head of Operations & New Product Development
at Kinrise Snackfoods
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Greater safety and productivity through smart intralogistics
The introduction of MiR robots has permanently changed the working environment at Kinrise. The elimination of manual pallet movements has significantly reduced the risk of accidents, while operational efficiency has increased noticeably. The robots are now an integral part of the team and underscore Kinrise's commitment to innovation. The result is a smooth, highly productive process that reduces the workload on the workforce and secures the future viability of the site.
