Mekitec Secures $2 Million Deal, Driving Record Growth in Food Safety Technology
Major Milestone for Mekitec in Food Safety Technology
The world's leading snack manufacturer has adopted primary packaging inspection technology, securing product safety and quality with Mekitec's advanced X-ray inspection systems.
Significant Business Achievement
Mekitec Group's Latin America branch has received a purchase order exceeding $2 million, marking one of the largest single purchase orders in the company's history. This deal represents a significant milestone in Mekitec's growth strategy within the Latin American region and the snack industry.
Industry Trends in Packaging Inspection
Strategic Technology Adoption
Juho Ojuva, Vice President of Commercial Operations at Mekitec, highlighted the significance of this deal: "A single deal of this size is significant for our company on a global scale, boosting us to our highest growth year ever. This decision by a major food company is part of a bigger industry trend toward using primary packaging X-ray inspection."
Key Benefits of X-ray Inspection Systems
Enhanced Product Safety and Quality
The snack manufacturer is installing Mekitec inspection systems on individual packaging lines, demonstrating a commitment to:
- Strengthening product safety
- Improving quality control
- Enhancing traceability
- Minimizing food waste through advanced data collection
Local Support and Partnership
Andrés Sanchez Badia, Regional Director of Mekitec Latin America, emphasized their approach: "Our customers value quick response times and local support. We collaborate with experienced partners worldwide to provide world-class food safety and quality solutions."
Comprehensive Service Approach
Mekitec's strategy goes beyond system delivery, focusing on:
- Ongoing customer support
- Lifecycle management
- Optimization of X-ray inspection systems
- Advanced software solutions
Technological Advantages
The inspection systems' key strengths include:
- Compact size
- High value
- Adaptability to customer needs
- Strong local partner network