PrimeOcean A/S Streamlines Tray Handling with BERITRAY

At PrimeOcean A/S, introducing BERITRAY has meant one fewer person needed on the tray handling line, tool changeover time cut from 10 to 3 minutes, and a production that simply runs without daily intervention.

A Simpler System for a Leaner Line.

When PrimeOcean A/S installed BERITRAY, the impact was immediate. Where the previous solution required dedicated operator attention and regular technical involvement, BERITRAY changed the equation. The system is simpler by design, with fewer parts, no hidden complexity, and a setup that any operator can manage.

One operator was freed from the line entirely. Not through restructuring or process redesign, but simply because the system no longer required the same level of manual oversight.

"It's a simpler system than what we had before. Any operator on the line can handle the tool change and we're done in about 3 minutes."

– Peter Anker Christensen, Technical Manager, PrimeOcean A/S

Tool Changes that Used to Require a Specialist.

Before BERITRAY, switching between tray formats was a task reserved for technical staff. It took 10 to 15 minutes and created a dependency on key personnel that added pressure to both the team and the production schedule.

Today the same change takes around 3 minutes and can be carried out by any operator on the line. The quick-release tool system makes the process straightforward, with the tool stored on a dedicated trolley ready for the next format.

Stable Operation Without Daily Intervention.

Beyond the time savings, what stands out at PrimeOcean is the stability. The automatic self-correction function handles misaligned trays without stopping the line, and the system does not require ongoing adjustments to maintain performance.

"We don't deal with unplanned stops or ongoing intervention in daily operation. It just runs smoothly, every day."

– Hans Jørgen Grumstrup, Development Director, PrimeOcean A/S

For production and maintenance teams, that means fewer disruptions, less time spent troubleshooting, and more focus on what matters.

The numbers:

• 3 min Tool changeover, down from 10 to 15 minutes
• 1 op. Saved on the line per shift
• ~1 yr Payback period based on labour savings alone