Weber x QUPAQ: An Innovative Snack Tray Collaboration

The Key to Snack Efficiency

Denesting Done Deliciously

When one of the largest meat manufacturers in the US wanted a fully automated snack tray solution, they turned to Weber Food Technology for a state-of-the-art solution. Yet, for this prestigious project, Weber needed a trusted partner whose tray denesting solution could complement their reputation for innovation. That is where QUPAQ came into play.

A Fully Automated Snack Tray Solution

Weber’s solution aimed to revolutionize snack tray packaging by introducing an entirely automated system to slice and handle products such as salami, cheese, and crackers.

Central to this high-efficiency system was QUPAQ’s INTRAY Smart Buffer – Twin, a dual-lane tray denester capable of denesting 180 trays per minute. Normally, trays are denested onto a flat belt conveyor or a tray plate. However, what is special to this solution is that each tray is denested into a tray frame, which required high accuracy and speed from the denester to meet the customer’s high-demand requirements.

QUPAQ’s INTRAY Smart Buffer – Twin, a dual-lane tray denester capable of denesting 180 trays per minute.

Why Weber Chose to Partner with QUPAQ

It was no coincidence that Weber chose to involve QUPAQ as a partner in this project. According to Ron Lussier, Chief Operating Officer at Weber, he says:

“When we are aiming for top-tier performance, especially in high-stakes projects like this, QUPAQ is always at the top of our list. Their tray denesting technology is best in class, consistently reliable, and fits perfectly within our automated systems.”

“QUPAQ’s reputation as an industry leader in tray denesting technology is well-earned. The INTRAY Buffer Twin was selected because it aligned with the overall system’s goals of speed, precision, and minimal manual intervention. Its high-capacity design was critical for meeting the production targets of 180 trays per minute” adds Lussier.

A Long-Standing Partnership

This collaboration between Weber and QUPAQ was not a first. Over the years, the two companies have built a strong and trusting relationship.

“We’ve worked with QUPAQ for a long time. We know what we’re getting from them: dependable technology and a partnership that goes beyond just supplying equipment. They understand the bigger picture; how their machines integrate with the entire solution – not just their own component” says Lassier.

The partnership between Weber and QUPAQ has proven instrumental in delivering a state-of-the-art automation solution to one of the biggest players in the US Meat industry. As a result, this major US meat customer can rely on a fully automated production line that not only meets, but exceeds the demands of high-speed, high-volume snack tray production.

Take a look at the entire solution in the video below: