Equipment
Optimising Efficiency and Accuracy in Fruit Packing: Cutri Fruit’s Success with Wedderburn
Wedderburn
24th July 2025
Founded over 40 years ago, Cutri Fruit is one of Australia’s leading stone fruit growers. As a prominent fresh produce supplier, Cutri Fruit faced ongoing inefficiencies in their fruit packing operation that their current provider was unable to resolve. Looking for a reliable solution, they reached out to Wedderburn for Inline Check Weighing Systems. By combining Wedderburn’s platform scales with the Gl410i LCD Stainless Steel Indicator and GISCALE weighing software, Cutri Fruit was able to improve carton weight accuracy, protect margins, and streamline their operations. Wedderburn delivered a cutting-edge solution at a fraction of Cutri Fruit’s anticipated cost.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Company: Cutri Fruit – leading Australian stone fruit grower and distributor
- Industry: Agriculture and Food Production
- Company Size: Large enterprise
- Location: Victoria, Australia
- Solution: Stainless Steel Indicator model Gl410i with GISCALE Software
The Challenge
With 23 production lines, Cutri Fruit is a significant operation that must ensure the correct packing of fruit cartons for domestic and export markets. They struggled with inconsistent weight measurements, leading to packaging discrepancies, excessive product giveaways, and the risk of underweight and overweight cartons. These issues resulted in returns and margin losses.
The Solution
Wedderburn collaborated with Cutri Fruit to integrate a weighing solution into their existing packaging lines, enhancing production efficiency. The solution included platform scales, the GI410i Stainless Steel Indicator, and GISCALE software. The GI410i’s IP65 protection made it an ideal choice for the humid environment of the packing facility.
Here’s how it works:
- Fruit is loaded onto a conveyor belt, where a camera system and software categorize it by type and size.
- The fruit is directed to a specific line, and an operator packs it into a carton.
- Using a scale connected to GISCALE, the operator weighs the carton. The GI410i indicates if the carton falls within the correct weight range.
- The operator adjusts the amount of fruit in the carton until the target weight is met.
- Weight and product data is recorded by GISCALE software.
This solution provides precise weight measurements, automated data capture, and streamlined operations. With Wedderburn’s innovative solution, Cutri Fruit can now efficiently manage their orders and provide accurate stock quantities to their customers through Reports and correct data.
Results
The new system has significantly improved carton weight accuracy, increased production efficiency, and protected Cutri Fruit’s margins. The system also facilitates production analysis by line and operator, helping to drive continuous productivity improvements. Enhanced tracking capabilities ensure compliance, while real-time data optimizes overall productivity. Wedderburn delivered a cutting-edge solution at a fraction of Cutri Fruit’s anticipated cost.
CONCLUSION
If you’re looking for accurate weight measurements in your production line, Wedderburn can design a tailored inline check weighing solution for your facility. Protect your profits and improve efficiency with Wedderburn’s Gl410i LCD Stainless Steel Indicator and GISCALE software.
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