Workspace AV replaced fragile paper job sheets with industrial touchscreens, cutting costly losses, boosting efficiency, and ensuring safer, more reliable food production.
Project Overview
Client Name & Industry: Puredrive Finefoods, Food Manufacturing
Project Location: Corby, United Kingdom
Scope of Work: Transition from printed job sheets to a fully paperless production workflow using industrial touchscreen technology.
The Client’s Challenge
Puredrive Finefoods faced a recurring and costly problem with their paper-based production process. Printed job sheets travelled between the freezer section and frying area, where they were frequently damaged or destroyed due to condensation and water exposure.
The reliance on paper created several operational risks:
- Lists and workflows were often misplaced or lost in transit.
- In some instances, paper fell into production vats. This not only posed a contamination hazard but also resulted in the destruction of entire product batches – with an average loss of £10,000 per batch.
- Paper deteriorated rapidly when moving between extreme temperature zones, slowing down workflows and creating safety concerns.
These challenges underscored the urgent need for a robust, waterproof, and contamination-free solution that could withstand the rigors of a food production environment.
The Solution Provided
Workspace Audio Visual designed and implemented an AV upgrade centred on IP69-rated industrial touchscreen units. These units were selected for their durability, hygiene compliance, and ability to be fully jet-washed during regular cleaning cycles.
The benefits of this solution included:
- Eliminating the need for printed paper job sheets.
- Preventing contamination risks and protecting high-value product batches.
- Reducing delays caused by misplaced or damaged paper.
- Enabling instant, on-screen workflow updates for improved operational efficiency.
By replacing a vulnerable manual process with a resilient digital system, Puredrive Finefoods minimised operational downtime and product wastage.
The Installation Process
The project began with a detailed site survey and workflow assessment to ensure the solution met the client’s operational requirements. Following approval, the units were bench-built and tested over six days to ensure reliability before deployment.
The final installation took place over three days, including:
- Physical installation of IP69 touchscreens in production areas.
- Integration with the client’s workflow systems.
- Power user training to ensure the team could operate the new system confidently.
The project concluded with a successful handover and the immediate adoption of the new digital process.
The Results & Impact
The transformation to a paperless touchscreen system delivered tangible improvements:
- Significant reduction in product loss – ROI was achieved within the first quarter, with no recorded loss of production vats.
- Improved hygiene and safety, with no risk of paper entering the production process.
- Faster cleaning cycles thanks to the wash-down capability of the touchscreens.
- Enhanced reporting and tracking, with all workflows stored and accessed digitally.
This solution not only removed a long-standing operational risk but also improved production efficiency and increased profitability.
Conclusion
The Puredrive Finefoods project showcases how industrial-grade AV technology can resolve costly operational issues in demanding production environments. By replacing fragile paper-based processes with IP69-rated touchscreens, Workspace Audio Visual delivered a durable, hygienic, and cost-effective solution.
This upgrade has allowed Puredrive Finefoods to remove a critical production risk, streamline workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and ultimately protect both product quality and profitability.
