ProNutri Dairy Foods — Technology and Equipment
The facility will deploy an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP Business One or equivalent) covering production planning, inventory management, quality control, financial accounting, and supply chain management. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) will provide real-time production monitoring, traceability, and SCADA…
Section 10 · Business Plan
Technology and Equipment
The facility will deploy an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP Business One or equivalent) covering production planning, inventory management, quality control, financial accounting, and supply chain management. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) will provide real-time production monitoring, traceability, and SCADA…
10.1 Processing Equipment
| Equipment Category | Specification | Supplier Origin | Cost (R'm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Reception System | Automated CIP, flow meters, de-aeration | European (Tetra Pak / GEA) | 8.5 |
| HTST Pasteuriser | 25,000 l/hr plate heat exchanger | European (Alfa Laval) | 12.0 |
| Homogeniser | 2-stage, 25,000 l/hr capacity | European (SPX/APV) | 4.5 |
| UHT Plant | Tubular, 10,000 l/hr, aseptic | European (Tetra Pak) | 15.0 |
| Cheese Vats | 10,000 litre enclosed vats (x4) | European (Tetra Pak) | 6.0 |
| Fermentation Tanks | 5,000 litre insulated (x6) | European/Indian | 3.5 |
| Filling & Packaging | Multi-format (pouch, bottle, carton) | Mixed origin | 8.5 |
| Total Equipment | 58.0 |
10.2 Utility Infrastructure
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Power: 2 MVA grid connection supplemented by 1.5 MVA diesel generator for uninterrupted supply; solar PV installation (500 kWp) planned for Year 2 to reduce energy costs by approximately 20%
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Water: Municipal supply supplemented by two boreholes; on-site water treatment and recycling plant targeting 30% water reuse
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Steam: Gas-fired boiler system for process heating (pasteurisation, CIP)
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Refrigeration: Ammonia-based central refrigeration plant with cascade cooling system
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Effluent: On-site wastewater treatment compliant with Department of Water and Sanitation discharge standards
10.3 Information Technology
The facility will deploy an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP Business One or equivalent) covering production planning, inventory management, quality control, financial accounting, and supply chain management. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) will provide real-time production monitoring, traceability, and SCADA integration with processing equipment.
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