SPX to supply margarine processing system to GrainCorp

Multi-industry manufacturing company SPX’s Flow Food and Beverage business unit has received a $18m (AUD19m) contract from GrainCorp Foods.

As part of the deal, SPX will design and install a new margarine processing system for GrainCorp.

The new processing facility will include an emulsion preparation area that feeds into four separate margarine production lines.

SPX’s team in Denmark will design and manage the automation and control system, while all other mechanical and electrical installations will be managed by SPX’s local Australian team.

SPX Flow Food and Beverage president Marc Michael noted that GrainCorp is Australia’s leading international agribusiness company, with a heritage dating back nearly 100 years.

"We look forward to applying our proven track record of successfully designing and installing advanced margarine processing plants to help GrainCorp expand its capacity to produce edible oils and spreads," Michael added.

"Combining the resources of our global network of food and beverage processing expertise with the local knowledge of our Australia-based team enables us to effectively execute the on-site management of this project."

Earlier this year, GrainCorp Oils unveiled plans to invest around $117m (AUD$125m), including the cost of the new margarine processing system, in the expansion of its integrated edible oils and spreads manufacturing operations in Australia.

Specifically, most of the investment will be used to expand and upgrade GrainCorp Oilseeds operations in Numurkah and the GrainCorp Foods facility in West Footscray, Victoria.

SPX’s products comprise food processing systems for the food and beverage industry, critical flow components for oil and gas processing, power transformers for utility companies, and cooling systems for power plants.