Automating Skewer Production with the MIVEG 7200

Posted by: Akshita – Dec 24, 2025

The Challenge

A major UK food manufacturer faced growing pressure to scale up its BBQ skewer production. Their existing line relied heavily on manual skewering, leading to inconsistent product quality, slower throughput, labour-intensive processes, difficulty meeting seasonal demand peaks, and limited capacity to expand into the growing BBQ category

The Goal

The customer needed a system that would:

  • Replace the manual line with a fully automated skewer solution
  • Support strong growth in BBQ ranges through improved speed and consistency
  • Integrate seamlessly into a busy factory with tight installation deadlines
  • Maintain flexibility across different skewer types and cavity formats

Delivering the system before the BBQ season was critical — there was no room for delays.


The Solution from Sealpac UK & Partners

Sealpac UK & Partners supplied and installed the MIVEG 7200 automatic skewering system — marking the first MIVEG 7200 installation at this site.

To meet the strict seasonal deadline, our team prioritised:

  • Close coordination with both supplier and customer
  • Continuous communication to keep scheduling, design decisions, and delivery aligned
  • Thorough testing of different skewer types and cavity options
  • Proactive problem-solving to ensure changes didn’t impact delivery timelines

Despite potential delays caused by evaluating multiple skewer formats, active project control kept everything on track. The system arrived from the USA, was installed smoothly, and commissioned on schedule — ready for peak BBQ production.

Key Highlights

  • Successful sale, on-time delivery, installation, and commissioning
  • First automated skewering system installed at this factory
  • Strong communication built trust and confidence throughout the project
  • Engineering teams appreciated the hands-on support from Sealpac UK
  • The customer placed an order for a second identical system due to strong results

Results

The project delivered immediate, measurable benefits:

  • Higher output through fully automated skewering
  • Consistent product quality, ideal for retail BBQ lines
  • Reduced labour dependency, especially during seasonal peaks
  • Improved hygiene, with less manual handling
  • Reliable supply chain for ongoing skewer consumables
  • Repeat machine and skewer orders, reflecting customer satisfaction

The seamless integration of the MIVEG 7200 and the strong partnership between teams resulted in a highly successful project — a win for all involved.

 

Conclusion

The installation of the MIVEG 7200 has transformed skewer production at this site, enabling significant increases in output, improved consistency, and a scalable platform for future growth. The customer’s decision to purchase a second identical system highlights both the success of the first installation and the strength of their ongoing partnership with Sealpac UK & Partners.

This project demonstrates our commitment to Consulting | Delivering | Supporting — from first conversation to final sign-off.

Paul Packard

 

A very satisfying project! As with every project there were hurdles to overcome, but in the end its how we react to these challenges.

Paul Packard

Senior Commissioning Engineer | Sealpac UK & Partners