Clafis: pragmatic engineering advice for Elite

Elite BV, known among other things for its Joppie® snack sauce, engaged CLAFIS for its expertise in mechanical engineering, process technology, and project engineering. As the family-owned business experienced strong growth, its production departments needed upgrades to meet rising demand. So how did CLAFIS contribute? Read on to see how we worked together to optimise the technology behind their successful products.

Challenges driven by growth

Elite B.V. is a leading producer of snacks, sauces, and salads. The company experienced significant growth, both within the Netherlands and internationally. As Elite expanded into new markets such as Germany and Belgium, capacity constraints began to affect production. The existing technical installations no longer met the requirements of the increased output. Elite needed a partner to help modernise its technical infrastructure and prepare for the future.

That’s where CLAFIS came in. Drawing on its expertise in mechanical engineering, process technology, and project engineering, CLAFIS supported the optimisation of Elite’s production processes and helped develop sustainable, efficient solutions.

Mechanical engineering, process technology, project engineering

Collaboration and pragmatic solutions

One of the key challenges was the outdated hot water system at the new production site in Holten. The existing installation lacked the capacity to meet the growing production demands. CLAFIS took a practical approach and designed a hybrid system combining the existing setup with a heat pump. The result was an energy-efficient solution that addressed the capacity issue while supporting the company’s sustainability goals.

CLAFIS carried out detailed measurements and analyses to map Elite’s long-term needs. The outcome was a hybrid system that not only expanded capacity but also reduced energy consumption. CLAFIS’ report provided valuable insights into how sustainable technologies could be effectively integrated into Elite’s operations.

A successful collaboration

The partnership between Elite and CLAFIS was marked by a pragmatic approach and a clear focus on long-term solutions. Thanks to strong communication between both parties, technical solutions were developed that seamlessly fit Elite’s day-to-day operations. CLAFIS’ engineering expertise was combined with Elite’s hands-on production knowledge, resulting in a solution that was both efficient and effective.

Henri Kosters, Manager Operations at Elite, highlights the value of the collaboration: "CLAFIS understands our business goals and provides practical advice tailored to our situation. The solution is energy-efficient and supports our growth."

Sustainable and future-ready solutions

Thanks to CLAFIS’ practical approach, Elite was able to increase its production capacity while taking important steps toward sustainability. The energy-efficient hot water system plays a key role in Elite’s energy transition. In doing so, CLAFIS contributed not only to technological improvements but also to the company’s broader sustainability objectives.

This collaboration between Elite and CLAFIS demonstrates how technical expertise combined with pragmatic advice can help achieve business goals and deliver sustainable, future-focused solutions.

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