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Sensor-based sorting company Tomra Systems has acquired New Zealand sorting machine manufacturer Compac.

Tomra CEO Stefan Ranstrand said the parternship would allow it to offer customers more options for sorting fresh and processed foods with with Compac's lane and bulk sorters.

Compac provides post-harvest solutions and services to the global fresh produce industry through packhouse automation systems that sort fresh produce based on weight, size, shape, colour, surface blemishes, and internal quality.
 
“Market forces have driven double digit growth at Compac over recent years, and we've rapidly become a global business from humble New Zealand roots,” CEO Mike Riley said.

“Joining forces with Tomra will enable us to continue to meet demands for our products and services in a more scalable and operationally efficient way.”
 
Tomra provides optical sorters, graders, peeling and process analytics systems for nuts and seeds, dried fruits, potato products, fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood.
 
It is hoped the companies will strengthen each other’s presence in key markets, as well as consolidate their global operations.

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