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Mullins Cheese: innovation in waste reduction
Mullins Cheese in Mosinee, Wisconsin, has a rich history of leadership in manufacturing processing 7 million lbs of milk daily to create premium cheeses. Salas O'Brien has worked with Mullins on multiple projects including a new approach to packaging designed to reduce cardboard waste.
Salas O’Brien partners with Mullins Cheese to engineer a new approach to packaging
Mullins Cheese partnered with Salas O’Brien to achieve their goal of reducing cardboard waste in their packaging process. One of Mullins’ flagship products, a 40-lb block of cheese, is a critical staple for food manufacturers and distributors, making efficient and sustainable packaging essential.
Salas O’Brien provided comprehensive robotics programming and engineering services, designing the ancillary cells and equipment needed to support Mullins’ objectives. The solution was tailored to fit within the existing facility footprint, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production. This collaborative effort not only reduced cardboard usage but also streamlined logistics for transporting these bulk products, furthering Mullins’ dedication to sustainability while upholding their reputation for producing premium cheeses.