In mid‑2025, we shipped a TH‑350 pillow packing machine to a growing snack company in Sri Lanka, enabling them to automate packaging of their signature cashew nut brittle bars. The machine’s high speed, accuracy, and flexibility significantly boosted their productivity and packaging quality, helping the business scale up and improve margins.
Client background
The customer is a medium-sized Sri Lankan food brand founded by a family-run cashew farm. They produce nut brittle bars made from locally sourced cashews, sugar, and natural flavorings. Their snack bars are popular in local grocery stores, tourist resorts, and export markets.
Their main packaging material is a three-layer laminated film (PET/PE/AL)—a structure that offers good barrier properties, nutritional preservation, and a shiny finish suitable for premium snack bars.
Why they chose the TH‑350 pillow packing machine?
After evaluating several packaging options, the company chose our TH‑350 pillow packing machine for the following reasons:
- High Speed & Output
The TH‑350 is capable of handling around 300–350 packs per minute, which matched their growing production needs. This high throughput dramatically improves packing capacity compared to manual bagging. - Wide Packaging Material Compatibility
The TH‑350 supports a variety of flexible films, including their chosen PET/PE/AL laminated film. This ensured strong sealing, good protection against moisture, and an attractive presentation. - Precision & Stability
The machine offers precise control over bag length, filling, and sealing. For their brittle bars, which vary slightly in size and weight, this consistency helps minimize material waste and maintain uniform package size. - User-Friendly Operation
Their operators, previously untrained in automated packaging, found the TH‑350 interface intuitive. We provided on-site training, and the team was quickly able to operate, clean, and maintain the machine. - Compact Footprint
Their facility space was limited. The TH‑350’s compact design saved floor space compared to bulkier bagging lines, while still delivering high-speed performance.
Implementation and results
Installation & staff training
When the TH‑350 arrived in Colombo, our technical team flew to Sri Lanka to lead installation. Within three days, the system was mounted, calibrated, and running. We trained two shifts of operators—mostly staff with limited prior experience—on machine control, changeover (for different bag lengths), cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
Production gains
Within the first week of full operation:
- Their weekly packaging output tripled.
- Packaging waste from manual bagging was cut by more than 60%.
- Visual inspection revealed strong, airtight seals even with the laminated film.
- The family business was able to explore new markets, including upscale hotels and duty-free shops, thanks to a more premium look for their product.
Business impact & benefits
- Operational Efficiency: Productive output soared, labor costs dropped, and packaging consistency improved.
- Quality & Presentation: The laminated film and precise sealing significantly elevated the product’s appearance and shelf stability.
- Cost Savings: Reduced packaging waste and faster throughput contributed to lower per-unit packaging costs.
- Scalability: With the TH‑350 installed, the company can now line up for new SKUs (e.g., different sized brittle bars or other snack lines) without needing to re-engineer packaging.
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“Switching to the TH‑350 pillow packing machine was a game-changer for us. Our cashew brittle bars now look and taste more premium, and we’re packing hundreds more per minute without compromising quality.” — Sri Lankan Snack Company Plant Manager
They said they appreciated the machine’s reliability, ease of use, and rapid ROI. The compact size also made it possible to upgrade without building a new facility.