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Mamee to adopt robotics technology worth RM2mil

CORPORATE NEWS

Tuesday, 23 Jan 2018

4:56 PM MYT

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MELAKA: Food and beverage manufacturer Mamee-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd will be adopting
Japanese robotics technology worth RM2mil for its instant cup noodles production beginning next
month.

Group chief operating of cer Datuk Pang Tee Nam said the use of the technology is in line with the
industry’s requirement to safeguard quality of products, cleanliness and food safety, thus enabling the
company to remain competitive in the challenging market.

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“We have gone through a trial period using the technology before it is being be fully operational next
month, starting with the production of instant noodles right up to the packaging stage.

“This is the rst time we are using this technology, and we expect that it will boost the production of
instant cup noodles and minimising reliance on manpower,” he told reporters after receiving Melaka
Unity and Consumer Affairs Committee Chairman Datuk Lai Meng Chong at the company’s factory in
Ayer Keroh here, today.

Also present was Mamee-Double Decker Chief Executive Of cer Datuk Gary Choo.

Pang said the technology would boost the production of the cup noodles by 10 per cent, adding that the
production rate was currently at 300 cup noodles per minute.

He said the technology led to a leaner manpower of between two and four workers per production line
from between eight and 10 workers with the conventional method.

Pang said the technological adoption was also supported by the Malaysian Investment Development
Authority.

Meanwhile, he said the company’s joint-venture with South Korea’s Shinsegae Food to produce halal
instant noodles, sauces and avourings, involving an investment worth RM50mil is expected to be
completed this year.

“The collaboration will be able to boost production and enable the company to penetrate the South
Korean market,” he said.

On another note, Pang said the company would be producing one million bottles of limited edition of
spicy prawn- avoured Mister Potato snacks, as well as ‘Mamee Express’ 6+2 instant cup noodles (tom
yam, chicken, curry and vegetable avours) in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year
celebration. - Bernama
 
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