Sanitary conveyors feed JLS®

Receiving product efficiently and safely is key to packaging performance.

Q: When did your relationship start with JLS ® and what does it mean to Tri-Mach?

DARLING: The first project that Tri-Mach and JLS collaborated on was in 2015 for a Canadian-based manufacturer, who required expertise that both companies brought to the table. Our partnership with JLS has been instrumental to Tri-Mach’s growth and innovation. Since 2015, JLS has come to us with challenging projects that drive us to innovate and further customize the design of our sanitary material handling systems. The opportunities to work on these complex projects have been invaluable growth opportunities for Tri-Mach over the years.

Q: Why are your conveyors a good match for JLS?

GRAHAM: Both Tri-Mach and JLS are committed to providing the very best in sanitary equipment for essential industries. Like JLS’ robotic systems, Tri-Mach’s conveyors are food-safe and expertly designed for food processors to perform complete washdowns.

Q: From a sanitary design standpoint, what sets Tri-Mach conveyors apart from the rest?

GRAHAM: With over 35 years of experience in sanitary equipment manufacturing, Tri-Mach’s design, fabrication and installation of material handling equipment follows a sanitary design methodology coined by Tri-Mach as Ever-Kleen ®. It ensures that each piece of equipment we produce is food-safe and easy to clean—preventing bacteria harborage through innovative design.

As CEO, Krystal manages mergers and acquisitions, conducts corporate strategic planning and vision building, streamlines internal processes and maintains relationships with key industry partners.

Q: What are some unique applications you have collaborated with JLS on?

GRAHAM: Anywhere from complex case handling and a product presentation system for a large-scale burger manufacturer in the U.S., a set of sanitary, ready-to-eat (RTE) conveyors for a multinational protein processor, all the way to various accumulation systems, hygienic product delivery systems and more.

Q:How would you describe your partnership with JLS ® in two words?

DARLING: Trust and collaboration. For Tri-Mach, JLS is a trusted partner whose team operates with high integrity and accountability. Their commitment to quality and going above and beyond for their customers aligns seamlessly with Tri-Mach’s values. We utilize the unique expertise of both our companies to innovate and provide complete solutions to the problems our customers face. Our teams are experts in sanitary design and fabrication, which contributes immensely to the ease of collaboration between Tri-Mach and JLS.

GRAHAM : Innovative and collaborative. JLS often presents Tri-Mach with challenging and exciting projects that require us to innovate. We draw on our years of industry experience to produce custom material handling systems that complement JLS’ robotics. The projects we work on with JLS help us to grow as a company, granting us opportunities to innovate in our design and fabrication. Tri-Mach and JLS are so much more than just each other’s customers, we are collaborative teams that work together to achieve the same end goal. We come together for the best interest of the customer and produce quality systems that support their operation, interacting as a unified team when working on a project.

KORY GRAHAM, SALES MANAGER at TRI-MACH Kory is responsible for developing market strategies and leading the sales team. Kory began his career with Tri-Mach in 2013 as an Account Manager and has since diversified the company’s business portfolio, expanded its customer base and bolstered its brand recognition.