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A to Z automation Progetto International is based in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town. The company specialises in the supply of services and equipment to complete small and turnkey solutions in the materials handling, packaging and process industries. All projects, machine, automation and control designs are developed, researched and implemented locally. Food Review spoke to Rocky Stone about the company’s product and service offering as well as its excitement around the upcoming Propak Africa.
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e commit ourselves to fulfilling clients’ requirements, from conceptual design to implementation, delivery and after sales service,’ Stone notes. Progetto International’s (Progetto) aim is to provide the best solutions and equipment at a competitive price to clients. ‘We deliver this by maintaining a good balance between time, cost, scope and quality. We also align and network with highly professional suppliers to achieve a good level of planning, price negotiation and quality control.’ The team at Progetto specialises in managing processes from start to finish. The task includes handling basic concepts of automation requirements through research, development and assimilation of all factors involved leading up to construction and assembly of necessary components. ‘This often involves extensive technical drawing drafts and close consultation among team members. Every component in the assembled systems needs to function perfectly,’ Stone enthuses. ‘Progetto currently operates in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, agricultural and packaging sectors. These remain the core focus area for the company.’ Initially established in 2002 in the Western Cape it has since expanded with service engineers and agent companies in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. ‘We’ve successfully supplied equipment and implemented projects throughout South Africa and proudly crossed borders into Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Progetto’s main
“Industry trade shows like Propak Africa always provide an excellent platform to introduce our new developments. Exhibiting at the trade show is a great way to advertise and create brand awareness”
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Food Review | February 2019
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