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Dunbia reverses automation project after robotic handling system drives downtime

Dunbia has disclosed how a robotic pallet-handling system at its Cross Hands meat-processing facility was removed after operational variability generated excessive downtime, with the site reporting improved efficiency after returning the task to manual forklifts.

23 September 2026 · Engineering News
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