News on Potato washing equipment from United Kingdom

(L-R) Paul Johnson Sales and Marketing Director at Terry Johnson Ltd and Edward Tong, Managing Director at Tong Engineering

November 18, 2023

Tong Engineering announces acquisition of Terry Johnson Ltd

Tong Engineering, UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, has announced the completed acquisition of Terry Johnson Ltd based in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, owner of the Swift Lift range of elevators and conveyors

August 21, 2023

Haith to unveil drying and box tippling innovations at British Potato 2023 (BP23)

The UK's leading manufacturer of potato handling equipment has announced it is launching several new products at this year's British Potato show. Event sponsors Haith Group will unveil its new potato dryer and the latest version of its Queen's Award-winning Rota-Tip at the November event.

L-R Mark Lloyd, Non-Executive Director and Duane Hill, Managing Director of Haith

August 07, 2023

Haith Group appointed Mark Lloyd as its first Non-Executive Director

The UK's leading manufacturer of vegetable and materials handling equipment, Haith Group, has added 40 years of manufacturing experience to its board with the appointment of Mark Lloyd as the company's first-ever non-executive director.

February 12, 2023

Land sale provides plot for new Walkers facility

The food manufacturer intends to expand its operations in the area, having agreed to purchase the 6.4-acre site off Thurcaston Road from the city council for more than GBP 3.5m (USD 4.2m).

Haith delivered the perfect Christmas present for Greenvale

January 06, 2023

Haith delivered the perfect Christmas present for UK potato packer Greenvale

The 35th project to be completed by Haith for Greenvale AP delivered the perfect Christmas present. Commissioned in June 2022, two new Haith wash lines allowed Greenvale's Cambridgeshire facility to handle the busy festive period easily.

September 01, 2021

Duane Hill New Managing Director for Haith as Nigel Haith becomes Chairman

The UK's leading manufacturer Haith's, has announced that it has appointed a new Managing Director. Duane Hill takes over the role as Haith's Managing Director as Nigel Haith moves to the position of Chairman as he prepares for semi-retirement.

August 17, 2021

Haith installs four potato sorting lines at R S Cockerill’s

Haith has this month marked 21 years of working with R S Cockerill. The anniversary coincides with the completion of £3m investment into R S Cockerill’s site in Dunnington, near York.

July 26, 2021

New mobile washing system creates efficiencies for major UK potato supplier

A new mobile washing facility, featuring Tong’s next generation barrel washer, is bringing increased throughput and a highly flexible washing solution for UK potato supplier Wolds Produce this season.

Turnkey Solution Reduces Water Usage By 90 percent

June 05, 2021

Puffin Produce reduces water use for potato washing and polishing by 90 percent

Puffin Produce, a potato supplier in the United Kingdom, has reduced its water use to wash and polish its potatoes by 90% and electricity use by 40% as a result of a major equipment update provided by Haith.

February 26, 2021

Tong introduces updates to its range of vegetable polishing equipment

As part of the company’s ongoing development programme, Tong Engineering has unveiled several updates to its range of vegetable polishing equipment.

January 14, 2021

Tong pushes forward with second phase of New Factory build

Tong Engineering is delighted to announce the go-ahead for construction of the second phase development at its new manufacturing facility in Spilsby.

December 10, 2020

Haith's 2021 Polisher Proving Popular

The innovative features found in the latest version of Haith's class-leading root vegetable polisher are proving popular with growers and packers across the world.

May 01, 2020

Haith Group and Grimme UK & Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership

Two of the most respected and well-known agricultural machinery manufacturers have announced a strategic collaboration for the UK and Ireland.

February 11, 2020

Haith talks Post-Brexit Plans at Fruit Logistica

Haith Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of potato handling equipment, used the Fruit Logistica (5-7 February) to ramp-up its post-Brexit preparations as the company looks to continue its excellent European export levels.

January 31, 2020

Haith Strengthens its Project Management Team

Haith has strengthened a key area of its business with the appointment of Jim Bird. Mr Bird joins the leading designer and manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment as a Project Manager.

October 10, 2019

Tong Engineering kickstarts its 90th anniversary celebrations at BP2019

Leading potato and vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, and sponsor of the BP2019 British Potato exhibition, Tong Engineering, will be kickstarting its 90th Anniversary celebrations at the UK’s largest biannual potato event in November.

September 06, 2019

HAITH to unveil 2020 Washer and Destoner at British Potato 2019

Haith Group will unveil its 2020 Washer and Destoner at British Potato 2019. Visitors to Haith's stand at the Harrogate event will be the first to see the new design.