The London Food Network: How Conveyor Belts Keep the Food Industry Running

Описание: In this episode, Sebastian speaks with Jarrod Hunt, Managing Director of Continuous Process Solutions, the Black Country family-run business keeping the UK’s food industry moving.

They discuss the engineering that happens behind the scenes — from steel belts and conveyors to automation, maintenance and innovation — and how CPS became the sole UK & Ireland partner for Mingke, the global steel-belt specialist.
Find out more about Jarrod and his team:
https://cpsuk.co/
LinkedIn:   / continuous-process-solutions  

Discover how small engineering teams keep massive food factories alive, why downtime is every manufacturer’s nightmare, and what it takes to train the next generation of engineers.

🎙️ The London Food Network is proudly sponsored by Embrace AI Consultancy, helping food and drink businesses grow smarter through automation and strategy.
Find out more: www.embraceaiconsultancy.com

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Embrace AI Sponsorship
01:00 – The unseen machinery behind food manufacturing
05:00 – How Jarrod got into the industry
07:00 – Selling change in traditional sectors
10:00 – The value of face-to-face relationships
14:00 – Challenges of breaking into new factories
18:00 – The importance of maintenance and safety
22:00 – Futureproofing with youth and automation
27:00 – How to start a career in engineering today
35:00 – Stress, resilience and lessons from tough moments
43:00 – Closing thoughts & contact details


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