Optimization of blending processes with the SOFRAGIR® mixer

Who is Maison Bassinet ?

Founded in 1987, Maison Bassinet is a French family-owned company specializing in the selection, preparation, packaging, and distribution of dried fruits and nuts for the retail sector. Based in France, the company employs 25 people and generates annual revenue of more than €6 million.

Positioned in the premium market segment, Maison Bassinet has built its reputation on the impeccable quality of its products. In an industry governed by strict standards and high expectations in terms of quality and responsiveness, controlling the blending process is a strategic challenge.

Industrial Challenge

To meet the specific requirements of its customers, Maison Bassinet wanted to bring blend production in-house while preserving the integrity of particularly fragile products.

Key challenges identified:

Blending heterogeneous ingredients with significantly different particle sizes.
Handling products that are sensitive to breakage and crushing.
Ensuring fast and easy cleaning between recipes to maintain quality and compliance.

These challenges required a solution capable of combining excellent homogeneity, gentle mixing, and full compliance with food industry standards.

Sofraden's Solution

To meet these requirements, Sofraden proposed the SOFRAGIR® mixer, a piece of equipment specifically designed for delicate blending applications.

Why SOFRAGIR®?

Unlike traditional mixers equipped with internal mixing tools, the SOFRAGIR® features a rotating drum without internal paddles, ensuring a gentle and homogeneous gravity-based mixing process that is ideal for fragile products.

Key Features

Stainless steel rotating drum with a mirror-polished finish for optimal hygiene.
Side and front doors for easy access during cleaning operations.
Compliance with EC Regulation 1935/2004 for materials intended to come into contact with food products.
Low energy consumption thanks to a technology requiring minimal motor power.
Capacity of up to 200 liters, perfectly suited to Maison Bassinet's production needs.

Customer Testimonial

“Thanks to the SOFRAGIR mixer, product quality is preserved. Its slow rotational speed, combined with a mixing efficiency that exceeded our expectations, delivers outstanding results.”
Fabrice Casper, Director, Maison Bassinet

Sofraden's Methodology

Technical audit and analysis of the specific requirements associated with fragile products.
Customized design to integrate seamlessly into the existing production layout.
Installation and commissioning.
Operator training for rapid and effective adoption of the equipment.

Results Achieved

Blend homogeneity exceeding 99% in less than 3 minutes, without compromising product quality.
Significant reduction in mixing time.
Optimized energy consumption.
Increased flexibility to meet the specific demands of large-scale retail customers.
Rapid return on investment (ROI) through lower production costs and improved delivery performance.