Tong Engineering and Flikweert Vision have expanded their partnership, with Tong now representing the Netherlands-based optical sorting specialist across the Agri sector throughout Southern England and Wales.
Building on several successful collaborative projects, including a recent installation for a UK potato grower where labour efficiency doubled following the introduction of the Flikweert Vision QualityGrader, the collaboration brings together Tong’s expertise in complete grading and handling systems with Flikweert Vision’s specialist potato and onion optical sorting solutions. The result is a fully-integrated system that maximises sorting performance, streamlines crop flow and delivers exceptional grading results.
As demand continues to grow for smarter, more automated post-harvest solutions, growers can benefit from improved grading consistency, reduced labour dependency, increased throughput and simpler day-to-day operation through one complete, integrated system.
Founded in the Netherlands, Flikweert Vision specialises exclusively in optical sorting solutions for the potato and onion industries. Working closely with growers, the company develops intelligent camera-based systems that deliver more consistent crop quality, reliable defect detection and higher throughput, helping businesses improve productivity and efficiency.
Integrated within a Tong grading and handling line, Flikweert Vision’s optical sorter forms part of one connected process. Tailored infeed design, intelligent controls and efficient outfeed equipment work together to optimise product flow and ensure the sorter performs at its full potential.
Simon Lee, Sales Director at Tong Engineering, said: “We’re seeing increasing demand from customers looking to introduce optical sorting into their grading operations. Whilst the technology delivers significant benefits as a standalone machine, its full potential is realised when it is engineered into a complete grading and handling line. Combining Flikweert Vision’s optical sorting expertise with Tong’s handling equipment and advanced control capabilities, enables us to deliver complete systems that maximise performance, minimise labour, simplify operation and achieve the very best results for our customers.”
Martijn Flikweert, Managing Director of Flikweert Vision, added: “Our focus is on developing advanced optical sorting solutions for the potato and onion industries. With Tong as our partner for the Agri sector across Southern England and Wales, customers can integrate our sorting technology more easily into a complete handling and grading line. By ensuring the Flikweert Vision sorter is well matched with the infeed, outfeed and controls of the overall line, customers can get the most from their sorting process. At the same time, they benefit from local support for advice, installation, commissioning and service. Together, we can make advanced optical sorting more accessible and provide customers with a well-integrated solution, from installation through to day-to-day operation.”
As Flikweert Vision’s partner for the Agri sector across Southern England and Wales, Tong will provide sales, system integration, installation, commissioning and aftersales support for the Flikweert Vision range.
For more information on integrated optical sorting solutions, visit Tong Engineering or Flikweert Vision.
Tong Engineering and Flikweert Vision have expanded their partnership, with Tong now representing the Netherlands-based optical sorting specialist across the Agri sector throughout Southern England and Wales.
Building on several successful collaborative projects, including a recent installation for a UK potato grower where labour efficiency doubled following the introduction of the Flikweert Vision QualityGrader, the collaboration brings together Tong’s expertise in complete grading and handling systems with Flikweert Vision’s specialist potato and onion optical sorting solutions. The result is a fully-integrated system that maximises sorting performance, streamlines crop flow and delivers exceptional grading results.
As demand continues to grow for smarter, more automated post-harvest solutions, growers can benefit from improved grading consistency, reduced labour dependency, increased throughput and simpler day-to-day operation through one complete, integrated system.
Founded in the Netherlands, Flikweert Vision specialises exclusively in optical sorting solutions for the potato and onion industries. Working closely with growers, the company develops intelligent camera-based systems that deliver more consistent crop quality, reliable defect detection and higher throughput, helping businesses improve productivity and efficiency.
Integrated within a Tong grading and handling line, Flikweert Vision’s optical sorter forms part of one connected process. Tailored infeed design, intelligent controls and efficient outfeed equipment work together to optimise product flow and ensure the sorter performs at its full potential.
Simon Lee, Sales Director at Tong Engineering, said: “We’re seeing increasing demand from customers looking to introduce optical sorting into their grading operations. Whilst the technology delivers significant benefits as a standalone machine, its full potential is realised when it is engineered into a complete grading and handling line. Combining Flikweert Vision’s optical sorting expertise with Tong’s handling equipment and advanced control capabilities, enables us to deliver complete systems that maximise performance, minimise labour, simplify operation and achieve the very best results for our customers.”
Martijn Flikweert, Managing Director of Flikweert Vision, added: “Our focus is on developing advanced optical sorting solutions for the potato and onion industries. With Tong as our partner for the Agri sector across Southern England and Wales, customers can integrate our sorting technology more easily into a complete handling and grading line. By ensuring the Flikweert Vision sorter is well matched with the infeed, outfeed and controls of the overall line, customers can get the most from their sorting process. At the same time, they benefit from local support for advice, installation, commissioning and service. Together, we can make advanced optical sorting more accessible and provide customers with a well-integrated solution, from installation through to day-to-day operation.”
As Flikweert Vision’s partner for the Agri sector across Southern England and Wales, Tong will provide sales, system integration, installation, commissioning and aftersales support for the Flikweert Vision range.
For more information on integrated optical sorting solutions, contact Tong here.