Scaling safely and efficiently: how Igloo Cellulose doubled capacity with Premier Tech 

Igloo Cellulose

80 t/day

recycled paper processed

570+ bags/hr

on average (both lines combined)

230 pallets

shipped daily in two shifts

Igloo France Cellulose, part of the global Iso Green Group, recycles more than 80 tons of paper per day into top-quality cellulose insulation. With production sites in France, Spain, Canada, and the US, the group delivers sustainable solutions for professional insulation needs across Europe and North America. As demand soared and their original bagger hit capacity limits, Igloo Cellulose turned to Premier Tech to seamlessly add a second automated line, boosting flexibility and logistics while maintaining reliability, even within tight space constraints.

Logo Igloo France Cellulose

Challenges

  • Surging demand pushed original Premier Tech bagger beyond its design limit
  • Limited available space for a second packaging line
  • Sought greater flexibility and logistics for clients
  • Needed to maintain or boost production even if one machine was down

Solutions

Story

Faced with rising demand for biosourced insulation, Igloo France Cellulose’s existing Premier Tech bagger was running at 110–120% of its maximum capacity. The need for a second line was clear, but space in the busy Vendée factory was extremely tight. With Premier Tech’s support, Igloo Cellulose integrated a tailor-made solution: two HVS-400 HFFS bagging machines, two APC Series (formerly AC-200) palletizers, and an LSH-0100-E stretch-hooder wrapping machine.

The new setup enables an average of 570–580 bags per hour with both lines running. Crucially, if one machine needs downtime, the other can keep up production alone, delivering up to 400 bags per hour. All bags are automatically weighed and rejected if out of spec, ensuring product consistency and quality.

Thanks to anti-UV stretch-hood film, pallets are now 100% protected and can be stored outside for up to six months, a key savings and logistical asset for both Igloo and its customers. Automation allows a single operator to manage both baggers and palletizers, and the system’s flexibility helps the plant stay agile with limited staff. Premier Tech’s skilled technicians and 24/7 support made integration and daily operation simple and worry-free, empowering Igloo France Cellulose to keep building a greener world.

“I met Premier Tech’s technicians when they came on site for the second bagger. They were excellent, very competent in their work, and it was clear they knew the machines extremely well.”

Lionel HenriProduction and Maintenance Manager

“The collaboration is going very well in all areas, from parts and troubleshooting to engineering. That’s something especially important nowadays when choosing an equipment supplier.”

Sébastien RatouitFactory Director

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