Case Study

Reliable where other scales reach their limits

At Gülgün Süt, cheese production combines corrosive production conditions with strict requirements for precision and food safety. Bizerba scales and metal detectors are designed to meet these demands day after day.

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Reliable where other scales reach their limits

t Gülgün Süt, pride in traditional Hellim cheese is evident throughout the company. This typical Cypriot cheese may only carry the protected designation of origin (PDO) “Hellim” if strict EU production and marketing requirements are met. Compliance with these rules is one factor in the company’s success. Another is the owner family’s appreciation for milk as a natural product, combined with particular care in its processing. At every stage of production, strict quality and hygiene standards are maintained and continuously monitored by the company’s own laboratory team and local authorities. To uphold this level of quality over the long term, Gülgün Süt relies on weighing technology and inspection solutions from Bizerba.

Company

Gülgün Süt

Gülgün Süt is considered one of the leading dairy companies in Northern Cyprus and specializes in traditional Hellim cheese, ayran, Talar cheese, Kasar cheese, labneh, cream and yogurt. Its products are sold in Northern Cyprus and Turkey, as well as in markets across the Middle East and the USA. The company was founded by Halil Betmezoğlu in 1990, and in 2007 he handed over management to his sons, Yunus and Mustafa Betmezoğlu. Opened in 2012, the 14,000 m² plant has a milk processing capacity of 70 to 100 tonnes per day and ranks among the most modern dairy production sites on the island.

Founded: 1990
Headquarter: Düzova, Northern Cyprus
Employees: 65

More information

gulgunsut.com.tr

Challenge

Hygiene puts scales to the test

The production environment at Gülgün Süt is humid and highly corrosive, so all system components require appropriate IP protection ratings. Because the Hellim cheese is weighed before packaging, the equipment must also be cleaned several times a day. This places considerable demands on the materials used in the weighing solutions. The scales previously in use could not withstand these conditions and regularly had to be repaired or replaced, tying up resources and affecting production. Gülgün Süt management therefore decided to invest in new equipment that would remain robust and durable despite frequent, intensive cleaning.

We wanted to focus on our production instead of our scales. That was our main motivation for finding a new solution.”

Yunus Betmezoğlu

Managing Director, Gülgün Süt

Solution

Preventing bacterial contamination with confidence

After detailed consultation, Gülgün Süt chose iL Professional 50SPM/SP platform scales to meet the requirements of cheese production. Their design uses few components, transitions, corners and edges, leaving significantly fewer areas where residue can accumulate than conventional weighing solutions. The scales use corrosion-resistant materials that withstand humid environments and frequent washing. Hygiene-sensitive areas are freely accessible, allowing the scales to be cleaned quickly and easily. This is important for smooth day-to-day operations.

Reliable support on an island

Good customer service was another reason for choosing Bizerba. The fact that Gülgün Süt’s production facility is located in a remote part of Cyprus could not be allowed to stand in the way of dependable service. A relationship based on trust and close cooperation was also important to the family business, and Bizerba met this requirement throughout the project.

Our team had a very good experience. We received comprehensive support from the first meeting through to installation.”

Yunus Betmezoğlu

RESULT

Hygienic solutions for demanding standards

The new iL Professional 50SPM/SP platform scales are used for weighing before packaging and subsequently as checkweighers. An iMD pro metal detector was also purchased and integrated, helping the company comply with food quality assurance requirements and pass international audits without difficulty. Bizerba provided comprehensive training for the team and continues to offer remote support to ensure that any faults can be resolved quickly.