Project Background
Honduras is one of the world’s major banana exporters, and bananas are a key pillar of its agricultural economy. With increasing export orders, a well-known local fruit processing company faced several challenges:
- Low manual peeling efficiency – unable to meet large-scale orders.
- Unstable product quality – manual peeling often damaged the fruit flesh.
- Food safety concerns – traditional washing methods could not fully meet strict hygiene standards required by European and American markets.
To solve these problems, the customer decided to upgrade to an automated production line and chose LONKIA as their partner.
LONKIA’s Tailored Solution
LONKIA designed and delivered a 3.7 tons/hour green banana steam peeling line, fully made of SUS304 food-grade stainless steel, meeting both CE and HACCP international standards.
Key Equipment
- Elevator Conveyor – automatically feeds bananas into the peeling section, reducing manual labor.
- Steam Peeling Machine – uses high-temperature steam for instant peeling without damaging the fruit.
- Drum Washing Machine – efficiently removes loosened peels and impurities.
- Parallel Washing Machine – provides secondary precision cleaning, ensuring hygienic and safe final products.
Technical Highlights
- High capacity: 3.7 tons/hour
- PLC intelligent control system, easy operation and stable performance
- Energy-saving steam recycling design, reducing operating costs
- Compact structure, easy cleaning and maintenance
Free Installation, Training & After-Sales Service
Beyond delivering advanced equipment, LONKIA provided comprehensive free services to ensure the success of the project:
- On-site free installation & commissioning – professional engineers ensured the line was quickly put into operation.
- Free operator training – hands-on training enabled the customer’s staff to operate and maintain the machines independently within a short time.
- Long-term after-sales support – remote technical assistance, quick response to customer requests, and regular follow-ups to guarantee stable production.
These services helped the customer seamlessly transition from traditional manual peeling to a modern, fully automated processing plant.
Customer Benefits
✅Increased Efficiency – processing capacity improved more than 3 times, meeting export demand.
✅ Reduced Labor Costs – saving up to 40% of labor expenses.
✅ Stable Product Quality – bananas are peeled smoothly without damage, improving export pass rate.
✅ Food Safety Guarantee – thoroughly cleaned, meeting strict EU and US standards.
✅ Fast Implementation – thanks to free installation and training, the customer’s team mastered operations quickly.
Customer Feedback
“LONKIA didn’t just provide us with equipment – they helped us build a modern production line from the ground up. The engineers installed and commissioned everything for free, trained our staff on-site, and ensured smooth production. Today, our line runs efficiently and reliably, giving us full confidence to expand in the international market.”
Why Choose LONKIA?
- Global experience – projects successfully delivered in Europe, South America, and Asia.
- Customized solutions – tailored capacity and layout based on customer needs.
- Comprehensive service – free installation, training, and long-term after-sales support.
- Reliable quality – strict manufacturing and quality control ensure durable and efficient equipment.
🌍 With this Honduras project, LONKIA not only provided advanced green banana steam peeling technology, but also comprehensive free installation, training, and after-sales service. This helped the customer modernize their factory, enhance competitiveness, and confidently enter international markets.