IXOM boosts Liquipac production capacity at Morrinsville
- IXOM installed a new centrifuge at the Morrinsville Liquipac plant, increasing production capacity by approximately 30%.
- The centrifuge separates insoluble solids from the final product; the clarified liquid is stored and dispatched and the solids are repurposed for soil‑aid products.
- The upgrade required a new structure and supporting site improvements and was completed while daily plant operations continued.
- The project was managed by Gavin Maxwell, whose contribution is acknowledged; he passed away before the article was published.
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IXOM installed a new centrifuge at its Morrinsville Liquipac plant to replace ageing equipment whose maintenance and parts sourcing had become increasingly challenging.
How it works
Centrifuges separate insoluble material from the final Liquipac product; the clarified liquid moves to storage for dispatch while the separated solids are repurposed for soil‑aid products.
Capacity and reliability
The new centrifuge delivers approximately 30% additional production capacity, providing greater flexibility to respond to seasonal and changing customer demand and reducing dependence on ageing equipment to improve operational reliability.
Delivery and people
Installation required construction of a new plant structure and a range of supporting site improvements and was delivered alongside ongoing operations through coordinated work by IXOM employees, local trades, contractors and project teams. The project manager, Gavin Maxwell, is acknowledged for his leadership; he died before the article was published.
Source: IXOM