Inside the Food Industry’s Drive for Safer, Smarter Lifting Solutions

In industries like food and beverage, safety, hygiene, and efficiency aren’t just priorities — they’re essential. Companies such as Nestlé operate under some of the world’s strictest standards to ensure smooth, safe, and reliable production. One recent example of innovation in this space was the installation of a mast-driven lift at Nestlé’s Zoégas coffee roastery in Helsingborg — a solution supplied by Hymo, part of the SIGI Group.

At Hoistech, we’re proud to now supply Hymo’s full range of lifting and ergonomic handling equipment in Ireland, including mast-driven lifts like this — offering the same level of reliability and safety that global manufacturers depend on.

The Challenge: Safety Risks and Inefficiency in Equipment Handling

Inside the Zoégas roastery, maintaining hygiene is critical. To keep the coffee silos clean and safe, workers regularly use ice blasting equipment — a method that eliminates chemical cleaners and preserves air quality.

However, moving this heavy equipment between levels was a major challenge. Workers relied on stacked pallets to lift the machines — a method that was slow, inefficient, and unsafe.

This outdated process created three key issues:

• ⚠️ Manual handling risks for staff.

• 🕓 Lost time due to slow, awkward loading.

• 🚫 Compliance concerns around workplace safety.

A better, safer, and more efficient solution was needed.

The Solution: A Custom Mast-Driven Lift Designed for Demanding Environments

Nestlé’s team discovered the Hymo MDL-I mast-driven lift, a vertical lifting system designed for heavy-duty, hygienic, and controlled movement between floors. Unlike a scissor lift, the mast-driven design provides stable lifting over greater heights with minimal footprint — ideal for environments like food processing plants.

This lift was engineered to:

• ✅ Handle heavy and bulky cleaning equipment safely.

• ✅ Eliminate the need for pallets or forklifts in confined areas.

• ✅ Operate with precision and reliability under strict hygiene standards.

• ✅ Improve workflow speed while reducing manual labour.

The result was a safer, faster, and cleaner operation — helping Nestlé maintain its high safety standards while boosting overall efficiency.

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Why Mast-Driven Lifts Make a Difference

Mast-driven lifts are becoming a go-to solution for industries where safety, hygiene, and performance are critical. They provide:

• Compact, vertical movement for tight production spaces.

• Customisable designs for height, capacity, and controls.

• Enhanced operator safety with enclosed lift carriages and automatic interlocks.

• Minimal maintenance and long service life.

These systems are ideal for food manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and cleanroom environments — anywhere precision and protection matter.

Hoistech: Bringing Advanced Lifting Solutions to Ireland

At Hoistech, we’re proud to be the official Irish supplier of Hymo and Marco lift tables through our partnership with SIGI Global. This means we can now provide the same type of high-performance lifting systems trusted by major global brands like Nestlé.

Whether you need:

• A mast-driven lift for vertical transport,

• A scissor lift table for ergonomic handling, or

• A customised goods lift for your facility —

Hoistech can design, supply, and install a solution that enhances both safety and productivity.

Elevate Your Operation

The Nestlé case shows how the right lifting equipment can transform workflows — not just by moving materials, but by protecting people and improving efficiency.

With Hoistech’s range of SIGI, Hymo, and Marco solutions, every business can achieve the same: smarter movement, safer handling, and smoother operations.

Ready to elevate your workplace?
Contact Hoistech today to discuss how a mast-driven lift or ergonomic lifting solution can help your business work safer and smarter.