Peeling back layers of efficiency and sustainability

As a global leader in fresh produce equipment, Sormac redefines industry standards, making vegetable processing more reliable and efficient while ensuring operational continuity and peace of mind. With advanced processing equipment and in-depth expertise, Sormac helps customers increase their bottom line.

Steven Gill, owner and president of Gills Onions, chose Sormac solutions for onion processing due to their focus on hygienic machine design, efficiency, ease of operation and the overall knowledge from the experienced team. Gills uses Sormac’s Onion peeler USM-H100 and their washing and drying line for diced onions.

Designed for performance and premium hygiene, the USM-H100 offers unique accessibility and significantly shorter cleaning times. It is easy to operate and adjust on the fly and is designed with fewer moving parts for lower maintenance costs. It delivers an excellent peeling result, supports a wider size range, and features lower noise and air consumption.

Juliel Montes, plant engineer and maintenance manager at Gills Onions, has worked at Gills for nearly 5 years, managing and operating Sormac’s equipment. “On the operation side, our efficiency and yield have remarkably increased since using the Sormac solutions,” Montes said.
“We are impressed with the yield improvements we achieved with the Onion peeler USM-H100.”

“At Gills, millions of pounds of onions are peeled each year. This is significant not only for our bottom line but also for the environment. Higher yield also means less waste” Montes said.

Montes adds that the experience and knowledge of the Sormac team brings to the table is invaluable, making operations seamless while maintaining quality and control.

Next to the Onion peeler, Gills has chosen for the washing and drying line from Sormac due to its high capacity, efficient drying (residue moisture level) and the gentle handling of the product which contributes to a longer shelf life.

For Gills, every improvement to production is a step toward their ultimate goal — a more sustainable planet. With Sormac’s Onion peeler USM-H100 and their washing and drying line, they continue to demonstrate that innovation, technology and knowledge deliver smarter solutions and better products.

Text and interview by Madi Schafer Produce Processing, 
copyright of the photos is held by Gills Onions.