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In a small chamber at the back of Fuller Industries Inc.’s plant west of Great Bend, the longtime manufacturer’s new, gleaming stainless steel and glass monopod machine chugs along, as brightly colored cleaner pods roll into awaiting buckets.
The state-of-the-art device allows the company to significantly increase the production of its award-winning monopods.
“This is a game-changing moment,” said Joe Mann, Fuller’s general manager. “Our monopods are a big part of our future and a massive step in our ongoing commitment to sustainability. We see ample opportunity for growth here.”
The new machine, recently installed, dramatically surpasses the output of the company’s previous equipment. It enables Fuller to produce 300 pods per minute, a substantial increase from the prior rate of 1,400 per hour, and fill 600 cases in an afternoon.
Fuller's 100% water-soluble monopods simplify cleaning by providing precise dilution, cost-effective concentrate usage, and the convenience of ready-to-use solutions. The pods dissolve completely, the plastic containers are recyclable, and the smaller, concentrated packets are lighter, occupy less space and are easier to ship.
“For decades, custodial personnel have struggled with jugs of cleaning product concentrates, often leading to inaccurate mixtures and potentially hazardous contact with chemicals,” Mann explained. Fuller’s monopod dosing system eliminates these issues.
“Fuller is an innovator in the pod world,” Mann said. “Our research team continues to develop new products that keep Fuller at the forefront of the cleaning industry.”
Incorporating advanced technology improves efficiency, reduces costs and ensures consistent product quality.
"We are committed to staying at the forefront of the commercial cleaning industry," Mann said. "This new equipment is just one example of how we are continually innovating to meet the evolving needs of our customers."
What’s on the menu?
Fuller Industries monopod offerings include:
· Washroom cleaner
· Glass cleaner
· Industrial surface degreaser
· Defoamer
· Industrial floor cleaner
· Neutral floor cleaner
· Carpet extraction cleaner
· Winter neutralizer (an all-purpose cleaner that can tackle ice melt residue, lime deposits and hard stains)