Strong roots in the past for an innovative view of the future

Our story starts in 1947. In that year, the first machines were built under the name 'Moba' for the egg and poultry industry. Fifteen years later, in 1962, the first pioneering ideas took shape to turn the existing manual packers into fully-automatic egg-grading machines. In 1970 Moba marketed the first machine which could automatically grade and pack. New developments quickly followed, for example the 'balance': its use as a weighing device and also as a means of transport brought Moba world-wide fame. These methods developed for individual egg handling - the 'Gentle Touch' - became the trademark of Moba.
In 1993, the 'Omnia' was introduced. This machine was the first to combine the dependable principles of individual product handling with modern computer techniques. Expansion using innovative techniques which enabled deviations in products to be recognised (autocandling) made the Omnia family the basis for a new series of machines. These machines could process batches of eggs hygienically and quickly with a high level of quality, what was considered impossible in the past.

Efficiency is a major factor for more and more customers and they therefore demand the very best from our machines. A challenge which continues to stimulate us to offer the best possible solutions by using innovative, refined techniques to stay a step ahead of market requirements. Much is still to be achieved in the field of processing packaged eggs when it comes to computerisation and optimisation. The Autopack programme is fully focused on this area. Not only through the design of machines which are able to process different types of packaging but also through flexible logistical solutions which are adapted to our individual customers requirements.

The innovative power behind the best solutions

In order to be able to fulfill what we promise - a tailor-made solution - and to be able to maintain our lead so that we can offer the best possible service to our customers, we have to have extremely specialised knowledge. Scientific product expertise, knowledge of machine programming and knowledge of the possibilities of information exchange with external systems. This requires investment, specialist employees and close contact with external sources of knowledge such as poultry and macrobiotic scientists.

Where previously the package of requirements was based on functionality, factors such as safety, hygiene and ease of operation are playing an increasing role. That is, after all, what our customers are confronted with in the form of increasing (government) quality requirements on their products and on the welfare and safety of their employees. An apparent paradox - everything must be faster and better but with a lower investment per end product - but it is, quite simply, today's reality.

Our response: machines which more than meet the demands of the time thanks to the use of innovative techniques. Techniques which are of such a universal nature and so widely applicable that they are also used outside the egg branch.

In addition to all the designs, all the specific components are also produced "in house". We have our own injection moulding plant for plastics and an extensive sheet-metal workshop where high-quality components can be manufactured. We are even able to manufacture our own precision moulds. The most modern computer techniques ensure that the route from design to product is taken not only as efficiently as possible but also ensures the best possible quality and precision.

The focus of our organisation is our customer

As previously mentioned: our basis is in the market, with our customers. This is only logical if, like us, you decide on customer-oriented solutions, and then standard products are not justified. A major link in this is formed by our local branches and agencies which supply us with the information we need. What is going on in the market and what are the concerns of our customers?

Our Area Sales Managers are supported in this by a team which comprises both seasoned market and machine specialists and technicians who are able to translate in turn the desires of the market into products. We therefore work in a flat - but particularly amicable - organisational form on the best possible flexible solution for the customer. In Barneveld, where production takes place, we are able, thanks to modern CAD-CAM techniques, to manufacture customer orders very quickly and are thus able actually to produce a customer-oriented product.
A sizeable team of field engineers maintains operational installations world-wide and an expert helpdesk ensures 24 hour support.

Co-operation which produces results
Because practical experience is, in our opinion, the best teacher, all new products are tested with customers in the field under the watchful eyes of a team of technicians from the development departments. The practical results are then incorporated into the final design. Our customers therefore contribute to the composition and quality of our product range. We train our customers' employees at our Moba Technical Training Center in Barneveld, before the new machines are made operational. Co-operation between manufacturer and customer which, in our eyes, leads to the best result.