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Florigo and NID, and the integration of these businesses has seen tna add a turnkey snack and confectionery processing line to its growing list of industry-firsts.
CUSTOMER-LED APPROACH
Nadia Taylor, who has played a piv- otal role in the business as co-founder and director in building relationships with global customers, said, “Our aim was to become the first choice for food manufacturers, everywhere. And regardless of the changes the busi- ness has undergone in four decades, we have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to serving the needs of our customers.”
Aligning closely with customers’ needs involves developing innovation – which continues to be at the heart of tna’s technology solutions – that is aligned with key food manufacturing trends.
“Digitalisation, sustainability, wellness, convenience, person- alisation, localisation... these are the trends tna has identified and is directing our innovation towards,” Nadia said, noting that among these trends, digitalisation and sustainabil- ity dominate.
“In the product development pipe- line are evolutions in processing, seasoning, distribution and packaging solutions,” Alf adds, “and in every- thing we do, our focus is on digital integration as well.”
One of the biggest advances from tna linked to digitalisation is the company’s enhanced AR and VR
capabilities, such as the tna remote assist service, with HoloLens technol- ogy, which enables real-time access to connect and collaborate with tna engi- neers virtually, and leverages AR to accurately address technical queries.
“This gives food manufacturers the tailored support they need to keep lines operating smoothly – wherever they are in the world,” Nadia says.
Alf adds, “With the wealth of forty years’ industry experience behind us, we’re forging ahead into a new chap- ter. We will continue to embrace a digitally forward future, while break- ing down the complexities of smart systems, consumer trends and regu- latory changes with straightforward, tailored advice.”
The Taylors believe it is this approach that has made tna the number one choice for thousands of operators and engineers worldwide.
BUSINESS WITH A SOUL
The company’s significant success and global contribution to the food and packaging industry is matched by its philanthropy.
“Giving back – to the larger global
ABOVE: The tna stand at AUSPACK showed off the latest iteration of the tna Robag rotary FFS bagging machine. Team members in attendance (from left): Tony Elliott, Nadia Taylor, Alf Taylor, Thiago Roriz and Andy Gao.
ABOVE LEFT: Digital future – one of the biggest advances from tna linked to digitalisation is the tna remote assist service.
community – has always been non- negotiable for us,” says Nadia, who is passionate about the cause. This dedi- cation ultimately led to the creation of tna’s humanitarian organisation, the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation. Over the last 20 years, the Foundation has helped transform the lives of over 20,000 people across 39 coun- tries through over 150 grassroot organisations.
“We actively work towards bettering the lives of the most vulnerable popu- lation in society, supporting children through initiatives around education, social enterprise, healthcare, human rights and social welfare.”
In its fortieth year, tna is celebrating its own achievements and showcasing the philanthropic achievements and of the Foundation through a series of events, across the globe, such as the one staged recently during AUSPACK. “These are events with a purpose,” continues Nadia. “The core aim here aligns with our three main motiva- tions as a business – People, Planet and Prosperity.”
By encouraging the development of healthy, fulfilling, and sustainable livelihoods across different regions, tna is ensuring that its largest indus- try events benefit more than just those who attend them.
There can be no argument that Nadia and Alf, backed by the stead- fast and talented tna team, have made a significant contribution to both the food industry and the wider commu- nity, building a legacy of which they can be justifiably proud. ■
Giving back – to the larger global community – has always been non-negotiable for us.”
— Nadia Taylor