Colussi Ermes has been synonymous with innovation and quality for over 50 years, but at the heart of the success lies the dedication of the people behind the brand. Engineers, technicians, designers, and customer support specialists work with passion every day to satisfy all customers’ needs and to develop solutions that truly make a difference.
Compact machine design, energy consumption reduction, minimal consumption in water and detergent use, automatic cycles, loading/offloading automation, and analytical and monitoring tools are just a few of Colussi Ermes sustainability benefits. Hygienic design, rounded shapes, impeccable water draining, and easy access to any zone, guarantee absolute hygiene. Global leader in the design and production of advanced washing and drying systems for the food industry, Colussi Ermes has become specialized not only in the bakery, confectionery, fruit & vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry, and fishery sectors, but also in more complex fields such as the pharmaceutical, hospital, logistics and automotive sectors.
Colussi Ermes is a globally recognized company with over 7,000 washing systems installed worldwide. Since July 2022, it has been a proud division of Middleby Food Processing, a leader in the industry that brings together a portfolio of world-class brands with cutting- edge, complementary technologies. As part of Middleby, Colussi Ermes contributes to delivering best-in-class, full-line solutions for food production, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and innovation for customers worldwide.
Here’s an exclusive preview of the Colussi Ermes innovative systems.
Crate Washers
Automatic and highly versatile systems for washing and sanitizing crates and baskets, suitable for all sectors of production, ensuring impeccable washing for any type of crate, and providing the best results in terms of hygiene. The production range includes cabin or tunnel systems for washing trays with the possibility of selecting various options: one, two, or three tracks, horizontal or vertical. Advanced automation and intelligent handling systems improve workflow, maximizing productivity. Customization of hourly wash cycles, from just a few pieces up to 10,000 crates/hour, allows for maximum flexibility to meet diverse production needs.
Spin Drying Systems
High capacities up to 4200 crates/hour with the double-rotor spin-dryer and up to 2100 crates/ hour with the single-rotor spin-dryer – speed and perfect drying result are the key features that set apart this new generation of Colussi Ermes spin-dryers along with the possibility to dry different type of crates, foldable or rigid. this machine can dry a high number of crates with a minimum footprint. In just a few seconds the Colussi Ermes spin-dryer can achieve excellent drying with low electrical energy consumption making this both an efficient and cost-effective solution.
Automatic centrifugal machine to wash trays and equipment placed on racks
The rack washing systems have been carefully engineered to wash racks carrying different kinds of equipment. Using specific frames or special trolleys, it is possible to wash pans, crates, pallets, bins, meat-trucks, containers or isotainers fully respecting the highest washing and sanitizing hygiene standards. In this cabin version, the equipment are placed on special trolleys that are perfectly washed thanks to the slow rotation of the loading platform, which allows the washing solution to reach the entire surface of the trays and components: its unique and innovative centrifugal system allows a significant reduction of energy consumption and space while guaranteeing the maximum efficiency on washing and drying. The cabin can be equipped with one or two doors, available in manual, automatic, or pass-through options.
The washing capacity is very flexible: from a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 120 racks/hour.
