Site Tour | Snack Brands Orchard Hills Site Visit | CeMAT Australia

CeMAT Australia 2025 is proud to offer a rare opportunity to step inside one of Australia’s leading food distribution operations with an exclusive site tour of Snack Brands Australia, hosted in partnership with Mobiledock and Hannover Fairs.

Departing from CeMAT 2025 at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park, delegates will be transported to Snack Brands' state-of-the-art distribution centre in Orchard Hills (2 Distribution Dr.), where they will witness firsthand how this major snack manufacturer manages high-volume intralogistics, automation and supply chain excellence, in part through the integration of Mobiledock's innovative cloud-based Loading Dock management platform - think of it as air traffic control for Loading Docks - which makes the process of getting Australia's favourite snacks from Orchard Hill to shelves across the country easy, efficient and secure.

Not only will you witness the magic of snack manufacturing, you'll also learn how incorporating Mobiledock into the process enabled Snack Brands to streamline operations, optimise space, reduce congestion, gain full visibility over inbound deliveries, enhance safety and security, and support their ESG goals.

Rare opportunity to tour Snack Brands Australia’s new, optimised and automated DC.  

Overview of the Site 

• The Orchard Hills facility spans 27 acres and is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution hub for Snack Brands Australia. 

• The site serves as the central production and distribution point for iconic Australian snack brands such as Kettle Chips, Thins, CC’s, Samboy, and Cheezels. 

What Participants Will See During the Tour 

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) 

• 16 AGVs operate on site, efficiently transporting goods between manufacturing and storage areas, reducing manual handling and increasing safety and productivity. 

• High-Capacity Storage 

• The warehouse features 43,000 pallet locations, supporting large-scale storage and rapid order fulfillment for national distribution. 

• Mobiledock  

• The site uses the Mobiledock cloud-based dock appointment scheduling system to streamline vehicle arrivals and departures, optimize dock usage, and provide real-time visibility for all supply chain stakeholders. 

• This system enhances resource planning, reduces congestion, and improves supplier management. 

• Automated Manufacturing Lines 

• Visitors will observe (from the board room window) cutting-edge potato fryer technology and automated lines for producing flat, crinkle, and kettle chips, as well as corn and specialty snacks. 

• The process includes automated washing, peeling, slicing, cooking, and seasoning, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency. 

• Fully Automated Distribution Centre 

• The distribution centre is highly automated, with minimal manual labor required. Forklifts are only used at the final stage to load pallets onto trucks 2. 

• The facility can handle just-in-time picking and maximize inventory availability, supporting the distribution of over 200 million packets of chips per year 2. 

• Sustainability and Local Sourcing 

• The factory uses 100% Australian potatoes, sourced daily from local farmers, many of whom are second or third generation suppliers. 

• The site emphasizes sustainability in both ingredient sourcing and operational efficiency. 

• Quality Assurance 

• Automated and visual checks are conducted at every stage of production, including colour screening of potatoes before and after cooking, and taste testing every shift to ensure product quality. 

Bonus for Attendees:

All visitors will receive a souvenir snack pack featuring favourites from the Snack Brands range.

Additional Information: 

• The facility operates 24/7, supporting continuous production and rapid response to market demand. 

• Recent and ongoing expansions will further increase production capacity and job opportunities in the region. 

Key Details:

• Date: Tuesday, 22 July

• Meeting Area & Time: 10.30am, The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park, CeMAT Registration Area.

• Tour Time: 10:30am - 2:00pm (Includes travel time)

• Cost: $25 per person

• Capacity: Strictly limited to 13 participants + 2 tour hosts

Terms and Conditions:

• Strictly no competitors 
• No more than 1 representative per company 
• Subject to Snack Brands approval 
• Safety – steel capped - shoes required 
• Hi-vis vests provided  

Spots are limited and demand is expected to be high. Register early to secure your place on this unique experience and gain exclusive insights into logistics excellence in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

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