From Semi-Automatic to Fully Automatic in Ukraine: 1,000 kg/h Short-Cut Pasta Line
A Ukrainian pasta producer running two European-made semi-automatic lines decided to move its production to a fully automatic, PLC-controlled system after struggling with operator-related errors and inconsistent product quality. In 2013 the company commissioned Talia Makina's 1,000 kg/h fully automatic short-cut pasta line; ever since, it has been producing consistent-quality pasta with minimal staff.
Producer and Line Details
Project Story
An established pasta producer in Ukraine ran two European-made semi-automatic lines — one short-cut and one long-cut — for many years. In a semi-automatic setup the process depends heavily on operator skill: the pasta was dried in drying cabinets, and the product was carried to the cabinets by hand. Staff-related errors caused production losses, and batch-to-batch variation made a consistent, uniform product impossible to achieve.
To change this picture permanently, the producer decided to base its production on a fully automatic, PLC-controlled system and in 2013 purchased a 1,000 kg/h fully automatic short-cut pasta line from Talia Makina.
The line runs every stage — raw-material dosing, dough preparation, extrusion, cutting, drying and final-product cooling — under Siemens PLC-based automation, with Schneider components in the panels. Pasta leaving the press enters the drying cabin untouched by hand and circulates through it automatically — the manual cabinet-carrying of the old semi-automatic setup disappeared entirely. Because production parameters are stored in recipes, every batch comes out to the same standard; operator intervention and error-related waste dropped to a minimum. The producer reached exactly the goal it had set: maximum pasta quality with minimal staff.
The line produces a wide range of short-cut shapes led by fusilli, penne, elbow macaroni and shells; a round-die change yields dozens of different shapes on the same line. All product-contact surfaces are made of food-grade AISI 304 stainless steel.
Commissioned in 2013, the line has been in production for over 13 years and ranks among Talia Makina's longest-running references. Although the warranty period ended years ago, remote support and spare-parts supply continue uninterrupted to this day.
The pattern that repeats across our references from Türkiye to Bangladesh and Madagascar holds in Ukraine as well: producers running European-made lines choose Talia Makina for their modernization and growth investments. Since 2007 we have delivered turnkey installations in 18 countries.
Project Fact Sheet
Turnkey Project Steps
Project Results
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a pasta production line installed in Ukraine?
Project planning, line design, manufacturing, shipment, on-site installation, commissioning and operator training are delivered turnkey from a single source. The full scope was applied in the Ukrainian installation; the line entered production in 2013.
What capacity was installed in Ukraine?
A 1,000 kg/h fully automatic short-cut pasta line was installed. In continuous operation the theoretical capacity reaches 24 tons per day.
Which pasta shapes are produced?
A wide range of short-cut shapes is produced, led by fusilli, penne, elbow macaroni and shells; a round-die change yields more than 30 shapes on the same line.
What is the difference between a semi-automatic and a fully automatic pasta line?
On semi-automatic lines, dosing, pressing and drying settings depend largely on operator skill; the pasta is dried in drying cabinets and carried to them by hand. Staff errors lead to waste and batch-to-batch quality variation. On a fully automatic line, pasta leaving the press enters the drying cabin untouched by hand and circulates through it automatically, while all production parameters are stored in PLC recipes. Every batch comes out to the same standard, and operator needs and human error drop to a minimum. This is exactly why the Ukrainian producer invested in a fully automatic line in 2013.
Why does a producer with European-made lines choose Talia Makina?
It is a pattern that repeats across our references: in Türkiye, Bangladesh, Madagascar and Ukraine, producers running European or Italian-made lines chose Talia Makina for their new investments thanks to full automation, fast spare-parts supply, remote support and a balanced investment cost.
How long do Talia Makina lines keep running?
The line in Ukraine has been in production since 2013 and the first line in Uzbekistan since 2014. With regular maintenance and original spare parts, the lines run at high efficiency for well over a decade; our post-warranty support program underwrites that service life.
What automation infrastructure does the line use?
Siemens PLC-based automation with Schneider components in the panels. Process and recipe management from raw-material dosing to drying runs automatically.
What do the warranty and after-sales support cover?
All lines are delivered with a 24-month standard warranty. In the Ukrainian project the warranty ended years ago, yet remote support and spare-parts supply continue without interruption.
Is remote technical support available?
Yes. The Siemens PLC-based automation system supports remote connection; with authorized access, fault diagnosis, parameter optimization and software updates are performed remotely. The Ukrainian line commissioned in 2013 still actively receives this support.
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