When leading dairy co-operative Milk Link began a major upgrade of its recently acquired Staplemead Dairy in Frome, Somerset, the last thing they expected was for the contractor to go into liquidation part way through the job. Fortunately, Retford-based Moody Systems was on hand to save the day.

Moody immediately stepped in and, after agreeing terms within the original budget, took overall responsibility for the installation, including the full-time employment of six staff from the liquidated company.

'It was Moody's speed of response that really impressed us', said Andrew Birkett, General Manager of Milk Link's Staplemead operation.


'We received the bad news on a Friday and by Monday afternoon the project was up and running again, with minimal delay to completion. It was a seamless handover from our point of view', he added.

The project, which entails Moody supplying all tanks, pumps and valves, installation of all equipment on site, and commissioning, is due for completion in late November 2002 and will increase volume and improve efficiencies at the creamery.

The Staplemead facility produces retail packed cream, flavoured milk, custard, soft cheese, yogurt, and skimmed milk powder for multiple major retailers and food service businesses.