McCain's Smithton plant's new 1.8 million technology cuts carbon

Molly Appleton
Updated August 19 2021 - 11:13am, first published August 4 2021 - 4:00am
NEW TECH: A pulsed electric field generator has landed at Smithton to cut the amount of water and energy needed. Picture: Supplied
NEW TECH: A pulsed electric field generator has landed at Smithton to cut the amount of water and energy needed. Picture: Supplied

THE new $1.8 million piece of technology at McCain Foods Smithton plant is no spud, with the pulsed electronic field generator both efficient and slashing water and energy use.

Molly Appleton

Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.

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