Neologic Engineers Join Hands with HPMC to Set Up Their Apple Wine Processing Plant

HPMC, a pioneer in India’s fruit juice industry and a state government undertaking of Himachal Pradesh, has always been ahead of its time. Back in 1974, they were the first to introduce fruit juice as a nutritious drink to Indian consumers. They also pioneered aseptic paper carton packaging for juices—revolutionizing how fruit-based beverages were consumed in the country.

Today HPMC has graduated to include a wide range of high-quality fruit juices, drinks, pulps, concentrates, squashes, fruit wines, ciders, jams, pickles, and mineral water to its portfolio.

HPMC Production and Plant Requirements

Over the decades, HPMC has expanded their product line. They wanted to create a benchmark facility that would combine technology, tradition, and regulatory compliance in one ecosystem. They decided to venture into apple wine production at scale.

HPMC set clear expectations:

Solutions Provided by Neologic Engineers

We designed and engineered a fully integrated Apple Wine processing plant with expandable processing capacities from 70KPL up to 1LKPL. The first step was to custom-engineer a processing line that could deliver on quality, volume, and precision. Every decision was made keeping in mind the terrain, climate, resource availability, and regulatory checkpoints.

We offered processing solution that consisted of:

They chose us because of our systematic project execution, deep experience in hygienic processing solutions, and proven ability to adapt designs to meet government and international compliance standards.

Commissioning and Its Challenges

Executing a project in the hilly terrains of Himachal Pradesh brought its own unique set of hurdles. We faced frequent weather disruptions, including landslides and heavy snowfall, which made transporting equipment and deploying on-site manpower a challenge. However, the bigger challenge was procedural. This was a government-funded project with World Bank backing.

Every minor design modification required to be submitted and validated through IIT/IIM authorities. We had to design the plant as per the IoT validation. Approvals often took weeks, but our team worked in parallel to ensure no delay in manufacturing timelines.

The site also posed difficulties. The landscape included old structures and debris. We had to landscape the area and prepare it before we could even begin commissioning. Moreover, raw material sourcing in this region had logistical constraints, especially during off-seasons or roadblocks.

Despite all these factors, we ensured the project didn’t stall. We adapted, adjusted, and delivered.

Additional Services Provided by Neologic Engineers

Our role wasn’t limited to commission their processing plant. We were required to offer end-to-end execution support, including:

This holistic project management approach allowed HPMC to focus on their core operations while we handled the rest.

Output Achieved by HPMC & Neologic Engineers

Upon commissioning the plant, our processing lines successfully delivered in their first batch trial production run.

This project now stands as our first successful reference installation in the Fruits & Vegetables and Beverage process. It marks a significant milestone in our journey towards expanding further into the F&V and Beverage Processing industry.

The scale and complexity of the HPMC project pushed us to innovate and evolve. It also reaffirmed our belief that when technology meets commitment, even the most challenging terrains can be transformed into centers of excellence.