Established in 1984 Shawpak Systems prides itself on providing high level technical sales and support to our valued customer base. Offering solutions for Product Inspection, Packaging and Hygiene equipment sales and after sales support including certified customer training on site or at our Centre of Excellence training and demonstration facility.

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Kohloff Hygiene

Kohloff Hygiene represents a class of specialized equipment designed to prevent cross-contamination and maintain worker safety in food processing, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing environments. Shawpak Systems Ltd, an industrial equipment distributor based in Oakville, Ontario, supplies and supports these hygiene solutions across North America, helping facilities meet contamination prevention standards while improving operational efficiency.

What Kohloff Hygiene Equipment Does

Industrial hygiene systems prevent pathogens and contaminants from entering production areas through worker contact points. These systems typically operate at facility entry points, processing stations, or high-traffic zones where cross-contamination risk is highest. Because workers handle raw materials, move between production zones, and interact with machinery, equipment that sanitizes hands, boots, and clothing reduces the likelihood of product contamination and regulatory non-compliance.

Shawpak Systems distributes a range of industrial boot cleaners and hand sanitization systems designed for high-volume use. An industrial boot cleaner at a facility entrance can process 50 to 100 workers per shift, removing soil and microorganisms before they enter the production floor. Hand sanitization stations placed at critical control points reinforce hygiene protocols without slowing workflow. These systems are built for washdown environments typical of food processing, meat plants, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Core Components and Selection Criteria

Equipment selection depends on facility size, product type, and traffic patterns. Facilities in Oakville and across North America vary widely: a small specialty food processor has different needs than a large meat processing operation or a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.

Key selection factors include:

• Daily worker volume and shift patterns
• Contamination risk by production stage
• Space available at entry and process points
• Integration with existing hygiene protocols
• Washdown and sanitation requirements

Shawpak Systems provides technical advisory services to help operations directors and plant managers identify which combination of boot cleaning machines, hand sanitization systems, and supporting hygiene equipment matches their actual workflow. Rather than recommending a standard package, the company conducts on-site assessments and uses its Centre of Excellence demonstration facility to show how equipment performs under operating conditions specific to your industry.

Integration with Contamination Control Programs

Hygiene equipment does not stand alone. It works as part of a facility's broader contamination prevention program, which includes employee training, sanitation schedules, material handling protocols, and documented audits. Because regulatory bodies in food safety, pharmaceuticals, and meat processing require evidence of control measures, equipment must be reliable, maintainable, and suitable for inspection.

Shawpak Systems supports this requirement through certified after-sales support across Canada and the USA, including parts distribution and on-site training. When equipment fails during a production shift, downtime costs accumulate quickly. Access to genuine parts and qualified technicians reduces that risk. The company also provides operator training so staff understand proper use, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance schedules.

Practical Recommendations for Facility Managers

Evaluate hygiene equipment based on total cost of ownership, not purchase price alone. Water consumption, chemical use, maintenance labor, downtime risk, and operator training time all affect the true expense. Equipment that requires frequent cartridge changes or has high failure rates may appear cheaper upfront but costs more over three to five years.

Prioritize systems that integrate with your facility layout. Poorly positioned boot cleaning stations get bypassed. Hand sanitizers installed at the wrong control points do not reduce contamination. Work with a distributor who understands your production flow, not one who sells a generic solution.

Document the performance of any system you install. Track usage, maintenance events, and any hygiene failures. This data supports regulatory audits and tells you whether equipment is doing its job.

If you operate a food processing facility, pharmaceutical plant, or manufacturing operation in Oakville or elsewhere across North America and are evaluating hygiene equipment options, Shawpak Systems can help you assess your needs, view working installations, and select solutions that fit your operation. Contact them to discuss your facility's specific requirements.