Waterproof Factory TV Display Screens for Meat and Food Production: Liffey Meats Case Study
Aqualite IP66 factory TV display screens helped Liffey Meats improve visibility of live production targets on the factory floor, supporting stronger communication, higher output and daily washdown compliance in a demanding food production environment.
This case study is written for factory managers, operations directors, engineering teams, food manufacturing specifiers and procurement professionals looking for reliable waterproof KPI display screens for wet, cold and hygiene-critical processing areas.
In food and meat processing environments, internal communications must work in real operating conditions. Production halls, chilled units, abattoirs, slaughter houses, meat packing areas and frozen food facilities are often wet, cold, heavily cleaned and operationally intense. In these settings, a conventional screen may not be suitable. What is required is a purpose-built display that can withstand washdown routines, remain visible to staff at a distance and communicate live performance information clearly across the production floor.
The Requirement
Liffey Meats, one of Ireland’s most modern and progressive beef processors based in County Cavan, wanted a better way to communicate performance targets to its production team. The business is known for responding quickly and efficiently to customer needs, and for maintaining high standards of traceability and quality assurance throughout its supply chain.
To support faster decision-making and stronger productivity on the factory floor, the company saw an opportunity to use smart factory KPI display technology in a practical, highly visible way. The objective was simple but commercially important: make live targets and actual output easier for everyone to see, not just supervisors.
The Challenge in Wet and Cold Food Factory Environments
Food production and meat processing sites present a difficult operating environment for digital displays. Screens may be exposed to cold temperatures, moisture, cleaning chemicals, daily washdowns, foam sanitation and high-pressure washing. At the same time, they must remain readable, durable and easy to integrate into operational workflows.
For specifiers and purchasing teams in food factories, this creates a clear procurement challenge. The screen must not only display information effectively. It must also withstand hygiene-critical conditions without becoming a weak point in the production environment. In facilities where cleanliness and compliance matter as much as productivity, the suitability of the display is as important as the content shown on it.
The Aqualite Solution
After reviewing several rugged LED TV display options, Liffey Meats selected an Aqualite 42-inch IP66-rated waterproof display screen. The screen was installed overlooking the production hall specialising in beef de-boning for hindquarters, where real-time visibility of targets and output could influence day-to-day performance.
The decision was driven by a combination of durability, readability and fitness for purpose. For operations teams, engineering managers and buyers, the value of a purpose-built waterproof factory display lies in its ability to perform reliably in challenging conditions while delivering information to the people who need it most.
“I’d seen that rugged LED TV display screens were becoming available, I looked at a few different displays and for me, this was by far the best display option. I made contact with Aqualite and I was sold. A few weeks later we’d ordered a 42” screen, taken delivery and installed it overlooking the production hall which specialises in beef de-boning for hind quarters.”
Garth Kivlehan, Liffey Meats
Measured Impact on Production
Once installed, the screen quickly became a practical operational tool rather than simply a passive information board. By displaying live targets and actual output clearly to the workforce, the system improved visibility, reinforced accountability and supported stronger engagement with daily production goals.
“Having the screen works very well for us and has actually increased factory production. We’ve looked at the numbers and our production has increased by between 5-10% – just by installing it in our production hall. The entire meat factory and workforce can now, at any given time, clearly see our performance targets, it’s a great motivator!”
Garth Kivlehan, Liffey Meats
For factory owners, operations leaders and procurement teams, this is an important point. The right factory floor KPI TV display screen can do more than communicate information. It can help influence behaviour, align teams around targets and contribute to measurable productivity gains.
Designed for Washdown and Hygiene-Critical Areas
In meat processing and food production, hygiene is non-negotiable. Any equipment placed within the production environment must support, rather than hinder, cleaning routines. This is where IP66 protection becomes especially valuable.
“As you would expect we need to ensure complete cleanliness throughout our facility. Nowhere is this more important than in our butchery hall where we have the screen. So the great benefit of the IP66 rated 100% waterproof screen is that, along with everything else in the hall we wash it every day with high pressure washers, foamed and sanitized daily. We probably have the cleanest digital signage screen in the county!”
Garth Kivlehan, Liffey Meats
This daily cleaning compatibility is a major consideration for specifiers in abattoirs, slaughter houses, meat packing facilities, chilled production halls and frozen food environments. A display that cannot tolerate washdown is unlikely to deliver long-term value in these sectors. Aqualite’s IP66-rated construction helps address that requirement directly.
Clearer Internal Communication Across the Production Hall
Before installation, daily targets were primarily held by supervisors, who then had to relay them to line staff. The display changed that by placing live information in direct view of the production team, creating a more transparent and immediate communication process.
“The beauty is that as the factory KPI targets are displayed to everyone in the production hall, including supervisors, before we installed the LED TV display screen only supervisors were issued with the daily targets. And they then had to communicate to our production line staff.”
Garth Kivlehan, Liffey Meats
The display configuration included room temperature in the top left corner, time in the top right, target output in the bottom left and actual output in the bottom right. A green indicator showed performance above target, while red highlighted when yield dropped below expectations. This simple visual structure made live factory data easier to interpret at a glance.
“Shown in the picture is the room temperature in the top left corner. We display the time in the top-right hand corner. The bottom left is the target number of quarters of beef required. In this case at 622. The bottom right is the actual number of quarters of beef being produced at that time. It shows green if we’re above target and a red light if we’re slipping below our yield target.”
Garth Kivlehan, Liffey Meats
Wider Relevance for Food and Manufacturing Sites
The application at Liffey Meats demonstrates that waterproof TV display screens have a wider role than outdoor entertainment alone. In industrial and processing environments, they can serve as total information displays for productivity, output, temperature, shift communication, quality indicators and live KPI reporting.
“I’m now looking at the possibility of ordering more Aqualite display screens. I’m sure they’re great for outdoor TV but I do think there is much more of a market for these screens to be served as total information displays for factories and production facilities.”
Garth Kivlehan, Liffey Meats
This makes them highly relevant for food factories, meat processors, refrigerated production areas, dairies, cold stores, seafood processing, frozen food manufacturing and other industrial spaces where standard screens are unlikely to be appropriate.
“It can sometimes be a challenge for companies to develop effective internal communications. The factory TV display screen at Liffey Meats is a fantastic application. We’re delighted it’s being put to such productive use. It just shows how using an Aqualite waterproof TV display screen in this environment, to monitor productivity, can have a direct effect and ultimately increase profit.”
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Key Outcomes
- Measured productivity improvement: Liffey Meats reported a 5-10% increase in factory production after installation
- Better visibility of live KPI targets: production staff and supervisors could see targets and actual output at any time
- Improved communication on the factory floor: less reliance on supervisor-only target distribution
- Washdown compatibility: suitable for daily high-pressure cleaning, foaming and sanitation routines
- Fit for wet and cold environments: ideal for meat, food and chilled production settings
Ideal Applications
- Meat factory TV display screens
- Food factory KPI display screens
- Waterproof factory floor TV displays
- Chilled and refrigerated processing units
- Abattoirs and slaughter houses
- Frozen food production facilities
- Washdown-safe production hall information screens
- Industrial internal communications displays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a factory KPI TV display screen?
A factory KPI TV display screen is a digital display used on the production floor to show live operational information such as targets, output, temperature, time, performance indicators and other manufacturing data.
Why do food factories need waterproof TV display screens?
Food factories often involve moisture, daily washdowns, sanitation chemicals and cold operating conditions. A waterproof display is better suited to these environments than a standard indoor screen.
What does IP66 mean for a factory display screen?
IP66 indicates strong protection against water and dust ingress, making it highly relevant for wet, hygiene-critical and washdown-heavy factory environments.
Can KPI screens improve factory production?
They can help by making targets and performance data visible to more of the workforce, supporting accountability, motivation and faster response to underperformance.
Where can waterproof factory screens be used?
They are suitable for meat processing plants, food factories, chilled production halls, abattoirs, slaughter houses, frozen food facilities and other industrial sites with demanding environmental conditions.
Are these screens suitable for daily washdown cleaning?
Yes, purpose-built IP66-rated screens can be suitable for environments where high-pressure washing, foaming and sanitation are part of the daily cleaning regime.
Can factory TV display screens show more than production targets?
Yes, they can also display temperature, time, quality data, shift notices, safety messages, line performance and other internal communications relevant to the operation.
Why are factory floor information displays useful for supervisors?
They help supervisors communicate targets more consistently, reduce manual relaying of information and give the whole team a shared view of current performance.
Do waterproof industrial screens work in cold environments?
Yes, when designed for industrial and food production use, they can be well suited to refrigerated and chilled areas where ordinary commercial screens may struggle.
What should buyers look for when specifying a food factory display screen?
Buyers should look for weather and washdown protection, visibility, durability, compatibility with hygiene routines and suitability for the specific operating environment.
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