Detector proves its mettle against attack from water and dust
METAL detection specialist Fortress Technology says its extra rugged Stealth model is now officially accredited with IP69K rating, reinforcing its reputation for reliability in...
Long dwell sealing head takes the biscuit in wrapping application
SHORTBREAD, oatcake and biscuit specialist Paterson-Arran is increasing output and has installed its first PFM high-speed flow-wrapper, a Falcon HS equipped with a long...
Pulp with smooth surfaces
FROM Q1 2014 Plastique will be manufacturing thermoformed pulp products with “paper-smooth surfaces” on both sides. These products will be manufactured under the...
Using sustainable materials to create the look and feel of luxury
LEO Luxe will be highlighting its new ecological packaging and folding rigid box range at stand F53.
The company says its ecological packaging combines...
High strength card supports 3D shapes
ON show at February’s Print Innovations event, Cybercard 3D is a packaging product that can be “super embossed” to create 3D effects that are...
Packaging Innovations returns to NEC, February 2014
The Packaging Innovations show returns to the NEC in February 2014 with a new co-located show, Converting Innovations. It will exhibit the latest in...
Machinery seminars tackle safety and robotics
UPCOMING seminars from the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) include “Machinery Risk Assessment” on 1 August, and “Robotic Safety in Automation” on 5...
Sharing the latest thinking – TOTAL preview
Developments in packaging design will be on show at the NEC in June alongside the latest machinery to enhance productivity. There will also be...
Coding for better traceability and productivity
BUILDING on a broad range of coding assurance solutions, Videojet will launch a number of customer confidence boosting additions at the TOTAL exhibition.
“Recent news...
Light and economic robot eases automation
AT the last TOTAL exhibition, R.A. Rodriguez introduced the processing and packaging sector to the Universal Robot, said to be a lightweight and highly...