Rewind, play, fast forward: coding past, present and future
This year, Rotech Machines, the coding integration and feeding systems specialist, celebrates its 20th anniversary. Director Richard Pether looks back through the decades on...
Labelling: the future – Jules Lejeune discusses growth
Jules Lejeune of the European Self-adhesive Labelling Association (FINAT) discusses the routes to successful growth and profitability for suppliers operating in this rapidly changing...
Blending the old with the new
When the world’s largest drinks company decided to re-brand one of its most popular spirits nothing was left to chance.
THE spirits aisle is more...
Compostable polymers challenge plastics debate
What are we doing about plastic wrapped consumer goods? With the use of polypropylene films under attack, sales and marketing director Tony McDonald of...
Plastics recycling progress
While the plastics industry traditionally gave little thought to recycling, by 1991 the issue had moved into the spotlight with the emergence of new...
Produce more with less: Minebea Intec harnesses the benefits of automation
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The ‘perfect storm’ of labour shortages and the pandemic has accelerated the demand for automated equipment in factories across the country.
Increased efficiencies,...
Welcome to the future: Birmingham event to showcase next big things to hit sector
VISITORS to Packaging Innovations 2020 will get a rare glimpse into the future, according to the show’s organisers.
Around 300 exhibitors will showcase their latest...
Packaging tech and the future of food waste
Philip Simpson, commercial director at ReFood, discusses how the latest developments in state-of-the-art product packaging are playing an instrumental role in reducing food waste
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Medical technology event is in great health
Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK and Ireland’s leading showcase for medical design and manufacturing technology - the only event serving the whole of...
Good to ‘Go’ after switch to plastic
A frozen meal manufacturer has swapped metal for plastic in a bid to reduce costs and increase production.
COOK Trading Ltd has switched from metal...
