Robot sales have increased by a dramatic 68% over the last year,

Time for a spring clean?

Tired and worn-out machinery can become the stuff of nightmares ROBOT sales have increased by a dramatic 68% over the last year, according to...
Tharsus, Brian Palmer and Ekko, Brian Williamson

Winning the war on waste

The task of reducing our carbon footprint still has huge untapped potential but some firms are stepping up to the plate. THE latest figures from...
Easyfairs

EasyFairs does it for Dundee stalwart

Scots firms rubbed shoulders with thousands of industry players at one of the biggest packaging shows on the calendar. IN the thick of the easyFairs...
Novatek

Lighter, thinner, stronger

Customers have never been more environmentally aware meaning film suppliers are under constant pressure to provide the greenest solutions. THE demands faced by the modern...
Ian Murray

Technology crucial to reduce costs

Technology is a crucial consideration for manufacturers looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Ian Murray takes a closer look at some of the...
Huhtamaki’s moulded-fibre hinged food container

Packaging pioneers turn their thoughts to innovation

New ideas are never in short supply when the industry’s packaging pioneers turn their thoughts to innovation. ONE of the most impressive breakthroughs in recent...
Robots

Automatic for the people?

Robots are often blamed for forcing humans onto the dole queue but new evidence suggests automation in sectors like food and drink may be...
VAT 69

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...

No time like the present

As firms experience the toughest trading conditions in decades now could be the right time to invest in new technology. IN the current economic climate,...