BakPac production facility

BakPac marks pouch milestone following machinery investment

POUCH manufacturer BakPac is celebrating a production milestone after converting and shipping over one million digitally printed stand-up pouches in a single week. The achievement...
Group photo in front on packaging machinery

Firms mark 30 years of working together with new potato packing line

PACE Mechanical Handling and JT Hopkins & Sons are celebrating 30 years of working together following the installation of a new potato packing line. The...
ULMA thermoforming machine

ULMA launches new range of thermoforming machines

ULMA Packaging UK has announced the launch of its new TFX range of thermoforming machines. Designed for the demands of the food industry, ULMA said...
Metal detector checking food

Why routine testing of metal detectors is essential for food safety

By Rob Stevens, market manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection METAL detection is a crucial technology for food safety, helping manufacturers maintain high quality standards while...
Sidel's CoboREEL

Automated reel loading solution ‘sets new industry standard’

SIDEL is launching CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for drinks packaging labels described as having triple the reel capacity of any other solution...
Demo area in Ishida facility

Ishida opens new facility to meet demand for automation solutions

ISHIDA Europe has announced an expansion of its Centre of Excellence in Prague, Czech Republic, in response to growing demand in Europe for automation...
Metal detector

Macpac introduces CEIA metal detection system

THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has announced it has installed a CEIA THS21 900 KHZ metal detection system at its facility in Stockport. A 1,500mm conveyor...
Checkweigher machine

Mettler-Toledo confirms upgrades to C31 intelligent checkweigher

METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection has updated its C31 intelligent checkweigher, introducing a range of smart production packages designed to deliver greater flexibility, faster implementation, and...
Packaging machinery production line

Packaging line upgrade brings speed and consistency gains for pharma producer

A producer in the pharmaceutical industry has recently upgraded its packaging lines with new equipment from Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS). The goal was to increase...
Aerial of new bottle machines

New Lucozade bottles unveiled following £6.3m investment

SUNTORY Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3 million in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles The bottles will now feature a...