Thermoforming system being lifted off a lorry

Macpac extends capacity with new thermoforming machine

THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its plant in Stockport. Representing a £700,000 investment, the new...
DTO inkjet production system

Milestone machinery sale marks ‘turning point’ in product decoration

ENGINEERED Printing Solutions (EPS), a specialist in Direct-to-Object (DTO) industrial printing, is celebrating a milestone following the sale of its 100th single-pass DTO inkjet...
Capping and filling machine

Automated solutions set for exhibition showcase

AUTOPACK will showcase a range of automated and semi-automated equipment solutions at Packaging Innovations and Empack next month. The firm's stand in Birmingham will comprise...
Crabs in thermoformed packaging

Orkney seafood specialist benefits from new thermoforming machine

ULMA Packaging UK has installed a TFS 500 thermoforming machine at seafood producer Orkney Crab's premises. The move is designed to help the Orkney-based business...
Cardboard box of product packaging is moving on conveyor belt of automatic packing machine

Reducing downtime: maintenance and component reliability in automated packaging

This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with CJS Automation Automation is central to keeping packaging lines moving efficiently and consistently, whether they operate in...
L-R: Iain Buckham (Engelmann & Buckham); and Keith Ockenden (Zeus) shaking hands

Zeus and E&B team up to offer integrated automation and consumables solutions

ZEUS Group and Engelmann & Buckham (E&B), a UK specialist in packaging and processing machinery, have announced a new collaboration designed to deliver a...
Krones UniPure S decanter

Pure bliss: Krones adds decanter technology to portfolio

WITH the new UniPure S, Krones revealed it is expanding its ‘field-proven’ UniPure product family to include high-performance decanters. While the classical UniPure F model...
Minebea Intec weight indicator

Minebea Intec marks UK milestone and vows to stay ahead of the curve on...

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE In 2026, Minebea Intec is marking ten years since relocating to its UK head office in Birmingham. Over the last decade, the manufacturer...
Ceramic products

Automated packaging system proves a ‘win-win’ for tableware manufacturer

COMMERCIAL tableware manufacturer Churchill China has recently re-configured the packaging of its ceramic products to achieve improved protection and reduce the overall packaging content. James...
Viper strapping tool from Antalis

Antalis adds to strapping solutions with new Viper option

ANTALIS Packaging has unveiled the latest addition to its range of strapping solutions. The Master’in Viper Hand Strapping Tool is battery-powered and features a touch-sensitive,...