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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...