Machinery specialist appoints new MD

ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of James Couldwell as MD following the retirement of Chris Pickles. Having previously worked at ULMA between 2016...
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Equipment makes life sweet for cake specialist

A German cake manufacturer is using Ishida technology for precision dosing of fruit toppings and to meet quality standards
OMRON automation centre in Stuttgart, Germany

OMRON marks opening of new automation facility

OMRON has celebrated the opening of a new automation centre in Stuttgart, Germany. The site will serve as a hub for expertise in advanced automation...

Thanks a Myllyn: cobots help automate processes

FINLAND food manufacturer Myllyn Paras has automated its palletising operations by utilising collaborative robots designed for tasks that are heavy or too strenuous for...

How do you check the accuracy of an inline checkweigher?

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Automatic Inline Checkweighers have been part of our production lines for decades and it is estimated that in the UK alone there are...

Busting the automation myths: seven reasons to embrace robotics

By Carl Patrick, robot sales manager – machine tool automation, FANUC UK The UK is currently the world’s sixth largest economy and eighth largest...

New packaging machines tipped to enable retailers to reduce plastic

XACT has launched two new packaging solutions designed to help retailers reduce the amount of plastic packaging they use for fresh produce. The Rev Elephant...
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Mettler-Toledo outlines progress in sustainability journey

INSPECTION solutions specialist Mettler-Toledo has highlighted the firm's progress towards sustainability goals after publishing its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. Covering the 2024 reporting year, the...
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YPS helps major cheese manufacturer prepare for peak pre-Christmas production

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has supported a major cheese supplier in preparing for its pre-Christmas peak production period by providing additional packaging capacity. The dairy...

OMRON adds new food-grade robots to i4H portfolio

OMRON has announced the launch of new food-grade robots to its i4H product line. The manufacturer revealed the robots utilise 'high-performance extreme pressure' lubricants specially...