Machinery investment is ‘game-changer’ for thermoformed packaging specialist

MACPAC has announced it has taken delivery of the first Illig down stacking machine with a punch press in the UK. The Illig RD74 gives...

Mettler-Toledo unveils ‘low cost’ conveyors for SMEs

  Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has unveiled the new EC Series conveyors to meet the product quality control needs of SME food manufacturers. The conveyors are said...

Kippen brewer sees benefits of canning

Scottish beer company Fallen Brewing has installed a canning line and is moving its entire range into cans. The Kippen-based craft brewer has installed an...

Side-sealing flow wrapper launched for cheese packaging operations

ULMA Packaging has developed a new side-sealing version of the company’s original ARTIC side seal flow wrapper, designed to help cheese suppliers provide sustainable...
Craig McGowan presenting at the Bobst UK Open House event

Corrugated and folding carton innovations take centre stage at open house events

BOBST UK & Ireland has hailed the success of its recent Open House events at its Redditch site, which showcased the latest innovations and...

Recovering high value products helps food factories maximise returns

By Matt Hale, International Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers When processing any kind of remotely viscous food product it is inevitable that a certain amount...
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Firm wants more females to consider engineering careers

PACKAGING Automation has called on schools and parents to educate girls on the potential of careers within the engineering industry

Krones puts faith in apprentice programme

Krones has expanded its apprentice programme with the announcement that three more recruits are planned to join the company this year. Managing director Andrew Wilson...

Sidel overhauls packaging machinery to deliver new Coca-Cola bottles

COCA-COLA Europacific Partners (CCEP) has collaborated with Sidel to convert its machinery to produce lighter bottles with tethered caps. CCEP's East Kilbride factory was the...
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How smart design overcomes checkweighing challenges in plastic cup applications

By Jörn Migge, head of product & market management, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection The integrity of dairy products, especially those packaged in plastic cups such as...