The heat is on for distillers

By Steve Bradley, sales director at bottling and packaging machinery supplier AVE UK THE way that distillers heat their feedstock has evolved in recent years....

Sowing the seeds for increased production

An Ishida multihead weigher at premium Irish vegetable grower Leo Dunne Ltd has played a central role in helping the company expand its operation...

Retail Spec Conveyor aims to future-proof functionality

  AS more advanced metal detection equipment enters the market, Fortress Technology has revealed it has engineered a retailer-spec conveyor system that meets all due...

Food safety on the agenda at Ishida open house events

ISHIDA is inviting food producers to its Birmingham facility for its Food Safety X-ray Open House event July 4-6. The event will demonstrate how advancements...
L-R: Isidore Leiser, Owner, Stratus Packaging Europe and Matt Burton, Global Sales Director, ABG

DigiLite installation aims to boost efficiency and automation

A B Graphic International (ABG) has announced the latest installation of its DigiLite converting line at Stratus Packaging’s site in Feytiat, France. Stratus Packaging is...

Firm is nuts about new metal detector

TRIGON Snacks - a supplier of nuts and snacks to the licensed trade, retailers and food service operators - commissioned a horizontal metal detection...

Latest Minebea Intec solutions set for PPMA showcase

WEIGHING and inspection technology specialist Minebea Intec has revealed the firm's focus at this year's PPMA Show will be on the new Pipeline X-ray...

DHL snaps up four collaborative robots

DHL Supply Chain has bought four collaborative Sawyer robots as part of the firm's robotics programme. The robots will be used across DHL's 19 co-packing and production logistics...

Automation proves the best medicine for pharma manufacturer

AN automated solution comprising eight FANUC robots has provided a range of benefits for a major pharmaceutical manufacturer. Athens-based DEMO SA, a producer of injectable...
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...