ULMA flexes muscles with ‘groundbreaking’ tech for thermoforming machines
ULMA Packaging has announced the launch of Width-Flex - described as a 'groundbreaking' technology for thermoforming machines that is designed to tackle format variability...
Beckhoff motors ahead with 360-degree mover rotation
BECKHOFF has announced the system properties of its XPlanar motor have been ‘enhanced’ by new software-based 360-degree mover rotation functionality.
The XPlanar motor system enables...
Autopack joins distribution network of PET blow moulding machinery specialist
AUTOPACK has been appointed UK and Ireland distribution partner to SIDE, a Barcelona-based manufacturer of PET blow moulding machinery.
The move is said to open...
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...
Packaging machinery specialist set to double up at PPMA Show
ATS Packaging is taking two stands at this year's PPMA Show to showcase the company’s range of packaging machinery for end markets including personal...
Automation investment is child’s play for toy retailer
SMYTHS Toys has implemented Sparck Technologies’ right-size auto-boxing systems to boost throughput for its e-commerce business.
The retailer has installed three Sparck CVP machines at...
Efficient pallet flow without the need for manual lifting of pallets
Sponsored content: The PALOMAT® pallet magazine automates pallet handling, increases efficiency when stacking and destacking pallets, and protects employees from the unsuitable work of manually lifting heavy pallets.
Robotics investment pays off for contract manufacturer
A packaging solution with robotics integrated control has helped Dutch contract manufacturer Vetipak respond to the challenge of automating the packaging process for confectionery...
Partnership with Kwikpac plays ‘key part’ in firm’s sustainability progress
A manufacturer of low carbon building materials has seen a 'huge' decrease in plastic film consumption a year on from partnering with Kirkcaldy-headquartered Kwikpac.
Kwikpac...
ABG launches new thermal laminator for flexible packaging manufacturers
A B Graphic International (ABG) has launched ThermoLam, a thermal laminator designed to deliver 'faster production, greater agility and improved sustainability' for flexible packaging...



















