Hop to it: bespoke packing line supports firm’s growth plans

A hop-growing co-operative is reportedly enjoying increased export sales after investing in a bespoke packing line. As well as selling products overseas, English Hops has...

OMRON brings Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow to the UK

OMRON has hailed the success of its European Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow, which came to the UK this week to demonstrate the 'factory of the future'. Reeco...

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...
Food manufacturing inspection machinery

Live webinar to provide insights into contamination detection in food manufacturing

METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection is teaming up with BRCGS and IFSQN to present a webinar for food industry stakeholders looking to mitigate contamination risks and...
Tunnock's Caramel Wafers on Bosch Packaging system

Tunnock’s taste success with ‘high-tech’ system

BOSCH Packaging Technology has revealed details of a ‘high-tech’ packaging system it installed for Tunnock’s iconic Caramel Wafer biscuits
Schneider Electric stand at PPMA Show 2026

Investment case for new technologies ‘increasingly compelling’

MANUFACTURERS are becoming more familiar with the benefits of robotics, automation, digital twins, and industrial software – but there still work to do to...

24/7 conversion brings packaging sector jobs boost

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems’ has announced that its in-house converting process is now running 24/7. The business said this is enabling the company to meet greater...

Avanti Conveyors pledge that their products will be ‘air free’ by 2023

AVANTI Conveyors has pledged that all of the firm's products will no longer require a compressed air supply by 2023. The firm, which manufactures and...
BOBST MASTER M5

Tungate Group invests in new BOBST label press

STAFFORDSHIRE-based flexible packaging and label printing specialist, Tungate Group, has invested in a BOBST MASTER M5 flexo press to enhance its narrow web production...

A smoother transition to automation success

David Jahn, sales director at Brillopak explains why automation should not be feared and that proper planning can prevent a myriad of issues, while...