Environmental concerns over plastic alternatives a ‘wake-up call’ for businesses

A cross-party parliamentary group warning that firms are replacing plastic with potentially more harmful alternatives for the environment has been described as a 'wake-up...
Jenton Group at PPMA 2019

Jenton secures patent for new style valve bag

JENTON International has announced it has been granted a European patent for its method of manufacturing a new type of valve bag. The heat sealed...

Meypack to unveil new case packer for small pouches

SPECIALIST individual end-packaging solutions provider Meypack is set to use this year's Anuga FoodTec event to showcase a variation of the VP600 machine used for packing...
AG pallet wrap system

Pallet wrap system paves way for waste reduction

Kwikpac, the Kirkcaldy-based specialist in end-of-line strapping, stretch film and packaging solutions, has announced completion of a ‘cutting-edge’ pallet wrapping system installation for AG...

Combination systems have all bases covered

AS the food manufacturing sector focuses on improvements and measures to increase resilience during times of unprecedented demand - such as the early stages...
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...

Fortress highlights new ‘support-on-your-terms’ service packages

FORTRESS Technology has unveiled its new ‘support-on-your-terms’ service packages at PPMA Show. The initiative is designed to help eliminate machinery downtime and rescue food processors...

Heinz-Glas invests in new glass melting furnace

HEINZ-GLAS Group has said that it is able to react 'extremely flexibly' to a wide variety of market and customer requirements thanks to its...

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...
Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic

Sidel to unveil new innovation in bottle washing tech

SIDEL has launched a new 'breakthrough' bottle washer that combines chemical and ultrasound technology. The Hydra Ultrasonic will be unveiled for the first time this...