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...

ULMA appoints new regional sales manager for Scotland

ULMA Packaging UK has appointed Martyn Cochrane as its new regional sales manager for Scotland. The machinery manufacturer said the move aims to meet the...
FM 400 horizontal flow wrap packaging machine

ULMA launches new flow wrapper for high-speed MAP applications

MACHINERY manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK has announced the launch of the FM 400 horizontal flow wrap packaging machine. The solution is said to be engineered...

Dalkeith labelling specialist invests in new finishing machine

A B Graphic International (ABG) recently installed a fully specified Digicon Series 3 finishing machine at Dalkeith-based Labelling specialist NSD Labels. The investment allows the...

New Ishida X-ray offers ‘enhanced sensitivity’ for difficult to spot foreign bodies

ISHIDA Europe has announced it is launching its next generation IX-G2 dual energy X-ray inspection system, described as offering 'significantly enhanced sensitivities' for the...
Robotic palletising system

Egg producer boosted by robotic palletising system

AUTOMATION specialist Endoline Robotics has installed a fully integrated robotic palletising system for Bird Brothers, a family-run UK egg producer. Supplying up to five million...

Automation innovation is improving all the time

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Automation is one of the fastest growing areas of packaging machinery innovation. Designed to help address a range of challenges, from labour shortages...

Lexium cobot tipped to reduce downtime and improve safety in industrial plants

SCHNEIDER Electric has announced the launch of the Lexium cobot, featuring next-generation automation and robotics technology designed to work alongside humans to perform 'gentle...

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...

Automation can help businesses respond to future challenges

Smarter technology to help streamline operations, automate processes and provide valuable production data can deliver a critical competitive advantage to food businesses, explains Torsten...