Irish eyes are smiling as Mosca machines ‘boost productivity’

Mosca machines are said to be helping to boost productivity at corrugated manufacturer Rigid Containers' site in Limerick, Ireland. Mosca's KCK-131-26 palletiser, a MCB-2 strapping machine...
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...

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...
Hugo Beck open house events

Machinery specialist to mark anniversary with Open House events

PACKAGING machinery specialist Hugo Beck is set to mark its 70th anniversary this year with two Open House events on May 7-8 and 14-15...

Go with the FLOW: manufacturer unveils new mobile robots fleet management software

OMRON has introduced Fleet Operations Workspace (FLOW) Core 2.1 software, described as enabling short-term introduction of mobile robots. The manufacturer explained that this is achieved...

Jenton expands distributor agreement with PlexPack

JENTON International has revealed it has extended its distributor agreement for Emplex bag and pouch sealing equipment with Canada-based flexible packaging specialist PlexPack. The new arrangement...
Ishida IX-PD-Poultry

New x-ray inspection system launched for poultry sector

ISHIDA has announced the launch of its innovation in x-ray technology. The IX-PD-Poultry is designed to meet the large-volume throughputs of modern poultry plants while...

ULMA equipment tipped to be the “talk of the show” at Foodex 2018

ULMA Packaging has vowed to deliver an "exceptional equipment line-up" at Foodex 2018. The firm will be showcasing its latest fill and seal technology at...
Raptor Tritek

Fortress Technology to embrace joined-up approach at PPMA Show 2026

FORTRESS Technology will present compact, interconnected metal detection systems at PPMA Show 2026 in Birmingham next month. The firm will showcase the Raptor Tritek for...
ULMA exhibition stand

ULMA to demonstrate automation capabilities at PPMA Show 2026

ULMA Packaging UK is returning to PPMA Show 2026 with a line-up highlighting the firm's latest developments in packaging automation, machinery, and integrated production...