New combination systems tipped to reduce cleaning downtime

METTLER-Toledo has announced the launch of a new series of washdown-resistant combination product inspection systems, integrating checkweighing and metal detection technologies. The CM33 Washdown and...

Award win is ‘perfect conclusion’ to tray sealer innovation

ISHIDA is celebrating award success for its recently introduced QX-500 tray sealer. The machine won the Innovative Packaging Machinery category at this year's PPMA Awards. The...

Validatable sealer offers traceability and security

THE Saxon SB1000+ Validatable sealer from Fischbein Saxon has been designed to enhance the security of the closed bag by producing a 100% validatable...

Charpak boosts production capacity with latest thermoforming unit

PACKAGING designer and manufacturer Charpak has commissioned its latest Kiefel KMD78 thermoforming machine, as part of its multi-million pound development programme. This is the fourth...
MBF’s Ultra-Low Vacuum filling machine

Machinery has the bottle to handle eco-friendly packs

PEEBLES-based bottling and packaging machinery supplier Evolution BPS has revealed that the shift towards sustainable solutions has led to a growing number of enquiries...

Spirits are high in Kirkcaldy thanks to new bottling line

A new spirits facility that allows bottling and packaging from small volumes in single casks to 30,000 litre tankers has been established by QAS...

Investment helps hand hygiene firm to clean up

PACEPACKER has announced it has helped to more than double the output for a global hand hygiene supplier by automating the case erection, loading...

Investment in people recognition for APS

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced it has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) accreditation for the 19th year. The accreditation has to be renewed...

SEE unveils new e-commerce fulfilment paper packaging system

SEE (formerly Sealed Air) has announced an expansion of its range of automated e-commerce packaging systems with the launch of the SEE AUTOBAG brand 850SP...
The Mitus® metal detector uses innovative MiWave technology to detect even the smallest metallic foreign bodies, even with the greatest product effect. Image credit: Minebea Intec

Protection against foreign bodies in food: Focus on hygiene and product quality

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE The requirements for hygiene and product quality in the food industry are very high due to strict international regulations such as HACCP, ISO...