Smurfit Kappa investment tipped to ‘redefine’ UK packaging landscape
SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a 'momentous' investment in machinery for its UK Hexacomb offering.
The firm said the move is poised to 'redefine' the packaging...
New innovations and solutions will be in the spotlight at PPMA TOTAL Show 2022
As PPMA TOTAL Show 2022 returns to the NEC Birmingham from September 27-29, Richard Little, the PPMA’s show director, provides a preview of this...
Punch and die functionality drives increased demand from horticultural sector
MACPAC is reporting increased demand from the horticultural sector following its investment in an Illig RD74 thermoforming machine with integrated punch and die functionality.
This...
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...
Milling business is Ardent about benefits of automatic testing
ONE of the largest premium flour and ingredient companies in North America - Ardent Mills - recently implemented automatic testing on several of its...
New fill level monitoring system tipped to help avoid machine downtime
A digital service that gives 'instant visibility' to filling levels in packaging machinery has been developed by SICK in collaboration with industry end-users.
SICK Filling...
Something for everybody: flexibility key to Minebea Intec’s checkweigher range
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Peter Walker, Minebea Intec’s sales manager for the UK and Ireland, tells Packaging Scotland about the manufacturer’s latest checkweighing innovations and increasing presence...
Brand reputation is an important part of the mix
Product consistency is vital to maintaining brand image. Latest weighing technology can help in ensuring the right proportion of ingredients in every pack, as...
Automation adapts to sustainable packaging
By Patricia Torres, industry marketing manager food and commodities, OMRON Europe
Have you ever ordered a small item online, and then felt incensed when it...
Robotic packaging innovation helps pharma manufacturer increase production throughput
TEKPAK Automation has revealed how it helped a UK pharmaceutical manufacturer of transdermal patches increase production throughput by over 30% thanks to a robotic...
