Trays being inspected on production line

Aluminium tray specialist invests in advanced vision technology

i2r Packaging Solutions has announced an investment in advanced vision inspection technology across its aluminium tray manufacturing operations. The business has introduced a new detection...

Firms urged to re-focus attention on training to avoid operator ‘knowledge gap’

TRAY sealing business Proseal has claimed a renewed focus on training is 'critical' to avoid a 'knowledge gap' amongst machine operators caused by the...

Latest Raptor Combi boasts every UK supermarket code of practice specification

FORTRESS Technology has revealed that its latest raptor combination machine now comes with every UK supermarket code of practice specification pre-programmed into the machine. New...

RMGroup launches new automated mobile bagging system

PACKAGING and robotic automation specialist RMGroup has launched the CTM800 mobile bagging system. The system integrates within three standard 40ft shipping containers, providing a 'complete...
Exterior shot of Proseal's factory

US business acquires Proseal in £220m deal

TRAY sealing firm Proseal is to be acquired by US-based JBT Corporation in a deal worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Based in Chicago, JBT...

Yamato weighs in with new filling line

YAMATO Scale Dataweigh recently demonstrated its new fruit weighing and punnet/tray filling line in the first open house event to be held at its new Leeds...

Aetna Group completes Meypack acquisition

AETNA Group, which produces end-of-line packaging machines and systems through its business units Robopac and OCME, has announced the acquisition of German company Meypack. Meypack...
Hugo Beck packaging line

Instant success: new packaging line helps noodle provider triple capacity

HORIZONTAL packaging solutions manufacturer Hugo Beck has revealed how it helped an instant noodle meal producer enhance its operation through the implementation of its servo...
Schneider Electric stand at PPMA Show 2026

Investment case for new technologies ‘increasingly compelling’

MANUFACTURERS are becoming more familiar with the benefits of robotics, automation, digital twins, and industrial software – but there still work to do to...

Fish processor hooked on Loma Systems

AN Aberdeen seafood manufacturing plant has installed two CW3 combination checkweigher and metal detection units and a standalone IQ3 metal detector from Loma Systems. The...