Machinery investment is ‘game-changer’ for thermoformed packaging specialist
MACPAC has announced it has taken delivery of the first Illig down stacking machine with a punch press in the UK.
The Illig RD74 gives...
Mettler-Toledo unveils ‘low cost’ conveyors for SMEs
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has unveiled the new EC Series conveyors to meet the product quality control needs of SME food manufacturers.
The conveyors are said...
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...
Side-sealing flow wrapper launched for cheese packaging operations
ULMA Packaging has developed a new side-sealing version of the company’s original ARTIC side seal flow wrapper, designed to help cheese suppliers provide sustainable...
Corrugated and folding carton innovations take centre stage at open house events
BOBST UK & Ireland has hailed the success of its recent Open House events at its Redditch site, which showcased the latest innovations and...
Recovering high value products helps food factories maximise returns
By Matt Hale, International Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers
When processing any kind of remotely viscous food product it is inevitable that a certain amount...
Firm wants more females to consider engineering careers
PACKAGING Automation has called on schools and parents to educate girls on the potential of careers within the engineering industry
Krones puts faith in apprentice programme
Krones has expanded its apprentice programme with the announcement that three more recruits are planned to join the company this year.
Managing director Andrew Wilson...
Sidel overhauls packaging machinery to deliver new Coca-Cola bottles
COCA-COLA Europacific Partners (CCEP) has collaborated with Sidel to convert its machinery to produce lighter bottles with tethered caps.
CCEP's East Kilbride factory was the...
How smart design overcomes checkweighing challenges in plastic cup applications
By Jörn Migge, head of product & market management, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection
The integrity of dairy products, especially those packaged in plastic cups such as...
