Tom Bouchier

UK manufacturing can climb even higher with automation

By Tom Bouchier, managing director, FANUC UK Data just released by Make UK reveals that UK manufacturing has overtaken France to claim eighth place in...

Machinery manufacturer to mark double milestone

PACKAGING machinery manufacturer GIC is gearing up to mark two major milestones at this year's PPMA Show. The company will celebrate 30 years of producing...
FANUC open house event

FANUC UK open house event to return this November

FANUC UK has announced that its annual Open House event will return from November 12-14 this year. Highlighting the challenges facing manufacturers and the ways...

Automated Packaging Systems expands team to meet AirPouch demand

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced an expansion of its team to help meet demand for its AirPouch protective packaging range. The new team comprises specialists including...

Avanti Conveyors appoints new sales manager

AVANTI Conveyors has confirmed the appointment of Chris Mapledoram as sales manager. He will be tasked with supporting the firm's UK and Ireland-based customers towards...

Bellshill bakery chooses to go with the flow

A Bellshill bakery which specialises in gluten-free products has invested in a new Shamal flow wrapper with MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) gas flushing capabilities and...
SIG SmileBig carton

Dairy is all smiles after filling machine investment

AUSTRIAN dairy Berglandmilch has continued its partnership with SIG after installing the country's first SIG SmileBig 24 Aseptic filling machine at a production site...
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Food producers urged to reinforce inspection protocols following high-profile recalls

FOOD producers are being urged to reinforce their inspection protocols following a number of recent high-profile recall cases involving plastic, stones, and other potential...

Serialisation innovation

Reinhold Van Ackeren, head of marketing & product management, Mettler-Toledo PCE, explains how new product inspection technology can help prevent pharmaceutical product counterfeiting COUNTERFEIT medicines...
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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...