Collaborative project brings automation to poultry packing
POULTRY producer CP Foods UK has teamed up with engineering company Gripple and industrial automation specialist OMRON to modernise one of its key packing...
Back to basics as Brillopak unveils next generation systems at PPMA
BRILLOPAK has announced it has completed a year-long re-engineering programme to streamline the size and price of the firm's most popular case/crate packing systems;...
Ishida looks to advance safety and hygiene standards across food processing and packaging sector
ISHIDA Europe has joined the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG).
The EHEDG represents over 750 food manufacturers, research bodies and public health authorities.
Ishida...
‘Revolutionary’ tray sealer tipped to deliver range of benefits
ISHIDA Europe is introducing a tray sealer that the manufacturer claims is 'breaking new ground' in terms of both performance and environmental benefits.
The new...
Dundee automation specialist marks 40 years of innovation
DEMAND for automation and robotics is expanding rapidly to meet the challenges of the modern world, but one Dundee-based company is this year marking...
New system proves to be a piece of cake
KENSAL Handling Systems has revealed details of a recent project to install an end of line palletising system for a cake manufacturer. The system,...
Markem-Imaje introduces ethernet protocol and image creation to 4700 printer
MARKEM-Imaje (MI) has unveiled an ethernet protocol to provide greater connectivity to the firm's 4700 valvejet drop-on-demand (DOD) printer.
Now allowing for up to 20...
Partnership with Kwikpac plays ‘key part’ in firm’s sustainability progress
A manufacturer of low carbon building materials has seen a 'huge' decrease in plastic film consumption a year on from partnering with Kirkcaldy-headquartered Kwikpac.
Kwikpac...
Fortress to showcase food safety digital transformational ‘playbook’
FORTRESS Technology has announced plans to present a framework of new support services, digital tools, real-time data capture and machinery features at PPMA Total...
Cereal winner: new packaging line brings range of benefits
A cereal producer has reportedly doubled the throughput of its shrink-wrapping operation, halved associated labour cost, and widened its product range after investing in...
