New machine has flexibility in the bag for snacks producers

ISHIDA Europe has announced the launch of a new vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagmaker, described as delivering a 30% increase in speed compared...

How OPP labellers are helping drinks producers beat supply chain issues

The drinks industry’s move away from traditional self-adhesive labelling to OPP (oriented polypropylene) alternatives has been fast-tracked by Brexit and Covid-related supply chain issues....
PPMA Show conference session

PPMA Show 2026 aims to inspire the next generation

Preparations are ramping up for the latest edition of the PPMA Show, which takes place from September 22-24 at the NEC, Birmingham. Scott McKenna,...

Packaging systems manufacturer updates accreditations

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced that the business has updated its ISO accreditations to ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management and ISO 9001:2015 for quality...

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...

The necessary shift within sustainable packaging

Although the public has widely supported the switch to sustainable forms of pack materials, more adoption of appropriate machinery is required to allow greater...

‘Unique’ conveyor system achieves accurate packing for lightweight products

A three-belt conveyor system was recently designed by YPS engineers to automate the shrink wrapping of small, lightweight e-cigarette packs. An e-cigarette manufacturer approached the...

Endoline teams up with Scottish distributor to find food pouch solution

ENDOLINE Automation has announced that the business has 're-engineered' its tray erector to help a supplier of food pouches to major supermarket chains form...

X-ray inspection system Dymond DSV: double detection performance through a smart split

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Minebea Intec present two NEW side shooters Dymond DSV and Dymond D Monoblock for its premium portfolio in the field of horizontal X-ray...
Loma X5 Pack Curtainless X-ray System

Loma addresses customer feedback with new curtainless X-ray system

LOMA Systems has launched the X5 Pack Curtainless X-ray System for lightweight, unsealed, and unpackaged food products. By removing the actual curtains, Loma revealed it...