Robots in production facility

Robotics help deliver productivity gains in food factories

FANUC has revealed that automation systems incorporating robotics are becoming an increasingly common sight in food factories around the UK. The manufacturer explained that robots...
ThermoLam thermal laminator

ABG launches new thermal laminator for flexible packaging manufacturers

A B Graphic International (ABG) has launched ThermoLam, a thermal laminator designed to deliver 'faster production, greater agility and improved sustainability' for flexible packaging...

Atlanta unveils ‘game-changing’ compact ring pallet wrapper

PACKAGING technology and machinery specialist Atlanta UK has unveiled the Nova compact ring pallet wrapper. For decades, traditional pallet stretch wrapping has been used in...

Flow-wrappers prove Paramount

PARAMOUNT Packaging Systems claims to be seeing increasing demand for its Alpha VII flow-wrapping equipment. Paramount is the exclusive distributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal...

Fortress acquires New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer

FORTRESS Technology now has four global manufacturing hubs after completing the acquisition of Dynamic Inspection, a manufacturer of in-line metal detectors, x-ray and checkweighing...
SOMA Proxima high-speed printing press

Coveris invests in European production facilities

FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturer Coveris has announced it is strengthening its production capabilities in central and eastern Europe through investments of €1.8 million in its...

ULMA flow wrapper helps pet food firm’s production transition

ULMA Packaging has supplied Albion Pet Foods with a SIENNA flow wrapper (HFFS), following the company's decision to establish an in-house manufacturing facility in...

Keeping food safe with x-ray inspection

By Mike Pipe, head of global sales & product management, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of manufacturing, the safety and quality...
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Mettler-Toledo outlines progress in sustainability journey

INSPECTION solutions specialist Mettler-Toledo has highlighted the firm's progress towards sustainability goals after publishing its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. Covering the 2024 reporting year, the...

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...