Encore set to double print capacity with new Heidelberg press

THE Encore Group is doubling the firm's operational print capacity with the purchase of a new Heidelberg Printing Press XL 106, six-colour plus coater. Encore...

Multiformat packaging machines tipped to bring gains for UK food sector

UK packaging specialist Xact has announced plans to expand into new markets with multiformat packaging machines supplied by Spanish packaging technology innovator IRTA Group Packaging...
Poultry packing gripper

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...
food in tray & diagram

‘Position, position, position’

Where to place an x-ray inspection system in the line can be a critical factor in achieving the best food quality and safety, explains Glen Oxborough of Ishida Europe
bagging machine

Dealing with different product densities

THERE are two distinct components to metal detection: magnetic permeability and conductivity.

New fill level monitoring system tipped to help avoid machine downtime

A digital service that gives 'instant visibility' to filling levels in packaging machinery has been developed by SICK in collaboration with industry end-users. SICK Filling...
Guy Dix

Ishida Europe appoints new technical director

ISHIDA Europe has promoted long-standing employee Guy Dix to the role of technical director. Guy joined the business in July 2005 as a design engineer....

Dumpling business expands thanks to Ishida

THE introduction of an Ishida multi-head weighing system has enabled Monolith Fleisch und Teigwaren to significantly increase output whilst embarking on major product enhancement and...

Washdown checkweighers aim to minimise contamination risks

METTLER Toledo Product Inspection has announced the launch of a new series of 'washdown resistant' checkweighers for applications in food manufacturing environments. The manufacturer...

SEE® launches new digital capabilities for Korrvu® Packaging to accelerate customer speed to market

Sponsored content: To improve turnaround time from design to production, SEE® introduces new digital die cutting capabilities for its SEALED AIR® brand Korrvu® retention and suspension packaging.