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Conveyor specialist strengthens sales team

MANUFACTURER Avanti Conveyors has appointed Nigel Avison as key account manager for the UK and Ireland. He has spent 30 years working in the materials...

New flow wrapper helps Inverness bakery save dough

A Scottish bakery is said to have avoided potentially costly downtime thanks to a ‘Smart’  solution from Ilapak. Inverness-based Scotbake produces a range of craft bakery...

New flow pack wrapper brings productivity and sustainability gains

ULMA recently worked with dairy-free and vegan chocolate supplier Moo Free to upgrade its packaging machinery. Established in 2010, Moo Free caters to vegan and...

Automation tipped to help alleviate labour pressures

A packaging machinery specialist is urging manufacturers to consider automated approaches to maximise output in the months ahead, in the face of labour pressures...

5 ways that digitalisation of product inspection helps food safety compliance

Food safety and regulatory compliance are hot topics for food manufacturers. Here, Ian Scott-Mance, technology manager of Mettler-Toledo ProdX considers how digitalised product inspection...

ULMA Packaging moves to new HQ after rise in sales

ULMA Packaging has announced a move to larger headquarters in Sheffield after almost trebling machinery sales in six years. The firm, which provides packaging solutions...

24/7 conversion brings packaging sector jobs boost

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems’ has announced that its in-house converting process is now running 24/7. The business said this is enabling the company to meet greater...

New QR cartridge aims to minimise unplanned downtime

PROSEAL is set to launch a new Quick Release (QR) cartridge tool aimed at helping companies minimise downtime. The tray sealer manufacturer will unveil the...
Bespoke pallet wrapper for coffee producer

Custom-built pallet wrapper is perfect blend for coffee producer

A custom-built pallet wrapper with an extended mast has reportedly proved to be the perfect blend for a major coffee producer. The unique pallet wrapper...

Global cheesemaker opts for ‘game-changing’ inspection solution

A family cheesemaker and dairy giant is reportedly benefiting from a 'game-changing' food safety inspection solution from Fortress Technology. The system is combining metal detection...