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Beckhoff UK looks to the future at PPMA Total Show 2025

AUTOMATION and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK has revealed the MX-System -  the firm's modular automation platform - will be a central focus on...
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GIC secures manufacturing future for Cotswold Mechanical weighers

GIC has bought the intellectual property, stock, and spare parts inventory of Cotswold Mechanical Ltd, which went into liquidation earlier this year. The move means...
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Beckhoff demonstrates high-tech capabilities at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

THE National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is an industry-led international centre of manufacturing expertise, operated by the University of Strathclyde and part of the...
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Reducing costs and protecting food safety with physical contamination detection

By Mike Pipe, head of product inspection UK, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection WHEN Chewters Chocolates in Canada made the shift to automate its production and packaging...
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Autopack buys Nottingham namesake

AUTOPACK has bought Nottingham-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke bag filling and handling equipment, Autopak Machinery. The company said that the move furthers its capabilities in...
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Fortress to demonstrate Icon X-ray system at PPMA Total Show

FORTRESS Technology will be showcasing the Icon X-ray system at PPMA Total Show in Birmingham later this month. Described as 'robust and easy to clean',...
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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...

CV Labels invests in ninth ABG machine as leadership passes to next generation

A B Graphic International (ABG) has marked a significant milestone in its long-standing relationship with CV Labels. The Irvine-based label printing specialist has added two...
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PACE to launch new operating system at PPMA Total Show

PACE Mechanical Handling has revealed plans to launch its latest operating system at PPMA Total Show 2025. Visitors to the automated end-of-line packing solutions specialist's...
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Food producers urged to reinforce inspection protocols following high-profile recalls

FOOD producers are being urged to reinforce their inspection protocols following a number of recent high-profile recall cases involving plastic, stones, and other potential...