Minebea Intec launches new combined checkweigher

MINEBEA Intec has expanded its portfolio of checkweighers with the new Essentus Performance L combination. The system combines the checkweigher Essentus Performance L with the...

The new packaging trend meat processors are in touch with

Global supply chain disruption has led to meat processors increasingly embracing a ‘touchless’ trend of packaging automation. Stephanie Poole, senior business development & retail...

Awards celebrate industry excellence

Packaging Scotland’s Fraser Rummens reports from the PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017 in Birmingham OVER 400 of the industry’s best and brightest gathered at the...
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Pipeline system tipped to create a Sparc

SPARC Systems has designed a pipeline x-ray solution to meet the demands of the food safety requirements within the protein and dairy sectors.
Hitesh Hirani

New facility takes centre stage

DESCRIBED as a move to further drive forward innovation and productivity, Loma Systems has opened a Technical Centre of Excellence in Manchester. Loma said the...
AG pallet wrap system

Pallet wrap system paves way for waste reduction

Kwikpac, the Kirkcaldy-based specialist in end-of-line strapping, stretch film and packaging solutions, has announced completion of a ‘cutting-edge’ pallet wrapping system installation for AG...
Nick Cesare

PACE Mechanical Handling to showcase robotic and automated solutions at Coventry expo

ROBOTIC and automated packing solutions specialist PACE Mechanical Handling has revealed it will celebrate its 30th year in business by making its debut at...
Easing the load

Easing the load

FESTO has launched a new electric toothed belt axis with high feed forces and flexible motor attachments. The ELGA linear drive integrates a plain-bearing guided...
Keith Cruttwell (Cepac), Danny Brewster (Cepac) and Neil Thayer (Finishline Machinery, Lamina Systems’ UK and Ireland agent)

Cepac invests in new equipment at its Doncaster site

CEPAC has recently taken delivery of a 1420 Packline SA at its facility in Doncaster. The machine, which is designed and manufactured by Lamina System...

Automation hailed as accessible for all

RARUK Automation plans to demonstrate the viability of robotic technology for businesses of all sizes at PPMA Total Show in September. The firm said the...