PFF increases production capacity of thermoformed products with new system
 PFF Group has announced a further £1 million investment in a bespoke thermoforming system at its Sedgefield site.
The food packaging specialist said the move...
Robotics investment pays off for contract manufacturer
A packaging solution with robotics integrated control has helped Dutch contract manufacturer Vetipak respond to the challenge of automating the packaging process for confectionery...
X-ray systems become part of the family for poultry processor
SMITHFIELD Murray has installed two Ishida IX-G2 X-ray poultry solutions to detect and remove bone and cartilage from its products.
A supplier of prepared fresh...
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...
New system marks ‘milestone’ for Ishida’s X-ray tech development
ISHIDA is launching a new X-ray inspection system that incorporates new sensor and image processing technology to achieve what the manufacturer called the 'highest...
Dumfries business increases efficiencies with new bagging and palletising solutions
PACKAGING and robotic automation company RMGroup has helped a Dumfries-based building materials and aggregates supplier to increase efficiencies and reduce labour costs.
The firm supplied bagging...
Loma standing tall with new inspection system
LOMA Systems has introduced the latest addition to its X5 X-ray inspection series - the X5 SideShoot - which the manufacturer explained has been...
Automation challenges and opportunities highlighted at open house event
MORE than 600 visitors attended the FANUC UK open house event in Coventry recently as the industrial automation community addressed manufacturing challenges.
Comprising speaker presentations,...
Taking ginspiration – the next big trends in UK spirit production
Gin has undoubtedly been the hero of the UK spirits scene in recent years. From 190 gin distilleries in 2015, there are now 820...
Proseal adds compact solution to automatic case packer portfolio
PROSEAL has added to its automatic case packer range with the launch of the CP2, described as a 'compact, high-speed' system that provides the...
