Cobalt extends collaboration with Zebra Technologies
BARCODE labelling automation specialist Cobalt Systems has expanded its collaboration with Zebra Technologies as an industrial automation partner for Zebra’s new fixed industrial scanning...
Labour crisis: cobots can lend a helping hand
By Stuart Coulton, UK market development manager, Omron Industrial Automation
LABOUR shortages have reached chronic levels in the food and drink industry. Can manufacturers automate...
ACA invests in second nesting machine to meet demand for ‘food-ready’ cartons
A second nesting or carton erecting machine is set to be installed at post-press specialist ACA's base near Glasgow Airport next month.
The HBJ-D1200 model,...
Cullen increases capacity with double machine purchase
CULLEN Eco-Friendly Packaging has invested in two new BOBST EXPERTFOLD 165 folder-gluers.
The Glasgow-based corrugated specialist already operates two BOBST die-cutters. The latest investment has...
PepsiCo looks to boost packaging at Quavers factory
A new compact packaging machine is to be installed at PepsiCo's Lincoln factory, as part of a £24 million investment in the facility.
The firm...
Side-sealing flow wrapper launched for cheese packaging operations
ULMA Packaging has developed a new side-sealing version of the company’s original ARTIC side seal flow wrapper, designed to help cheese suppliers provide sustainable...
Ishida launches ‘holistic’ X-ray support package
ISHIDA Europe has announced the introduction of a 'holistic' complete product offering across its X-ray portfolio that the manufacturer said delivers a guaranteed Total...
ULMA adds to flow pack wrapping portfolio
ULMA Packaging UK has added to its FLOW-VAC portfolio with the new FV 55 SD flow pack wrapping machine.
Described as ideal' for the packaging...
Clearmark enters pallet labelling market with new product launch
DIGITAL coding specialist Clearmark is launching the new ICE Vector pallet labelling system, described as a 'high performance, low maintenance' tertiary option that can...
New MD lands ‘dream job’ with robotics and automation manufacturer
ROBOTICS and automation specialist RMGroup has announced the appointment of Mark Tucker as its new managing director, succeeding Edward Rees who becomes chairman.
He brings...
