IQ4 detector shows its metal
LOMA Systems has described its IQ4 Vertical Fall Metal Detector as being ‘ideal’ for detecting metal contaminants early in the production process.
New combination system offers space and environmental benefits
DIMACO recently announced the launch of a new combined label verification, checkweighing and metal detection system.
Machine brings tunnel vision for whisky specialist
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has reported the installation of one of its shrink tunnels at the Chivas Brothers factory in Dumbarton.
Loma appoints new Scottish sales manager
IVOR Milne has been appointed regional sales manager for Scotland at machinery specialist Loma Systems.
He was most recently a sales engineer with coding and...
Jenton secures patent for new style valve bag
JENTON International has announced it has been granted a European patent for its method of manufacturing a new type of valve bag.
The heat sealed...
Keeping tabs on the latest fads
In a recent report, Mintel predicted modern takes on sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will reshape the food industry. Phil Brown, MD of...
Sizzling solutions for sausage market
MANUFACTURER Ilapak says it has developed packaging machinery solutions for Europe’s thriving sausage market.
Due to the diversity in the market, equipment has to be...
Robotic cell helps production to sprout
SCOTTISH Borders-based vegetable processor, Drysdales, is said to have become the first UK produce firm to automate its sprout crate loading operation in a...
Retrofit solution for leaf salad technology
A technique that increases the bagging speed of leaf salads and is said to reduce film use and contamination levels can now be fitted...
Taking a Leaf out of machine supplier’s book
A packaging machinery supplier claims a more circular approach to plastic packaging will be key to hitting international recycling targets.
The European Strategy for Plastics...
