Trials tipped to help reduce packaging waste
THE packaging industry has been urged to keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be...
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.
Modular system adds flexibility for food producers
GEA has announced the launch of its new SmartPacker TwinTube vertical packaging machine onto the UK market.
The firm explained that the machine has been...
Production ‘rising’ sharply thanks to robotic solution
A robotic palletising solution from Endoline is said to be delivering ‘significant productivity gains’ for Carr’s Flour Mills.
With consumer demand for flour rising during the...
How OPP labellers are helping drinks producers beat supply chain issues
The drinks industry’s move away from traditional self-adhesive labelling to OPP (oriented polypropylene) alternatives has been fast-tracked by Brexit and Covid-related supply chain issues....
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...
New machinery approach to beverage packaging set for launch
GRAPHIC Packaging International is set to unveil ClipCombo, described as combining 'multiple' packaging solutions over a modular machinery system, at this year’s drinktec exhibition...
Machinery specialist appoints new MD
ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of James Couldwell as MD following the retirement of Chris Pickles.
Having previously worked at ULMA between 2016...