New QR cartridge aims to minimise unplanned downtime

PROSEAL is set to launch a new Quick Release (QR) cartridge tool aimed at helping companies minimise downtime. The tray sealer manufacturer will unveil the...

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...

Manufacturer supplies ‘record’ number of machines

PACKAGING machinery manufacturer GIC has announced it sent a 'record' number of machines out the door in June. In a typical month, GIC revealed it...

Liquibox Orbiter receives upgraded filler design

THE Liquibox Orbiter has received an upgraded filler design which Liquibox said makes production easier, safer and more efficient. The American-headquartered firm detailed how the...

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,...

New jar lidding range launched for UK food and drink sector

ATS Packaging Machinery has added to its capping solutions for the food and drink sector by launching a range of jar lidding machines. The new...

Education can help alter perception that robots are the ‘enemy’

A report last year suggested the UK ranks just 24th in the world robot density league with 101 units per 10,000 employees, far outpaced...

Impressive Total: new solutions wow visitors at PPMA exhibition

THE great and the good of the processing and packaging machinery sector met at the NEC Birmingham in late September for three terrific days...

Sports drink specialist wowed by refurbished filling system

A refurbished, electronic, non-contact filling system from AVE UK has reportedly quadrupled capacity for Essex-based sports water manufacturer WOW HYDRATE. Now able to produce 8,000...

Food safety on the agenda at Ishida open house events

ISHIDA is inviting food producers to its Birmingham facility for its Food Safety X-ray Open House event July 4-6. The event will demonstrate how advancements...