Motoring on: new system tipped to provide energy savings

A Catalonian manufacturer has developed a motor system for injection-moulding machines that it claims can provide energy savings of up to 80%. Developed by Barcelona-headquartered...

Fraserburgh firm goes with the flow

FRASERBURGH-based Whitelink Seafoods has specified a new ULMA Sienna flow pack wrapper for shrink wrapping trays of frozen langoustine. The machine is a replacement for...

Compact bagging lines prove their worth

BITE-size confectionery in ‘grab bag’ style packs is to be handled by the first of PFM’s new ultra-compact twin-tube RD550 bagging machines to be...

Mini aseptic solution boosts R&D processes

HRS has developed a new concept that the firm claims will boost innovation by allowing manufacturers to produce new trial products with the minimum...

YPS opts to stretch out

SHRINK wrapping provider Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) has announced it is moving into stretch solutions to complement its overall wrap offering. The company is said...

New machine is Prime choice for seafood firm

A fourth generation family seafood firm in Fraserburgh has turned to a Yamato checkweigher to improve its fresh fish packaging process. Prime Seafoods is run...

The grass is half full for paper manufacturer

A German packaging manufacturer has launched a new paper made of grass fibres as it increases its focus on sustainability. Storopack’s new PAPERplus Grass consists...

Shortlist announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019

THE shortlist for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 has been revealed. The winners will be announced on 11 April during the second day of...

Shapely can design shows its metal

AN "exquisitely-designed" metal can has been unveiled at the launch of iced coffee brand Gaya Gold Coffee. Manufactured at Ardagh Group’s Deventer plant in the...

Chadwicks strengthens team down under

CHADWICKS of Bury has appointed John Harrison as technical sales manager for Australia and New Zealand as part of the firm's growth strategy. The pre-cut...