Keeping food safe with x-ray inspection

By Mike Pipe, head of global sales & product management, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of manufacturing, the safety and quality...

Multiformat packaging machines tipped to bring gains for UK food sector

UK packaging specialist Xact has announced plans to expand into new markets with multiformat packaging machines supplied by Spanish packaging technology innovator IRTA Group Packaging...

Aldi teams up with recycling tech specialist for packaging traceability

ALDI has become the latest UK supermarket to partner with recycling technology company Polytag to gain 'unprecedented traceability' of its packaging through the supply...

New report highlights packaging challenges in ‘race to innovate’

NEW research from Industrial Physics has highlighted the pressures facing packaging professionals and the risks that cannot be overlooked in the 'race to innovate'. The...

Coca-Cola launches on-pack QR code competitions

QR codes on Coca-Cola packaging are set to give consumers the chance to win the 'hottest' music festival tickets this summer. The move comes as...

Plastics stakeholders show support for chemical recycling

FOLLOWING the UK government’s announcement that a consultation will be launched on whether mass balance can be used to account for chemically recycled material...

BCMPA appoints new chief executive

THE BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics has announced that Emma Verkaik will become its new CEO following the...

BPF webinar to explain how plastics firms can benefit from a CCA

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to host a free webinar explaining how plastics companies can benefit from a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). The...

Macsa unveils small character laser coder

MACSA id UK has launched its SPARK small character laser coder. The manufacturer said the system offers 'advanced' laser technology and 'consumable-free' operation. It...

Apex Dynamics gears up for Automation UK show

APEX Dynamics has announced it will debuting its new generation BKM gearbox range at the new Automation UK trade event this summer. Industrial automation and...