Monday, 18 September 2023 10:17
PP Control & Automation aims to be top of the crops with £3m AgriTech ‘outsourcing’ opportunity
One of the UK’s leading strategic outsourcing manufacturing specialists has launched a five-point mandate to explore a potential £multi-million opportunity in the AgriTech sector. PP Control & Automation (PP C&A), which supports 20 of the world’s leading machinery builders, believes…
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023 11:35
Drive your digitalisation with a cost-competitive and user-friendly controller
Mitsubishi Electric’s new MELSEC FX5S PLC is designed to support businesses on their digital transformation journey, offering a cost-effective, easy-to-use control solution. The latest addition to the MELSEC iQ-F series of compact, high-performance PLCs is ideal for simple, straightforward applications…
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Food & Materials
Thursday, 17 August 2023 11:15
Circular separators versus linear separators
~ Appropriate separators crucial for effective grading and quality control ~ In industrial material processing applications, the selection of appropriate separators plays a crucial role in achieving efficient and effective production processes. Two commonly used types of separators are circular…
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Food & Materials
Thursday, 17 August 2023 11:01
Overcoming rising energy prices
~ Material handling systems help food and beverage manufacturers offset rising energy costs ~ Given that energy accounts for 15 per cent of food and drink manufacturers’ costs, according research by Centrica Business Solutions, the continued rise of energy prices…
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Monday, 07 August 2023 11:44
TNA feeding ambitions: Kingsway Confectionery increases capacity by 50%
Fast and flexible packaging solutions from TNA help to meet growing demand Kingsway Confectionery, a renowned family-owned company specialising in packaging retail-ready products for over 30 years, has strengthened its position as a leading confectionery packaging company in Australia through…
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Monday, 12 June 2023 09:58
PulPac ramp up US expansion and announces new tooling partner in Tek Pak.
As the demand for sustainable packaging solutions increases worldwide, Swedish innovative packaging company, PulPac, ramps up its US expansion with tooling partner Tek Pak. Earlier this year, the Swedes announced they are setting up their own demonstration site, and they've…
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Wednesday, 10 May 2023 11:13
PulPac demonstrates efficiency and expands product and barrier portfolio
PulPac demonstrates efficiency, expands product and barrier portfolio – enabling the network to offer a limited series of production lines with fast-tracked delivery, with production warranties. Breaking efficiency records on demonstrator line and expanding product portfolio. Swedish innovative packaging company,…
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Food & Materials
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 10:28
Organic-based coating with innovative functional properties is suitable for packaging and food products
Sustainability is also a major challenge in the food and packaging industry. Plastic packaging is being replaced by organic-based and biodegradable materials, but it must still fulfill high functional requirements. For example, both the product and the packaging must be…
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Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:37
ANDRITZ to supply two pressurized refining systems to Steves & Sons, Inc., USA
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Steves & Sons, Inc. to supply two pressurized refining systems to Steves’ new mill in Athens, Georgia, United States. Start-up will take place in 2024. The state-of-the-art pressurized refining systems with…
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Materials
Monday, 08 May 2023 22:42
Smart cocoa processing that hits the productivity sweet spot
Ratingen, Germany 4th May 2023 Companies in the food and beverage industry are grappling with a number of challenges that can prevent them from thriving in today’s marketplace. However, there are real opportunities for these manufacturers to optimise and improve…
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Wednesday, 04 January 2023 11:12
Nouryon broadens innovative crop nutrition portfolio through ADOB acquisition
Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, announced that it has completed the acquisition of ADOB, a leading supplier of chelated micronutrients, foliars and other specialty agricultural solutions headquartered in Poland. “The acquisition of ADOB reflects Nouryon’s continued commitment to the Agriculture…
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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 15:38
Tubes versus Boxes: Creating an Optimal Packaging Solution
Custom corrugated boxes and fiber tubes protect products and the environment and build brand image By Cheryl Smith The subject of packaging and shipping solutions has become an increasingly popular topic of conversation within businesses and among the public. Before…
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Materials
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 15:36
AGE Industries, Ltd offers Just-in-Time Delivery of Custom Boxes and Packaging
Dynamic inventory management system ensures timely delivery of packaging materials to keep manufacturing and distribution flowing AGE Industries, Ltd, a leading supplier of innovative and custom packaging and shipping solutions for industry and government agencies, offers Just-in-time (JIT) delivery of…
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Materials
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 10:19
ANDRITZ to supply second pressurized refining system to Wisewoods, Thailand
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Wisewoods Co., Ltd to supply another pressurized refining system – the second from ANDRITZ – to its mill in Phetchaburi, Thailand. Start-up is scheduled for the first half year in 2024.…
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Monday, 05 December 2022 11:02
PA Consulting and PulPac launch new Collective to bring Dry Molded Fiber tablet blister packs to market
PA Consulting and PulPac are calling upon pharma, consumer health and FMCG industries to join the Blister Pack Collective to bring the world’s first Dry Molded Fiber tablet pack to market - minimising the use of plastics for over-the-counter and…
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