Search

Focuses on the exhibition of technological innovation products by Processing & Packaging Machinery Association and Packaging Innovation in Birmingham, England. Projected exhibitors to attend the show; Launch of new processing equipments from companies Watson-Marlow Bredel, All-Fill International, Spiroflow and others ;Launch of the latest packaging and wrapping equipments which includes automation, cartoning, sealing and checkweighing developed by several companies that specializes packaging; Presentation of the labelling and printing equipment; Feature of each equipment and its latest innovation.

Information about the Foodex exhibition held in Birmingham, England on March 25-27, 2012 which features innovation in food processing is presented. It mentions that the exhibition was attended by more than 200 firms related to meat industry including Unox, Sharpak, and Rinc Europe. It says that various exhibitors launched processing and packaging equipment such as Verpackungssysteme which launched its shrink package spray tunnel, Bizerba with its steam-proof entry-level terminals, and Handtmann.

Describes the experience of McVitie's in using an automated cookie packaging system from Sigpack Systems AG at its factory in Carlisle, England. Amount of capital allocated for automation and plant upgrades; Percentage of increase in production capacity as a result of plant upgrade; Operations of the automated cookie packaging system; Comment from Carlisle factory general manager Andrew Hawley on the Sigpack packaging system.

The article discusses the installation of a state-of-the-art filling, capping, labelling, coding and induction sealing line at the animal health facility of trading company in Lichfield, England. Designed by machining manufacturer Karmelle, the machine was installed in order to reduce the number of packaging and product variants being produced at the facility. Cargill conducted internal operational tests of the machine.

The article reports that tea and coffee merchant Taylors of Harrogate has recruited Vortex Valves to assist in improving a tea transfer system at their plant in North Yorkshire, England. Four Vortex Quantum Wye Line Diverters were installed in the system to reduce costs and energy consumption. The company identified the Wye Line Diverter from the Vortex web site as an alternative for their tea transfer system. The blended tea is transferred to each packaging machine by a vacuum system.

The article features the trade converter PSG Group in London, England, which is comprised of Plastic Shims and Gaskets (PSG) and Polyester Converting (PCL). It says that the company has made an investment that brings the total capital sunk into new clean room facilities to about 750,000 British pounds over the last decade. According to the author, PCL has turned to TS Converting by purchasing a CW800 high performance slitter. He adds that PSG Group has experienced up to 10 percent annual growth year on year.

The article provides information on the packaging machinery and systems presented at the easyFairs Packtech show in Birmingham, England in 2008. Advanced Dynamics Corp. will exhibit a linerless labelling system that uses bio-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) suitable for a variety of labelling applications. Markem-Imaje will show its Imaje 7031S vector laser for legible contrast print on Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Allen Coding will present its 53LTi thermal transfer printer.

The article reports on the 2012 Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) show, which takes place at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre in England from September 25-27.

The article focuses on the completion of the Advanced Design Partitioning and Test for System in Package electronics (ADEPT-SiP), a collaborative project of various universities, companies, and organizations such as TWI Ltd. and Leeds University. It says that the project aims to create a design and supply chain management technique for SiP electronics including a high density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit board with integrated passive elements. The project's design kit is also discussed.

The article reports on the plan of Packaging Automation Ltd. to launch its range of high-speed, tray-sealing equipment which will be introduced at Foodex show in February 2009 in Birmingham, England.

The article announces that Ginsters Ltd. has purchased a Gerhard Schubert GmbH packaging line at the company's Callington bakery in England.

The article reports on the refurbishment of Merck & Co. Inc.'s VAL550 high-speed labelling system by Newman Labelling Systems Ltd. in London, England. It mentions that Merck, a pharmaceutical group, closed the facility in the U.S. which used the system. It infers that Merck decided to upgrade the system before it will be put up at Merck Manufacturing Division Australia in Sydney, Australia. It states that Newman had modified and applied the specifications set by Merck.

The article reports on the move of packaging mock-up specialist Opus 21 Digital Ltd. of Northumberland, England in response to the increasing demands in the packaging market. It mentions that the company has purchased a Karlville DigiSleeve Seaming machine. The said machine is expected to improve turnaround times and costs and boost revenue for Opus. Mark Hunter Purvis, director of Opus 21, emphasizes that the investment is perfect since clients are increasingly seeking mock-ups or samples.

The article reports on Rockline Industries' purchase of four Rotoplat 507 power pre-stretch pallet stretch wrappers from Aetna Group UK. Rockline uses the wrappers at its plant in Redditch, England where it produces wet wipes for several label products. Rockline warehouse manager says that costs per pallet were reduced by 75 per cent with the use of the power pre-stretch. Aetna engineers were able to install the machines and instruct the operators on the program functions in one day.

The article features the success of cartoning specialist Kliklok International Ltd. in weathering the economic downturn through its state-of-the art packaging machines in Bristol, England. The company says that it did not expect turmoil to affect the packaging industry because the sector is very resilient during the hard times. Meanwhile, Michelle Tatum, sales and marketing manager, says people still have to eat, that is why they did not notice any difference during the previous downturns.

The article reports on the installation of an advanced Latitude flexo folder gluer at Rigid Container Ltd.'s plant in Selby, North Yorkshire, England. It is claimed that the Latitude kit will increase its capacity for transit or point-of-sale packs. The expansion includes a larger production hall, with additional in-line, four-colour print and box-making capacity installed.

The article reports on the selection of AEW Delford Systems weigh price labelers and C Wrap labelers for its new packing lines by the Two Sisters poultry processing plant at Morecambe in England. The site has undergone a major expansion program and refit. Moreover, the plant has also bought two AEW Delford G2200 check weighers for initial grading in the raw product section.

The article reports on the installation of a £200,000 tablet wrapping line by third-party chocolate manufacturer Marasu's Petits Fours Ltd. in its factory in London, England. Mini bars and larger bars for Prestat's Choxi-brand will be packed by the Sweet Magic wrapper. The wrapper will run at speeds up to 140 parts per minute wrapping mini-bars envelope-style.

The article announces Lord Jones of Birmingham's opening of both the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) show and Interplas 2008 on September 30, 2008. Lord Jones was made Minister of State for Trade and Investment in 2007 after serving as Confederation of Business Industry's (CBI) director-general for six years to June 2006.

The article reports on the installation of vibratory fed E55 bagging weigher by Chronos Richardson Ltd. in the factory of Twinings in Andover, England. Twining has installed the wieghing and packaging equipment, which discharges the weighed and graded tea leaves into plastic lined cardboard boxes. Steve Allman, project leader of Chronos Richardson, states that the E55's flat tray feeder ensures easy cleaning of any scented oil on the leaves.

This section offers news briefs on the packaging industry as of January 2008. The exhibition UPEX @ IPEX South Asia held in India was participated by over 30 international used machinery dealers. The rebranding programme for the former Merlin Packaging site of Rosewood Packaging on the Team Valley at Gateshead, England has been completed. Industrial vacuum technology supplier Busch has opened a new office at the Kelvin South Business Park in Scotland.

The article reports on the decision of Eurograv to install the Laem Systems RB4 twin turret slitter at its facility in Hereford, England. The company said that they decided to purchase the machine to reduce downtime after rewinding and to increase the overall throughput of finished slit reels. It states that the machine is fitted with a twin turret system with four differential rewinding shafts and laser core alignment system. It can also rewind in both directions up to 600mm in diameter and can handle very thin films.

The article discusses how THK's high performance actuators and linear motion guides are helping Lancashire, England-based Burnley Packaging Machinery improve the performance of its packaging machines. The linear motion products help improve the speed, accuracy and overall performance of the machines. Burnley's machine, the SD0400 servo driven overwrapper operates using THK's Caged Ball LIM guides. Meanwhile, the KR actuator provides a high level of accuracy and increased rigidity.

Focuses on materials handling and conveying equipment to be showcased at the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association's Show to be held in Birmingham, England on September 27-29, 2005. Spiroflow Ltd.'s flexible screw conveyors; Astec Conveyors' conveying system; Bag filler from Flexicon A/S; Airlock sieves from Russell Finex Inc.

Focuses on food processing equipment to be showcased at the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association's Show to be held in Birmingham, England on September 27-29, 2005. Silverson Machines' sauce processing unit; Blender from Orthos Engineering; Pressure vessel from Multiplicity.

Focuses on management strategies employed by Rob Gamble for his pub-restaurant White Lion in England. Interior decoration of the establishment; Benefits of the vacuum-packing machines used in food preparation; Objectives and rationale behind the employee training and management adopted by the businessman.

Reports that London, England-based Italian bread manufacturer La Fornaia has installed a second Fuji Alpha 3410B flow-wrapper to handle growing volumes of its hand-crafted own-label bread. Speed of changeover factor in the choice of packaging machinery; Gas flushing equipment to improve shelf-life; Box motion jaws to provide extra dwell time.

Reports on the plans of Wrapid and sister company Crusader Europe to show case-erecting and sealing systems and end-of-line pick-and-place equipment from Italy at the Foodex Meatex exhibition scheduled for March 2004 in Birmingham, England. Case-handling machinery from Mondo and Scaglione; Pre-programmable robot pick-and-place systems; Easy-open tearstrip solution.

Reports that drives manufacturer Danfoss' is designing a packaging system for Fredericks Dairies choc-ice production line in Skelmersdale, Lancashire in England. Description of the production line replaced by the unit from Danfoss; Steps in the production process; Benefits to the operations of Fredericks of the replacement of the drive for the wrapper.

Reports on the launching of an abattoir and packing plant at Morley Farm in Woodmancote owned by farmer Ron Gander. Schedule of the opening of the slaughterhouse; Benefits of the abattoir to West Sussex livestock producers in England; Remarks from Angus Farquhar of Henry Smith.

Reports that Multi Labels installed an additional label press to go along with its facility in London, England. Expected impact on sales; Details of the flexo press machine acquired.

Reports on the installation of automatic packaging machines at the food processing plant of King Asia Foods in Doncaster, England. Capacity of the Ilapack Vegatronic 2000 fill and seal machines; Programmability of the machines; Efforts of the company in increasing flow-wrapping efficiency.