Oct 11th 2017

Dynac 7100 and FiFo 6400

Dynac 7100 and FiFo 6400 quotations being provided to both dairy manufacturers and leading food manufacturers.

Oct 11th 2017

Pharmaceutical Investment

A clinical services company will be investing £9M at a site in Wales. The company who provides clinical trial material supplies packaging, labelling and distribution. The new project will enable the company to develop the company’s manufacturing capabilities improving automated bottling, blistering and serialisation. The first phase will involve purchasing and renovation of a new facility…

Oct 11th 2017

Equipment Launch at Interpack 2017

New equipment built in the UK will be launching at Interpack 2017 in Dusseldorf in May. One company will be unveiling its new multi-head weighing machine and demonstrating its world-beating capabilities. The company will be demonstrating the vital role that multi-head weighers, check-weighers and tabletop weighers play throughout the packaging process for food, confectionery, bakery…

Oct 11th 2017

Machine Maintenance

Machinery maintenance is important in the FMCG industries, it should also be affordable. A Northwest systems integrator is able to provide maintenance contracts to suit the needs of food and beverage manufacturers and processors that will increase line productivity and plant profitability through the reduction of machinery breakdown. The engineering team provide services tailored around…

Oct 11th 2017

Optimum Speed vs Minimum Downtime

Keeping productivity at their optimum levels is vital in all manufacturing Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environments. Downtime on production lines has an adverse effect, not just on profits but on waste, energy and time. Key factors to look at our speed, which should not be delayed by product inspection equipment. The use of quality…

Oct 11th 2017

Improved Productivity to Increase Output

Many companies in the UK face uncertain times ahead and although want to improve productivity want to minimise spend. The UK’s productivity is under the microscope, not just by manufacturers but also by the government as it is increasingly important to make the most out of every pound spent. Relatively few companies actually invest to…

Oct 11th 2017

Sacmi to Exhibit at Enomaq 2017

Enomaq 2017 will be in its 21st year and host visitors from over 30 countries from the wine industry. This year Sacmi Wine & Spirits will be presenting its full range of technological solutions to the winemaking industry from bottling through to packaging. Sacmi already holds a panicle position with individual machinery but also complete…

Oct 11th 2017

Packaging Safety

The manufacture of packaging which is destined to the food and drinks industries can be hazardous and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) keeps an eye on making sure companies comply. Recently two companies have been fined the first, £300,000 and the second £400,000 for safety failings. The first company was reported by an external…

Oct 11th 2017

Seal Monitoring

A brewery has upgraded the monitoring and empty bottle inspection control at its swing-stop site. The German brewer fills its own brands and acts as a contract bottling on a 24,000 bph filling line for specialist and beer mix products. The new monitor confirms that a seal is the correct colour, presence and position on…

Oct 11th 2017

Cost Reductions through Preventative Maintenance

Wear and tear are continuous during the life of machinery and preventive maintenance that fixes issues before they cause problems saves companies money long term. Regular preventive maintenance enables equipment to sustain higher performance over longer periods of time. Early detection of faults, wear and tear can be actioned and where necessary replacement parts fitted…

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