FDPP - Issue 8 2016

FOOD & DRINK PROCESSING & PACKAGING

Leading U.S. Pork Producer Optimizes Supply Chain Automated Distribution Warehouse Labelling System

Nestlé Waters UK Agrees Hydro Power Deal Issue 08 2016

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Contents

The Team Editor Amanda Buckingham editor@fdpp.co.uk

Managing Editor Antony Holter editor@mhmagazine.co.uk

Creative Director Josh Holmes josh@mhmagazine.co.uk

Assistant Editor Justine Sanders justine@fdpp.co.uk

Sections Editors Choice

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Sales Manager Louise Jamerson louise@fddp.co.uk Tel: 01227 392575

Digital Manager Jamie Bullock jamie@fdpp.co.uk Tel: 01227 392571

News

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Chillers

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Publishing Director Martin Holmes martin@fdpp.co.uk

Designer James Sayer james@mhmagazine.co.uk

Cleaning & Food Hygiene

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Conveyors

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Facilities Management

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Food Processing Machines

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Food Waste

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Gas & Electricity Supply

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Labelling

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ARLA INCENTIVISES

MORE GM FREE FEED Farmer-owned Arla has taken the decision to start to incentivise more farmers to convert to GM free feed. The market is increasingly willing to pay a price premium and Arla is in a favourable position to capture this new opportunity.

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Farmer-owned Arla has taken the

to other markets and Arla wants to

decision to start to incentivise more

capture this opportunity immediately

farmers to convert to GM free feed.

to add value to its farmers’ milk.

The market is increasingly willing to

According Chairman Åke Hantoft, Arla

pay a price premium and Arla is in a

is well-prepared to meet the growing

favourable position to capture this

demand from the trans-European

new opportunity.

retailers for GM free feed.

The decision to incentivise the use

“We own the biggest organic milk

of GM free feed has been made by

pool in the world, for which the feed

Arla’s Board of Directors on the back

is by default GM free. Our Swedish

of recent developments in Germany,

farmers have always used GM free

where retailers are increasingly

feed. This means that around 20

demanding dairy products from

per cent of Arla’s milk pool already

cows which have been fed GM free

meets this market demand. There is

feed and are willing to pay a price

commercial potential in this that we

premium. The trend is likely to spread

can capture and build on immediately

Arla Foods UK: Arla Foods is a global dairy company and co-operative owned by 12,700 dairy farmers with circa 2,700 of whom are British.

www.arlafoods.co.uk

by attracting more farmers who are

the farmers as they convert. This

as logistics, separated productions

willing to convert to GM free feed,”

model driven by market demand is

etc. As the commercial opportunities

says Åke Hantoft.

also used for organic milk, for which

arise in other markets, we will invite

He underlines that the decision is

the farmers are already compensated

farmers to participate and gradually

based on the commercial opportunity

for the extra feed cost.

take on more farmers. But we still

and does not indicate that Arla’s

“Our immediate demand is up to 1

need to explore exactly how we can

owners are taking a new stand on GM.

bn kg extra milk during the next 12

make this happen and how fast,” says

“We welcome innovative solutions and

months and we expect to be able to

Peder Tuborgh.

new technology, which can improve

pay an extra 1 eurocent per kg milk.

The genetically modified feeds

farming and help feed the world’s

The market driven compensation

currently used are in most cases

growing population in a sustainable

will also be paid to all our Swedish

limited to soy, which on Arla farms

manner. We are not closing a door on

farmers, who already use GM free

covers between 0 and 10 per cent of

GM and we will continue to monitor

feed. We do not know exactly from

the total feed volume. All soy currently

the scientific research into the pros

when, but we are working fast to

used at Arla farms is covered by

and cons of GM going for-ward.”

unfold the details,” says CEO Peder

certificates to support responsible

Compensation could be 1 eurocent per

Tuborgh.

soy production. Despite the fact that

kg milk

The practical challenges in the

the cows are fed with these limited

Converting to GM free feed will be

company and on the farm are still to

amounts of genetically modified soy

a cost for the farmers. However,

be investigated.

feed, their milk is per definition GM

following the price premium that the

“Currently, the demand comes from

free as the GM can’t be traced to the

retailers and the consumers will be

Germany, where we will immediately

milk.

willing to pay, Arla will compensate

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Company Meets Demanding Requirements Of Dairy And Baby Food Industry Newly Designed Magnetic Separator Based On Ehedg Guidelines The Hydrohansu-type rotating cleanflow magnet recently introduced by Goudsmit Magnetic Systems BV of Waalre (NL) was developed in collaboration with producers of top-tier food products.

The driving force was a pressing need for removal of very fine iron (Fe), AISI 304 and 316L particles in the dairy industry, for products such as baby food, yet it is also suitable for use in the sugar and lactose industry.

Rotating magnets prevent the accumulation of fatty powders on the magnetic bars and guarantee a high level of separation. The new magnet system is hygienically designed in accordance with the EHEDG guidelines and can be cleaned semi-automatically.

New Surface treatment technique For the Hydrohansu magnetic separator the company uses a new surface treatment technique. The Hygienic Wet Blasting process, developed in collaboration with TNO, reduces the surface roughness of the stainless steel (304/316) casing to Ra ≤0.6 µm. This enormously reduces adhesion (low SRI values) of both wet and dry products to the magnet while also considerably reducing adhesion of bacterial and microbial contaminants and providing optimum corrosion-resistance.

Moreover, this wet, green surface treatment improves the cleanability of the magnetic separator – an extra guarantee that no bacterial growth occurs during production. This makes the magnet superbly suited for the high quality food industry and it therefore also meets all the standards applicable to this industry, such as EN1672-2, EN ISO14159, 2006/42/EC, (EC)1935/2004 and EHEDG. www.goudsmitmagnets.com

Assembly and Controls Technology is a flexible solutions provider for electrical and mechanical assembly of a wide range of products While we specialise in Control Panel and Terminal box assembly our services also include the assembly of a variety of electrical and mechanical products, catering for all activities from prototype/low volume to high production runs in either a labour only or full procurement capacity dependent on your needs. Couple this with our testing capabilities, our services provide you with a one stop solution for your requirements, giving you flexible outsourcing service or additional capacity without the overheads.

Some of our customers include, Weidmuller, Contactum, Cummis Power, Rockwell, Eaton Williams. www.actltd.co.uk

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The Filter Press Co. Ltd. Process Filtration Solutions

Ariat Outsource Complete Logistics Operation To Howard Tenens

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Premium equestrian footwear and apparel supplier Ariat Europe Ltd, has signed a 5 year logistics contract with Howard Tenens. As part of Ariat’s exciting expansion strategy they decided to outsource their logistics operation to enable them to concentrate on, and grow, their core business. Following a rigorous tender process Howard Tenens were awarded the contract.

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Robin Walker – Projects Lead for Ariat stated: “Howard Tenens were chosen as our partner after a thorough selection process. The team have been motivated, professional and extremely focused on Ariat’s business targets. Ariat is looking forward to growing our business in partnership with Howard Tenens and are confident that we are stronger together”.

Ariat, who specialise in high-quality English and Western equestrian-wear, first approached Howard Tenens in 2015 in a bid to find a logistics partner that could consolidate their in-house warehousing operation, provide scalability to match their ambitious growth targets and offer continuous improvement initiatives to provide a cost effective solution to their logistics challenges.

Jamie Hartles, Logistics Director at Tenens, comments: “Ariat’s highly recognisable and reputable retail brand fits extremely well with our existing customer portfolio. The implementation has been very successful and the intricacies of the solution we have provided has resulted in a logistics service which we are all very proud of. We are looking forward to supporting Ariat in their growth ambitions.”

As a group Howard Tenens continues to build on its freehold network of sites with depots in Ashby, Andover, Boston, Cheshire, London, Swindon and a recently purchased site in Manchester which includes 175,000 sq ft of warehouse space. Howard Tenens have also just completed a new build facility of 169,000 sq ft in Gloucestershire to further develop their property portfolio. www.tenens.com

Paramount Packaging Takes A Fresh Approach With Latest Bespoke Flow-Wrapper New back seal flow-wrapper customised for reliable, high speed operation on mobile field harvesting rigs widely used by salad and vegetable growers Paramount Packaging Systems Ltd – exclusive distributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal equipment in the UK and Ireland – has announced the launch of an Alpha VII FW3710BS/B back seal flow-wrapper that has been adapted for reliable, high speed operation on the mobile field harvesting rigs widely used by fresh produce growers.

Paramount’s Alpha VII series offer energy saving technology, improved production efficiencies and reduced operating costs. The innovative Fuji Vision System (FVS) is integrated in to the film drive roller housing and helps ensure product integrity by checking film tracking, image and joints, label application and print legibility, as well as barcode verification and optical character recognition (OCR).

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Rocol Makes 30 Years Of Lubrication Management Expertise Available To Food Manufacturers Rocol ROCOL is part of ITW, a multi-national US owned, Fortune 150 company.

We develop, manufacture and market technically advanced industrial lubricants and line marking systems to industries worldwide.

www.rocol.com

WRITTEN BY Rocol PHOTOGRAPHY BY Rocol

Food grade lubricants manufacturer

from the training at a time to suit

“Giving maintenance engineers and

ROCOL® is making it even easier for

them without taking time off site.

managers the flexibility to access

food manufacturing and processing

“Offering the full training course

industry-leading lubrication training at

teams to improve efficiency and

online as a modular programme gives

their convenience makes it easier for

reduce downtime across their

ROCOLcare customers complete

them to stay abreast of best practice

production facilities by introducing

flexibility. Engineers can still access

without leaving site. The training is

online training to its ROCOLcare®

the training face to face if they prefer,

easy and secure to access, and the

lubrication management programme.

or they can choose to sign up to the

modules can be readily broken down

From this month, ROCOL is making

online programme and complete it

into manageable sections, with work

the entire ROCOLcare training

in bite-sized chunks to fit around

saved ready to pick up again the next

programme, developed over 30 years,

shifts. Once they have completed the

time the engineer logs in.”

available online to help maintenance

programme, they will receive official

As well as comprehensive training,

engineers keep their lubrication

certification for their training or CPD

ROCOLcare gives production teams

management knowledge up to scratch

file.”

full audit compliance for their

without sacrificing valuable time on

Joanne says that the move online

lubrication system through a TPM-

site.

is designed to increase customer

compatible food grade service

Marketing manager Joanne Ferguson

choice and help make sure that the

package that is tailored to their needs.

says, “The in-depth lubrication

ROCOLcare programme continues to

The ROCOLcare service helps achieve

training we offer at our UK

meet very real needs: “We understand

rationalised lubricant usage through

headquarters and on customer sites

how important it is for food and

an in-depth site survey and report

as part of the ROCOLcare package

drink manufacturers to balance the

detailing lubricant frequency and

continues to be extremely popular.

pressures of delivering production

application methods for every piece

Now we are making it accessible

efficiencies whilst maintaining the

of equipment on site and full technical

to even the most time-pressed

highest standards of hygiene and

support.

maintenance teams, who can benefit

safety required in the clean industries.

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Pre-Planned Chiller Hire Preserves Stored Food When a major food distribution warehouse needed to upgrade its in-house chiller it called upon the services of one to the UK’s leading chiller hire companies, Andrews Chiller Hire, to provide an alternative solution that would keep warehouse temperatures at a safe level for preserving stored food.

Andrews Chiller Hire provides a true 24/7, 365 day access to specialist engineering staff that will advise and offer solutions to maintaining room temperature, whether it is an office environment issue, a production problem or chilled warehousing requirement. With more than 25 depots strategically positioned around the UK and an extensive fleet of air-cooled fluid air chillers with capacities from 6kW to more than 750kW Andrews is well placed to respond quickly and deliver temporary, time-critical response.

During discussion with Andrews’ sales engineers it became apparent to the customer how Andrews’ Fast Chill units would prove to be the perfect solution these self–contained chillers supplied ready-to-run. The main advantage of Andrews Chiller Fast Chill 90 units is their portability.

It meant quick and easily temporary installation, providing 100kW of cooling at -10oC to ensure stock did not degrade during a schedule plant shutdown.

All FC90 units were placed at a high level within the storage area and connected to a bank of exterior heat exchangers to dissipate the extracted heat to atmosphere. They draw hot energy into the system, this passes over a cold coil, is converted into water which is then pumped to a condenser within the heat exchanger where it is discharged outside the building.

The Fast Chill 90 has a powerful fan delivering outstanding performance, 10,000 m3 cooled air flow with a capability down to -10oC and ability to maintain local environments to within +/- 0.5oC.

Pre-planned Plant Upgrade During the past decade many organisations operating chilled and cold stores have had to implement planned maintenance programmes for a R22 refrigerant swap out or consider a more costly option of investing in totally new plant.

New equipment using HCFC refrigerants like R22 were banned from 2001 (or 2004 for small air-conditioning systems) and since 1st January 2010 the use of virgin HCFCs to service and maintain existing refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) equipment was also banned in all EU

Member States. From 1st January this year it has been illegal to use any HCFCs to service RAC equipment, hence recycled or reclaimed HCFC may no longer be used.

The major food chain distributor had carefully pre-planned for closure of its’ in-house cooling plant and taken positive precautions by discussing their situation with chiller hire experts, Andrews Chiller Hire, to ensure food stock would not degrade. On the scheduled date Andrews delivered and installed a total of ten Fast Chill 90 Low Temperature Chillers to keep the warehouse at the required temperature until maintenance work was completed.

The simplicity and speed of installation of the Fast Chill hire range makes it ideal for many applications especially in the food and beverage sector, specific engineering process applications as well as in pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. www.andrews-sykes.com

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Long term platform hire within the food industry

NOTE WRITTEN BY ATP PHOTOGRAPHY BY ATP

We have a number of platforms on long term hire with different food industry clients.

ATP Plant & Equipment Hire: ATP is a leading independent hire company, supplying access platforms for rental, nationwide across the UK. www.atpaccesshire.co.uk

Our Solution We replaced the clients own machines with newer machines that they hire on a contract rental basis. The low monthly cost covers the rental and

The Problem

parts were needed to be ordered so,

Our clients owned their own

what started as a short hire for a

access platforms, but didn’t always

replacement machine turned into a

have the time or expertise to

more expensive, longer hire. On top

keep them regularly serviced. In

of this, our clients were responsible

a very demanding 24/7 working

for getting their machines certificated

environment, there were breakdowns

every 6 months. All of these things

and last-minute call-outs for hire

were extra burdens and costs on

machines to replace their broken

an already pressured manager’s

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all parts and servicing required due to normal wear and tear. There are no additional labour or call out fees.

They no longer own any machines, but they don’t own any problems either; we do! We come out and service the machines every month and take care of the 6 monthly LOLER certificates.

The customer has newer machines and is spending less each month than before. There is less down time and all the legal certification is taken care of.

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We are the leading manufacturer of a unique and comprehensive range of Adhesive Cleaners and Release Agents.

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3 Reasons Metal Belts Will Dominate Food-Processing Automation in 2016 The food industry is one of the most diverse and

Belt Technologies Belt Technologies designs and manufactures metal belting and conveyor systems for wide ranging applications in the automation, electronics, packaging, food processing, medical device, tobacco, and aerospace markets.

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resilient to extreme temperatures.

Metal belts have a lower thermal expansion coefficient, which enables them to easily retain their shape in high temperatures.

This extends the lifespan and reliability of food-processing equipment. Unlike plastic belts, which may melt, warp, or break when exposed to high and low fluctuations in heat, metal belts are capable of withstanding a sudden drop or increase in temperature.

Metal conveyor belts have the Machinery must be specially designed

steel metal conveyor belts. Metal

advantage over other conveyor

to accommodate the unique handling

belts do not require lubrication, are

materials for their ability to withstand

needs of a wide variety of food

resistant to chemicals, and will not

extremes in temperature. Plastic belts

products, such as poultry, fish, baked

affect the taste of the end product.

cannot be exposed to temperatures

goods, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and

They are also versatile, fitting easily

higher than 100â&#x201E;&#x192;, however metal

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food-processing system and can

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sanitary specifications of the Food

be custom fabricated with special

Stainless steel belts will not be

and Drug Administration to prevent

coatings or perforations, if required.

negatively affected by the high heat

the spread of dangerous bacteria or

Metal Belts Perform in Extreme

used in the cooking stage of certain

infection.

Temperatures

food products, such as frozen pizzas

When choosing materials for the

metal food conveyor beltThe

or burger patties, and will transmit

development of an automated food-

sanitation, cooking, and cooling

heat faster and more evenly for a

processing conveyor system, there is

methods by which food is processed

better, more-consistently-cooked

no better alternative than stainless

make it crucial that all equipment be

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SALAISONS JOUVIN, FRANCE

WRITTEN BY TOMRA PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOMRA

The installation of QVision equipment in the cold meat production line allows Salaisons Jouvin to ensure consistent and uniform product quality as well as cutting costs, guaranteeing the uniformity demanded by customers in order to satisfy consumers.

The TOMRA QVision analyzer

production facilities in Nogentsur-

jealously guarded the secret of its

for continuous analysis of meat

Oise, Picardy, France, have a total

traditional recipes in order to offer

composition ensures higher

area of 3,500m2, employ 60 workers,

a unique flavor, while at the same

productivity, complete traceability,

and produce 2,700 tons of pork cold

time evolving technologically in

consistent product quality, a

meats annually. Its star product,

its production methods. A good

reduction in human error and smarter

without a doubt, is its chorizo, which

example of the company’s passion

purchasing of raw materials.

constitutes 95% of production and is

for continuous innovation is the

Salaisons Jouvin is a French company

marketed in several varieties.

installation of TOMRA’s QVision

specializing in the production of

With more than 25 years of

analyzer in order to automate

cold meats, and is recognized in the

experience, tradition and innovation

the quality control and analytics

market for the quality of its products

go hand in hand at Salaisons Jouvin

processes. This has allowed the

and its high level of customer

in the ongoing search for the best

facility to improve product quality

satisfaction. The company’s

product quality. The company has

while saving on costs and time.

TOMRA QVision: The QVision is a fat, protein and moisture analysis machine for the meat and seafood industry. www.tomra.com

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According to Jean-Louis Jouvin,

can’t be seen!”

continuous analysis and provides

Salaisons Jouvin’s founder, president

“And the fat and collagen levels are

the operator with information about

and general manager: “Our goal is

clearly noticeable to the consumer.

the cumulative weight of the current

to improve quality control of the

Both must be inspected in the

batch. Afterwards, the operator

finished product and the quality of

interest of product uniformity and

must normally take corrective

raw materials. These are intimately

quality. In addition, uniformity also

action to reach the target fat level

linked and affect costs as well as

allows us to control the curing

for the batch (normally 1,000kg). To

consumer satisfaction. In this sense,

parameters.”

facilitate, or rather, to automate this

the QVision analyzer is a good tool to

QVision doesn’t just ensure

task, the QVision has a personalized

reach our goal.”

consistency in the quality, content

application, “Intouch”, which can

and taste of their products through

make recommendations or guide

GOAL: UNIFORM, CONSISTENT the year. According to Jouvin, QUALITY another advantage is undoubtedly

operators, provided the selected recipe has been entered beforehand

Large retailers and other distributors

“the possibility of inspecting raw

with the proportions of the individual

have very specific needs and

materials from our suppliers to

ingredients.

requirements and Salaisons Jouvin’s

ensure that they scrupulously comply

“This function is an excellent aid for

first goal is to adequately respond

with our requirements.”

operators. They feel freer because

to these. In order to do so, ensuring

they know that the selected recipe will

they began using the TOMRA QVision

QVISION’S EASE OF USE AND INTEGRATION IN THE PRODUCTION LINE

analyzer.

Initially the company engaged in

thanks to its intuitive interface and

“One of our priorities is to maintain

manual production, using established

touchscreen, the QVision has an open

consistency in our products

recipes, which frequently required

and light design and is also easy to

throughout the year, from January

them to make corrections and discard

move and clean, which allows users

1 through December 31. Having

a lot of the product.

to maintain standards for quality,

raw materials sorted and batches

“Before using QVision, we regularly

cleanliness and general hygiene.

analyzed allows us to correct our

had to carry out numerous time-

recipes and adjust our machines

consuming manual inspections. This

at any point in time so that the

involved a greater investment of

COMPLETE SATISFACTION WITH RESULTS

consumer’s perception of the quality

time and diminished our response

The first contact Salaisons Jouvin had

remains consistent,” explains Jouvin.

capacity.

with TOMRA technologies occurred

Thanks to QVision’s precise

With automation, the checks are

at the French agri-food expo CFIA in

measurement of fat, moisture,

ongoing and dynamic. All materials

Rennes.

proteins and collagen, the

from all suppliers are analyzed all the

The company had become aware of

manufacturer can precisely combine

time,” Jouvin explains.

a need and TOMRA had the solution.

different suppliers in order to ensure

The QVision unit was installed at the

Today, after experience with the

product conformance, and can

front of the factory’s production line.

new equipment, Jouvin considers

correctly assign different suppliers

After going through a slicer, a thick

the QVision to be a “natural tool to

to different products to consistently

cut of meat is obtained initially, as

manage our resources, stock and

achieve the desired quality even

this is the best way of maintaining

curing chambers.”

though different mixtures are used.

traceability of suppliers’ products.

The decision to purchase the

“Although raw materials can

The QVision analyzer has a recipe

QVision analyzer, as Jouvin himself

generally be evaluated visually, the

editor which guides the machine

acknowledges, was determined by:

same is not true of other factors,

operator when adding certain

“the level of the technology, TOMRA’s

such as collagen. Jouvin indicates

quantities of raw materials to

accessibility and quick response times,

“What is most important is what

batches. The QVision performs

as well as the ease with which

consistent quality is important, which is much easier for the company since

produce exactly the desired result,” says Jouvin.

Apart from being easy to use

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TOMRA QVision: The QVision analyser allows meat and seafood suppliers to provide a consistent product quality that provides large savings by increasing profitability and simplifying daily operation. www.tomra.com

the equipment can be installed, without technical limitations or local regulations.”

A CUTTING EDGE VISION AND SOLUTION FOR THE MEAT INDUSTRY

data access and management, generating daily integrated or exportable reports, thereby

TOMRA’s QVision system is a

simplifying all of the processes.

investment, Jouvin insists that “in

continuous analysis solution

The Qvision’s high capacity, simple

any food business, the quality of

which uses sensors to measure

handling, easy cleaning and low

the finished product is a crucial

fat, collagen, protein and moisture

energy consumption make it the best

intangible. Our decision to purchase

content in meat, whether fresh or

alternative for analysis and process

the QVision was based on our sense

frozen, as well as in different shapes

control in the meat industry. The

and conviction that this tool would

and sizes (small cuts of meat, diced

system also generates important

play an important part in our return

meat, ground meat).

cost savings by reducing lean

on investment due to the positive

The QVision analyzer uses

giveaway, thereby increasing profits.

image it conveys to our customers.

interactance spectroscopy

In addition, the QVision allows

Both our suppliers and customers

technology to analyze light in the

complete traceability, higher

are satisfied and trust the new

VIS-near infrared range, penetrating

productivity, consistent quality in

QVision analyzer: the former because

deep into the meat and measuring

the finished product, a reduction in

of the objectivity of the analytical

products and production in real time.

human error and smarter purchasing

method and the latter because of the

The equipment is able to analyze 30

of raw materials.

consistency in quality that it affords,”

tons of meat per hour and allows

Regarding the expected return on

concludes Jouvin.

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CelluComp CelluComp is a material science company producing Curran® - a nano-fibre product made from agri-food waste streams from root crop. As a mechanical enhancer with thickening properties, this product can be used to improve properties in many different products, such as paints & coatings and concrete.

Process At present, the main feedstock is sugar beet pulp, a by-product of sugar processing commonly used for animal feeds. Curran® is produced from this renewable feedstock using

Zero Waste Scotland:

green chemistry processes including

Background

water-based

reactions

at

low

Founded by material scientists Dr

temperatures and pressures which

David Hepworth and Dr Eric Whale,

maximise the energy efficiency of the

CelluComp produces a product called

manufacturing process.

Curran® (Gaelic for carrot), which

Image copyright: CelluComp

makes use of nano-fibres contained

As a result, Curran® has lower unit

processing as

within food processing by-products

energy consumption than that of

we do not want our feedstocks

including root vegetables and sugar

other paint thickeners and reduces

to compete with land for growing

beet. CelluComp operates a small

the

food.”

scale production facility in Glenrothes.

food processing residues. Curran®

Dr Eric Whale, Co-Founder

Operational

2015,

is produced as a granulated product

production looks set to expand.

powder alongside residues which are

Facilities of this size could be

high in sugars and polysaccharides.

replicated all over the world and co-

CelluComp

located with feedstock providers such

options to develop further products

as sugar processors or with Curran®

from these residues ranging from

users e.g. paint manufacturers.

animal feeds to commodity chemicals.

“We want to be as sustainable as possible and Curran® is produced using green chemistry processes.

We only use by-products and residues from agriculture and food

NOTE WRITTEN BY

Zero Waste Scotland

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Zero Waste Scotland

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since

March

environmental

is

impact

currently

from

exploring

Zero Waste Scotland supports the development of circular economy systems, models and products. For information on the support available, contact the Circular Economy team on circulareconomy@zerowastescotland.org.uk. cellucomp.com

Vogelsang Presents The New Solids Reduction Technology For Food Waste At IFAT 2016 More products for the food industry

The pumps in the VX series reliably convey abrasive and viscous media containing

Essen (Oldb.), April 25, 2016 – Hugo

foreign and fibrous matter.

Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH will be showcasing new products and services for

Their design makes them particularly

the food industry at IFAT 2016 at the end of

robust and easy to maintain. Plus, they

May. Individually tailored solutions for the

have good priming properties and are

food sector will be taking center stage at

resistant to dry running; the flow direction

booth 224 in hall B3.

can be easily reversed. Vogelsang rotary lobe pumps are used for gently and easily

"In industrial food production, waste

pumping dairy and sugar products or

presents great challenges for the pumping

fruit and vegetables. Additional fields of

and maceration equipment. Depending

application include filling and draining

on the matter being handled, companies

tanks and disposing of food waste.

need the right processing chain for their situation. Our new RedUnit combines

CC-series progressive cavity pump for

Vogelsang's tried-and-tested pumps and

easy service

grinders into a single unit.

The CC (CavityComfort) progressive cavity

In this way, we offer individually tailored

pump series adds to Vogelsang's pump

solutions for trouble-free disposal of food

range. Compared to other products on the

waste," says Harald Vogelsang, Managing Director of Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau

or other materials depending on the

GmbH.

specifications. The technology modules

RedUnit – modular solution for tough solids reduction The new RedUnit combines the advantages of Vogelsang's proven XRipper twin-shaft grinder, RotaCut wet macerator and CC-series progressive cavity pump.

It allows large quantities of coarse or fine solid matter to be shredded into media that can be easily processed for further uses. The unit can be flexibly adapted to the user's individual situation. For example, it is available in various materials such as stainless steel for the food industry

can be put together individually to form an entire conveying system completed with intelligent control technology.

"This modular solution is ideal for disposing of food waste, for instance in the meat or vegetable processing industries or in sugar production plants," explains Vogelsang. He goes on to say that the RedUnit is especially suited for processing fruit , vegetable, bread and fish waste as well as for disposing of animal remains, such as offal, bones and hooves, or mixed organic waste from supermarkets and restaurants.

market, service and maintenance work on the CC series is significantly faster and easier and takes up less space. There is no need to dismount pipes or individually remove a large number of parts. You can simply replace the entire rotating unit or just the rotor and stator with a new unit.

Vogelsang at the IFAT, May 30 – June 3, 2016, Messe München: Products for the food industry: Hall B3, booth 224 Products for the wastewater area: Hall A6, booth 247/346 For further information: www.vogelsang-gmbh.com

VX series – rotary lobe pump for media containing foreign matter Vogelsang rotary lobe pumps meet the special requirements of the food and waste management industry.

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Nestlé Waters UK Agrees Hydro Power Deal The Nestlé Waters UK bottling plant in Buxton is now generating 30% of the electricity it uses from water itself. The site will be supporting its local community by sourcing electricity from Derwent Hydroelectric Power Ltd. a local hydroelectricity supplier.

The electricity generated at three

UK, whose factory in Buxton was

significantly decrease its total energy

of the facilities owned by the

built with sustainability in mind and

output.

organisation, including the Belper

is already one of Europe’s most

The factory, which bottles Buxton

Mills site, will be purchased for use at

innovative and efficient bottling

Natural Mineral Water and Nestlé

the Nestlé Waters factory in Buxton,

facilities.

Pure Life spring water, has since been

making up approximately 30% of the

When opened in 2013, the new

independently accredited as zero

electricity used there and meaning

production lines at the factory

waste to landfill. These achievements

consumers can now enjoy bottled

enabled Nestlé Waters to reduce the

complement existing practises in

water, powered by water.

amount of plastic used in packaging

waste reduction and the sustainable

Today’s announcement is another

by an average of 25% across the

water management of its water

step forwards for Nestlé Waters

range, improve water efficiency and

sources.

NOTE WRITTEN BY Nestlé PHOTOGRAPHY BY Nestlé

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Charlie Roberts, Buxton Factory

Jamie Needle, Development

Manager, said:

Manager at Derwent Hydroelectric

“Buxton is already one of the

Power, commented:

most state-of-the-art factories

“We are very pleased to have

for bottling water in Europe. We

agreed to provide hydroelectric

frequently produce more than 2

power to Nestlé Waters generated

million bottles in a day of natural

at our site in Belper on the river

mineral and spring water, giving

Derwent, and at two of our other

people the chance to choose a

sites, over the next three years.

healthy beverage, and we always

"As a hydroelectric generator,

strive to make our products as

sustainability is at the heart

sustainable as possible.

of our business model, which

"Bottled water is widely

is why we are delighted to be

recognised as having the lowest

partnering with Nestlé Waters to

environment footprint of all

help their operations become as

packaged beverages and this

environmentally sustainable as

initiative brings us closer to zero

possible.”

environmental impact and sees

Earlier this month Nestlé

bottled water production actually

announced that of its grid-

powered by water!”

supplied electricity in the UK

Nestlé Nestlé UK & Ireland is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, the world’s leading nutrition, health and wellness company. We are a major player within the UK and Irish food industry employing 8,000 employees across 20 sites. www.nestle.co.uk

and Ireland now comes from renewable sources.

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Green your energy with green gas Barrow Green Gas supplying green gas to British Industry “…. over three-quarters (76%) of UK adults pay attention to the ethical and green credentials of products, including manufacturing and distribution processes, as well as the reputation of companies or brands.” Mintel’s Four Key UK Consumer Trends for 2015 Many food and drink manufacturers and processors are now adopting sustainable manufacturing processes to respond to growing consumer demand for greener products The Food and Drink industry uses more gas than any other sector in the UK. Gas, more environmentally friendly than coal and oil, is still a fossil fuel. But gas is also convenient and competitively priced, so is there a green alternative??

Yes, today there is a simple way to keep running on gas and go green - just switch to using green gas. Biomethane, or green gas, can be produced from food waste, sewage or energy crops. To get it to the customer, biomethane is injected into the gas grid then tracked using the Green Gas Certification Scheme, which ensures the customer is getting 100% green gas.

Barrow Green Gas (BGG) is the UK’s premier green gas supplier, supplying the most green gas into the natural gas network.

BGG is focussed solely on the biomethane market, supporting biomethane

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producers, and supplying biomethane to gas buyers.

Wyke Farms, one of the UK’s largest cheese producers, has put sustainability at the heart of its business. Wyke not only use green gas, but make it themselves. The company has been at the forefront of exploiting new gas technology since late 2014 when it first injected biomethane into the gas grid.

Wyke produces biomethane from dairy and farm waste for use on site, with the excess injected into the gas grid. Wyke then uses biomethane, supplied via BGG, to provide energy for its cheese manufacturing plant, which is on a different site to the AD Plant.

Barrow Green Gas holds GB Gas Shipper and Supplier Licences, offers flexible contracts, tailored individual support and transparency. Green gas is supplied at prices linked to the natural gas ‘daily system clearing price’ – where prices are driven by real supply and real demand on the day.

So if you’re interested in learning more about how green gas could fit into your business, please contact greengas@barrowshipping.co.uk or call John Baldwin on Tel: 0121 247 5783 For more information, go to www.barrowshipping.co.uk

BSL Gas Mixers for the Food Industry!

Are you spending too much money and energy on pre-mixed cylinder gases for your processes?

You could save on both with a BSL Gas Mixer!

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Easy-to-use Coders can cope with demanding applications

WRITTEN BY Linx Global PHOTOGRAPHY BY Linx Global

Linx Global Industrial marking solutions from Linx Printing Technologies Ltd (Linx), part of the Danaher Group’s Product Identification platform, are renowned globally. www.linxglobal.com

name, which can be called up and selected from a pre-inputted list. This both saves time and minimises the danger of set-up errors.

Linx Printing Technologies is

or 18 months, to 18,000 hours or

extending its recently-launched Linx

24 months. At the same time, in

8900 CIJ (continuous ink jet) printer

recognition that all printers are

with the introduction of two models

used differently, Advanced System

which further enhance the range’s

Monitoring provides a continual check

capabilities.

of the printer’s operation in terms

The new Linx 8920 and Linx 8940

of ink system running parameters

combine the proven benefits of the

and environmental conditions. This

Linx 8900 with a series of additional

enables it to identify simple actions

enhancements that deliver even

that users can take to prevent

faster line speeds and easier set-up

unscheduled stoppages, helping

along with a further extension to

to ensure the continuous reliable

service intervals, enabling the coders

operation of the printer and avoiding

to deal with the most demanding of

unplanned downtime.

applications.

The two new models also offer a ‘50

A unique feature of the new models

named lines’ feature that further

is the first-in-class Advanced

increases flexibility and ease of set-

System Monitoring feature. The Linx

up, ideal for operations that have

8920 and 8940 have extended the

frequent changeovers. The coding

original 8900’s already impressive

requirements for each different

service interval of 13,000 hours

production line can be given a specific

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In addition, the Linx 8920 and Linx 8940 are able to print up to five lines of code. Both offer a top speed of 6.25m/s for single line coding, with the 8940 being able to print up to 16% faster than the Linx 8920 for other print formats.

The Linx 8940 meanwhile improves on the IP55-rated construction of the 8900 and 8920 with an IP65 rating that prevents dust ingress as well as providing wash down protection, offering a higher level of protection for a coder that has to operate in more challenging environments.

Linx says the new models are part of its continuing Voice of Customer programme that ensures its ranges of coders remain in line with current and future market requirements.

3D Automated Labelling System

by Loop Technology

Designed and Developed by Loop Technology, the 3D automated labelling system has the capability to meet customer requirements that are more challenging than traditional labelling applications.

Unlike many of its other competitors, the 3D automated labelling system can adapt to any shape and surface by scanning and

creating a 3D representation of the product as it gets placed onto the conveyer.

This information is then communicated to the robot(s) resulting in automatic identification of the products, their orientation, surface profile and the particular label that would be required, pushing it to the forefront of labelling technology.

Min Product Size.

50mm x 50mm x 50mm

Max Product Size.

1000mm x 450mm x 250mm

Throughput – Single Robot.

2400 parts per hour

Throughput – Dual Robot.

4800 parts per hour

Throughput – Triple Robot.

Up to 7200 parts per hour when running in a print and apply mode. – Even faster rates are achievable in an apply only figuration.

Can operate standalone but is also compatible with upstream and downstream de-palletising and palletising systems.

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Automated Distribution Warehouse Labelling System ALTech have recently installed multiple ALritma and ALcode labelling heads into Smyths Toys’ new 500,000 sq.ft. Corby automated distribution warehouse with high bay storage and automated picking facilities.

NOTE WRITTEN BY ALTech PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALTech

Smyths Toys, being one of the

opposite handed ALritma labelling

Once the boxes have travelled

leading provider of children’s toys

heads with standard peeler

around the extensive warehouse

and entertainment products, require

applicators. Following application,

conveyor system, and the order

24/7 operation and as such reliable

confirmation of matching codes on

has been allocated and picked

and robust labelling machinery is

each side of the carton are verified

to the box, they return to one of

critical to their business.There are

using a pair of barcode readers.

six despatch lines equipped with

two key applications on this site;

This read also ‘announces’ the

various fill packaging, strapping

order start ‘licence plate’ sequential

box’s existence to the Warehouse

and carton closing technologies

barcode labelling and end of line

Management System (WMS) and

(depending on the type of product

carton shipping labelling.‘Licence

an order is allocated to the box; the

being shipped). Each line is

plate’ sequential barcode labelling

automatic conveyor then routes the

fitted with an extremely robust

gives the box an identity and is

box to the required pick locations

ALcode one-to-one print and

applied to the front and back of

in the warehouse.For simplicity

apply labelling system with a

newly formed empty cartons as

of WMS integration Smyths Toys

long stroke ‘tamp’ applicator that

they exit a Comarme case erector,

chose to make use of digital label

is able to accommodate boxes

whilst still being securely held

production and apply a pre-printed

of varying heights via its digital

within the side drive units of this

sequential label stock; ALTech are

pressure sensor system and Festo

system; the labelled boxes are

also able to and more frequently

pneumatics.

then inducted onto the automatic

supply on demand print and apply

conveying system.Pre-printed

solutions to perform the task in real

E-Mail: sales@altech-uk.com

sequential labels are applied via

time.

Website: www.altech-uk.com

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Seed Grading Equipment At Eco Treasures NOTE WRITTEN BY Russell PHOTOGRAPHY BY Russell

One of the main production activities of Eco Treasures is the ecological extraction of essential oils from residual vegetable feedstock and fine fruit seeds.

In order to meet high quality

seeds, enabling them to send

standards, and ensure the

the seeds through the press

best production efficiency,

dust-free.

the Belgium-based company

The results were very positive.

turned to Russell Finex,

Not only did this seed grading

the leading supplier of high

equipment eliminate dust

quality separation equipment,

from the seeds, it also saved

for an innovative processing

time by reducing the amount

solution.

of labour that went into their

The extraction of seed oil

previous production process.

from residual frozen pulp

These two factors

begins by separating the

contributed to the reduction

seeds from the juice pulp. In

in manufacturing costs for

order to separate the seeds,

Eco Treasures, an increase

the frozen pulp is first melted

in productivity, as well as

and then dried.

a better product for their

The issue the company was

customers.

facing was that there was

To view the Eco Treasures

too much dust from the

case study for more

dried juice pulp attached to

information about this

the seeds after the drying

application or contact us, visit

process, which resulted in a

our website.

lower quality of extracted oil.

www.russellfinex.com

With the Russell Eco Separator installed in place of the previous sieving system, Eco Treasures was able to separate dust from the fine

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HBM High Precision Digital Load Cell For Demanding Applications!

H

BM – a market leader in the field of test and measurement – is pleased to announce the new FIT5A Digital Load Cell, specifically designed to meet the needs of demanding applications where speed and accuracy are key.

Housed in a welded casing and hermetically encapsulated, the robust FIT5A load cell is available with an IP rating of up to IP69K, making it suitable to a wide range of demanding process applications with sensors based on strain gauge technology.

Suitable for use in a wide range of production environments with harsh ambient conditions, which require dynamic weighing, filling and metering; for example in the food production and process industries; the robust FIT5A load cell offers manufacturers high precision and processing speed.

In addition to the standard model, the FIT5A is also available in various extended versions. Through the use of

professional HBM software PanelX, which combines support for the configuration process with an intuitive user interface, a wide range of parameters for adjustments and batching processes can be conveniently set.

For more information, please contact HBM on +44 (0) 208 515 6000 or visit www.hbm.com

Based on the very latest HBM strain gauge technology, the innovative new load cell features integrated overload protection and the suitability for legalfor-trade applications per OIML R60 up to 3,000 divisions, which in turn ensures accuracy, reliability and overall safety in any heavy-duty production facility.

3-A Certified UV/Vis/NIR Measurement With An Optical Immersion Probe Hygiene requirements are becoming increasingly strict for production processes, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries. 3-A certification is an established standard that defines hygiene criteria for technical equipment.

A new UV/Vis/NIR optical immersion probe from Hellma Analytics has been specially designed to meet the requirements of this standard and is now officially certified. This guarantees that all probe surfaces that contact the product during its processing are very easy to clean (CIP) and sterilize (SIP) according to 3-A standards.

This makes it much easier for planners, production and process managers to integrate in-line measurement into their systems, giving real-time ‘lab analysis’ of critical parameters. www.hellma.co.uk

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Meritics Coffee?, Milk? Sugar/Sweetener?

Or would you prefer a cola, regular, cherry flavour?

Mayonnaise or Ketchup?

Chocolate or Ice Cream?

Meritics provides instrumentation to measure the particle size, powder flow and viscosity of a wide variety of foodstuffs and beverages to help you with product quality and shelf life, contact us for a free sample analysis.

Not sure if you can justify the cost? – We perform contract analysis, hire/rent instruments, and have second hand systems available.

Contact us Tel: 01582 704807 or info@meritics.com

Valves for Food and Drink Applications Solving contamination problems from deadlegs and leaking seats/seals

The The GEMÜ GEMÜ solutions solutions for for Food Food and and Drink Drink

GEMÜ Diaphragm Valves: • EHEDG certified seal system • No dead-spaces

• 2 way or Multi-way valve blocks

• Hi speed filling applications eg. yoghurt pots • Glowing switchboxes with auto-set feature

• Sampling systems and tank bottom valves

GEMU Valves Ltd · Warrington 01925 824044 · www.gemu.co.uk

www.gemu-group.com

NOTE WRITTEN BY Zed PHOTOGRAPHY BY Zed

Zed: Multi-Format Food Packaging System Vertical inclination from 0 to 80 can

wheels and a mechanical sealing

be achieved thanks to a simple hand

bar for transversal sealing. The ZED

wheel. Different inclinations change

boasts high quality ISO Certified

the falling speed of the product

components throughout, and these

enabling the machine to work in both

same components are used in our

horizontal (HFFS), vertical (VFFS)

large systems range. Component

and any degree between 0-80 as an

suppliers include; Siemens, Mitsubishi

inclined system depending on the

and ABB to name a few.

products to be processed.

All parts of the ZED in contact with

A multitude of products ranging from

the products are manufactured in

fruit, vegetables, bread, sweets,

stainless steel.

The ZED is a flexible multi-format,

seafood, dairy and cold meats can

Key technical features

ergonomically designed food

be managed in their raw form, or

Film reel width max 680 mm

packaging system with a small

held with a tray (depending on the

Transverse sealing jaw width 400 mm

footprint and robust build. These

product). The products can be single

Max productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s height 150 mm

attributes make it a great investment

products or multiple products in the

Max speed 30 packs per minute

for any business looking to automate

same bag.

Electric power 2 Kw

in a low to medium volume food

The forming tunnel of the machine

Electric supply 400 v 3phase + Neutral

packaging environment, or for a

is easily adjustable allowing to you

Machine size (L x W x H mm) 1250 x

business that has a number of short

to pack a wide range of format sizes.

1250 x 1700

complex daily production runs with a

The film reel can be adjusted up to an

Weight 270 Kg

high number of variable product types

impressive width of 680 mm. The bag

At KernPack we not only supply entry

and sizes.

size can be accurately altered using

level machines, we also offer total

The ZED is simple to use and can be

adjustable measures to promote

packaging solutions up to full factory

manually controlled using a pedal or

quick changeovers and accurate

lines. To view KernPackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive

by double push buttons. Alternately,

repeatable set-ups as required. The

product portfolio or to obtain expert

it can be configured to operate in

film types can be varied and they

advice from our team of specialists,

automatic mode where the machine

include polypropylene, polyolefin and

call now on 0845 680 60 60 or visit

activation is instigated by sensors

perforated bakery film.

our website www.kernpack.co.uk

detecting the different product being

The high quality seal is achieved by

processed.

to two pairs of motor driven sealing

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WRITTEN BY Paramount Packaging PHOTOGRAPHY BY Paramount Packaging

Paramount Packaging Takes A Fresh Approach With Latest Bespoke Flow-Wrapper New back seal flow-wrapper customised for reliable, high speed operation on mobile field harvesting rigs widely used by salad and vegetable growers Paramount Packaging Systems Ltd – exclusive distributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal equipment in the UK and Ireland – has announced the launch of an Alpha VII FW3710BS/B back seal flowwrapper that has been adapted for reliable, high speed operation on the mobile field harvesting rigs widely used by fresh produce growers.

Ideal for salad and vegetable growers in particular, Paramount Packaging’s flexible new flow-wrapper is mounted on a robust stainless steel support frame to ensure stability and rigidity when sitting on the

to the mechanical and electrical

stored on the front facing USB port

harvesting rig.

components. It meets full wash down

and transferred to different machines

This key technical enhancement

requirements and incorporates water

for added flexibility.

allows the flow-wrapper to be easily

drainage channels from the infeed.

Simon Martin, Sales Manager at

repositioned when the sides of the

Paramount Packaging’s latest

Paramount Packaging comments:

rig are folded up for transportation

machine, which operates up to 120

“We have seen increasing demand

between fields and even countries.

packs per minute (ppm) with a low

for automated flow-wrappers that

It also boasts an integrated ink jet

maintenance box motion sealing

offer high speed yet accurate and

coder and labeller.

system, boasts a convenient ‘plug

reliable operation in harsh outdoor

Specially developed for wet

and play’ two-part infeed which

environments, and in all weather

environments, the bespoke flow-

allows it to be used with different

conditions.

wrapper features an ultra-hygienic

types of rig and across a variety

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design to help prevent dust and dirt

of applications. Offering fast

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accumulation, and offers easy access

changeover, the settings can also be

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AS400 Side Strapper

Strapping Machinery

Optimax® Strapping Machinery

TSS200AW Table Strapper

Optimax® side strappers range from mobile, semi-automatic units to fully automatic, system-integrated machines.

Impulse Heat Sealers

Strap tensioning and sealing occurs to the side of the package, preventing contamination from entering the mechanism.

Stainless steel construction protects against corrosion and promotes hygiene, and washdown models are fully electrically protected to enable high pressure washdown.

Case Tapers

Fully automatic pallet strappers are ideal for high-throughput palletised operations, and can function either as standalone systems or as part of a fully integrated packaging line.

TPS200V Fully Automatic Vertical Pallet Strapper

Cardboard Shredders

Vertical strappers feature a telescopic lance that feeds the strap through the frame of the pallet and retracts for pallet removal.

Horizontal strappers provide additional stability for layered pallet consignments and can store up to ten strapping configurations.

For more information on the Optimax® range of professional packaging equipment and your nearest authorised distributor please call:

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OPTIMUM QUALITY MAXIMUM RELIABILITYTM

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Side strappers are ideal for use in harsh environments with a high degree of airborne liquids or particles.

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Optimax® strapping machines maximise productivity of food processing operations through excellent design, build quality and proven reliability.

Stretchwrap Turntables

Speed, flexibility & performance.

TPS200H Fully Automatic Horizontal Pallet Strapper

From entry level machines to full factory lines, we have food packaging solutions just for you

End of Line Packaging Validation Systems Within the Food, Drink and Pharmaceutical industries, retailers are becoming more and more stringent about their suppliers meeting correct packaging specification criteria. The result of incorrect labelling can result in poor customer satisfaction at best – at worst, hefty fines or Emergency Product Withdrawals (EPW).

In-line Barcode Validation System

✓ Check your Barcode ✓ Check your Sell-By-Date

• Correct Barcode • Missing Barcode

✓ Check your Promotion Label

• 100% Inspection

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✓ Check your Label Position ✓ Save Reject Product Images

• Correct Barcode • Missing Barcode • Barcode Quality Indication • 100% Inspection

In-line Barcode & Label Inspection Systems • Correct Barcode • Missing Barcode • Barcode Quality Indication • Batch/Date Code Inspections • Label Positioning • Printer Control

A cost-effective range of products to suit your end of line quality control needs.

• Easy to Select • Easy to Install • Easy to Operate

As well as monitoring and reporting the inspections of the labels / packaging we can also provide:

• Modular Conveying Systems • Stainless Steel Enclosures • Audit and Performance Logs

Watch our 2 minute fun animation overview of Validator: http://acrovision.co.uk/solutions/ validator/ Or contact us for a demo or more information @ info@acrovision.co.uk 0845 337 0250

• Simultaneous Control of Line Printers • Visual and Audible Indicators • Reject Mechanisms

The Recipe For Success For One-Of-A-Kind Productivity.

Along The Entire Process Chain Bakery and confectionery goods,

Intelligent and flexible automation

regulations, manual packaging means

meat and fish, animal food, dairy

solutions play a significant role in

an ever-growing cost pool across the

products, drinks, cheese â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all foods

overcoming these challenges both

entire process chain. In this context,

and beverages require packaging. It

quickly and cost-effectively. Along

robots increase productivity in nearly

protects the contents and informs the

with packaging machines with

all areas of application, reduce costs

consumer. But above all, packaging

automatic format adjustment, highly

and play a key role in competitiveness.

must be eye-catching, designed to

efficient robots, in particular those

jump off the shelf and into shopping

equipped with camera systems,

With its network of specialized system

carts.

have long been established as the

partners, KUKA provides tailor-made

In other words, packaging is critical

backbone of food production.

solutions for every requirement.

where product safety and consumer

Our robots carry out the loading

behavior are concerned. New

The packaging of food now accounts

and unloading of your packaging

packaging designs, ever shorter

for over 40% of production costs. With

machines, not to mention cartoning,

product cycles and an increasing

rising labor costs, frequent sick leaves

labelling, palletizing and order picking.

diversity of variants pose growing

resulting from repetitive motions of

Or they improve efficiency early on in

challenges to food industry

loading and unloading, and the costs

the processing stage.

manufacturers.

compliance with stringent hygiene

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KUKA Robotics As a pioneer in robotics and automation technology, KUKA Robotics is one of the leading manufacturers of robotic systems worldwide. www.kuka-robotics.com

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Oilgear Manufacturing Investment Leads To Expansion Of Variable Displacement Pump Range A new range of variable displacement pumps has been launched to the EMEA market as a result of a multi-million pound investment made by Oilgear to its manufacturing facilities.

WRITTEN BY Oilgear PHOTOGRAPHY BY Oilgear

The new range of axial piston pumps

harshest operating conditions on the

complement Oilgear's existing product

planet.

range and add greater flexibility and

Having invested in a fully automated

efficiency for the company's market

production plant at its manufacturing

leading, bespoke electro-hydraulic

facilities in Fremont, Nebraska, it

packages; suitable for industries

is now able to offer a larger range

as diverse as construction, marine

of products than ever before; with

and defence. Oilgear's variable

exceptionally low lead times on all

displacement, axial-piston pumps are

orders globally, even on non-standard

well known for offering reliable, long

orders.

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Oilgear Since 1921, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most demanding hydraulic control applications have relied on Oilgear high-performance fluid power solutions. www.oilgear.com

The range of performance capabilities

Kieran Doyle, Managing Director for

leading European facilities. It is a

within the range is vast, truly offering

Oilgear UK, comments: "The Oilgear

centre of engineering excellence for

a solution for almost any application

range of hydraulic piston pumps uses

design and aftermarket services of

from mobile plant equipment through

advanced manufacturing techniques

complete electro-hydraulic packages,

to steel forging presses. The accuracy

to reduce wear internally and extend

with an on-time delivery rate of

and reliability of the pumps allow

the overall service life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making them

97%. As part of its commitment to

them to integrate seamlessly with

some of the most durable pumps on

customer satisfaction it is working

larger hydraulic systems and improve

the market. Available as part of our

with distributors around the EMEA

the overall efficiency of the package.

bespoke engineered packages or as

region to ensure the new range is

Their compact design makes them

individual components from any of

available to all end-users.

easy to retrofit to existing packages

our licensed distributors, we're able to

To learn more about the new variable

to deliver the same benefits to

use the new range to respond quickly

displacement pumps from Oilgear and

applications where the hydraulic

to our customer's needs with short

how they can be used to maximise

system is midway through its service

delivery times and top class reliability."

the performance of your hydraulic

life.

The Leeds-based manufacturing and

package, contact the UK sales team or

assembly plant is one of Oilgear's

visit www.oilgear.com.

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EPSON ANNOUNCES NEW C8-SERIES 6-AXIS ROBOTS Epson C8/C8L/C8XL 6-Axis Robots – More payload, more reach and faster speeds

Carson, CA – March 30, 2016 –

Director of Epson Robots. “One of

C8XL robots provides exceptionally

Epson Robots, a global leader in

the key factors for the C4-Series

advanced flexibility. The slim body

advanced robotic technology, expands

success has been the unique Epson

and compact wrist design allows

their 6-axis robot lineup with the

SlimLine Design which results in

for greater motion range and less

introduction of the new EPSON

slimmer arms, less overall weight,

mechanical restrictions. The robots

C8-Series robots. With more reach,

and a small footprint while providing

can easily reach into confined

faster speeds, more payload, and our

high performance motion with higher

and restricted work spaces from

unique SlimLine design, Epson C8,

payload curves.”

many angles with smooth motion

C8L and C8XL robots provide superior

The new Epson C8-Series includes

not achievable with similar sized

performance for even the most

C8-700, C8L-900 and C8XL-1400

competitive models. This makes the

demanding and complex applications.

robots with up to 1400mm of reach

C8- Series ideal robots for machine

“Our Epson C4-Series robots have

and maximum payloads of 8Kg. All

load/unload, material handling and

been in the market for a couple of

models are available in standard,

packaging applications along with

years now and have been extremely

Clean/ESD and IP67 protected

many others including assembly and

well received for a wide variety of

configurations. As with the C4-Series,

dispensing.

applications” stated Michael Ferrara,

the SlimLine design of the C8/C8L/

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Designed for maximum performance,

RC700-A controller also provides our

delivers robots for precision assembly

all C8-Series robots use high quality

industry leading Epson RC+ Controls

and material handling applications in

components to achieve high rigidity in

software and lots of fully integrated

the aerospace, appliance, automotive,

a light weight arm. Through Epsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

options such as: Vision Guidance,

biotechnology, consumer product,

unique QMEMSTM vibration sensing

.Net support, Conveyor Tracking,

electronics, food processing,

technology, Epson C4 and C8-Series

GUI Builder, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet,

medical device, pharmaceutical,

arms automatically detect and adjust

Profibus and much more.

plastics, semiconductor, and

for vibration and therefore maximize

Epson Robots is the global leader

telecommunication industries. More

speed and accel/decel rates. This

in PC controlled precision factory

information can be found on the

translates to faster cycle times even

automation, with an installed base

companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at

with heavier payloads as compared to

of well over 50,000 robots and a

www.epsonrobots.com, or contact us

other similarly sized 6-axis models.

product line of hundreds of models

at Epson Robots, 1650 Glenn Curtiss

Epson C8-Series robots come with

of easy to use SCARA, Cartesian and

St, Carson, CA 90746, USA.

our RC700-A controller and provide

6 axis robots based on a common PC

For more information, call

the ultimate experience in ease of use,

based platform. Building on a 30+

+1.562.290.5997 or go to

power and reliability. In addition, the

year heritage, Epson Robots today

www.epsonrobots.com

Epson With over 55,000+ robots installed in factories throughout the world, many of the top manufacturing companies rely on EPSON Robots every day to reduce production NOTE WRITTEN BY Epson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Epson

costs, improve product quality, increase yields and help increase their bottom line. EPSON Robots are well known industry wide for their ease of use, reliability, performance and overall value.

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STARRING ROLES FOR THE ARLA’S ROBOTS

WRITTEN BY Arla Foods PHOTOGRAPHY BY Arla Foods

The Automated Guidance Vehicles (AGV) at Arla’s state of the art fresh milk processing facility in Aylesbury have taken a leading role on The Financial Times website (FT.com) as part of ‘Robot Week’, a week dedicated to articles, videos and multimedia content on the rise of robotics in the workplace and home environment

One of the FT.com films looks at

support Arla’s significant growth plans

visit the Aylesbury site and we’re

the use of robotics in the logistics;

for its largest market.

really struck with the machinery in

manufacturing and industrial

The filmmakers filmed the AGVs in

place, in particular the robots in the

environment and the filmmakers were

the dispatch area and spoke to Mark

dispatch area. It encourages us as its

keen to feature the Arla site as a good

Burrows, Senior Dispatch Manager,

talking about low cost and efficiency

example. The AGVs collect the tets of

to understand why the decision was

for the processing of our milk into the

milk bottles asthey arrive in the cold

made invest in the state of the art

finished product.”

store and move to the correct areas

technology, discuss their efficiency

This is not the first media appearance

before the milk is loaded on to the

and how they are deployed.

of the AGV’s at Aylesbury – last year

trailers for distribution.

Arla is a farmer-owned dairy company

they appeared with Steph McGovern

Opened in 2014 following a £150

with 12,700 owners of Arla of which

live of BBC Breakfast as part of their

million investment, Arla’s Aylesbury

2,700 are in the UK. One of the

own robot themed week.

site is one of the world’s largest dairy

owners, David Christensen, appears

Earlier in 2015, Chef Gregg Wallace

operations, has the ability to process

in the film explaining why the farmer

visited the Arla Aylesbury dispatch

one billion litres of fresh milk a year. It

owners were supportive of the £150

as part of the BBC One’s ‘Inside the

was built to support Arla’s long-term

million investment to build Aylesbury

Factory - How Our Favourite Food Is

strategy to increase the volume of

and implement the AGV technology.

Made.

milk being processed in the UK and

“I sometimes join fellow farmers to

Arla Foods UK is the largest dairy company in the country and is home to leading dairy brands Anchor, Cravendale, and Lactofree with a turnover of €2.9 billion. www.arlafoods.co.uk

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Accidentally switching on machinery can kill!

The food, drink and processing industry can find itself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons where events have gone tragically wrong. Recent headlines have included: •

• •

Food giant fined £800,000 for safety failings after an engineer nearly lost his arm…

Man cooked alive in industrial oven…

Young worker loses four fingers on first day of job….

These incidents and other near misses and lost time incidents can be avoided. Reece Safety offer a free consultation service to help you Maximise Profits WITHOUT compromising safety.

Minimise risk, Prevent injury and Avoid downtime!

It is the most common debate we hear and we know that it’s a fine balance to ensure productivity is maximised whilst your staff are both well-equipped and trained to lockout and safely isolate machinery in times of breakdown, hygiene control or maintenance on your site.

This then applies to all sources of energy well beyond the obvious electrical isolation.

We often find those most overlooked are the mechanical, pneumatic, chemical, potential, thermal and kinetic energy sources. There is often much less clarity on how best to control these.

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Ask yourself the question “Could you switch a machine on by accident?”

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Safe Corrosion Inhibitor For Food Can Protection Strong On Corrosion - Super Gentle On Food!

For companies involved in the food and beverage industries, corrosion prevention is non-negotiable.

Corroding equipment requires costly repairs and can contaminate the product it contains. Among other materials, aluminum, tin, copper, titanium, and mainly stainless steel are widely used in these industries. Processed foods contain diverse aqueous solutions such as syrups, and additives used to improve food appearance, quality, and preservation.

These foods have a wide pH range and varying salt, water, and vinegar content that impacts food corrosivity.

Cleaning and sanitation agents used in the industry include alkaline, acidic and oxidizing chemicals to ensure a high hygiene level. This great variety of

Toxicity Information

corrosive environments and aggressive

Cortec S-8, additive contains only

chemical agents require extreme

FDA approved ingredients and

cautiousness when it comes to corrosion

has the following approvals:

protection.

FDA# 21 CFR - 175.105

Not only must the legal requirements for

FDA# 21 CFR - 178.3130

hygiene be adhered to, but occupational

FDA# 21 CFR - 177.1200

health and safety guidelines as well.

FDA# 21 CFR - 173.310

Thankfully, modern science has

FDA# 21 CFR - 176.210

developed new corrosion protection methods such as patented Vapor phase

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Corrosion Inhibitors that enable these very delicate industries to safely protect their systems from this destructive

Cortec Health, safety and pollution control.

Cortec formulations, using the newest chemical technology available, help alleviate your concerns in the areas of health, safety, flammability and pollution control. www.cortecvci.com

force. Cortec® VpCI® inhibitors

or sterilization of the packed

are among best technologies

food. This non-toxic “green”

available to prevent equipment

filming inhibitor is compatible

damage and food contamination.

with most products used in

VpCI®’s can be used to protect

water treatment. It is especially

cans, water tank containers, and

efficient against corrosion in the

exteriors of installations made

presence of disinfectants and

with carbon and galvanized

does not hydrolyze during the

steel, concrete, or wood. S-8 -

application.

Corrosion Inhibitor for Food Can

Sodium salt of fatty amino

Protection is part of a wide range

acids and amino alcohol are

of Cortec®’s safe, USDA, FDA

the active ingredients of S-8.

and NSF compliant corrosion

Benchtop laboratory tests show

protection products. S-8 is a

outstanding film persistency and

unique, economical product

stability in a wide temperature

formulated only from FDA

range. S-8 is compatible with the

approved ingredients. It can be

majority of water chemistries

used in very low concentration

and outperforms other “green”

and still provide complete

inhibitors due to its stability and

corrosion protection in water,

ability to form a thin protective

its vapors and their interface.

layer that will not cause sticky

The product is especially useful

deposits.

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Driving innovation.

Achieving flexibility.

Improving simplicity.

Ultrasonic Sensor UMB800

Ultracompact all stainless steel ultrasonic sensor (1.4404/316L) EHEDG and ECOLAB certification: specifically designed for use in food

contact zones (hygienic design) Resistant against aggressive chemicals and detergents Maximum flexibility for integration into existing equipment and machinery

www.pepperl-fuchs.com/umb800

Process Sensors

World Leading Carbon Dioxide CO2 Sensors made in Scotland Scotland is well known for producing delicious foodstuffs, but did you know that the production and well-being is assisted by the monitoring of CO2 levels?

Insignia Technologies Ltd and Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd (GSS), based near Glasgow, produce World leading CO2 sensors. GSS manufacture unique solid state, low power and fast response Non-Dispersive Infrared sensors used in food production facilities.

Insignia Technologies utilise intelligent plastics and pigments to produce simple, cost effective CO2 activated, colour-changing labels for food packaging.

For more information please visit: www.gassensing.co.uk

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Provides on-line measurement solutions for food, drink, packaging and label manufacturers using NIR non-contact sensors to quantify oil, moisture and adhesive coat weight. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Liveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; readings enable optimum efficiency through finetuning of process parameters such as fryer or oven residence time and temperature for fried or baked products, or applicator in the case of coatings resulting in fewer stoppages, increased throughput, lower energy usage and consistent quality product.

Sensors are configured per application; food-grade MCT 460 or high temperature MCT 466 SF for food manufacturers and MCT 460 or Guardian web profiling system for packaging and label manufacturers.

Tel: 01536 408066 Web: www.processsensors.com

Mastering challenges.

Opening communication channels.

Redefining flexibility.

R100 and R101 Series The New Generation.

State-of-the-art State-of-the-art product product design: design: integration integration of of

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Industrial Accelerometers & Systems For Food & Drink Processing For many applications our standard 100mV/g AC sensors (HS-100 Series) or 4-20mA accelerometers or vibration transmitters set at 25mm/sec (HS-420 Series) will provide the correct parameters for monitoring machine systems.

Typically, our 100mV/g AC sensors will

taken at intervals using a portable

be used on-line in conjunction with a

data collector.

monitoring system for main bearings, as an indication of the health of machinery, to give continuous protection and provide data for full

WRITTEN BY Hansford Sensors PHOTOGRAPHY BY Hansford Sensors

For equipment where changes in vibration can safely be monitored

Hansford Sensors

over a period of time, for example

Hansford Sensors manufactures

frequency analysis.

misalignment, our 4-20mA vibration

and supplies vibration measurement

transmitters provide a cost-effective

equipment to over 50 countries

Accelerometers can also be used

solution. These can easily be

off-line, with signals being hard wired

interfaced with PLC, SCADA and BMS

to switch or connection boxes in safe

systems, or similar 4-20mA input

areas where data readings can be

modules.

worldwide. www.hansfordsensors.com

For low speed applications, for example conveyors in bottling plants or canning factories, our HS-100 AC sensors with a higher sensitivity (500mV/g) or HS-100F low frequency offer an ideal choice.

Typical solutions include: •

HS-100 Series general purpose 100mV/g AC vibration sensors

•

HS-420 4-20mA vibration transmitters for remote data monitoring

•

HS-100F low frequency sensor for slow rotating machinery

•

HS-500 vibration modules for local display and alarm function

•

HS-SE local switch and connection boxes

•

HS-100I intrinsically safe accelerometers

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ihl

Inelco Limited InelcoHunter Hunter Limited

Clean & Simple A new generation of Touch Ideally suited for food processing environments, Fujitsu Flush Surface Touch Panels can be operated with glove, pen or finger. With an exceptionally light touch the fully flat front design is hygienic, allows for easy cleaning, and can be customised to include logos, icons or cut-outs to suit customer applications.

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Seamless Flat Front Design Hygienic, waterproof, easy clean & wipe solution, with no bezel required.

Instinctive "Light touch technology" with Pen, Glove or Finger input improves speed and functionality: zoom, rotate, flick and swipe.

Stylish Inelco Hunter Limited Designed to suit your end application: button placement, cut-outs, logos all customer specific.

Cost Effective Easy integration, front or rear mounting, reduced moulding costs.

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specialist supplier of electronic components & solutions

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E&O.E

Leading U.S. Pork Producer Optimizes Supply Chain From the popularity of baby-back ribs to the national obsession with bacon, Americans have an avid appetite for pork. The Maschhoffs -- the largest family-owned pork

NOTE WRITTEN BY Rockwell Automation PHOTOGRAPHY BY Rockwell Automation

Challenge Running any large farming operation is a complex undertaking. That’s particularly true in modern pig

producer in the United States – helps satisfy that hunger

raising, which entails a continuous

from its headquarters in Carlyle, Illinois.

logistics challenge: the need to move

In 2014, the company sold nearly

Today, The Maschhoffs’ pig operation

different stages of growth.

$1 billion in pork -- enough to feed

employs about 1,500 employees.

over 16 million average consumers

Contracting with production partners

annually.

– about 550 family farmers across

Like many major agricultural

the Midwest – the company sells

operations, The Maschhoffs started

about 5 million live hogs annually.

with a single family farm. For five

The buyers are packing plants and

generations, The Maschhoffs grew

food producers such as Cargill,

row crops and raised cattle.

Hormel Foods and Farmland.

But brothers Ken and Dave

The Maschhoffs provide pigs and

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Solution The Maschhoffs analyzed different supply-chain modeling packages in tandem with a group of graduate business students from Washington University at St. Louis. As part of a special project with the company, the students evaluated dozens of solutions. Arena®software was their No. 1 recommendation.

Results The Rockwell Automation team met the accelerated deadline. The result? Regional modeling and analysis pointed to four management regions, balancing efficiencies in flow, transportation and feed costs with the utilization of contracted sites.

Rockwell Automation The results mentioned above are specific to The Maschhoffs’ use of Rockwell Automation products and services in conjunction with other products. Specific results may vary for other customers. www.rockwellautomation.com

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Below is a simple list of the type of products/services we can supply:Carbon Steel/Stainless Steel Storage Tanks- (Rectangular/Cylindrical)-Shop and Site Constructed Dairy/Brewery Tanks Oil Tanks (Welded)-Shop and Site built Pressure Vessels- PD5500/EN13445/ASME VIII Thermal Stores/Chilled Buffer Vessels Water Tanks/Vessels Design/Drawings of Tanks/Vessels Post Engineering Design/Drawing service.

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Installation Service available on all our Tanks/Vessels.

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