FDPP - Issue 11 2016

FOOD & DRINK PROCESSING & PACKAGING

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Features

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Kuka

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NOTE WRITTEN BY BĂźrkert PHOTOGRAPHY BY BĂźrkert

How the food & beverage industry can benefit from bespoke process control solutions Process control systems that are unique to the food and beverage industry can be used to deliver higher levels of efficiency and reliability.

Mark Lilley, Field Segment Manager

by the improvements to the process

Improving the levels of automation

.Hygienic - Food and Beverage for

and the long-term cost benefits.

within a process of any scale can

BĂźrkert Fluid Control Systems, looks at the benefits of a bespoke control system, the features it should include and how to achieve the most effective

Improved control and monitoring reduces wastage of expensive compounds, provides improved

deliver improvements to maintenance costs, production costs, reliability and, most importantly, quality.

solution.

production reliability and also delivers

With increased automation comes the

the continuous data required to meet

ability to collect more process data

Modern food processing systems are

regulatory standards.

which is required for effective process

under increasing pressure to improve efficiency and minimise the total cost of ownership, without compromising quality. As legacy equipment ages and processes change it can be more difficult to achieve the ideal control scenario. Very often, new investment is required but this has to be justified 4 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk

By making significant reductions in energy and raw materials costs, a

management and traceability as well as meeting local hygiene standards.

carefully designed production control

While many process control systems

system can deliver high quality

will have several features and

products using the most efficient

components in common, the actual

process.

arrangement and interaction between them should be specific to an application for optimum performance.

Creating a bespoke design can

and increasing versatility that will

project with a supplier that can deliver

therefore be essential to meeting

enable cost effective operation

the complete package.

the criteria for modern production

of the manufacturing process.

facilities and meeting local standards.

Reducing the air consumption of

Modern process control systems

pneumatically operated valves for

use a much higher degree of

example, minimising heating times for

automation that relies on process

sterilisation processes and optimising

data being interpreted and applied by

product interchangeability all have

programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

long term benefits for the end user.

new system and how best to achieve

Creating the most effective design

components will have to be integrated

for a particular application requires

with unique parts and custom designs

larger scale enterprises.

considerable expertise and experience

in order to achieve the best solution.

In terms of actual control devices

installation. To avoid unnecessary

and sensors, the emphasis has been

complications and delays, the most

on reducing energy consumption

effective solution is to develop the

More recent advances have seen the use of networked information and remote visualisation, especially on

in design, manufacturing and

The definition of a bespoke control system means that the designers have to start from the ground up, working closely with the client to establish what will be delivered by the it. Often existing technology and

The scale of the solution can range from a simple cabinet enclosure that contains the complete control system, to a factory-wide installation that FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 5

includes decentralised control and

Bespoke solutions are about creating

experience of the Systemhaus,

fieldbus connectivity.

the most appropriate answer to

ensures the optimum solution is

a problem, not just altering some

delivered to every client.

Whatever the requirement, the basic principles for the design and build of the process control system remain the same, along with the need for innovation and reliability.

Bürkert has addressed these requirements by enhancing the facilities in its local manufacturing sites as well as investing in its Systemhaus concept, which is capable of delivering substantial, complex and diverse control systems.

With the skills and expertise to design, simulate, prototype, construct and test the finished product, each Systemhaus specialises in a certain manufacturing field to ensure the best

existing system in the hope it will deliver. Creating a fit-for-purpose control system requires a multi-skilled team that is dedicated to the delivery of one project before it moves on to the next.

Bürkert offers the widest range of equipment to actuate, monitor, network, position and decentralise process control into the field.

In every Bürkert control cabinet solution, each component is the product of cross functional mechanical and electrical engineering innovation and exacting laboratory testing.

industry knowledge is applied to each

Combining these products with

project.

the design expertise and industry

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Bürkert Bürkert is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of measurement and control systems for liquids and gases.

www.bürkert.co.uk

Visit us at BRAU Beviale 2016 Hall 4, Stand 306

Transit Layer Board

Transit Layer Boards (TLBs) provide the ultimate solution for stacking kegs, increasing vehicle

payloads and better utilizing valuable warehouse space. This is in addition to keeping kegs more stable and safer within the vertical stacks. The range of TLBs extends to designs which fit the common keg sizes of 1/2 bbl, 1/4 bbl and 1/6 bbl steel kegs.

Transit Layer Boards minimize the separation of the layers of kegs to 3/4 inch, so are ideal for keg shipments, as well as for stacking kegs within confined spaces of brewery operations and warehouses. The range of Transit Layer Boards is currently being expanded to conform with different pallets, especially the 48” x 40” foot print of the GMA pallet.

Features and Benefits Injection molded full plastic construction.

Full load bearing performance, for filled kegs and emptied alike, up to five rows in stationary stacks.

Positioning rings and retention segments to keep kegs stable – even with empty 1/6th bbl Slimline kegs.

Successfully employed by Breweries within United Kingdom and across Europe. Now used in the USA. Proven performance over a period of 2 decades in the keg manufacture and brewery industries.

Our designs fit all common keg sizes, including 1/2 bbl, Slimline 1/4 bbl and Slimline 1/6 bbl.

Use of TLB’s in keg stacks integrates with standard forklift trucks The designs can be produced to match current keg stacking arrangements, on common pallet footprints.

Customization to any pallet footprint is possible.

A range of colours are available on request.

Advantages vs Wooden Pallets Significantly reduces space between layers of kegs Storing unused Layer Boards takes up very little space Significantly lighter weight – typically 7-8 lbs empty 7 year lifespan, reducing ever-present repair bills and the regular disposal of retired wooden pallets Won’t splinter or fracture Won’t increase in weight when wet Won’t support mold growth Doesn’t warp or distort Better integration with automated keg lines with robotics Eliminate the risks of exposed nails Made of 100% recyclable automotive grade plastic Less need for strapping and shrink wrapping

vs Plastic Pallets Kegs are retained in position – won’t slip or slide Less need for strapping and shrink wrapping Significantly lighter weight – typically 7-8 lbs empty Greatly reduces the space between layers of kegs Storing unused Layer Boards takes up very little space

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Temperature Sensors Labfacility are the UK’s leading manufacturer of Thermocouple and PRT sensors, made in our South Yorkshire site.

Standard configurations are offered in all of the widely used calibrations, type J,K,T,E,N,R,S and B.. Depending on the choice of sensor type and sheath materials, temperature ratings of up to 1750oC are available with single or duplex elements.

The comprehensive stock of mineral

Labfacility offers a range of high quality Pt100 and Pt1000 sensing resistors in wirewound and thin-film types. The range includes surface mount versions and glass encapsulated types for those applications requiring the highest stability and hermetic sealing.

All Pt100 sensors comply with IEC751 and, depending on construction, are available in Class A, B and 1/3, 1/5 and 1/10 DIN tolerances. Dimensions range from sub-miniature to 50mm length to suit any application and optional extended terminations are

0.5mm sheath diameter versions in

range of components and fittings for

addition to 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 3.0mm

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intrusion.

Additional components include

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thermowells and a wide range of

available in a range of diameters and

terminal heads.

high accuracy, high stability, sheath flexibility and robust construction.

compression glands, melt bolts,

Labfacility is the UK's leading manufacturer of Temperature Sensors , Thermocouple Connectors and associated Temperature

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The Company has been trading for 45 years, is ISO 9001 accredited, employs 70 staff over two UK sites - West Sussex and South Yorkshire and exports to over 85 countries.

In addition to the stocked items , Labfacility also offers bespoke Temperature Sensors.

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Movicon SCADA Helps Creamery Generate Power From Cheese Waste A new anaerobic digestion plant built

of premium Cumbria cheddar from its

of on-site treatment solutions for

by Lake District Biogas at First Milk's

creamery in Aspatria, Cumbria.

the food and beverage sector. The

Aspatria creamery site in Cumbria has been installed to generate biomethane. It is producing over ÂŁ3m per year in cost savings, while supplying up to 25% of the creamery's energy requirements. Providing full control and visualisation of the system is a Movicon SCADA solution provided by

Committed to minimising its environmental impact and lowering its energy requirements, First Milk has long had an aerobic plant at the Aspatria facility. However when the company faced the need to upgrade in order to reduce effluent treatment

process takes feedstock from the creamery, comprising low strength wash waters such as process rinses, supplemented by cheese production residue. This liquid is pumped into the anaerobic digestion plant from the creamery where it is converted into biogas, which is stored in a gas dome

Products4Automation.

costs and lower its carbon footprint, it

With four creameries around the

site anaerobic digestion plant for its

country, First Milk is the UK's only

production residues. First Milk worked

major dairy company owned by British

with funding partners to set up Lake

farming families. It supplies the retail,

District Biogas to own and operate the

A key consideration in the design of

food service and milk markets with

plant.

the plant was the choice of control

a wide range of dairy products and ingredients, including a number of regional cheeses. Most recently First Milk has launched the Lake District Cheese Company, producing a range 12 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk

investigated the potential for an on-

The result of this was the installation of a brand new anaerobic digestion plant, designed and commissioned by Clearfleau, a leading British provider

until it is required. It is then fed into a membrane based upgrade unit that removes carbon dioxide from the gas to produce bio-methane.

system, and Clearfleau opted for the Movicon SCADA solution provided

by Products4Automation (P4A), with the control and visualisation platform developed and installed

by Tritec Systems, an established

small HMI to large SCADA servers, it

At least 60% of the bio-methane will

UK-based systems integrator. Project

is based on open XML standards and

be used in the creamery for steam

coordinator for Tritec, Laurence Brown

offers built in features such as secure

generation, with the rest being

comments: "Clearfleau opted for

web services and good database

available to others on the grid.

Movicon over a number of competing

support.

solutions due to its excellent value for

For First Milk the result of the new

money yet high level of capability.

The result of the development at

plant is reduced energy costs and

the Aspatria site is the first on-site

lower off-site disposal costs, leading

"Movicon also offered the benefits

anaerobic digestion plant in the

to a reduced carbon footprint. First

of easy to use web clients, which

dairy industry in Europe to feed

Milk has been able to generate

simplified the route to remote

bio-methane into the gas grid that

value from its residues, while

control and visualisation. Additionally

is generated entirely from its own

boosting sustainability and reducing

it provided a product that could

residues. Operated at the site for Lake

operational costs.

be reused on multiple hardware

District Biogas by Clearfleau, at full

platforms, providing a simple path for

capacity the plant treats 1650m3 per

future upgrades."

day of process effluent and cheese

Movicon SCADA is a powerful, stable, easy to use and easy to

residues, generating around 5MW of thermal energy.

expand platform with advanced

The plant produces 1000m3 of biogas

features for control and visualisation.

per hour, 80% of which is upgraded

Guaranteeing the reliability needed for

to bio-methane for injection into the

any mission critical application, from

national gas grid.

Products4Automation Having been involved in selling SCADA software for many years, Products 4 Automation is happy to announce that we are now the UK and Ireland distributor for an Italian SCADA system from Progea called Movicon.

www.products4automation.co.uk

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Fanuc overhead and from behind its back, it has an amazingly large work area despite its compact robotic design.

"Test trials" involving a six and seven-axis R-1000iA, demonstrating the same payload, have resulted in identical cycle times for both robot models. Even the repeat accuracy is consistent for both models at ± 0.2 mm.

The capabilities of the R-1000iA/120F-7B, however, extend far beyond spot welding applications.

It is possible for the robot to be used in a compact palletizing cell as well as for loading and unloading of a processing machine within tight spaces. The programming appears to At EuroBLECH 2016 (October 25

areas, yet – compared to the short-

to 29, Hall 13, Stand F98), FANUC

armed version of a robot – retains its

is showcasing its new seven-axis

full operating radius.

R-1000iA/120F-7B robot for the first time in Europe. This robot was developed on the basis of the R-1000iA series model. Due to its kinematics with an additional axis in the second arm, the seven-axis is ideally suited for use in very narrow work space.

The new R-1000iA/120F-7B has a payload of 120 kg and a maximum reach of 2,230 mm. The outstanding features of this series are based on its

The robot is presented in a spot welding application with a lightweight gun. LEWA Attendorn, the plant engineer and systems integrator, set up a lightweight gun "SpeedGun 10K" - an extremely light and quick servo gun – in order to present this new robot. The robot is also equipped with a Becker dress pack.

The articulation in the J2 arm now enables the robot to be placed closer

slender design and high dynamics.

to the operating point in a welding

The additional axis in the second

reach. Since the robot can also work

application without losing any

arm enables the robot to practically

robot.

Based on its seven axes and the option to reduce the length of the second arm by 400 mm by "folding in", the robot provides further possibilities to decrease the distance between the robot and the component in order to build an even more compact cell, or for using robots where up to now, the necessary working space has not been available. In the control cabinet, an additional axis amplifier has been installed for the required seventh power train.

Fanuc FANUC City is situated at the foot of Mount Fuji, near Lake Yamanaka. Covering 1.5

fold the second arm together, thus shortening it. This means that the

NOTE WRITTEN BY Fanuc

robot can be operated in tight working

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Fanuc

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be easy – as on every other FANUC

million square metres, it is home to all FANUC's unique production facilities.

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Fastems Deepens Cooperation With Kuka Robotics To Meet Challenging Customer Demands The partnership of Fastems’ and

KUKA ROBOTS HELP CREATE THE

The Finnish provider of manufacturing

KUKA is focusing on the development

RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR FASTEM’S

systems, robot-based automation

of robot based automation solutions.

CUSTOMERS

and a wide range of industrial services

“We are happy to have KUKA as a

is located in Tampere, but also has

Finnish factory automation systems manufacturer Fastems Oy Ab has announced that KUKA Robotics will be their premium supplier of robot solutions.

From this step, the company expects to meet the high demands of their customers regarding the provided automation systems in a wide spectrum of industries.

strong and reliable partner to fulfill our customers’ wishes to be equipped with KUKA robots.

manufacturing facilities in Germany.

COOPERATION ALLOWS EARLY COORDINATION

This helps us market our superior

KUKA is looking forward to the

ability to provide robot based

intensified cooperation and the

automation solutions for customers in

benefits for the customers as well as

machinery construction, aviation and

the involved companies. “Fastems OY

aerospace as well as metal working

Ab is not only an important customer

companies and their suppliers,” says

for us.

Markku Bollmann, Vice President of Marketing and Sales from Fastems.

As a premium supplier we profit from the inclusion in Fastems’ customer projects at an early stage,” adds Joacim Lorentsson, Sales Manager from KUKA Nordic AB. Project transparency, mutual reliability, Fastems’ world leading automation expertise and KUKA’s strong robotics portfolio are the main pillars in this partnership.

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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.

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Designing or installing machines for connection to RCD protected sockets!

Automated machines containing frequency inverters must not be connected to circuits protected by conventional RCDs (RCCB).

Before installing the equipment, check the machine specification & inverter characteristics for specific requirements relating to RCD protection.

RCCB Protection with Inverters To comply with Regulation 4(1) 65 Where the precautions taken include residual current protection to reduce the risk of death or injury (Regulation 8), the upstream RCD protection must be suitable for use with inverters

nominal supply frequency (50Hz)

which cannot be detected by

and at various harmonic frequencies.

conventional RCDs. In addition DC

Leakage currents in the higher

residual currents affect the tripping

frequency ranges can be significant

characteristics of AC RCDs, resulting

and from a safety perspective cannot

in a loss of protection due to magnetic

be ignored, as can be seen from the

saturation of the AC trip coil.

connected downstream see Fig 2.

following example.

Electricity at Work Regulation 4(1)

Figure 2 details the frequency range

65 The safety of a system depends

of various leakage currents present

upon the proper selection of all the

in a system

electrical equipment in the system

containing a 4kW

and the proper consideration of

VSD; at 50Hz the

the inter-relationship between the

leakage current is

individual items of equipment.

less than 4mA. The

The inverter design topology will determine the Type of RCD protection required. To meet existing laws on H&S, companies must comply with the inverter manufactures recommendations relating to the Type and characteristics of the RCD that can be used safely with the equipment.

AC operational leakage currents: 3 Phase Inverters and the associated EMC filters and motor cables, generate leakage currents at

Chaz Andrews â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Technical Manager, Doepke UK Ltd

maximum leakage current 60mA, occurs at 8 k Hz. This equipment can be matched to a Type B RCCB that meets UK 30mA protection at 50Hz and fire protection requirements

Doepke

above 150 Hz (see Reg 422.3.9 9 (i) < 300mA RCD sensitivity).

We stock a comprehensive range of products for immediate despatch to

DC Residual Currents: Under certain fault conditions 3 phase inverters produce smooth DC residual currents

customers throughout the United Kingdom.

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New binder M12 A-coded connectors for food and beverage industries

New from binder are M12 A-coded

requirements of high pressure cleaning with

In addition to the existing tests and the

connectors designed specifically for

aggressive chemicals widely used in the

UL certification that is under preparation,

applications in the food and beverage

industry.

the connectors have been subjected to the

markets where more stringent hygiene requirements have to be met for machinery,

The new range includes moulded and

Ecolab test seal that confirms the materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resistance to detergents and disinfectants.

systems and components.

angled male and female cable connectors and connecting cables with M12 threads.

The connectors are available in three, four

These new connectors will be highly suited

The moulded heads are made from cream-

and five-pole versions in accordance with

to applications in the pharmaceutical

coloured RAL 9001 polypropylene plastic

DIN EN 61076-2-101 and DIN EN 61076-2-

and chemical industries and all types of

and the cables have a grey PVC jacket.

104 respectively.

industrial food processing including milk and cheese dairies, slaughterhouses, bottling plants and food storage. High-quality materials such as stainless steel and special plastics are used with contours that are as

This specification ensures that these versions not only look different from the standard connectors but the light-coloured surface means dirt and residue are easy to see.

smooth as possible to prevent dirt adhesion.

In addition, a high protection class (IP68 and IP69K) is provided to meet with the

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Binder Connector Contact at binder UK: David Phillips, Tel: +44 (0)1442 257339,

WRITTEN BY Binder Connector PHOTOGRAPHY BY Binder Connector

d.phillips@binder-connector.co.uk

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“Hands up” if you worry that 1 in 6 touch screens carry E.Coli! …”but touch screens are used everywhere!!??”… …”I must come into contact with one at least a dozen times a week!”…

In these days of increasing health

Protection Plus+ is an excellent form of

Every measure should be taken to reduce

awareness, more and more people

infection control in food environments,

risk in public places and in the workplace.

are showing concerns with regard to

hospitals and medical practices. The

multi- use screens, whether it be in a

films can be used on touch screen

supermarket, shop or bank. Most people

EPOS systems in restaurants, bars,

consider touch screens as a vehicle for

supermarkets and stores: places where

spreading germs therefore confronting

food is sold and produced, reducing the

this issue can only be a positive approach

risk of contamination.

S.M.T.L.), Bridgend. Proven to kill a

Increased use of touch-screens as

recognised as being a serious public

Clear Diamond is a UK based manufacturer

reception kiosks, check-ins and control

health hazard, such as E-coli, MRSA and

of high grade Anti- Bacterial polyester

panels where large numbers of people are

Pneumoniae.

protection films for all makes and sizes of

using the screens on a daily basis, requires

screen and touch screen devices.

that the screens are protected from

to satisfy their anxieties.

Specifically developed to provide high performance all-round screen protection for touch screen and LCD displays, Clear Diamond high performance anti-bacterial protection films have a proprietary hard coating that kills 99.9% of bacteria and pathogens. The hard coat incorporates pure metal Nano - technology which prevents bio-film colonization of the surface.

The surface treatment will kill pathogens such as MRSA, E-coli and other virulent bacteria, greatly reducing the risk of crosscontamination. In recent years the risk of pandemics has increased greatly with different strains of Influenza and viruses such as Sars and the Corona virus.

As a means of exogenous pathogen control, the films are ideal for prevention of HAI (Hospital Acquired Infection).

Strains of bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to anti-biotics’ which is a serious public health issue.

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damage and the users are protected from infectious agents.

The Clear Diamond protection films pass BS EN ISO 22196:2011 tested at the National Health Service Laboratory ( Surgical Materials Test Laboratory wide range of harmful bacteria that are

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Müller’s 2020 dairy category vision set to benefit consumers, customers and farmers Dairy has the potential to be the grocery

product development to our branded and

This potential reinvigoration of a category

sector’s engine for growth for the

private label business, which is growing

valued at £3.3bn per annum but in decline

foreseeable future with consumers,

strongly.

by 2% value* year on year would represent

customers and farmers all set to benefit, according to Müller.

“Our branded products lead the category witha 21% share of the £2.6bn market

a major turnaround, and according to Dan Howell, Commercial Director of Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), Müller is impatient to

The liquid milk, dairy ingredients and

with a retail value of£550m despite not

chilled yogurt & desserts business is

currently being available in some very

preparing to outline plans to unlock an

significant segments of the markets in

“By working closely with our customers

additional £700m of category growth in

which we operate*. We aim to rectify this,

to deliver products which tap into the

the sector by 2020.

bringing ‘Müllerliciousness’ to the whole

aspirations of our consumers, we can

branded and private label chilled yogurt

increase the size of this category in 2020

and desserts category.

by up to 14% compared to its current

To help facilitate this opportunity, Müller has confirmed that it is to invest a further £100m over and above normal planned

“We see opportunities across the category

expenditure in its operational, innovation

from health to indulgence, and making

and marketing capabilities over the next

CYPD available more often in relevant

18 months.

formats across the day. There is significant

Capital projects will include installing new filling lines and further upgrading the capacity and capabilities of existing production facilities at its Müller Yogurt & Desserts and Müller Milk & Ingredients businesses.

The investment will further reinforce Müller’s industry leading capabilities in liquid milk, cream, butter, ingredients, yogurt and chilled desserts.

“The Müller brand is already ahead of Coca-Cola and Cadbury’s Dairy Milk in the top 10 most purchased fast moving consumer goods brands in the UK, picked from supermarket shelves 207 million times each year*,” said Ronald Kers, Müller Group Chief Executive.

“Now we want to use our leadership position in dairy to rev up the engine and work collaboratively with our customers and of course our farmers to delight consumers and realise the untapped potential that exists to grow this amazing category.”

Chilled Yogurt and Desserts Bill Mathieson, Commercial Director at Müller Yogurt & Desserts said: “In the chilled yogurt and potted desserts (CYPD) sector, we will bring new excitement, innovation and game changing

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take this challenge on:

value. We are very excited by the strategic customer partnerships we are developing which will lead to long-term growth and value creation.

potential to introduce new and innovative

“Milk plays the central role in the dairy

formats and to increase the number of

category. It’s the core driver of both

shopping points in stores where shoppers

penetration and frequency, bringing

can buy our products to consume at home

shoppers into the aisle to select the rest

or on the go.

of their dairy produce. It’s also of huge

“We will bring more inspiration and excitement to the point of purchase and create a more enjoyable shopping

importance to the UK diet and is rightly viewed as a beacon of healthy, refreshing, enjoyable nutrition.

experience around the dairy category in

“This is a great platform from which

stores working with our customers to

we can work with our customers to lift

activate big promotional partnerships like

the shopping experience to match the

our Olympic partnership with Team GB

enjoyment of consumption experience.”

and Team Ireland this summer.

Müller has identified exciting trends within

“We will continue to invest in shopper

the category to drive growth. Milk drinks

and category insights and are introducing

is bucking the decline at +3.7%* and Müller

shopper based design capabilities to make

will add value through innovation, not

buying our yogurts and desserts simple,

least utilising the FRijj brand which has the

pleasurable and easy to navigate for

awareness and long standing credibility to

consumers.

reach out to existing and new audiences.

“We are excited to be at the start of the

“Over the next few months we will be

next phase in the development of the

revealing full category visions for each

CYPD category and we are looking forward

of the liquid dairy categories;fresh milk,

to working closely with our customers to

cream, and milk drinks,” said Dan Howell.

realise this ambition.”

Fresh milk, Cream and Milk Drinks Better shopper and consumer understanding coupled with new investment in improving the capabilities of Müller’s fresh milk, cream and milk drinks business could unlock category growth of £470 million by 2020.

“We have the ambition, knowledge and capability to lead the way with insight and investment in both branded and private label innovation to help our retail partners delight their shoppers and unlock longterm growth which benefits everyone in the supply chain.“ www.muller.co.uk

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Arla Foods Uk Welcomes Extension Of Courtauld Commitment 2025

WRITTEN BY Arla

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Arla Foods UK is today welcoming

A 20% reduction in greenhouse

“We are heavily involved in the overall

the extension of The Courtauld

gas intensity from food and drink

Courtauld steering group and co-

Commitment 2025, the food and drink

consumed

chairs of the Dairy Working Group. In

industry’s voluntary agreement to transform food and drink production.

The Courtauld Commitment 2025, led by the Waste & Resource Action Programme (WRAP) and now influencing 95% of the UK food retail industry, challenges its signatories to achieve three ambitious targets: •

A 20% reduction in food and drink waste leading to saving of £20 billion

•

•

A reduction in impact associated with water use in the supply chain.

Commenting, Managing Director of Arla Foods UK Tomas Pietrangeli said: “As a founder signatory,Arla Foods UK is proud to play a leading and managing role in the development of The Courtauld Commitment 2025, and to be collaborating with both

addition we have been highlighted as one of the major players looking at waste mapping by WRAP. Therefore we are well positioned to see first-hand the huge amounts of work that has already gone into the development and implementation of this agreement. We are pleased about the continued growth of the commitment, which now influences 95% of the UK food retail industry”.

WRAP and the important names in our sector.

Home to some of the UK’s leading dairy brands, including Cravendale, Anchor, Lurpak and Castello, Arla Foods UK supplies a full range of fresh dairy products to the major retailers and foodservice customers. www.arlafoods.co.uk

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Coaching for safety What is coaching?

Coaches use highly-developed listening and questioning skills to help others. They are driven by curiosity, they challenge assumptions and they are solutions-focused. Coaching is about being collaborative, supportive and helpful and that’s what IOSH

be integrated in to daily life is an

a behavioural safety initiative, they

important part of the programme

invested in communication skills and

and of course, as an IOSH Approved

relationships – both vitally important

course, there is a test at the end.

pre-requisites for a successful

What are the entry requirements for those wishing to attend?

There are none. This is a coaching

Approved Coaching for safety is about.

course not a technical course and

Why do safety people need coaching

even non-safety people attend – and

skills?

it’s a real leveler.

Safety people know about the law and the standards that need to be achieved and how others have

seasoned practitioners, rookies and

Which industry sector is this directed at?

behavioural safety implementation.

The client held a number of in-company courses for their management team believing that if they’re to get the safety culture they want: – i.

All managers and supervisors

need to be de facto safety advisers; and

All sectors. This course is about the

ii.

modus-operandi of the practitioner

valued and become engaged in the

so it’s not specific to any sector. This

safety agenda if their managers

course is about helping all safety

and supervisors are less directive and

this stuff.

people be the very best they can be.

more supportive.

But helping colleagues explore

Case study

The client’s pilot was so successful,

problems and find the best solutions

The objective ultimately for our client

requires more than technical

in the waste management sector, was

capability alone. It requires curiosity,

to improve their safety culture.

solved problems. This is the greater knowledge and understanding they bring to a conversation and they are prized for it – only safety people know

skillful questioning and advanced,

Employees will only feel

they have decided to extend the training far and wide during 2016 and beyond and we’re delighted to be supporting them.

active listening skills – all attributes of a great coach.

Leading safety professionals advocate a coaching approach. They emphasise the importance of balancing technical knowledge with complementary communication skills. The ability to coach is fast becoming a required skill.

What does Coaching for safety involve?

This is a highly-participative 2-day

Securus Health & Safety Limited

course built around a series of live

In that they’re not alone but

coaching sessions involving real-life

what’s extraordinary about

Securus Health & Safety Limited is a

issues and problems the delegates

this client is the importance

Lancashire-based consultancy established in

bring themselves – there is absolutely

they place on coaching. Where

2009 by Michael Emery.

no role-play. How the skills can

others would simply sign up to

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR

The 'Easy' Way to specify Variable Speed Drives for Food and Beverage Applications

By Kevin Brown, Managing Director Quantum Controls Ltd Finding the correct VSD or motor controller can be a fairly daunting task as there are many variables with each F & B application and system. However, below are some helpful tips and suggestions to help you select the right drive. Hopefully, the mystery becomes less complex as you understand what your specific industry application needs are.

The Application Before you get too far into the process of looking at VSDs, it is a good idea to gather the basic motor and system information that will help you in selecting the proper VSD. Most of this information can be found on your motor nameplate such as: •

Kilo Watt Power

•

Full Load Amps (FLA)

•

Voltage

•

RPM

•

Service Factor

•

It is also helpful to know if the motor is inverter duty rated

•

Special Enclosure Needs

Kilo Watt (kW) Although it is important to size the VSD with the FLC of the motor(s) being controlled, knowing the kilowatt of the load is a great way to search for drives that may fit your application to be further narrowed down by other variables.

Full Load Current (FLC) Using the FLC rather than horsepower ratings is the proper way to size a VSD. You will want to compare the motor with the amp ratings of each VSD you are considering.

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Voltage It is crucial to match the voltage of the VSD and motor to your available voltage on site. In addition, if continuous operation is a must, then the following should be specified: •

+/- 10% voltage fluctuation

•

+/- 3% frequency variation

Type of Load (Constant Torque or Variable Torque) Does your variable frequency drive application require a variable torque or constant torque drive? In the Food and Beverage sector the majority of applications will be centrifugal pumps and fans.

Speed Range Generally speaking, a motor should not be run at any less than 20% of its specified maximum speed allowed. If it is run at a speed less than this without auxiliary motor cooling, the motor will overheat.

Auxiliary motor cooling should be used if the motor must be operated at slow speeds.

Control Method With 2-wire control, only one switch is used to run the variable frequency drive.

With 3-wire control, two switches are used to run the drive. One switch is needed to stop, and another to start the variable frequency drive.

Speed Reference Alternatives •

Speed Potentiometer

•

Digital Programming / Display Unit

•

Analog Signal Follower

•

Selector switch speed selection

•

Serial Communications

Special Enclosure Needs An important aspect of selecting the right VSD for your F & B application deals with the environment surrounding the drive, with area wash down being common place special attention should be paid to the IP Rating of the drive enclosure.

Inverter Duty Rated Motors Motors all use wire that has been designed to handle the high voltages that can occur due to a drive usage. Some additional recommended features of inverter rated motors include grounding rings, isolated bearings and special cooling features (such as a separate fan to cool the motor at low speeds, typically on a constant torque application).

Food and Beverage Custom VSD Builds At this time you may also consider other options and VSD accessories such as: •

Disconnect or Circuit Breaker

•

HOA (Hand/Off/Auto Switch)

•

Pilot Lights

•

Bypass

•

Line Reactor

•

Harmonic Mitigation

•

Door Mounted Interface

•

dv/dt filter

Final Recommendations This an abbreviated guide for the full version please visit the resource section of www.quantum-controls.co.uk to download for free. If you have any questions about your application or in sizing a new VSD call and talk to one of our application specialists before purchasing or send your enquiry to sales@quantum-controls.co.uk 01661 835566

Efficient production at any batch size B&R at the SPS IPC Drives

B&R will be presenting the SuperTrak

En-couraged by outstanding market

Advanced system architecture for

industrial transport system at

acceptance in this short time, B&R

commercial vehicles

the SPS IPC Drives trade fair. De-

has continued to expand its soft-ware

pendable, precise and remarkably

framework – offering even greater

low maintenance – it enables agile,

savings to customers developing

efficient production at any batch size.

applications in the areas of CNC,

Other highlights on display at the B&R booth (Hall 7 / Booth 206) include a

robotics, complex closed-loop control and HMI.

multitude of new mapp components

Solutions for connected

and connected manufacturing

manufacturing

solutions based on OPC UA communication.

Two years ago, B&R radically simplified the development of machine software with the

B&R will also be taking the opportunity to present numerous communication solutions for the connected factory envisaged by Industry 4.0.

With B&R’s X90 system, manufacturers of construction, agricultural and municipal vehicles can now benefit from B&R’s 35 years of automation experience. In addition to the new control and I/O system, these applications can profit from B&R’s Automation Studio development environment, mapp software framework and global support network. At the SPS IPC Drives trade fair, B&R will be presenting the SuperTrak industrial transport system and numerous solutions for connected manufacturing.

introduction of mapp Technology.

By combining OPC UA and

These precoded and thoroughly tested

openSAFETY to create Safe Line Auto-

software components have since been

mation, B&R offers seamless and

mak-ing life easier for OEMs by taking

scalable safety throughout integrated

low-level programming tasks for basic

production lines. B&R will also be

headquarters in Austria and offices all

functions off their hands.

presenting a cloud solution for its

around the world.

APROL process control system.

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Br Automation B&R is a privately owned company with

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consulting Safety Sustainability Profitability

The problem-solving toolkit every plant manager needs.

For companies involved with food processing and packaging, business improvement and regulatory demands can often seem to pull in opposite directions. So how do you get better and stay compliant?

Long-term sustainable improvements require an understanding of several key factors: legislation, supply chain interactions, stakeholder interests and business processes and objectives. This is where HFL Consulting can help.

Having worked with several of the major players in the UK food packaging industry, we have helped to deliver multi-million pound cost savings, whilst satisfying the requirements of the regulators and other key stakeholders.

Find out more about how we can improve your business performance.

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People Plant Process Productivity

Sweet treat for The Amazing Chocolate Workshop With forty years’ combined experience in food production and a love of chocolate, Edward Starr and Damien Toms spotted a gap in the market and founded The Amazing Chocolate Workshop in 2014.

The duo create bespoke, high-end chocolate products that resemble everyday objects, from light bulbs and spanners to coffee pots and bottle openers.

Packaging is crucial for the business as each gift is bespoke, with customers able to choose from a variety of objects in a ‘pic n mix’ style approach. In addition, the product

size and shape boxes that all match

proactively go out to them with

our brand identity. We had some quite

new innovations that will help them

specific requirements for DS Smith,

overcome potential problems and

but they rose to the challenge and

seize opportunities. In this case, the

developed a final product that we are

challenge was to develop a box that

extremely happy with.”

was an eye-catching design, but that also had the ability to protect a very

packaging needs to stand out to

DS Smith’s expert packaging team

customers, providing the wow factor

worked with The Amazing Chocolate

and working as a gift box but also

Workshop to develop a packaging

“We’re really pleased with the final

providing adequate protection.

solution that incorporated a very wide

result and look forward to working

window, whilst ensuring that the rest

collaboratively with the business in

of the box was made out of strong,

the future.”

Edward Starr, joint founder and owner of The Amazing Chocolate Workshop, said: “When we were in the early

durable, food safe material.

stages of developing the business, we

Mick Thornton, Sales &

knew packaging would be one of the

Marketing Director of DS

most important considerations.

Smith’s UK Packaging Division,

Not only because the chocolate is so fragile but because it was vital that

said: “This was a really exciting project to work on.

our customers could view the product

The Amazing Chocolate Workshop’s

through the packaging.”

products are so creative that it

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fragile product.”

afforded us the opportunity to get

DS Smith DS Smith’s UK packaging division has partnered with The Amazing Chocolate

imaginative and develop packaging

Workshop, to support the business’ vision to

that was equally impressive. “ Mick

take the boundaries of chocolate to a whole

continued: “We don't just respond to our customers' challenges, we

new level.

www.dssmith.com

Bell Hungry For New Business

“When we introduced the new flat top design of end cap in 2015 more than half the enquiries we received were from food companies. Having consulted with them alongside our High Street customers it is clear that

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Our plant in Luton operates the world’s largest production of clear tubing and with over 300 standard sizes we have excess capacity and are looking for new markets.

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Bell Packaging are delighted to announce that we are now able to supply Jetran® packaging suitable for presenting food.Traditionally Jetran® has been used for non-food items and the only opportunity for food and confectionery producers to use this unique packaging is for pre-wrapped items.

HMI MONITOUCH Hygiene

Another area of interest is drink and liquor – traditionally these products are presented in glass bottles – but why hide them in a board box?

Does your packaging machine meet Hygiene Regulations?

• • • • •

The new presentation can transform a simple bottle into a gift and have a secondary function as a storage tube when the bottle has been consumed.

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Crevice free With Monitouch Hygiene HMI It operates with toughened glas

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The Monitech V9 Hygiene leads the way in HMi’s for food and beverage applications.

With the ability to operate behind a full glass panel, accessing machine data has never been safer

The packaging provides excellent visibility for the decorated bottles that are housed inside and has maximum impact when on display in store.

For Details, Emails: sales@coulton.com or call us 01202480303 or visit www.coulton.com

For more information and samples on this product development please contact Bell Packaging on 01582 459292 or visit our website at www.bellpackaging.com

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think willen BiogaS. if your business has excess Christmas food waste and your waste contractor is unable to help, call willen Biogas on 01707 872930. ✔ Central location – A 1.5 MW AD plant just outside Enfield (North London) is an ideal location for all types of business with waste in London, Essex, Herts, Beds and Cambs ✔ full depackaging and collection service – With exception of palletised goods, Willen handles all types of food waste and can arrange transportation/collection ✔ 24 hours’ notice – Willen can accept deliveries with as little as 24 hours’ notice

Send your Christmas food waste to willen Last year, Willen Biogas helped numerous local businesses get rid of their surplus festive food waste. When their usual waste contractors were at full capacity or imposing high penalties for treating additional waste, Willen provided a speedy, cost-effective and green solution.

“We accepted last-minute deliveries of mince pies, turkeys and other seasonal food waste and are pleased to offer the same service this year, at our state of the art AD plant just off jct25 of the M25.” Adrian Williams, Director, Willen Biogas Willen’s cost-competitive service can be used for one-off loads or longer term contracts, depending on your requirements.

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Machinery Update reports on how an Italian and British partnership will bring

benefits to a majorAutomation, UK food manufacturer’s centralised warehouse Feature: robotics and vision

Pictured here is a previous installation involving robotics technology supplied by PHS UK which has provided operator-free operation at the end of the line

Italian manufacturer Trascar and its robotic palletising system which is established by Trascar and PHS, a Pictured here is a previous installation involving robotics technology supplied by PHS UK which has provided operator-free operation at the end of the line UK agent Phoenix Handling Solutions connected to a series of conveyors company used to designing complete

Warehouse automating (PHS) has secured a multi-million euro order from a British food company

and flow diverters.

solutions for the UK market. "We

have already gained many blue chip

for an automated case handling and

CENTRALISED PALLETISING AREA

palletising system that puts robotics

The line will handle packs from

explains sales director at PHS Andrew

at its heart.

production to the new area assigned

Lawless.

references over a long period of time,"

for on automated palletising.and 0845 265 7570 partnership will Machinery Update reports howcentralised an Italian British This British producer of an historic When complete, the pallets will be bring to a major UK food manufacturer’s centralised warehouse brand benefits has selected Modena-based automatically stretchwrapped via

I

Trascar as a technology partner for talian manufacturer Trascar and theUK installation of its first automated its agent Phoenix Handling Solutions (PHS) has secured palletising system at its plant.a The multi-million euro order from multi-million euro order will be a British food company for an installed by handling the end ofand the palletising year. automated case system that puts robotics at its heart.

This British of an historic This new producer order consolidates thebrand has selected Modena-based Trascar as a presence of both Trascar inof technology partner forPHS theand installation its first system at its theautomated UK, where palletising in little more than two plant.

The multi-million euro order will years of doing business together, be installed by the end of the year. they have already acquiredthe several This new order consolidates presence of both PHS and Trascar orders for complex systems ofin ever the UK, where in little more than two increasing value. The new order will years of doing business together, they involve the planning, have already acquired several orders for the design, the assembly and testing of an articulated 34 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk

Tosa 125 systems series high speed ring complex of ever increasing value. which will be fully automatic without any operator intervention necessary.

The new order will involve the planning, wrapping machines, labelled and then The system is currently at the planning the design, the assembly and testing of transferred intorobotic a new palletising warehouse.system phase, but will manage simultaneously an articulated up to eight pallet building positions, which is connected to a series Automatic shuttles will completely for a wide variety of case dimensions of conveyors and flow diverters. automate the pallet handling and stacking patterns at a high output.

This important order was obtained CENTRALISED PALLETISING AREA aspect, which will be fully automatic thanks to the business partnership The line will handle packs from without anyto operator established by Trascar and PHS, a production the newintervention area assigned company used to designing complete for automated centralised palletising. necessary.

Phoenix Handling Solutions solutions for the UK market.

When complete, the pallets will be The system is currently at the via “We have already automatically stretchwrapped We continue to grow evengained during many tough blue chip references over a long period of Tosa 125 series high speed ring wrapping planning phase, but will manage economical times as we are fortunate time,” explains sales director at PHS machines, labelled and then transferred simultaneously up to eight pallet enoughLawless. to have very good support Andrew into a new warehouse.

T 0845 265 7570 Automatic shuttles completely building positions, for awill wide from our European suppliers, with new W www.phs-uk.com automate the pallet handling variety of case dimensions andaspect, products being developed to stay one

stacking patterns at a high output.

step ahead, whilst being mindful of costs

This important order was obtained

and our enviroment.

thanks to the business partnership

www.phs-uk.com

Phoenix Handling Solutions Ltd Who are we? we are a (UK) supplier of palletisers, wrapping machines & automation systems.

We are able to offer stand alone machines or complete â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Turnkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; solutions if required, incorporating the following. Robotic/Layer Palletisers/De Palletisers, Pallet Wrapping machines, Case Packing/Shrink Wrapping of products, Pallet Shrink, Pallet Stretch Hooding Machines etc.

We have the expertise to pull together complete lines, using our wealth of knowledge gained over 50 years, having many references which can be viewed.

PHS are proud to announce that we

transfers them to a Tosa top sheet

have been successful in winning a

applicator and auto stretch wrapping

large contract within the soft drinks

machine.

sector. We received an enquiry to convey cased products from 4 production lines to a centralised palletising area, all conveyors being of stainless steel manufacture.

sold 6 print and apply Logopak case labelers and a Logopak pallet labeling machine. PHS have supplied the complete line A-Z with project management from the UK working

for most major soft drinks producers,

hand in hand with our principle

basically a bag in box. Cases are

suppliers Trascar and Tosa Italy.

with empty and full pallets being fed automatically in and out. Once the pallets are complete the shuttle car

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Phoenix Handling ltd

As part of the turnkey supply, PHS

The customer produces concentrate

conveyed to a Fanuc 410i robotic cell

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For more information about Trascar or Tosa please refer to our web site www.phs-uk.com or e mail to info@phs-uk.com for sales.

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Holchem Launches Hyperwipe Range Holchem, the UK’s leader in

The range is available in

hygiene technology solutions,

centrefeed and large folded

has added a range of wipes to its

formats helping to reduce waste

product portfolio.

and cost. The centrefeed product

The Hyperwipe range is a colourcoded range of lint free wipes specifically designed for the food,

can be dispensed from the Holchem centrefeed roll dispenser system to control cost in use.

beverage, dairy and hospitality

Nick Edwards from Holchem said:

sectors. The wipes are strong,

“The new Hyperwipe range is

high quality and non-woven

available in a number of colours

ensuring they are non-abrasive.

that can be used in different

They also offer high absorbency qualities that are essential to help clean up quickly and ensure the job is done to the highest standard first time. The range is equally strong wet or dry and is a food safe product.

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situations thus reducing the threat of cross contamination.

The consistent quality means they give continuous peace of mind to the user. They are also competitively priced ensuring budgets can be managed effectively.”

Holchem With a wealth of experience in the hygiene technology industry since going into business in 1982, Holchem brings together high quality products and a client focused service.

www.holchem.co.uk

Safe measurement, indication and control of rotational speed

Application-Report - Quality control: Printing machines

Task: On an 8-colour flexographic printing press, there is a web inspection system whereby several individual frames are automatically sent to a monitor every second over the entire width of the material using a mobile camera.

Since these are only snapshots, the operator has to check the print quality randomly, in addition to manually, while the machine is running (max. 400m/min).

Source: Clondalkin Flexible Packaging

Examination criteria:  A „positive“ typeface will often be printed in a differently coloured, recessed „negative“ typeface. The two images have to be superimposed precisely, so that the base material, such as white paper, does not show through on the edges of the font.  The typeface may not fray at the edges  There may not be any printing lapses (the printed image appears „porous“).

Solution: Using the RT STROBE 10000 LED stationary stroboscope, the complete web width can be illuminated effortlessly. As a result, quality control is performed much more quickly and effectively.

The extremely high light intensity of the RT STROBE 10000 LED is guaranteed by 480 high-power LEDs. Thanks to a homogeneous illumination area of up to 100 cm, excellent results can even be achieved under less than favourable lighting conditions.

Printing errors which only occur at the edges of the material web can be recognised immediately at a glance. Without effort, a person can sometimes even „take a quick look at it in passing“.

The brightness can be adjusted to the material/printing image so that reflections can be prevented.

RT RT STROBE STROBE 10000 10000 LED LED

User User panel panel

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Krones has upgraded its capabilities for the dairy industry with its new Milkron GmbH subsidiary Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, will

business, plus expansion jobs on existing

in future be synergising its operations

kit, will form an important constituent

involving plant construction and service

of the firm’s corporate capabilities.

support for the dairy industry, under the aegis of Milkron GmbH. With this step, Krones AG aims to raise its profile for the relevant process technology, so as to become a global vendor for this segment

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Synonymous with holistic systems engineering: Krones For machines, lines and complete factories – Krones, the one-stop shop

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operations as a subsidiary of Krones AG as from 1 August 2016. “The aim over the next few years is to make Milkron

on a long-term basis.

GmbH a can-do team, and to bring

Milkron GmbH is headquartered

purpose,” says Ralf Goldbrunner, the

in Laatzen near Hanover and will

member of Krones AG’s Executive Board

be focusing on the engineering of

responsible for this sector.

production lines for all liquid to paste-

Krones

Milkron GmbH began business

like dairy products. Its performative skills cover planning, project management, automation, installation, plus commissioning and acceptance-testing of the equipment on site. Moreover, spare parts and service support

on board highly qualified staff for this

Krones is synergising its operations involving plant construction and service support for the dairy industry, under the aegis of Milkron GmbH, and thus aims to become a global vendor of the relevant process technology on a long-term basis.

New Closure Testing Microsite Launched By Mecmesin

Mecmesin, a leading British designer

may require torque or tension/

and creativity in design is continually

of force and torque testing equipment,

compression testing to meet

expanding the vast array of closures

has launched a new vertical solution

legislative or functional requirements.

and containers which need to be

microsite for manufacturers and end

tested for quality performance.

users of packaging closures.

Accurate and repeatable test measurement often needs custom

Due to the differing shapes and sizes

ClosureTesting.com focuses on the

fixturing, and the site showcases

involved it can often be difficult to

specific requirements for the quality

grips and fixtures designed for unique

select the best type of test equipment

testing of all types of closure and

customer samples—in addition to a

and holding fixtures to measure the

guides the visitor to the product best

wide range of standard accessories—

strength of closures – Mecmesin’s

suited to the closure material and test

alongside case studies and success

new microsite, backed up by the

type combination selected.

stories.

illustrative presentation video, clearly

Mecmesin has supplied test solutions

Responsive web design is

to customers in all consumer

implemented for the optimum user

packaging industries; medical/

experience that is equally accessible

pharmaceutical, cosmetics and

across mobile, tablet and desktop

personal care, drinks, food/dairy

browsing devices. Video media also

and household/industrial and the

features extensively; performing

microsite provides quick access to this

international closure test standards,

wealth of experience.

product overviews and best practice

The content covers applications

for ensuring accurate test data.

shows the best testing solutions and guides potential users to the most cost-effective equipment to meet their needs.”

Mecmesin Mecmesin is an established market leader in the design and manufacture of closure testing solutions, from simple, manual

for screw caps, tamper evident,

Mecmesin’s Sales Director and

ROPP and child-resistant closures,

Mecmesin GmbH Managing Director

automated closure testing systems.

plus stoppers and dispensers that

David Wilde comments: “Innovation

www.closuretesting.com

closure testers through to complex

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Is Food Safety Critical To Your Process? managers often continue with old paper recorders.

Happily, new options are becoming available. The Eurotherm nanodacâ&#x201E;˘ recorder/controller offers four channels of precision analogue batch recording, easily meeting the requirements of regulators for accuracy and repeatability, and data logging requirements of 21 CFR 11.

For more demanding applications,

Food Safety is subject to

Paper records, such as the Eurotherm

unprecedented scrutiny from

392 circular chart recorder have

governments and regulatory bodies

served the industry well for many

globally. The reason is simple:

years, but the mechanical nature

According to a recent study by the

of the printing mechanism can

World Health Organisation food

compromise reliability and accuracy.

borne diseases affect 1 in 10 of the

It is also easy to lose or damage

population globally, accounting for

paper, and HACCP requires that

420,000 deaths annually. Of these,

original records are maintained on-

over 125,000 are infants or babies

site for several years - copies are not

A hybrid such as nanodac also has

aged 5 years or below.

permitted. .

high quality PID control, including

Apart from the dangers to public

Other regulated industries such as

health, the cost of a major product

pharmaceuticals and aerospace

recall can run into millions of pounds,

switched to graphical video recorders

even billions, and the reputational

long ago: Data is automatically

damage is incalculable. Organisations

forwarded to supervisory systems for

could be subject to criminal liability

reporting and recording, and solid-

including prison sentences and

state electronics are intrinsically more

substantial fines, let alone the cost of

reliable in a production environment.

lost production. Understandable then, that food safety is a primary concern of plant managers. The question is, with ever-increasing scrutiny, are existing methods of record keeping for HACCP control points sufficient? The US Food Safety Modernization Act is leading the way towards digitisation of record keeping, with increased attention on the performance of subsuppliers in eradicating hazards.

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the Versadac recorder provides a back of panel solution with almost unlimited capacity. Both allow alarm and discrete input logging, communications with other devices, results available in the data record, electronic signatures and batch data recording.

advanced cascade with unique auto tune. Such units can control a retort or autoclave, including VSD, and record the results. The standard 96x96mm panel size will retrofit in place of an older PID controller. A high quality TFT display assures a perfect operator interface for interaction and alarm visualisation.

HACCP regulations mandate that electronic records are not subject

NOTE WRITTEN BY Eurotherm

to falsification, and have electronic

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Eurotherm

signatures, but many low cost data loggers do not provide this security level. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;gold standardâ&#x20AC;? for data recorders in the food and beverage industry is US FDA 21 CFR 11, but chart recorders meeting this standard can be expensive, so plant

Eurotherm

As part of the Schneider Electric business, Eurotherm is a leading global supplier of Industrial Automation and process control, measurement and data management solutions and services

www.eurotherm.co.uk

Always be ready for your audit

21CFR11 enabled nanodacâ&#x201E;˘ recorder / controller

Straightforward compliance management

Extremely cost eďŹ&#x20AC;ective multi-channel batch recording for critical control points, plus precision process control

Eurotherm Online Services - ďŹ nd records when you need them with instant access to historical and current compliance status

eurotherm.co.uk/foodsafety

Pork Farms Collaborates with Parkside to Launch New Walls Snack Pack Pork Farms, part of Addo Foods Group, has debuted an innovative snack pack for its Walls sausage rolls range after collaborating with speciality packaging manufacturer, Parkside.

The multi cavity pack taps into the on-the-go snacking market, offering the option to snap off one of five individually wrapped trays as required, whilst keeping the remaining sausage rolls sealed for later.

The innovative pack design, described as ‘perfect for lunch boxes’, gives the consumer the ability to exercise portion control, which keeps the PP tray contents fresher for longer and ultimately results in less food waste.

The cardboard outer, designed to show the tray contents, provides maximum shelf-appeal to retailers.

Parkside’s unique printed lidded film was key to the design of the first-tomarket pack. The film, which features an integral waved perforation pattern created by the company’s specialist multi-directional laser technology, ensures a consistent and clean snap when breaking away the trays.

The PET heat-seal lidding film can be applied to all tray materials giving the option to utilise the packaging technology on further products in the Walls range. In the case of the Walls 42 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk

snack pack it met consumer demand

new to this market sector. The actual

for a tear off lunchbox pack, which

functionality of the packs when used

was identified in market research

is superb and very satisfying when

conducted by Addo Foods Group.

snapped. In terms of convenience and

Pete Ford, new business manager at Parkside, said: “Pork Farms

functionality, it achieves all that we set out to do.”

were supportive of the innovation

Parkside’s collaboration with Pork

process for fulfilling this challenging

Farms on the development of the

snap-pack brief. The benefits of the

Walls snack pack was the result of a

resulting pack will be seen throughout

recommendation from leading tray

the supply chain; it sets Walls apart as

sealing machinery manufacturer,

an innovator, has great shelf appeal

Packaging Automation. The three

for the retailer and offers many USPs

parties successfully worked together

to the consumer in terms of portion

to develop the innovative concept in

control and food waste reduction.”

answer to the need for an individual

“The easy-snap process, made possible by the integral perforation in the heat-sealed lidding, is completely

snack pack for the on-the-go food market. www.parksideflex.com

Test your food packaging at SATRA • Assessing suitability for food contact applications • Determining overall migration to the requirements in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 • Migration into aqueous and fatty food simulants • Specific migration of extracted metals • REACH restricted substance testing

For more information on overall migration testing see

www.satra.co.uk/fddp

SATRA Technology Centre, Wyndham Way, Telford Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8SD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1536 410000 Fax: +44 (0)1536 410626 email: chemistry@satra.com www.satra.co.uk

Implementing Autocoding to Comply with Retailer Code of Practice At a Glance What they wanted to do •

Implement an automated label and date code veri cation system.

•

Integrate the system into current set-up including printers.

•

Support operational ef ciency and productivity.

What were the success criteria •

The system had to comply with the retailer codes of practice.

•

The system had to integrate with existing packaging line devices.

•

To not interrupt the 24/7 operation of the factory.

What they accomplished •

Compliance with retailer codes of practice.

•

Optimise their factory productivity and efficiency.

•

Challenge Ichiban UK contacted OAL to investigate the implementation of

focus by accurately recording line stoppages and identifying areas for improvement.”

a label verification and date code

Results

control system in response to

The OAL Autocoding system has

the introduction of stricter rules,

provided peace of mind to Ichiban UK

regulations and codes of practices set

by securing the label,

by retailers. Breaches of these codes

date codes and price on their

of practice can result in substantial

packaging. The system was installed

fines as well as loss of reputation.

quickly with minimal factory downtime.

Ability to plan ahead and

The increasing consumption and

proactively reduce downtime.

popularity of sushi meant any

Ichiban UK uses the system to identify

installation needed to minimise

and improve production performance

downtime to maintain capacity.

as the OAL system automatically

Ichiban UK hoped to use the installed

records downtime. The accurate date

system for both compliance and

is then used to proactively prevent

to drive operational efficiency and

issues arising on the packaging line.

Customer Ichiban UK Ltd is the largest sushi manufacturer in the UK. They produce authentic sushi for major retailers in a growing UK market. At their single 450 staff in a 24/7 operation, last year alone they cooked around 1200 tonnes of rice.

productivity on the shop floor.

Julie Rice, Technical Manager explains why Ichiban UK chose OAL: “We chose the OAL system because it’s a tried and tested solution that provides the compliance we need.

It’s easy to use and has helped us

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Olympus Automation trading as OAL Olympus Automation trading as OAL A1 Parkway, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6YN, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1733 394700 Fax: +44 (0) 1733 394901 Web: www.oalgroup.com Email: sales@oalgroup.com

WRITTEN BY Power Control PHOTOGRAPHY BY Power Control

‘Power Hungry’ Industry Must have Contingency Plans for Power Cuts It is no secret that the UK’s energy

Unlike the other food production

A UPS however, would ensure that

supplies are under threat. We have

related subjects that surround Brexit

there was no break in power and

already seen the surplus in capacity

such as rising ingredient costs,

protect the machine from cutting out,

diminish by a staggering 10% in the

new manufacturing legislations

delivering a continuous power supply

last five years*.

and barriers to trade, developing

until full mains power can be restored.

These narrower margins mean higher risks of outages, spikes and surges, which are a growing concern for all

contingency plans to tackle the dwindling power supplies is an area where food manufacturers can take

“A carefully mapped out power protection strategy and a small

control.

investment into a UPS solution could

already losing £thousands in lost

Mr Trolley summarised: “The

simple: Take control, be prepared and

revenue due to power disturbances.

food industry has been grossly

do not get caught out!”

UK businesses. These are individually

Jumping on the Brexit discussion band wagon, one of Britain’s leading energy lawyers stated back in February that a British exit from the EU could raise the risk of blackouts**. Now it seems

unaware of the large power drain on manufacturing equipment and many have overlooked the desperate need for improved emergency power systems.

there is just a lot of speculation and

Whilst, the basics have been applied,

scaremongering without any clear

manufacturers must understand that

messages about the future of the

the risks to power supply are greater

country’s electricity supply.

than ever before and consequently

That being said, it would be safe to assume that as the population and therefore the power grid, supplies

manufacturing sector recognises

will continue to put businesses in

the importance of these emergency

perilous positions.

power contingency plans. We believe

continues to be the country’s largest

to find out about our other products and services please visit www.pcl-ups.com, call 0800 136993 or email info@pcl-ups.com

strategies.

“PCL hopes that this £multi-billion

is worth over £81.8bn*** and it

For all other company information or

must enforce more resilient protection

becomes more reliant on technology

The UK food production industry

go a very long way and our message is

they should be an integral part of every manufacturer’s efficiency strategy.

manufacturing sector. It is also one

“It would be no use having a

of the most ‘power hungry’ and

production line capable of filling over

therefore has the most to lose in the

50 ready meal trays per minute,

event of a power failure.

if it were to fail due to a power disturbance. The losses caused from the downtime would be catastrophic.

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FOODLUBE® Win-Win: Optimised Performance Balanced With Safety to customers through its ISO 21469:2006 certification too. Like NSF H1, this certification is globally recognised and important for BRC audits as it provides highly credible, independent assurance that products are formulated, manufactured and supplied hygienically and safely.

As part of the ISO 21469 certification process, lubricant manufacturers provide risk assessments for lubricant use, conduct factory audits, help customers develop and police

Today’s advanced lubricant

It is vital, therefore, that safety

formulations are driving ever more

risks are identified and addressed

impressive benefits, with food-

right along the production line,

grade lubricant range FOODLUBE®

which includes putting lubrication

giving food and drink processors

formulation and application

the opportunity to balance high

techniques under scrutiny. The use

For processors, sourcing NSF H1

machinery performance and uptime

of NSF H1 registered lubricants, like

lubricants from an ISO 21469:2006

with independently verified safety

those in the FOODLUBE range from

certified manufacturer represents

assurances.

ROCOL®, is key. NSF H1 products

the belt-and-braces approach to

provide independent, authoritative

reducing lubricant contamination

assurance that their formulations

risk – the importance of which cannot

meet hygiene requirements for

be understated in today’s climate. It

incidental food, cosmetics or animal

also means FOODLUBE products fit

feed contact.

extremely well with HACCP programs

In the two decades that FOODLUBE has been a leading lubrication solution in the processing industry in the UK and internationally, the appetite for food-grade products

effective quality assurance procedures and monitor product composition through on-going sampling and retesting.

as part of a comprehensive food

has rightly grown stronger as more

Being NSF H1 registered means the

manufacturers put brand protection at

product ensures compliance with

the top of their priority list.

the latest safety standards, and is

With the high performance capabilities

guaranteed to be manufactured

of today’s food-grade lubricants, such

only from FDA-listed ingredients

as those in the FOODLUBE range,

free from animal derived materials,

processors have at their disposal

nut oils, soya, dairy and genetically

solutions for all applications across

modified (GM) ingredients. The

their plant which minimise production

FOODLUBE range is also free from

downtime. Safe formulation comes

mineral hydrocarbons. ROCOL

without compromising performance.

Key to this is avoiding product recalls.

Recalling a product on safety grounds is of course a costly exercise in the short term, but longer term such an incident can be detrimental to the brand, reducing consumer trust and resulting in financial losses.

provides an additional, more comprehensive safety assurance

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safety management approach.

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

By using the finest food-grade

deliver tangible improvements to

It starts with a survey that includes

base oils, including synthetics,

processors that improve the bottom

lubricant, frequency and application

renewable oils and silicones, as well

line.

methods for each asset, which

as treatment with the most effective anti-oxidants and additives to address specific applications, the complex

The other strand includes examining new ways to help processors safely

is compatible with TPM and lean manufacturing techniques.

apply FOODLUBE products – the

From this, performance measures are

packaging options for food-grade

set to monitor and report every single

accommodated.

lubricants and how risk can be

application and any training needs are

engineered out of the packaging itself.

identified - all backed with technical

ROCOL ensures this balance of safety

ROCOL’s introduction of DETEX®

support and lubrication consultancy.

and performance as part of its dual

metal detectable caps and actuators

innovation strategy. This combines

on all grease cartridges and aerosols

proactive identification of new

illustrates this.

lubrication management programme

These help maintenance engineers in

operational efficiency, with full audit

food processing environments reduce

compliance regarding lubrication

application risks.

the risk of plastic contamination,

and the bottom line benefits of

representing a vital step in

rationalised lubricant usage.

The development of FOODLUBE XT

maintaining operational safety at a

Chain Fluid illustrates the first strand.

consistently high level – even more

The product was developed to help

so when part of a comprehensive

bakeries and other industrial chain

lubrication management programme,

operators minimise the problem of

such as ROCOLcare®.

needs of the processing industry,

ROCOLcare assesses every dimension

with how lubricants are supplied,

of the production area, from

stored and applied, helps us assure

application frequency and techniques

processors that we can protect their

to signage and training.

brands ever more effectively.

demands of today’s food, drink and clean industries can be comfortably

formulations to overcome current and emerging production challenges, with practical solutions to minimise

messy black deposits building up in high-temperature applications, whilst keeping maintenance products NSF H1 food-grade. Customer feedback demonstrated that products like this

The result of implementing a is an agreed roadmap to increased

This combination of formulating and manufacturing a wide range of foodgrade solutions to meet the complex backed by practical assistance

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Nestlé’s young farmers visit retailers to get commercial insight WRITTEN BY Power Control PHOTOGRAPHY BY Power Control

Six young First Milk farmers who supply to Nestlé’s factories in Dalston, Cumbria and Girvan, Scotland have recently visited the company’s York site and local retail stores to learn what it takes to get a product from the factory to the supermarket shelf.

In the third event of the Next Generation Dairy Leaders Programme, the farmers toured the factory and Nestlé’s Product Technology Centre to learn about the company’s innovations and how their milk is used in the production of Nestlé confectionery products, such as KITKAT and AERO. They also paid a visit to local Asda and Tesco stores to learn how Nestlé respond to their consumers’ needs and how field salesmen work with retailers to improve the availability and visibility of the products. The farmers also had the opportunity to hear from external speakers about global trends in the food and drink industry and what makes a powerful brand.

Paul Barrow, a 26 year old farmer from Cumbria said of the event: “The third event on the programme proved really beneficial in gaining a better understanding of the supply 48 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk

chain. I was shocked at the amount

scheme for young farmers that aims

of work which Nestlé do with their

to identify, nurture and develop the

customers and I will never look at a

next generation of dairy leaders.

supermarket shelf in the same way again! It was also a real insight to hear from speakers about the work that goes into making and developing a

The programme forms part of Nestlé’s long-term partnership with First Milk to improve the sustainability of their

brand.”

farms and develop a more sustainable

Kevin Lawrie, a 25 year old farmer

reduced environmental impact.

from Ayrshire, Scotland added:

and efficient supply chain with a

The Nestlé First Milk Partnership

“The third event was very interesting

comprises 106 farmers in Cumbria,

and informative. It's great from a

Ayrshire and Wigtownshire providing

farmer's view to see that Nestlé cares

high quality fresh milk used in the

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