FDPP - Issue 17 2018

FOOD & DRINK PROCESSING & PACKAGING

Bühler achieves strong, profitable growth 2017 was a successful year for the Bühler Group.

Issue 17 2018

New label capability expands customer offering PLUS...

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Contents

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

Editor In Chief Antony Holter editor@mhmagazine.co.uk

Business Manager Josh Holmes josh@mhmagazine.co.uk

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Studio Designer James Sayer james@mhmagazine.co.uk

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Features

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Safety: The right tool for the job Terry Kendrew, Managing Director at

A good example of this is in recent

As comprehensive and capable as the

Impact Handling, continues to shine

instances where we have customised

offerings from brands such as Cat Lift

a spotlight on achieving a return from

machines and designed unique

Trucks are, find a supplier who can

investing in material handling safety.

attachments to handle awkward and

complement these with specialist

unusual loads.

machines from niche manufacturers,

Investing in equipment that is as

where appropriate.

safe as possible and that removes

Previously loads had been handled by

compromise from a handling

machines that were compromised in

Leave no stone unturned in

operation, means choosing, specifying

terms of their load centres, operator

customising machines for your

and customising machines that are

visibility and site compatibility. This

operation’s specific needs. Remember

absolutely right, in every way, for their

led to questionable handling practices

manufacturers can be reluctant to

applications.

which elevated risk and posed

stray too far from their standard spec,

dangers, particularly to pedestrians, as

so make sure your handling partner

well as placing potential liability on the

is willing and able to go further in

business.

creating the perfect machines for

While this may mean a little extra initial outlay, such machines will

you – even if this means designing

typically also bring increased efficiency that results in lower operational costs.

Our new equipment not only mitigated

something entirely unique, or able to

risk, but also delivered immediate

function across multiple roles.

When these savings are considered

efficiency improvements most notably

over the life of the machines, they

through journey reductions and

will usually far outweigh any initial

the removal of excessive strain on

additional spend.

equipment, which had been causing

It’s an approach we strongly believe in at Impact.

Adopting a consultative role to guide our customers through the dizzying array of options to identify

unnecessary costs from down time and damage.

Introducing machines into a fleet that are absolutely ideal for their application does however require

Ensure your supplier agreement is flexible, so that if your application or demand changes, you can alter your fleet to suit without penalty.

Finally, don’t forget the importance of your operators. Handling equipment that instils greater driver confidence – through enhanced comfort, visibility

some thinking outside the box.

and control – is not only inherently

both enhanced safety and real-world

Don’t just look at one manufacturer to

productivity benefits, particularly over

savings.

create your fleet.

longer shifts.

the ideal solutions able to deliver

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safer has also proven to deliver

The Filter Press Co. Ltd.

Process Filtration Solutions

Filter Press

• Filter Presses can be divided into “recessed plate” and “plate and frame” Presses, which are used for solid – liquid separation of various processes, slurries, and sludge’s.

• The Filter plates are compressed together using a hydraulic system, or they can be electro mechanically operated if required.

• The solid particles and liquid are separated through a filter cloth which is matched to your particular process.

• These Filter Presses are simple and safe in operation, and very economical to use.

• Our Model sizes include the: 320mm, 450mm, 630mm, 800mm, 1 mtr, 1.25 mtr, 1.5 mtr and 2 mtr square plates.

• An impressive Filtration area of up to 2000 m².

• Filter plate materials can be: reinforced Polypropylene, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, or to our customer’s spec.

Stainless Steel Multi-Bag Filter Vessel • With flows through these filters of up to 840m³/hr.

• Our Stainless Steel Multi-Bag Filter Vessels are manufactured in many sizes and configurations utilising a large filtration area.

• Using from 2, up to 24 easily fitted and sealed polypropylene filter bags.

• The size of filter bags are from No 1’s to No 4’s and are easily removed and replaced.

• The Filter housing shell is designed for pressures up to 10 bar, with a filtration accuracy level down to 0.5µm, and temperatures up to 110ºC. • They are designed for use with liquids and gases.

• Material of Construction can be 316L, 304, Carbon Steel, or come coated with a chemical resistant protective coating or exotic material.

Belt Filter Press

• A Belt Filter Press is an ideal sludge-dewatering system which is widely used in the food stuff, chemical, coal, paper making, and wastewater sewage industry.

• A Belt Filter Press can also be used for liquid-solid separation in many other processes.

• The main feature of this type of press are high efficiency, good dewatering effects and low power consumption.

Basket Centrifuges

We can supply New ATEX Certified basket Centrifuges for many industries, in all sizes and manufactured in Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Exotic steels, coated in Rubber or Halar, or to our customer requirements.

We also supply refurbished equipment. We also supply Decanter, Disc Stack, and Worm Screen Centrifuges.

More info at www.cesluk.co.uk

All the above types of Filtration Equipment are widely used for chemical, pharmaceutical, dyestuff, metallurgy, foodstuff, textile, printing and dying, paper making and sewage treatment industries.

Please visit www.filterpress.eu The Filter Press Co. Ltd www.filterpress.eu sales@filterpress.eu South Side Works, South Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4UG Tel: 01484 548200 – Fax: 01484 502274

New label capability expands customer offering

RPC bpi protec Worcester has invested

of web breaks. The strength of the

differentiation, with tight tolerances

ÂŁ1.7 million in a new flexographic

material also allows thinner gauge

for accurate application onto bottles.

printing press and slitting machine for

film to be used for valuable weight

Equally important, it has the flexibility

the production of reel fed labels.

reduction. In addition, this delivers

to produce short runs in order to

more labels per standard reel to help

respond quickly to changing market

minimise changeover times.

demands.

the specialist labels material offers

The new flexo press produces high

This latest investment underlines RPC

excellent tensile strength for faster

quality labels in up to eight colours

bpi protecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to delivering

application speeds and the elimination

for effective on-shelf impact and

new solutions to meet the changing

Ideal for applications such as water, soft drinks, cooking oils and milk,

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needs of fast moving and competitive

Roche. “We are pleased to have added

markets.

this print capability as part of our product and will continue to work in

“This is an important part of our

the development of specific solutions

For further information, visit the new

ongoing investment strategy,” explains

to meet customer’s individual

RPC bpi group website at

RPC bpi protec’s General Manager, Eric

requirements.

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If Amazon could deliver ABB Motors….

Quantum Controls has partnered with Carousel Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics companies, to provide UK Industry with instant access to ABB motors any time, day or night, for the first time in the UK. There are currently over 10,000,000

your motors are 66% more likely to fail

Quantum’s unique solution ensures

electric motors keeping UK industrial

when your UK motor stockist is closed.

that, with one phone call, you as an engineer can have a market leading, high

processes running. All engineers live with the constant threat of motor failure

THE SOLUTION

efficiency ABB Motor in transit within

stopping manufacturing processes,

Quantum Controls has been the leading

30 minutes, with a known delivery time

leading to lost production which on

supplier of ABB Motors in the UK for

to your site given any time day or night,

average costs UK companies £12,000

many years, and having recognised the

365 days a year.

an hour.

universal problem faced by engineers, they have invested in a solution that will

This new service is revolutionising the

The solution has always been to get the

deliver the following:

UK motor market – and while Quantum

damaged motor removed and sent to a

• 24/7 access to the UK’s largest stock

Controls has won the prestigious

of WIMES Specification ABB Motors

local motor repair facility, but a motor rewind can take days to do. It is also

• Available ex stock, held centrally by UK logistics company

now accepted that a repaired motor will be unavoidably 2 – 5% less efficient on

• 2 and 4 pole motors available foot mounted, flange mounted and up to

return.

250kW THE CHALLENGE

• All motor stock held is suitable for

Today’s electrical engineers are generally

use with all forms of motor starters,

aware that a policy of installing new,

including Variable Speed Drives

high efficiency motors to replace failed

• 24/7 direct telephone access to expert

motors is best for ongoing running costs,

motor engineers to discuss application

but there has been a problem accessing

and seek help with motor selection if

motors from stock in the UK for a long

needed

time.

• Order placed direct to logistics company, no need to wait until offices

Many motor suppliers do have stock of course, but motors don’t just fail in

are open • Motor will be in transit within 30

normal working hours. In fact, most

minutes of receiving your call,

processes run 24 hours these days, and

‘guaranteed’

since normal office hours only cover

• Delivery time advised, Birmingham to

eight of those hours, statistics show that

your UK location

Corporate Excellence ‘UK Drives and Motor Supplier of the Year’ award for the last three years running, they are not a logistics company. Their partnership with logistics specialist, Carousel, has allowed them to offer this unique service, and has already generated positive feedback from customers.

24/7 INSTANT ACCESS If you are a busy engineer responsible for keeping your company’s processes running, then put this number in your phone today. It will save you no end of problems when you need a motor and could save your company thousands in lost production.

YOUR EMERGENCY MOTOR NUMBER: 0330 9000 247 Quantum can also offer contract partners an even better service by issuing unique passwords so you do

“First off, it was recommended I use another company to source a motor,

not have to send order numbers out of

but they did not even pick up the phone at 10pm. After which, I Googled ABB Motors and you came up. I worked with Kyle from your office, he was very nice and professional, gave me a quote and said you would have the motor with us

hours. Simply ring the logistics centre, request the motor, give them your password and the motor is on its way -

within two hours. Because of this I placed the order with yourselves and I would be more than happy to use Quantum again in the future.”

making Quantum’s stock, your stock.

Jon Salt – Plant Maintenance Manager

interest today by emailing

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Parker Bioscience expands capabilities by partnering with Agidens Process Automation Parker Bioscience (formerly Parker

being driven to implement process

domnick hunter), a division of

efficiency improvements to remain

Parker Hannifin – the world’s

sustainable.”

leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies

“One area of brewing which is

and systems, has announced the

a perfect candidate for process

formation of a new partnership with

efficiency improvements is the

Belgium-based company, Agidens

utility hungry process of final

Process Automation.

microbial stabilisation. Traditionally,

The new partnership combines more than 50 years’ of brewing filtration experience and industry-leading products from Parker Bioscience, with Agidens’ detailed knowledge and experience of brewing processes and automation. The global brewing industry will now be able to access systems which integrate Parker Bioscience’s microfiltration solutions with Agidens’ automated processing technology.

Parker Bioscience provides filtration solutions for the global food and beverage industry. It has specialist expertise in the brewing, bottled water, wine and dairy industries, and supports companies in improving

Parker Bioscience has developed

most breweries have relied upon

cutting-edge technology for use

pasteurisation techniques to kill

in cold stabilisation – the sterile

spoilage organisms and produce

filtration of beer to remove any

market stable beer; however, this

spoilage microorganisms before it is

process can be costly to operate and

packaged. In conjunction with Agidens

can lead to a deterioration in beer

Process Automation, it is now offering a platform of sterile filtration modules

quality.

to suit a range of beer flow capacities

“Through recent developments in

and specifications, as a more efficient

filtration technology, sterile filtration

alternative to pasteurisation.

is now the optimum process to

The modules are designed to provide brewers with more control over beer quality than pasteurisation offers, coupled with lower production costs.

The partnership will also deliver trap filtration and water filtration solutions.

process control, efficiency and

Commenting on the new partnership,

security throughout their production

Daniel Vecsey, market development

and packaging processes.

manager - food & beverage processing at Parker Bioscience, said:

achieve microbiologically stable beer and to protect beer quality at the lowest operational cost.”

Danny Smets, business development manager food & beverage at Agidens Process Automation added: “The combination of Parker Bioscience’s knowledge on filtration and Agidens’ extensive experience in the design, development, construction, automation, total integration and

“Both companies recognise that the

service of these systems into a new

ever-evolving brewing industry is

or existing brewery, makes this

going through an exciting period of

partnership the perfect choice for a

change.

brewer.”

fine chemicals, life sciences, and

“With energy and water costs set to

For more information, visit

infrastructure sectors.

increase in most nations, brewers are

www.parker.com/perfectbeer

Automation and process engineering company Agidens has offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland, and is active in the food & beverage, tank terminals,

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RPC bpi protec launches sustainable standup pouch solution at Packaging Innovations RPC bpi protec has developed an innovative stand-up non-laminate bag as a cost-

For maximum consumer convenience,

effective and environmentally-sustainable

prestoclose seal or supplied as film on the reel for the packer or filler to form

the bag can also be reclosable with a

alternative to the traditional Doy sealed pouch. The new X-EnviroPouch will be

themselves. The new X-EnviroPouch is part

launching on stand A40 at Packaging Innovations in Birmingham.

of bpi protec’s X-Range which provides a variety of flexible packaging products that offer added value to food manufacturers and retailers, such as increased line speed operation, portion control management,

Made from PE, X-EnviroPouch is fully recyclable and meets growing consumer demand for sustainable plastic packaging.

RPC bpi protec have developed this new innovation in line with their sustainability

fully recyclable alternatives to traditional non-recyclable methods, and reclosable films.

policy.

“Our new X-EnviroPouch is an exciting development and is an integral part of our

Available in white or natural film,

commitment to create products and develop appropriate working practices that help

X-EnviroPouch’s stand-up properties create greater display flexibility for retailers.

This is further enhanced by a wider choice of pouch sizes and a gloss or matt print finish to allow aesthetically-pleasing designs that maximise brand image and on-shelf impact.

to protect the environment and support the requirements of the circular economy,” comments Sue Mohan, RPC bpi protec’s Sales Director.

“We believe that with X-EnviroPouch we have created a modern consumer pack format and an environmentally-sustainable packaging solution, ideal for a wide variety of applications.” www.bpi-protec.com

Handling a Better Solution Embracing the latest technology, Kensal consistently delivers improved line efficiency for customers, whilst reducing operating costs.

Stainless steel conveyor systems

Integration and project management

Stand alone units or fully integrated

Service support and upgrades

Robotic and end of line equipment

Partnered with Lita Palletising Systems for over 30 years

Bespoke engineering capabilities Turnkey and standalone solutions

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Spray Drying, it’s all about the Nozzle…

Most modern day Spray Drying plants use a centrifugal Spray Nozzle to inject an atomised droplet into the drying chamber – but how important is that Spray Nozzle?

Very, actually. The right nozzle maintained correctly can improve your yield, decrease your downtime and increase your output.

In this short article I hope to give you a few pointers when caring for your Spray Nozzle.

Always have a full set of nozzles cleaned, assembled and ready to go in the dryer. If these are attached to a spare set of lances, all the better. There is nothing more costly than having an issue mid production and having to pull a nozzle without having a spare to drop straight in. This also aids

in unnecessary damage to the Swirl

rapid clean down and start up turnaround

Chamber and Orifice Disc, components

times.

which are expensive to replace.

When running a CIP operation with the

Polished inlet on the Orifice worn away?

nozzle in situ, replace the nozzle head for

So what; as long as it is still a smooth

a CIP adaptor. Do not use concentrated

profile leading to the bore, your spray

acids to clean tungsten carbide nozzle

pattern will not be affected!

components, this breaks down the binder in the carbide ultimately reducing the

Check your orifice size and keep note.

life span of the components. We always recommend an organic citrus based cleaning agent heated in an ultrasonic bath, using a soft bristle brush to work the built up product from the components.

Always replace all the seals in the Spray Nozzle after each production run. These nozzles run at extreme pressure in most instances - temperature, chemical attack and physical handling, can compromise the seals which may result in an unexpected

When you strip a nozzle down with Check your Spray Nozzle orifice, even if

the intention of reusing components

it is brand new! OEMs have a nasty habit

such as the Orifice disc, check and

of handling Orifice Disc components in

make a note of the orifice size. As the

batches, this causes them to bang and

bore size increases with wear, compare

crash together which in a surprising

it against your production sample/yield.

number of cases can cause damage to

If you know what size the Orifice is when

the nozzle orifice, usually in the form of

your yield starts to decrease, you can

a ‘chip’. - This will cause a ‘streak’ in the

make the most out of your spares and

spray pattern which will affect your yield.

start to plan for the replacement of the Spray Nozzle components before a costly change occurs in your production run.

nozzle failure.

Breaking up components. Often when

Most good nozzles require a hand tight

material has cooked inside and bound

If you would like any support or further

only assembly (when specified) – for these,

the carbide components together – do

advice on caring for your nozzle

do not use tools! The pressure seal is often

not be tempted to separate these with

equipment, Spares, Spray Drying Lances,

an O Ring design which seals against an

a metallic instrument or with force;

Hoses etc. Please contact me via email,

internal bore or profile; excessive force will

simply soak in a warm bath of cleaning

neil@kaite.eu. Alternatively you can

cause the O Ring to fail and damage the

agent and allow the offending material

contact our office on UK

threads!

to soften first. Using force results

+44(0)1744 607361.

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removing the Spray Nozzle, the feed

2-12 bar WP

TANK WASHING NOZZLES

All variations available In house system design Vessels from 1 to 20 meters

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A wee dram goes further than you think thanks to Goplasticpallets.com It’s one of the world’s favourite food exports and it’s important to keep the whisky flowing at all times.

As the US writer, Mark Twain said: “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough.”

That’s why The Edrington Group, the international premium spirits company, approached Goplasticpallets.com when it needed help with its logistics in 2012 – and the solution is still working five years later.

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Edrington Group) for easy in-house

As Chris Hendry, Procurement Manager

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£60,000 worth of spirits.

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“The pallets and solution we were supplied by Goplasticpallets have been fantastic and offer so many improvements over wood, durability being just one of the benefits. We’re over the moon with their performance.”

Jim Hardisty, Managing Director of Goplasticpallets.com, adds: “We offer in excess of 155 different pallets and pallet boxes – the country’s largest selection, with many items available direct from stock – and we work in all sectors from manufacturing to food and drink production. We’re not at all surprised that the solution we provided to Edrington is still working and still proving it’s worth some five years later, and we’re sure the solution will still be performing to its utmost in another five years’ time.”

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Edrington ordered 1,400 of the company’s APB 1210 Pool Perforated 5R pallets in black. It also requested the removal of the lips to prevent damaging the cases and inner gift cartons, which often overhang the edge of the pallets. Anti-slip strips were added as a necessity to protect the fragile cargo, from the bottling line to the container.

Edrington also requested that Goplasticpallets.com sequentially number each of the 1,400 pallets for internal

by emailing sales@goplasticpallets.com.

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Switching to a Dyneo® permanent magnet motor saves a fish feed producer at least 135,000 kWh per year A Denmark-based specialist in aquafeed production has replaced an ageing, damaged DC motor on its principal extruder with a Dyneo® motor from Leroy-Somer, part of the Nidec group.

The investment is providing the company with significant annual savings in energy costs.

Aquaculture, more commonly known as

exporting products to more than 60

“Aller Aqua had a particular interest

fish farming, is a rapidly growing sector.

countries worldwide.

in energy efficiency for its new motor

Companies such as Aller Aqua, which produces both freshwater and saltwater fish feed, is constantly looking for ways to improve its production technology and processes to benefit from this growth. Operating from headquarters at Christiansfeld, near Kolding, Denmark, Aller Aqua has been established for over 50 years and today has factories in Denmark, Poland, Germany and Egypt,

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The company has a broad product range, consisting of feed for 30 species of fish. As a result, production schedules are demanding, which is why the company sought to maximise its potential gains when the DC motor on one of the company’s main extruders at Christiansfeld had to be replaced.

solution as extruding feed stuff is a very energy-intensive process,” explained Carl Erik Niemann, Sales Engineer Drives & Motors Technology at Nidec Industrial Automation Denmark A/S. “They knew this would help boost both competitiveness and sustainable development.”

After a comprehensive evaluation of the

to increased machine availability,” said

Part of the Express Availability offer from

market, the company opted for a 310 kW

Mr Niemann. “The previous DC motor

Leroy-Somer, Dyneo® LSRPM motor is

(2400 rpm) Dyneo® permanent magnet

featured a brush and collector system,

available in a compact or IEC standard

synchronous motor. Offering an efficiency

which comprised wear parts.”

version. The solution is easy to integrate

level exceeding IE4 requirements, this option will enable the saving of at least

The implementation of the Dyneo® motor

135,000 kWh of electricity per year.

also allowed local service centre Ølgod

“Beyond energy performance, Aller Aqua

by eliminating the cooling/ventilation

is now able to benefit from significant

circuit required previously by the replaced

savings in maintenance costs, allied

IP23 DC motor.

Elektro to simplify the existing installation

and offers rapid return on investment – fewer than three years in the case of Aller Aqua. www.nidecautomation.com

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Don’t Let Supply Chain Problems Threaten Your Business As the food and drink supply chain becomes more complex, manufacturers need clear and transparent processes to ensure products meet demand for quality and traceability, says Lucy Pamment, product manager at supply chain technology specialist, Access Group.

Crises, like the availability issue that engulfed fast-food giant KFC and hygiene scandal impacting customers of meat supplier Russell Hume, show just how quickly supply chain problems can escalate.

On top of lost sales, or the upheaval of recalling products, it can be extremely difficult for manufacturers to win back customer confidence, whether it’s that of the retailer or end-consumer.

Nightmare scenarios like these underline the importance of being able to demonstrate traceability for every ingredient – something that is now possible using supply chain software.

It’s one of the reasons why it’s become an essential tool for forward-thinking manufacturers, like frozen pasta supplier, Pasta Concepts, which uses Access software to ensure product information is accurate, up-to-date and easily available.

But this technology is not just a safeguard in case things go wrong; it is also helping businesses improve operational efficiency and drive down costs. Even simple tasks, like being able to carry out stocktakes in real-time, can save countless hours and thousands of pounds per year.

One example is Burts Potato Chips, which implemented Access SupplyChain ERP as it embarked on an ambitious £20million growth plan. The platform has enabled the company to optimise every aspect of operations, including finance, sales order processing and purchasing, manufacturing, warehousing and stock management.

Other food and drink manufacturers have reported similar successes. Specialist tea producer, Ringtons, which supplies

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to retailers like M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s, is using Access software to offer customer full traceability, while strengthening its financial position.

LycoRed, global vitamin and mineral premix supplier, has also seen tangible benefits since deploying our production scheduling software, for instance, it is saving two days of admin time per week by automating its production planning.

Anyone in the competitive food and drink industry understands the challenges of dealing with perishable goods, especially when there are so many manufacturers in the chain, some of whom may be overseas.

While issues of availability, safety, hygiene and/or legal compliance won’t go away, supply chain

software helps to ensure reputable manufacturers can deliver consistently high quality products as efficiently as possible.

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Proseal joined by French distributor for CFIA Rennes The Proseal GT0MAX tray sealer, which enables high throughput and offers an especially large seal capacity, will be among the highlights on the leading tray sealer manufacturer’s stand at this year’s CFIA Rennes (stand 10 - H49).

The company is exhibiting alongside France Food Packaging (FFP), and will also be showcasing the latest models from its comprehensive tray sealer range that help food manufacturers maximise pack quality while lowering costs.

The high quality of the Proseal tray sealer range is ideally demonstrated by the GT0MAX. A modified version of the Proseal GT0s tray sealer, the machine features an adjustment that allows its arms to move a greater distance, therefore increasing the seal capacity.

The Proseal GT0MAX tray sealer features compact space-saving designs with high throughput and rapid tool changes, and is capable of sealing up to 60 atmospheric packs per minute on a three impression tool.

The S specification version of the GT0MAX has been designed for customers with more uniform pack requirements, offering atmospheric, gas flushing and hermetic shrink sealing. For companies needing to switch frequently

construction with washdown protection.

The Proseal QR Cartridge Tool enables

A user-friendly menu driven control

any tool to be quickly and easily

panel with step-by-step prompts, error

removed and replaced in the event of

and status displays, and batch pack

a problem. All the elements that might

counter ensures ease of set-up.

need attention are contained within the cartridge, meaning repairs and

As well as the Proseal machines on the

adjustments can be carried out offline

stand, a Ravenwood labelling machine

while the tray sealer continues to

will also be displayed, in association

operate, thus ensuring that downtime

with France Food Packaging, which is

is minimised and overall throughput

providing lineless labels for a range of

maintained.

packaging.

The QR Cartridge joins Proseal’s existing The machines on display at the Proseal

QR Conveyor, which features a modular

stand will underline the continually

design that allows individual sections of

additional sealing choices.

developing, high-quality product range

the infeed and outfeed conveyors to be

offered by the company, which also

removed for maintenance and cleaning.

The machine features a rugged and

includes the recently launched Quick

between different pack types, an E version model is also available with

hygienic food industry approved 20 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk

Release (QR) Cartridge Tool.

www.proseal.com

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Calvin Grieder and Stefan Scheiber

Bühler achieves strong, profitable growth 2017 was a successful year for the

enabled us to continue to expand our

by 7% to CHF 2.1 billion and CHF 2.0

Bühler Group. Bühler organically

technology and market positions and to

billion, respectively. Advanced Materials

increased its order intake by 10% to CHF

further increase our competitiveness,”

boosted its order intake by 21% to CHF

2.8 billion, its turnover by 9% to CHF

says Scheiber. The same also applies

672 million and its turnover by 19% to

2.7 billion, and its EBIT by 18% to CHF

for the acquisition of the Austrian Haas

CHF 640 million. Growth was also strong

205 million (EBIT margin: 7.7%). As of

Group, which now allows Bühler to

in the service business and the business

year-end, its order backlog amounted

also occupy a leading position in the

for single machines, which together now

to CHF 1.7 billion (+9%). “Our innovation

consumer foods market. “We have

account for 32% of total turnover.

power provides the basis for this positive

increased our dynamism perceptibly and

development of our organization,” says

face the new fiscal year with confidence,

Bühler CEO Stefan Scheiber. These

not least thanks to our high order

results mirror Bühler’s positioning as a

backlog,” continues Scheiber.

aluminum die casting, and optical

Both Bühler businesses contributed

growth was especially pronounced in

to this strong growth. Grains & Food

the Middle East & Africa (+48%) and Asia

increased its order intake and turnover

(+18%).

provider of integrated process solutions for sustainable mobility and healthy food. “In 2017, this clear focus has

Market share gains were achieved in particular by milling, feed, optical sorting, coatings. In regional terms, order intake

ground for Bühler’s future profitable business development. Despite the issue of a corporate bond, the equity ratio remained at a high level of 45% (previous year: 47%), and the return on net operating assets (RONOA) rose to 21% (previous year: 19%). “In order to safeguard our entrepreneurial flexibility and to use the current beneficial conditions in the financial markets, we decided to launch a corporate bond on the capital market,” says CFO Andreas Herzog.

Becoming the Number 1 in the consumer food market with Haas The acquisition of the Austrian Haas Group, announced in 2017, was a highlight in the past fiscal year. The closing of the transaction took place in early 2018. Haas is the global leader in the manufacturing of plants and equipment for making wafers, waffles, cakes, and cookies, with over 1,750 employees and turnover of around EUR 300 million. The machinery and solutions of the two companies supplement each other excellently. This step opens up great perspectives for Bühler and Haas alike. Both organizations together hold a leading position in the consumer foods market and can offer customers integrated, sustainable, single-source solutions along the entire value chain.

Unique innovation model drives growth The starting point for these sustainable process solutions are the leading technologies that Bühler develops on the basis of a unique collaborative innovation model. In 2017, Bühler once again increased its investments in research and development (R&D) by 10% to CHF 119 million (about 4.5% of total turnover) and launched over 50 innovative technologies and products. One special focus was on the development of new digital services and business models, of which several have now been rolled out.

The significance of innovative solutions This operating performance further

6.5% (previous year: 5.9%). Significantly

is exemplified by the market launch

strengthened the already very sound

higher capital investments of CHF 100

of a new process for manufacturing

financial position of Bühler. Net profit

million (+41%) – among other things

battery slurry – a key component for

surged by 22% to CHF 174 million,

in the modernization and expansion of

manufacturing lithium-ion batteries.

representing a net profit margin of

the global production network – lay the

Bühler’s continuous mixing process is

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unique in the industry: raw materials

for animal feed production systems. The

and the new innovation building. The

dosing, premixing, kneading, fine

focus here is on process solutions and

campus is scheduled to open in the

dispersing, and degassing are

complete plants for processing livestock

first quarter of 2019. This substantial

accomplished in a single unit. This novel

feeds, aqua feeds, and pet foods. In

capital investment is an expression of

technology improves the quality and

terms of manufacturing capacity,

Bühler’s commitment to innovation,

performance of batteries and allows a

Changzhou is one of the three largest

technology, and Switzerland’s standing

new battery generation to be rolled out

production sites that Bühler operates.

as a manufacturing hub. The campus

which has a considerably higher energy density. After years of joint development efforts, the first ten industrial-scale production lines went on stream in 2017 at the Chinese battery manufacturer Lishen. Additional orders are in the

The efforts announced in the past year for updating the Swiss locations are on track. The goal of this project, which is projected to be completed within roughly five years, is to transform Uzwil

will strengthen the innovation power and market leadership of Bühler for the long-term. Its purpose is to contribute to the development of innovations for a better world together with partners from industry, academia, NGOs, and start-ups.

pipeline.

into a globally leading production site in which Industry 4.0 technologies are

Outlook

Expansion and modernization of the

applied. This is to ensure the long-term

Bühler faces the future with confidence.

global production network

competitiveness of Bühler’s Swiss sites.

For the current fiscal year, the Group

Bühler also further expanded its

The first renewal phase in the production

expects to continue its present profitable

global production network. The

and supply chains of mass-produced

growth path. “Our market foundations

focus here was on the opening of

parts has largely been completed.

are sound. With our leading technologies

the new factory in Changzhou, China, and the modernization of the Swiss

Kickoff of the CUBIC Innovation Campus

and solutions we intend to achieve above-average performance in 2018 as

manufacturing sites.

Bühler celebrated the groundbreaking

The new factory in Changzhou went into

(CUBIC) in September 2017. The

Read the entire Bühler Annual Report

service in September 2017 and serves as

innovation campus is made up of two

2017 here: https://annualreport2017.

a global manufacturing and R&D center

elements: the updated technology labs

buhlergroup.com

of its innovation campus in Uzwil

well,” says Scheiber.

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Progressive cavity pumps tackle top 10 food processing challenges The food and drink industry is the biggest manufacturing sector in the UK – larger than automotive and aerospace combined. And despite Britain’s impending withdrawal from the European Union, the sector is continuing to grow.

A survey by Lloyd’s Bank revealed that Britain’s food and drinks firms are forecasting a 19 per cent growth over the next five years – up three percentage points from 2015.

Despite pumps being key to most food processing operations, there remain challenges associated with pumping

action without complicated controls or

application requirements, eg a stainless-

foodstuffs; not least the ability to handle

lengthy calibration methods.

steel pump with CIP capability for hygienic

solids as well as liquids, and maintenance of product integrity. However,

applications.

HANDLING SOLID PARTICLES PC pumps can handle solid particles

OPERATING PRESSURES

without compromising the product or the

PC pumps can generate pressures up to

deliver superior pumping ability while

pump efficiency, eg sauces containing

48bar as standard, due to the interference

overcoming some of the food industry’s

seeds or spices can be pumped without the

fit between the rotor and stator and the

top pumping headaches.}

danger of sticking ball valves. They can also

absence of slip between the pumping

handle and even mix solids.

elements.

Progressive cavity (PC) pumps have a very

VARIABLE FLOW RATES

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

low shear action, preserving the quality

PC pumps are available with flow rates

With forward and backward pumping

of shear-sensitive products. A lack of

from 100ml/hr to 500m³/hr, and can

action in the same pump, one PC pump can

squashing action means very soft solids,

handle temperatures from -20–220 C.

often do the job of two alternative designs.

eg soft fruits and vegetables, can be

Calibration is simple and unaffected by

System costs are reduced as check valves,

handled with little or no damage.

product viscosity, and only one variable –

calibration pots and pulsation dampeners

pump speed – needs to be changed to vary

are not needed. They can be installed

the flow volume.

horizontally or vertically, while SEEPEX’s

developments in technology mean that the progressive cavity (PC) pump can

MAINTAINING PRODUCT INTEGRITY

LIFTING PRODUCTS

Smart Conveying Technology enables

High suction lifts of up to 9m can be achieved, while surface-mounted PC

VISCOSITY

inspection, maintenance and removal of

pumps can lift from wastewater sumps.

Despite excellent suction characteristics,

blockages without removing pipework.

The ability to pump against almost a

PC pumps may need a helping hand if

full vacuum enables the efficient use of

a product doesn’t free flow; hence the

WASTE DISPOSAL

degassing equipment and enhances the

development of auger mechanisms.

PC pumps can transport products over long

quality of the final product.

As a result, media containing up to

distances to waste reception areas and can

45% dry solids and viscosity in excess

enhance the value of waste by segregation

BATCH AND CONTINUOUS DOSING

of 1,000,000cps can be successfully

for biogas production or to comply with

PC pumps are ideal when specific

transferred.

waste regulations. SEEPEX’s patented design of rotating knives on the auger

amounts of product must be dosed extremely accurately, eg batch dosing

HYGIENE

coupling rod, together with static knives on

tomato sauce onto pizza dough. And

Ingredient dosing and accurate product

the pump body, enables whole products to

since the flow has very low pulsation,

metering can be achieved using PC pumps

be chopped and pumped.

dosing into products or pipelines delivers

with cleaning-in-place (CIP) as standard.

the right amount in a smooth, continuous

They can also be constructed in line with

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www.seepex.com

Eurolec reveals new warranty and ambitious plans for 2018

Following on from a successful buyout

new ranges to be announced in the near

by Scientific Measurements Pte Ltd

future.

in 2017, Eurolec Instrumentation has enjoyed significant investment

“Investment in new reference

in equipment, infrastructure and

instrumentation in Eurolec’s calibration

marketing.

laboratory has also resulted in an

improved temperature calibration

More than £50,000 was ploughed into the growth of the temperature and

“Thanks to the investment and support

pressure instrumentation manufacturer

by Scientific Measurements we have been

at the end of last year, which has already

able to introduce Eurolec’s first five-year

produced dividends with an extended

warranty which has boosted interest in

distributor network and increased

our portable thermometers and probes,

international sales.

particularly within the highly competitive HACCP and food markets.”

Eurolec is now represented in more

than 20 territories globally and its

He added: “We also have new product

Republic of Ireland-based lab has been

development well under way, together

technologically enhanced increasing

with further enhancement to our

Eurolec’s overall capacity for precision

existing product range across portable

calibration certification and product

thermometers, manometers and

service requirements.

temperature calibration sources.

Managing Director Chris Mears said:

“Our established portable thermometer

“2017 was a very exciting year for

(TH & PC Temp series) and manometer

Eurolec but it looks like that is going to

(PR and PC mano series) portables have

be exceeded by further improvements

already been restyled and have received

and progress in 2018.

something of a makeover in advance of

service from the company with stated uncertainties of measurement now as low as ± 0.03°C.” Eurolec is also the official UK & Ireland distributor for the Ono Sokki range of specialised engine tachometers, FFT analysers, rotary encoders and linear gauges with further announcements due shortly on developments in this promising sector.

The Eurolec website can be found at: www.eurolec-instruments.com/

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What difference could the Seamless integration of pneumatic systems and process control mean to you?

The ASCO Numatics 580 CHARMs node enables simple Electronic Marshalling of pneumatic systems

Pneumatic systems are an essential part of many process plants, in industries such as chemical, life science and food & beverage, particularly those where ancillary machines are used. Although an essential part of the process, these machines are often stand-alone and are not connected back to the process control architecture. This could mean that should there be a problem with the machine’s pneumatic systems, it may not be communicated back to the control system, therefore leading to a breakdown of the machine. The plant may then continue to produce products that cannot go on for further processing or packaging.

Current architecture

What is Electronic Marshalling?

Control engineers and project managers

Whilst manual marshalling is still considered adequate for small projects, large-scale batch and continuous processes

Process control systems are normally

working on continuous or batch-oriented

able to accommodate pneumatics

processing plants will be familiar with the

systems through the implementation

problems associated with commissioning

of an additional fieldbus network, such

I/O in distributed control systems. The

as PROFIBUS-DP® or Modbus® TCP.

traditional method involves field device

However, this approach adds complexity

connection through multi-cored cabling,

through additional configuration and

wired to terminal blocks in control cabinets,

Electronic Marshalling does away

data mapping, and whilst supplementary

with each connection then manually

with the manual and labour-intensive

diagnostics is possible, a second

cross-marshalled to its appropriate I/O

practise of cross marshalling. The cables

programming environment, with its

card. As system complexity increases and

from the field are still wired in to the

associated costs, is not desirable and may

the number of connections accumulates

marshalling cabinet, but from there on

not easily support communication and

– inevitable I/O changes abound – thus,

in the connections to the controllers are

power redundancy.

difficulties arise in keeping track of each

handled electronically. It is now possible

and every physical connection in the

to map each I/O channel to any controller.

marshalling panel. Every change adds cost,

Emerson manage this mapping with their

delays, and most importantly risk to the

CHARMs (CHARacterisation Modules).

project. Adding redundancy causes even

These are essentially analogue to digital

more headaches. Furthermore, future

conversion cards that may be characterised

maintenance and system modification is

to perform any signal function (AI, AO,

often made difficult with staff changes and

DI, DO, RTD etc.). They are ‘clicked’ on to

system unfamiliarity, which can adversely

CHARM I/O Cards (CIOC), which are in-turn

affect down-time.

mounted on DIN rail terminal blocks where

In 2016 Emerson introduced electronic marshalling for pneumatic systems.

This solution enables users to easily integrate the ASCO Numatics 580 Series valve islands, with Emerson’s DeltaV control system for a complete Emerson Automation I/O and pneumatics system solution for process plants.

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in areas such as chemical, pharma, and food manufacture - where lost production can result in truly excessive costs increasingly turns to more risk averse and reliable process system design strategies.

field wiring is arranged; the field device is identified and the appropriate CHARM card is set up and Electronically Marshalled through a hidden digital bus to ANY controller in the system. Fully redundant power and communications connection is included, and autosensing each I/O channel means that identification, configuration, diagnostics and design changes are easily carried out by the DCS. The technology provides many benefits, from the first design stages, to commissioning, and through the lifetime of processing oriented manufacture. As digital or analogue I/O of any type can be bound to specific controllers at any stage in the project without manual rewiring, hardware and design costs can be more predictable from the outset. Design changes – adding new I/O or changing I/O types - can be catered for without intensive labour and disruptive re-wiring costs. Projects become easier to scale, safety is assured.

Configuration and diagnostics are taken care of by a single integrated software platform – Emerson’s DeltaV Explorer.

Importantly the Total Cost of Ownership

580 CHARMs node directly links to the

The elimination of a secondary network

DeltaV system via the CHARM baseplate

allows substantial savings in components,

and natively combines autosensing and

associated I/O, wiring, and commissioning

Electronic Marshalling through redundant

time. The Emerson single network solution

power and communication connection,

means single point responsibility for

harnessing the full native diagnostic

products, documentation and support,

capabilities of the DeltaV. From the DCS,

with savings for personnel, programming

each pilot valve is managed in exactly the

resources and system training.

same way as the other system I/O. The DCS can identify and marshal all the pneumatic connections through a single redundant connection with up to 48 valve solenoid

Reduced component count and direct connection equals a reduced risk of system failure. Design changes throughout project

outputs connected to each CHARM node.

development and future troubleshooting

increased operational certainty, process

The 580 CHARMs node interfaces with

control with autosensing and plain

reliability and increased machine

ASCO Numatics 500 Series valve islands.

message workstation diagnostics.

availability.

These high performance, “plug-in”

Shutdown time is significantly reduced

directional control valves feature the

thanks to integral diagnostics directly

highest flow capability for their product

on the valve island or displayed on the

size, helping to keep machine footprints

DeltaV systems workstation. Reliable

compact and lowering system costs, whilst

redundant connection ensures safety and

a comprehensive range of accessories

reduces maintenance down time. Further

and options makes for easy installation,

compelling benefits include flexibility in

configuration and modification.

process control thanks to every CHARM

is significantly reduced, measured by

Integrating pneumatic valve islands into automation systems with CHARM technology The 580 Series CHARMs allows control engineers and project managers working on continuous and batch-oriented manufacturing projects a straightforward, cost saving and fast-track approach to the integration of pneumatic systems within

The cost and time benefits of simplified machine architecture

the process control environment. The

When compared to a manually, cross-

node facilitates single connection from the

marshalled, process manufacturing

field to Emerson’s DeltaV™ DCS offering

system for batch and continuous

Electronic Marshalling, native configuration

production scenarios, the benefits of a

and diagnostics plus built-in redundancy -

CHARMs technology based solution with

for a truly integrated system architecture.

Electronic Marshalling are apparent and

With the introduction of ASCO Numatics’ 580 CHARMs node, pneumatic systems’ integration with Electronic Marshalling is made possible within a single network platform – a one package and one supplier solution - for the first time. The

compelling. When pneumatics require integration, and the solution is compared with the introduction of a fieldbus such as PROFIBUS-DP®, the benefits are even more convincing with the easy-to-use,

is made easier with embedded intelligent

I/O from voltage and current sensors to alarmsand pilot valves sharing the same DeltaV Explorer configuration, and being available in the ‘cloud’ to any controller in the network.

These factors combine for a tightly integrated solution for I/O and pneumatic valve islands that delivers more complete project and operational certainty, comprehensive control optimisation and processing reliability. To find out more about the ASCO Numatics 580 CHARMs node please

task-based engineering environment that

Download this whitepaper or visit www.

the DeltaV offers.

asco.com.

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Non-invasive thermometry system, Celsius, set to be demonstrated at FOODex 2018 Cerulean will be showcasing their accurate and sustainable equipment this April, in front of 30,000 attendees at the Birmingham NEC. The UK show for processing, packaging

analysis with no physical data trail,

operational Celsius Midi on the stand

and logistics is expected to be

eliminating any human error.

along with C-Dass, to simulate running

particularly well attended this year,

and capturing data in real-time.

possibly due to the current Food

The non-destructive nature of Celsius

Standards Agency (FSA) investigation of

also eliminates the need to remove

Mark McMahon, Cerulean Area Sales

meat cutting premises and cold stores

packaging. It can only be beneficial for

Manager said, “We are delighted to be

taking place. This investigation has

companies to show they are taking

demonstrating the capabilities of Celsius

resulted in businesses reviewing their

steps in reducing wastage, especially

at the UK’s premier trade event for food

processes and aiming to upgrade to the

considering the statistics from the

processing, packaging and logistics. Our

safest and most accurate equipment

Waste and Resources Action Programme

tried and tested equipment is already

currently available.

(WRAP) released in January 2018,

improving the sustainability footprint of

showing food waste in the UK has

manufacturers across the country and we

increased by 4.4 per cent.

understand it is more critical than ever

Celsius measures the average temperature of foodstuffs in the range

for UK businesses to obtain accurate and

-30°C to +30°C and displays and

Speaking about the appeal of the show,

reliable data. We are excited to support

logs these readings for the operator.

Dan Dixon, Event Director, said: “Foodex

the shows aims of improving traceability,

The process is user-friendly - simply

presents the best opportunity to discover

consumer trust and transforming

load the sample, close the door and

the latest innovations, technologies and

industry productivity”.

automatic reading function delivers

talented individuals working to improve

results on a visual display panel

the sector, challenging new thinking and

Celsius demonstrations will be taking

within seconds. A temperature log

ensuring high-quality, safe products are

place at Stand Z249, Hall 3a, on the

can be recalled for full traceability

available for consumers to purchase.”

hour every hour, from Monday 16 -

of measurements. Results are

Wednesday 18 April 2018.

automatically sent to a SQL database

Cerulean will not only be exhibiting

(Cerulean’s C-Dass software) for

at FOODex but will also have a fully

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www.cerulean.com

The only temperature measuring instrument that helps sell your product... not waste it

Ceruleanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celsius range, incorporating an innovative, non-invasive thermometry system, is providing new levels of confidence among those who value and safeguard food safety standards.

Celsius uses the Faraday cage principle to detect the tiny amounts of electromagnetic radiation emitted by food samples in seconds, converting them to temperature readings and enabling the sampling, testing and sign-off of pre-packaged foods, without interruption to the production process.

When accurate, reliable temperature monitoring is important in food processing, Celsius is vital.

www.cerulean.com

info@cerulean.com

SIG and ProLeiT offer integrated solutions for smart and automated factories SIG has partnered with ProLeiT, a leading provider of automation and process control systems, to co-create innovative manufacturing solutions for food, beverage and dairy producers.

SIG is one of the world’s leading solution

who develop innovative technologies

industry within the field of carton packs

implementing new application scenarios.”

and strategies together with us when

providers for the food and beverage

and filling technology, and with its new

“With our partnership with SIG, we

partnership with ProLeiT will be able to

combine industry knowledge, an

offer producers advanced production

understanding of our customers’

technology and integrated software solutions.

requirements and the solution portfolio

ProLeiT is an expert within the field of

presence in the market. We look forward

of both providers to create a strong to opening a new chapter in MES

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES),

development together with SIG.”

enabling manufacturers to automate and control their production processes.

Dr. Daryoush Sangi, Head of Production

This new partnership will allow both companies to combine their expertise

Engineering & Strategic Partnerships at plants into connected factories securing

SIG, added: “We chose this partnership

the highest efficiency, flexibility and

because we are convinced that with

industry.

quality.

ProLeiT we have found a highly

SIG’s new strategic collaboration supports

“Digitisation is an important issue for

to offer our customers complete data

all companies today, and the Internet

processing solutions in the context of a

of Things is constantly increasing in

Smart Factory.”

for the joint development of innovative MES products for the food and beverage

its commitment to build smarter, more automated plants as part of its Smart Factory segment. This solution-driven and value-added platform is helping SIG to deliver IoT-enabled systems and technical services that transform filling

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competent partner for MES solutions

scope and relevance,” said Dr. Thomas Wunderlich, Vice President Sales, Dairies

To find out more about SIG’s Smart

& Beverages, ProLeiT AG. “It’s therefore

Factory platform, visit www.sig.biz/

crucial for us to work with partners

solutions/smart-factory

Linx 8900 meets condensation printing challenge A Linx 8900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer is enabling erlenbacher backwaren, a leading German manufacturer of frozen cakes, to effectively and reliably mark its plastic film packaging even through condensation. Since the company started using the Linx model – supplied by Linx’s German agent Bluhm Systeme – it has been highly impressed with its printing capabilities and ease of operation.

Cakes from erlenbacher backwaren are subject to temperature differences during the production process, which can lead to condensation forming on the packaging film. The Linx 8900 is able to print through a layer of moisture to deliver a clear, readable and durable code, which remains in place on the substrate in temperatures of minus 35 degrees in deep-freeze storage.

As part of erlenbacher backwaren’s quality assurance programme, the cakes are printed with a batch ID number as well as the compulsory use-by date. Walter Thellmann, responsible for maintenance at the company, says the Linx 8900 is more than capable of keeping up with the company’s production

to quickly select files for printing. Various production parameters can also

The Linx 8900 offers maximum flexi-

be entered and stored, enabling the

bility for placement on the production

printer to be configured for up to four

line, thanks to its compact dimensions

different production scenarios at the touch of a button. Password protection prevents unintentional incorrect

line.

entries.

“Frozen products pass the printer at a

The Linx 8900’s design also avoids

speed of 35 metres per minute, so that

errors during the refilling of inks and

more than 1,000 units can be marked

solvents. The containers for these

per hour,” he explains

consumables are different sizes so that they can only be placed in the correct

including the ability to be wall-mounted, and its long 6m printhead conduit.

Maintenance is extremely easy, with the machine only requiring service every 18 months, and taking just 30 minutes for untrained personnel to complete via simple menus that guide the user through the process.

Another key benefit of the Linx 8900

location. Automatic fluid recognition

is its ease of use. The 10-inch touchs-

ensures that the right fluids are used in

For more information on Linx’s pro-

creen makes adding and altering text

the printer, while a special septum seal

ducts and services, visit www.linxglo-

extremely easy, and allows operators

prevents ink and solvent leakage.

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Turbo Systems Since the launch of Turbo Systems current generation of D250 volumetric depositor which followed an extensive programme of research and development.

Designed in consultation with major food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical and automotive companies, the D250 demonstrates significant benefits to end users.

Turbo Systems analysed its main competitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s machinery to ensure wherever possible the D250 exceeds its rivals on technical specification and practical application.

The machine incorporates many features that will deliver tangible benefits to investors who need to submit capital justifications to main board directors, investors and financial institutions.

Environmentally the machine offers reduced sound emissions of 70dbA

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maximum. Air consumption has been cut by 15% to 14cfm maximum, whilst increasing speed by 24% to 68 cycles per minute at maximum stroke.

The machine boasts a dramatic reduction in the number of components to half requiring removal and reassembly compared to previous models, greatly reducing strip down time. Additional improved hygiene aspects of the machine include telescopic stands with inverted stainless steel sections and polyurethane tyres to improve and manoeuvrability.

Speed controls in the front bulkhead of the machine are now sealed to extend life and prevent product and cleaning agent ingress. Inside, the base chassis of the machine has no return lips to improve access and internal hygiene of the machine. Benefits for maintenance engineers include main air supply indication and lockable on / off switch.

D250 Depositor

Elimination of complex and expensive pneumatic components also helps to minimise ownership costs.

Improved depositing accuracy is achieved from the direct relationship between the lead-screw and weight control gauge where full stroke is indicated by a reading of 100%.

This coupled with precision turned piston seals rather than a moulded seal giving improved contact and accurate weight control.

Following the initial launch, a twin D252 and triple D253 version of the machine were made available for customers with multi-head depositing applications.

Mini M250, M252 and M253 versions are also in the range for clients with requirements that are in the 4ml to 320ml volume sphere.

Recently the design parameters have been applied to the companies LD2000 range of machines offering capacity to deposit 200ml to 2250ml.

Multi Lane Depositor

The development also extended to the Turbo range of depositor nozzles and decorating heads by introducing designs free of pins and clips to secure assembly of the component parts.

Turnkey Projects and Production Lines Whilst the company has a special brand image for expertise in depositing it is also proud of its turnkey project capabilities offering solutions from raw material processing to finished goods complete for despatch.

All this is achieved by combining pieces of equipment from the company’s extensive product range and project managing bought in or free issue equipment.

Other products include • •

Volumetric Dry Fill (top left) Servo-driven depositors

•

Hot water circulation units for temperature sensitive products

•

Product transfer pump systems

•

Extrusion systems

•

Belt, slatband and chain conveyor systems

•

Aeration Equipment

•

Muffin, gateau, cake production lines and coating and decorating equipment

•

Rotary processing tables

•

In line pallet processing tracks

•

Process tooling to support rotary table and in pallet tracks

•

Scroll type pot denesters

•

Lid placing units

•

Lid tamping units

•

Plastic and foil placing units

•

Automatic discharge units

Turbo Systems www.turbo-systems.com Phone: +44 (0) 1482 325651 slang@turbo-systems.com

Automatic Tray Denester

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New Cable Protection Systems for Food Processing Applications from Flexicon Flexicon has launched 8 new flexible conduit ranges and hygienic fittings to make cable installations faster, simpler and safer for food processing applications.

Says Tim Creedon, Sales and Marketing

means that it is less likely that the ingress

outer cover manufactured from FDA

Director for Flexicon: “Flexible conduit is a

protection will fail during wash down or

approved ingredients which has been

superior and more cost-effective means

cleaning.”

independently tested to European Food

of interconnecting power and data cables

regulation 10/2011. All of these conduits

compared to traditional cable gland

“In the face of many potential hazards

are compatible with our stainless steel

installations, since several cables can

to cables, including potential ingress of

hygienic fittings.

be grouped together and mechanically

water or dust, corrosion due to chemicals

protected within a single cable entry

or temperature changes, it is vital that

The hygienic grade stainless steel (Grade

point.

equipment remains operational. Failure of

316L) fittings have been designed

any cabling could lead to downtime, quality

in accordance with Food Processing

issues or potentially even safety issues.”

Machinery Design Standards EN 1672-2,

“It means that installations are simpler,

and Safety of Machinery – Hygiene

faster and save space because only one gland is needed. Future maintenance is

With hazards likely to vary according

requirements for the design of machinery

also reduced since existing circuits can be

to the application the new flexible

EN ISO 14159.

replaced, upgraded or added with minimal

conduits are available with different

disruption and fewer cable entry points

constructions, but all feature a smooth

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Each fitting incorporates blue

The ranges include non-metallic and

For further information including product

compression seals and a blue nut seal to

metallic versions, with different colour

datasheets or to see a product sample

prevent the ingress of food and bacteria.

options. The non-metallic version offers

please contact Flexicon Ltd, Roman Way,

It has smooth surfaces to prevent food

a temperature range of -20째 to +90째 and

Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1HG.

or bacterial build up and is available

the metallic offer has a temperature range

Tel: +44(0)1675 466900 or

in 16mm to 63mm options in straight

of -20째 to +105째. The metallic range also

Email flexiconsales@atkore.com.

metric thread derivatives.

features a version with an internal braid

www.flexicon.uk.com.

layer which can offer EMC performance.

When used with one of the hygienic range of conduits, the cable protection

Flexicon can offer over 60 different

system offers Ingress performance of

Flexible Conduit Solutions to protect safety

IP66, IP67, IP68 (2Bar) and IP69. The

and performance critical cabling. These

conduits in the hygienic ranges all have

products are featured in the new 12th

a smooth cover for easy cleaning, are

Edition Product & Solutions Guide.

flexible for simple routing and/or dynamic installations and have a reinforced construction for good compression strength.

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YULEYS® reusable overshoes ABOUT YULEYS® The YULEYS® Clean Step System is a reusable shoe cover that allows workers to enter clean environments without removing their dirty footwear. An alternative to disposable shoe covers or rubber overboots, YULEYS® fit quickly and conveniently over safety footwear to prevent contaminants from getting into sanitized environments – a must for the food processing industry. YULEYS® are easy to use, with a handsfree design that allows you to slip them on and off without bending over. Once on, the design incorporates a heel-lock system that keeps them firmly on your feet.

The slip-reducing tread keeps your feet firmly on the ground as you stride confidently into a clean environment to

to be replaced, they can be recycled,

processing environment. They’re very

so they’re an environmentally friendly

effective for helping ensure cleanliness

way to keep contaminants out of clean

and a high level of productivity and are

spaces.

a great solution for a captive footwear

THE YULEYS® SOLUTION

policy in a food processing environment.

Not only do they prevent contaminants from being tracked into the food

For more information about Fortress

processing environment, but they’re

Distribution Ltd or its full line of

also more durable than the rubber

products please visit

overboots. Employees find them easy to

www.fortressdistribution.co.uk or call

slip on and off, so they’re much less of a

01908 676869.

do your work. YULEYS® are made with

burden to put on before work. YULEYS®

high-quality, industrial-grade rubber

are also easy to wash and sanitize,

and built for heavy use. If they ever need

which is essential for use in a food

BLFT liquid flow turbine gets saucy!

Bell Flow Systems were recently approached by a well-known curry sauce producer from the UK to provide accurate and repeatable batch-control systems for measuring the water volumes used in their supermarket sauce recipes.

The client’s requirements meant that the system would be used for a variety of different recipes, so the batch controller had to be easy to use and able to be reprogrammed for varying volumes.

For this application Bell Flow Systems selected the BLFT stainless steel turbine flow meter, combined with

controlled, providing the highest level of

Initially a single system was provided

accuracy and performance.

to the customer, however after successful performance testing, a

The F130 LCD Batch controller was

further two systems were provided

connected to the signal output from

so that the operators on neighbouring

the BLFT to provide the operator with

production lines could automate their

a volumetric countdown on-screen of

batch processes too.

the required batch volume. Internal control relays actuated the solenoid

For more information on the BLFT and

a Fluidwell- F130 batch controller. A

valve once the desired batch volume

accessories please visit our website

fast acting solenoid valve was also

had been met, utilising automatic

www.bellflowsystems.co.uk, or

incorporated into the process so that

over-run compensation to achieve

contact the Bell Flow Systems Sales

dispensed volumes could be quickly

repeatability.

team sales@bellflowsystems.co.uk

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Greggs optimises distribution operation as part of investment programme Greggs is using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to optimise the performance of its distribution operation as part of a £100 million investment programme that is reshaping its supply chain within the UK. Most recently, the UK’s leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer was able to model transport requirements following the consolidation of its Edinburgh and Glasgow bakeries to improve fleet utilisation by over 30% and remove almost 900 miles a week from its local plans.

“Following the decision to develop a centre of excellence that would service all shops in Scotland, we had the opportunity to examine our transport plans to target cost reductions and improve standards,” explains Richard Penna, Group Logistics Manager at Greggs. “The Paragon routing and scheduling software quickly enabled us to identify where improvements could be made and create highly-efficient multidrop route plans that would better serve our retail network.”

Greggs had previously operated 35 18-tonne rigids, split between the

Despite the distance of many vehicle

planning to achieve optimum performance

journeys increasing since the site

and support our transformation into

consolidation – with 80 Edinburgh stores

the leading food-on-the-go retailer,”

now being fulfilled direct from Glasgow

concludes Penna.

– Greggs has been able to significantly reduce the overall mileage travelled through improved planning. This has contributed to a fuel saving of more than 2%, equating to reductions of around 35

William Salter, Managing Director of Paragon Software Systems commented: “The food-on-the-go sector is rapidly expanding in the UK, with retailers

tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

investing heavily in product and service

serviced each of the 260 shops twice a

“We are using the Paragon software to

at different times of the day. Specialists

day. With the planned expansion of the

regularly review the efficiency of our

such as Greggs face growing pressure

Glasgow site to cover all Scottish shops ,

multi-drop route planning across the

on their supply chains to ensure their

the company used Paragon’s Multi Depot

UK, as well as remodel specific areas of

customers have the choice and availability

software to undertake a strategic review

the operation as part of a larger major

they demand. The flexible nature

of the transport operation. As a result,

change project. We are making record

of Paragon’s routing and scheduling

Greggs has been able to resize its fleet to

levels of investment in our infrastructure

software means that Greggs can use it

just 24 commercial vehicles by optimising

to create a blueprint for logistics that can

both operationally and strategically to

multi-drop route plans, realigning driver

be applied across the business. This needs

achieve the highest levels of efficiency,

shifts and removing a trunking operation.

to be backed-up by best-practice route

utilisation and service performance.”

Edinburgh and Glasgow bakeries, that

innovation, often targeting peak demand

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HIGH QUALITY PASTA IN FULL FLOW Excellent accuracy and a high degree of

special surface materials. The weigher

availability are two of the benefits of a

is fitted with an enclosure to keep the

10-head multihead weigher from Ishida,

pasta at a consistent low temperature for

The Ishida multihead weigher easily

installed at Swiss fresh and frozen food

hygienic reasons and to reduce product

achieves its performance target of 60

product specialist Frostag Food-Centrum

sticking during the weighing process.

bags per minute while weighing accuracy

AG. An elevator provides controlled product The Ishida weigher is part of a brand

transfer to the dispersion table of the

new line for handling fresh pasta such

multihead weigher. Self-regulating,

as tortellini, tortelloni, spaetzle, and

vibrating radial feeder troughs ensure an

“Schupfnudeln” (potato dumplings). The

optimum product flow to the pool hoppers

weigher was specially adapted for use

which supply a set of weigh hoppers

at Frostag to enable the pasta to be processed quickly but gently. Its starch

directly underneath.

polybags with fill weights of 200g to 1kg.

is impressive. With the 200g bags, for example, product giveaway due to overfilling is just 1g.

High availability is equally important to the company. “The multihead weigher must work safely and have minimal downtime,” explains Frostag’s managing

component can cause pasta to stick, which

The weigher’s computer calculates the

director Christoph Caprez. The company

makes it difficult for efficient weighing. To

ideal combination for the desired target

is operating the new line in 3-shift mode,

prevent residues from building up on the

weight in a fraction of a second. The

with the weigher in operation for 20 hours

weigher, contact parts are coated with

precisely dosed portions are released into

a day, five days a week.

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The line processes an impressive

system provides an optimum

58 items from 25 product groups,

overview, tracking and regulating each

highlighting the need for quick product

production process in real time. The

changeovers, which are required

new Ishida has also been integrated

several times a day. Christoph Caprez

into a line control system, so that its

describes the operation of the system

production data can be recorded and

as “self-explanatory and completely

retrieved in Frostag’s control centre

logical. After in-house training,

as required. The company is pleased

our employees have immediately

with the results. Christoph Caprez

internalised how to operate the

says confidently: “Our internal target

weigher. Product changeovers can be

of ensuring that investments pay off

carried out at the touch of a button

within five years will be achieved.”

and the multihead weigher requires practically no maintenance.”

Ishida Swiss agent Itech AG, based

Frostag has also praised the ease with

design and install the equipment.

which the equipment can be cleaned.

Regarding the reasons for this

The weigher, which is designed to

decision, Christoph Caprez explains:

protect against the ingress of water

“The Ishida brand stands for quality

and cleaning agents, can be fully

and we were shown very convincing

foam-washed. The contact parts

reference systems at other production

are removed and cleaned using a

plants. Itech was also able to offer

purpose-built wash wall on the gantry

a complete solution including infeed

next to the weigher, which saves time.

and gantry.” The installation was

Absolute process accuracy is paramount at Frostag’s state-of-

in Rotkreuz, was commissioned to

completed in three weeks. www.frostag.com

the-art plant. An overall control

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Reliable and efficient, even at ice-cold temperatures With operating temperatures as low as -24

trucks in a much warmer area,” explains

degrees Celsius, logistics service provider

Operations Manager Helmut Habersatter.

Frigologo have opted for innovative Selectiva

“However, the temperature difference must

battery charging systems from Fronius to

not be too great, otherwise the vehicle and

ensure a safe, reliable and energy-efficient

battery may become damaged.”

charge for their forklift truck fleet.

In order to charge the traction batteries

The new Ri charging process minimises

Sustainability is important to Frigologo

safely, reliably and efficiently, Frigologo uses

overcharging, thereby reducing energy consumption

who already have an ultra-modern HGV

innovative technology from Fronius. With the

and extending the service life of the batteries.

fleet, photovoltaic system and LED lighting.

Selectiva generation, Fronius has developed

“Temperature-controlled logistics is very

a solution that guarantees an optimum

energy-intensive,” stresses Managing Director

charging process under any conditions. The

Günther Kisslinger. “It is important to fully

temperature-controlled charging function is

average, a year longer than with conventional

exploit any potential savings.”

ideal for low ambient temperatures as the

technology, reducing operating costs.

of the battery, minimising overcharging, reducing energy consumption and protecting the battery. Frigologo’s batteries last, on

battery charging system records the battery These low temperatures present huge

temperature and adapts the charging voltage,

Fronius Perfect Charging

challenges for the fleet of over 100 forklift

improving performance and service life.

adams.ross@fronius.com

trucks due to the effect of the extreme

www.fronius.com/intralogistics

conditions on the traction batteries and

The Ri-charging process also adapts

www.youtube.com/FroniusCharging

charging process. “We charge the forklift

according to the age and state of charge

+44 1908 512300

KEEP YOUR ASSETS SECURE Keytracker Ltd, established in 1996, supply mechanical key management systems to a wide range of food and drink production businesses.

This simple and effective system allows you to secure and control a single key bunch or tool which is attached to a metal peg and locked into the system, each member of staff is allocated a metal detectable access pegs which allows them to access the key bunch or tool. The access pegs can be engraved with staff members initials, this means that at a glance you know exactly who has that item while it’s in use.

To find out how Keytracker can assist you with your key management solutions Visit us at: The Power of Traceability

www.Keytracker.com Call us on: 0121 559 9000

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Lorien Launches Dairy Capacity Modelling Tool Lorien Engineering Solutions has launched a tool that enables dairy producers to spot bottlenecks and drive expansion of production lines.

OPTI-Milk models milk and cream processing from intake to filling to demonstrate the theoretical capacity of a dairy, including CIP. The detailed data provided can be utilised throughout the manufacturing process from raw ingredients to the finished product.

The software was successfully developed for the brewing industry but has been modified to enable dairy manufacturers to drive efficiencies in their production process.

Lorien is a Burton on Trent-based engineering design and project management firm with a track record of providing engineering design and project management to some of the UK’s bestknown food and drink brands.

Nicholas Jones, project manager at Lorien, said: “This tool is based on the principle that good, strategic decisions are made with good information.

“By adding empirical Overall Equipment Effectiveness figures and known restrictions, we can show maximum

by understanding the impact on capacity

and safety compliance, and sustainability.

by taking key equipment out of service for

It is a division of GP Strategies

maintenance or failure.

Corporation, a global engineering and technical services organisation

capacities. When a step change in

“The nature of its open framework

production capacity is planned, OPTI-

means OPI-Milk can be adapted for other

Milk highlights the pinch points in the

processes across the food and dairy

Food and drink is the firm’s largest

process and identifies the extra plant and

industry and enables one process to

sector by revenue, with a specialist team

equipment needed.

cascade into another.”

handling engineering projects from study

“It can be easily reconfigured for different

Lorien specialises in capital projects for

scenarios, such as varying OEE figures or

food, brewing, drinks, life sciences, biotech

headquartered in Maryland, USA.

phase through design and procurement to final commissioning and handover.

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OVER 45 YEARS OF INNOVATIONS Octopus with Automatic Reel Change System (RCS) for safe and uninterrupted operation

Octopus with Corner Post Device for primary package protection

WrapBOX for low-end capacity production lines Octopus T series with double head for the highest capacity demand.

Haloila offers a comprehensive range of fully automatic stretch wrapping machines with various options for smooth and safe operation.

We have delivered over 2500 Octopus machines only to food and beverage sector around the world.

Read a recent food sector case study at www.haloila.com/news

Contact us for more information: +44 (0)1733 314 829 www.haloila.com

Aerolite® - Europe’s Lightest Best Performing Bump Cap On The Market With Air Flow Technology

The HardCap® AeroLite® from JSP is the latest addition to the PPE specialist’s range of bump caps designed for work environments where there is a risk of impact between the head and stationary objects.

The bump cap, designed by JSP’s in-house Research & Development team, features a full high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shell, so the wearer is protected not only from impact to the front and top of the head but also from scrapes to the side of the head. This significant increase in protection has not been gained at the expense of comfort: the HardCap® AeroLite® is extremely lightweight and comfortable to wear. In fact, at under 135g, the cap weighs about the same as a typical standard-sized smartphone – and it’s just as cool and stylish.

To significantly reduce heat build-up the sleek textile cover has large open weaved panels to facilitate the transfer of cool air and mitigate the build-up of heat and discomfort – particularly if the cap is being worn over long periods.

The HardCap® AeroLite® is available in black or blue, with either a 50mm or 25mm peak. The longer peak provides more shade in outdoor or brightly-lit environments, while the shorter version allows for better vision when looking upward.

More information is available from www.jsp.co.uk, or by calling +44 (0)1993 826050.

U-Power Launches New Styles of RedLion Safety Shoes for the Food and Catering Industries Aimed at increasing wellbeing for workers in the food processing, catering, front-of-house and butchery industries, the shoes feature Redlion’s trademark revolutionary new midsole with Infinergy®, one of the most exciting developments ever to take place in the safety footwear industry.

Infinergy®’s patented technology returns over 55% of positive energy to the wearer by making the insert spring back into its original shape immediately after impact, so helping to maintain the wearer’s energy for longer periods than a conventional

increases comfort and performance

have more than met the specified

thanks to this ground-breaking insert.

requirements when tested on both wet

All shoes in the sporty new catering

ceramic tiles and steel with glycerol.

range are wipe-clean and water

With a coefficient of friction (CoF) of

resistant, very important qualities in

0.82, the shoes have surpassed the

the food and catering sectors, where

industry standard by almost a factor of

water, oil, grease or food are often

three. All are available in unisex sizes

present on the floor.

2-11 (35-46).

shoe.

All styles boast self-cleaning cleats,

More information is available from:

The RedLion dramatically reduces

giving excellent slip-resistance and

www.u-power.it, by emailing

stress, pressure, fatigue, backache and

protection from slips, trips and falls,

info.uk@u-power.it, or calling

other musculoskeletal disorders and

and are classed SRC, meaning they

+44 (0)1543 417 241.

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Perfect in form and function

SEMI-PRO Pre Rinse Units

SMART CLEAN Pre Rinse Units

PURE Electronic Faucet System Wash, Soap and Sanitiser Dispensing System

Automatic

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POT FILLER Mixer Tap Units

Mechelec moves forward with universal trolley packer Bedfordshire‐based Mechelec Automation have taken their revolutionary new trolley collation and packing system for the dairy industry to new heights.

The TP1002 Trolley Packer is designed to provide fully automated, cost effective trolley loading, and since its release in May 2017 has been in production in a dairy in wales running at speeds of up to 250bpm and packing 4 pint bottles in a 5 x 4 format.

This innovative system offers flexible throughput at faster operating speeds.

The system’s robotic arm can quickly and efficiently load two trolleys simultaneously, offering double the packing speed of conventional automated systems from a comparable footprint. The use of robotics eliminates the problems relating to variable height packing, offering free movement through multiple axes and avoiding the compatibility issues arising from differing designs or damaged trolleys. The simplicity and open construction of the robotic system also allows easier access, helping to minimise downtime for wash down and routine maintenance.

John Salisbury, Director at Mechelec told us “Now we have a proven track record with a production machine it is time to take the TP1002 to its next level, as it was always our intention to make the TP1002 more than just a trolley packer.” He continued “We chose to use an industrial robot in our initial design knowing that it would give us flexibility for expanding the range of the TP1002, we now have an

ability to add this feature offers a very cost

Mechelec Automation designs,

effective solution that is easily added to an

manufactures and maintains fully

existing TP1002.”

integrated mechanical and electrical automation systems for a diverse range of

interest in the add on unit which not only

sectors.

allows single bottles to be loaded into

Asked where the TP1002 goes from here

trolleys but also shrink wrapped bundles.”

John told me “We have already been asked

John explained “Shrink wrapped product

if we could not only load shrink wrapped

If you would like any more information on

are collated into the correct format,

product but could we also palletise them,

our TP1002 or any of our other products

loaded into the head of the robot and

which would naturally fulfil our long term

please contact:

then transferred into the trolleys in the

objective to make the TP1002 a truly

sales@mechelecautomation.com

same way single bottles are loaded. The

universal packer.”

or visit: www.mechelecautomation.com

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Natural astaxanthin: unsurpassed antioxidant power Vitafoods Europe 2018, booth I44: With a special focus on sports nutrition, AstaReal presents its range of natural astaxanthin products Nacka (Sweden), March 2018 – AstaReal, the global pioneer and most studied brand of natural astaxanthin, will be showcasing their superior range of bulk natural astaxanthin products in addition to several finished formulations at Vitafoods 2018.

Soft gums and effervescent products using AstaReal® natural astaxanthin, show the possibilities of AstaReal to address a variety of dosage forms and astaxanthin’s ability to work in various formulas. Natural astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants with scientifically backed health benefits for muscles, skin, heart, brain, eyes, digestion and the immune system.

On Tuesday 15 May at 12:20, the company’s global ambassador, Dr Mark Miller, will discuss the latest research findings in his lecture on “Astaxanthin – The Ultimate Mitochondrial Nutrient for Performance & Recovery” at the Sports Nutrition Zone Theatre.

Natural astaxanthin from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Its unique structure allows it to quench free radicals in the inner and outer layer of the cell membrane unlike other antioxidants, thus protecting lipids, proteins, DNA and mitochondria from oxidative stress.

In this way, astaxanthin can boost muscle endurance and recovery, enhance fat metabolism and reduce muscle damage as well as inflammation. Studies have shown that it is also able to lower lactic acid build

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up and decrease fatigue. This makes it

natural astaxanthin and explore its unique

a valuable ingredient for supplements

actions which reveal why it is becoming

targeting the sports nutrition market.

the premier ingredient for performance

Andie Long, Marketing & Sales Manager

and recovery.“

at AstaReal AB, says: “As a global

AstaReal, the official natural astaxanthin

leader in the market, we recognize our

sponsor for Vitafoods, can be found at

responsibility to educate people about the

booth I44 and in the fair’s Sports Nutrition

benefits of natural astaxanthin for human

Zone – an interactive demonstration area

health.

dedicated to the rapidly growing sports

We are delighted that Dr Mark Miller, who

nutrition industry.

has made significant contributions as

Here, visitors will be able to try AstaReal´s

researcher, entrepreneur and marketer in

innovative effervescent containing natural

the fields of health and medicine, will join

astaxanthin at the sampling bar.

us at Vitafoods.

His presentation will delve into the latest science and market opportunities for

For further information, please visit: www.astareal.se

See us at FoodEx 2018 on Stand Number U-280

Intelect Engineering

Food factory conveyers and platforms

Food Factory oven and ductwork Installations

New relocation of Intelect

Stailines Steel access platform, designed, fabricated and installed to CE 1090 standards

At Intelect Engineering we have extensive experience providing engineering expertise to process industries involved in food & beverages manufacturing, utilities, heavy industry and renewable energy. We maintain an ongoing program of investment in staff, equipment and infrastructures in order to respond to the needs of our customers, many of which are market leaders in their own industries. We also fabricate food factory process pipework and have orbital welding machines. We carry out turnkey installations from design to conception, we also carry out full plant installations as the Principal Contractor to the 2015 CDM regulations.

Alongside our technical ability, we have an excellent reputation for delivering projects within time and budget whilst maintaining the highest standards in health & safety.

We work nationally and internationally and are CE certified to BS EN 1090.

Unit 6, Omega Business Park, Estate Road No.6, South Humberside Industrial Estate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 2TG Tel: 01472 344901 | Fax: 01472 349202 | Mobile: 07725 028939 For further enquires please Email: rj@intelecteng.com or rm@intelecteng.com

Bottled water producer Highland Spring selects Mainsaver CMMS Brewers will be shown how innovative

Daniel will be covering the challenges

those characteristics that brewers work

filtration technology can help them save

faced by brewers in keeping beer tasting

so hard to attain, while reducing their

on utility costs and reduce beer losses at a

fresh while also maintaining a good shelf

operational costs.

presentation in Manchester this month.

life, and how sterile filtration compares to

Parker Bioscience, which provides filtration solutions for the global food and

flash pasteurisation in reducing the overall operational costs of producing microbially

“At Parker Bioscience, our 50+ years of experience in the provision of high quality

stable beer.

filtration products can help brewers meet

advantages of sterile filtration for brewers

Parker Bioscience has specialist expertise

brewing market and we’re looking forward

at a leading conference for brewers and

in the brewing, bottled water, wine and

to helping IBD members in meeting their

distillers.

dairy industries, and supports companies

challenges.”

beverage industries, will be presenting the

The Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) Great Northern Section is running a day-long seminar focussing on packaging quality and ensuring compliance.

The IBD is the world’s leading professional body for people working in the brewing and distilling industries, dating back to 1886, and has more than 5000 members.

The packaging quality seminar takes place starting 9:30am on March 22, 2018 at the Heineken Brewery in Manchester, UK. Parker Bioscience Market Development Manager for Food & Beverage, Daniel Vecsey, will be speaking at 12:00 on sterile filtration.

in improving process control, efficiency and security throughout their production

Parker Bioscience recently announced

and packaging processes.

the formation of a new partnership with

It is a division of Parker Hannifin – the

Automation. The global brewing industry

world's leading diversified manufacturer

will now be able to access systems

of motion and control technologies and

which integrate Parker Bioscience’s

systems.

microfiltration solutions with Agidens’

Daniel Vecsey, Market Development

Belgium-based company, Agidens Process

automated processing technology.

Manager for Food & Beverage at Parker

The day-long event features other

Bioscience said: “We’re delighted to be

speakers such as Heineken, who will be

sharing our expertise with the brewing

hosting a tour of the Heineken packaging

community and to be attending this event.

lines. Delegates can sign up for the

Maintaining beer quality – especially when

event at: https://www.ibd.org.uk/events/

breweries are exporting more extensively

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and drinkers’ palates are becoming

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more discerning – is vital. More modern, innovative techniques can help protect

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the challenge of the competitive modern

For more information, visit www.parker.com/perfectbeer

Super-Stable colours that pass the test Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no longer enough for food and beverage products to look good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; customers now demand that the colours that make them appealing are achieved safely and naturally. More than three in five consumers globally try to avoid artificial colours.i However, going natural can also be technically challenging. Lycored therefore works closely with manufacturers to make it as easy as possible for them to get the benefits of the switch to natural without sacrificing stability.

In line with that commitment, we carry out frequent research into the stability of our naturally derived colour solutions. For example, we recently tested the performance of our carotenoid-derived colourants in flavoured and coloured sparkling waters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the beverage categories for which they are ideal.

Sparkling water was added to

and Lyc-O-Beta TM delivered excellent

strawberry-flavoured syrup and filled

performance, demonstrating resistance

to 250ml in PET bottles with 200

to fading and ringing, and lack of

ppm of ascorbic acid added to prevent

sedimentation.

colour fade over a 12-month shelf life.

Each sample was checked for ringing,

Manufacturers now have greater

sediment and fade at regular intervals.

opportunities than ever to colour products naturally without

Six of the seven Lycored colours

compromising on stability. In fact,

delivered good stability over 12

rather than creating limitations these

months, with no ringing at all over 12

super-stable colours offer new ways to

months in four of the samples. There

position products as more natural and

was no sediment in five of the seven

fresh, with longer shelf life.

samples, and clarity was good at the end of 12 months for Lyc-O-Beta TM

There is a long-standing perception

Researchers assessed the stability of

Clear Emulsion and Tomat-O-Red TM

that natural colours are harder to work

three colourants from our Tomat-O-

NGNS. The other colourants provide

with than artificial alternatives. We are

Red TM range, which is sourced from

natural cloudy effect from the outset

working towards a day when that is a

natural Lycopene from tomatoes,

and all four retained their natural

thing of the past.

and four from our Lyc-O-Beta TM

cloudiness, which means no added

range which is extracted from natural

cloudifiers are required.

BetaCarotene.

For more information visit: www.connect.lycoredfoodhub.com/

In summary, both Tomat-O-Red TM

super-stable-colours/ WRITTEN BY Christiane Lippert, Head of Marketing, Food, Lycored

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