Machinery Update September / October 2023

Issue 5, Volume XXXIV, September/October 2023

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PPMA Show Preview

Our preview of what’s new at this year’s PPMA Show covers 70 pages of this issue, and it is complemented by a comprehensive sustainable manufacturing feature

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The seminar programme at this year’s PPMA Show includes a presentation from Amazon Web Services and Cumulocity IoT on Packaging Transformed: AI, IoT and smart industrial innovations

NEW MACHINERY

GEA UK has launched a scheme to support customers aiming to increase productivity and also reduce waste and energy usage by upgrading their old machinery to more efficient equivalents Find out more on page 15

INSTALLATIONS

A tailored VFFS unit has delivered a 400% capacity increase for a snack firm

NEWS PLUS

The PPMA Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham this September (26-28), so register now for your free visitor badge www.ppmashow.co.uk

Made Smarter drives technology adoption among SME manufacturers

The Made Smarter Adoption programme is a government funded, industry-led movement equipping SME manufacturers with the technology and skills to boost growth, productivity, efficiency, decarbonise and create high value, well paid jobs of the future.

Launched in the North West in 2019, it has provided specialised support to over 2,500 SMEs, including expert, impartial technology advice, digital transformation workshops to help them take their first steps to identify practical solutions to overcome business challenges, and embed new digital leadership skills.

Businesses have also accessed grant funding to invest in new technologies. These include: data and system integration tools to achieve real-time visualisation of their processes, robotics and automation to increase productivity and efficiency; Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to collect production data for operational insights; and analytics and artificial intelligence tools to get more value from their operations. Some makers have adopted additive manufacturing to reduce waste and fast track prototyping, while others are using immersive technologies to add value to their services and pave the way for emerging technologies like the industrial metaverse.

This support is forecast to deliver an additional £209M GVA for the North West economy over the next three years, create 1,300 new jobs and upskill 2,400 existing roles.

The successful adoption programme is now active in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, the West Midlands, East Midlands, and West of England.

For more information and to contact your region’s adoption programme visit madesmarter.uk

Robotics at heart of flexible manufacturing solution

Brainboxes, based in Liverpool, designs, manufactures and ships 100,000 electronics products globally for a variety of uses including by the British Antarctic Survey and in the Large Hadron Collider. Its challenge was that with 100 different types of products and multiple batch sizes, the task of applying one to eight labels was extremely labourintensive and time consuming.

With the support of Made Smarter, Brainboxes designed a bespoke solution which automated the whole process combining a UV print solution, which prints a label directly onto the product, and an industrial robot to enable high speed and repeatability.

The solution has driven up productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Robotics to load and unload the printer has reduced manual labour five-fold. Meanwhile, visualisation of energy consumption via a dashboard means Brainboxes can drive efficiencies and reduce their carbon footprint.

Brainboxes’ adoption journey is also a great example of the importance of putting people at the heart of change. Production staff who feared what a robot would do to their livelihoods are now embracing the technology.

Savouring the opportunities of digitalisation

Bury Black Pudding, based in Bury, has used its traditional recipe for more than 100 years and has expanded its range to include vegan, vegetarian and gluten free versions.

It approached Made Smarter with a vision of creating the world’s first smart black pudding factory and has created a digital roadmap to get there.

One project has automated a previously manual, inefficient and inaccurate method of producing its main stick and chub consumer packs by introducing a Handtmann Filler VF 838s8/HCU/Weight Regulator Machine, which connects the weighing and filling process.

Now every clipped product that is weighed by the operative will automatically correct the filler machine portion control to a preset giveaway ‘allowance’, ensuring a more consistent product.

The improved accuracy of its process has reduced product giveaway by one percent, a saving of around 750Kg for a 60-ton production run, which can be reused, and improve consistency for the customer. It will also significantly reduce the labour associated with the process, redeploying staff to other areas of the business.

Richard Morris - MD of The Bury Black Pudding Company Ltd

Luke Walsh - MD of Brainboxes

September/October 2023

12 NEW MACHINERY

26 INSTALLATIONS

36 SPECIAL FEATURE PPMA SHOW PREVIEW

In our 70-page preview of this year’s PPMA Show exhibition, you will find details of the very latest equipment to be launched

106 SPECIAL FEATURE SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING

PPMA members demonstrate in this feature that there’s no kind of greenwashing with their eco machines and services on offer 106

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There’s no greenwashing at the PPMA

James Causebrook

In this issue, you will find a feature on sustainable manufacturing that reports on the latest developments by PPMA members that deliver environmental benefits to their customers. And this is despite the undisputable fact that the Government is currently showing a woeful lack of leadership in this area.

It’s almost impossible at the moment if you are in manufacturing to know what on earth you should be doing to address the very real sustainability challenges that lie ahead. Businesses are trying to do the right thing by doing more with less, but increasingly the policy framework is in absolute chaos.

Earlier this year, for instance, Scotland was effectively forced to abandon its plans for a deposit return scheme, then in July, DEFRA delayed the long-awaited launch of the UK-wide extended producer responsibility scheme and with a general election looming, politicians across the board are seemingly backtracking on our country’s net zero commitments.

The Government really must standardise UK-wide recycling rules to level the eco playing field

Despite the Government showing no clear direction, PPMA members are continuing to take a longer-term view to support their customers by offering innovation and technological solutions to the pressing sustainability challenges that all manufacturing companies will face (whenever the politicians eventually get their act together). And, I would argue, our members have been doing this for many years.

For instance, equipment is being produced that can handle all types of packaging materials, including recycled and even compostable, that weren’t around ten years ago. And they have done this without much, or any, fanfare! They are also making their machines more efficient in terms of the energy used, the water used and the materials used, while also preventing product giveaway and extending product shelf lives.

As we all head to Birmingham in September (26 – 28) to visit the PPMA Show 2023 in Hall 5 of the NEC (you can find our major preview between pages 36 to 105); I challenge you all to ask every one of our exhibitors about sustainability and what their product range contributes to the debate. I believe you will be impressed by the genuine depth of detail their answers will contain. And, I believe that not many industries have facilitated such environmental change in the last ten years as the packaging and processing machinery sector. You will find proof of this in our sustainable manufacturing feature (see pages 106 – 115). n

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PPMA Show seminar programme to include state-of-the art info…

At the PPMA Show, Dimitrios Spiliopoulos, the industrial IoT lead for manufacturing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) will be joined by Philip Hooker of Cumulocity IoT for their joint seminar which is called Packaging Transformed: AI, IoT and smart industrial innovations. This is the keynote speech on Wednesday 27 September, while the keynote on Tuesday 26 will see the founder of Proper Snacks

Cassandra Stavrou MBE outline her ‘proper’ rules for business and on Thursday 28, Ross Verrall from NVIDIA EMEA Enterprise Services will talk about enabling the future with accelerated computing. To learn more about the full programme, see page 37.

Don’t

miss seeing

the very latest equipment available to UK firms

The PPMA Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham this autumn (September 26 – 28) bringing together well over 300 companies that will showcase the very latest processing, packaging, robotics and vision system options that have been developed in the last year.

The three-day exhibition is timely for end users who are still having to deal with the relentless pressure on margins, continuing supply chain issues and staff shortages.

Visitors to the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition will see leading companies gather to launch new products suitable

for many market sectors. Organised by the PPMA Group of Associations, the exhibition takes place in Hall 5 of the NEC.

“Visitors are encouraged to bring their problems and requirements to the show where there will be people who know what to do and there will be plenty of machines to look at actually doing it,” says Richard Little, PPMA Show director.

Our 70-page show preview will help plan your visit and starts on page 36 of this issue. To register for your free visitor badge, visit the show website right away at: W www.ppmashow.co.uk

Group businesses combine in response to market demands

In response to the latest market demands for more comprehensive packaging solutions, two BW Packaging companies – Accraply and BW Integrated Systems –have combined into a single business which will now be called BW Integrated Systems.

Innovation Centre will be launched with a special event

MULTIVAC UK will be hosting an exclusive launch event for its new Innovation Centre between 20 – 21 of September.

The two-day event at its 850sq m facility in Swindon will give visitors the chance to explore the latest trends and innovations for modern manufacturing solutions including machinery, applications and full-line demonstrations, new product launches, keynote speakers and the company’s famous Oktoberfest evening event.

A range of equipment from processing, packaging, inspection, labelling and automation as well as integrated full-line capabilities will be shown. The event will provide a diverse agenda suitable for all visitors across various applications including protein, plant-based and bakery sectors. E events@multivac.co.uk

Learning experience for automation skills

THIS YEAR’S FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATED 90 YEARS

Marking a 90th anniversary

Acknowledging 90 years of innovation during which Omron has pushed technological boundaries, the global industrial automation firm is set to celebrate its anniversary at the PPMA Show. The company will show its latest solutions which are designed to help industry operate more efficiently and profitably, while prioritising sustainability and the development and wellbeing of the individual.

As part of the BW Integrated Systems business, the Accraply team will now go to market as BW Labeling, emphasising its complete line of labelling, converting and also productdecoration solutions from its range of established brands which include Accraply, Graham + Sleevit, Harland, Stanford and Trine.

Festo has introduced a learning portal that holistically links theoretical learning content with hardware and software solutions from Festo Didactic allowing knowledge to be tested directly in practice. In this way, Festo LX enables learners to develop the necessary skills for high-tech industry employment.

Three-day event is at the NEC

Dimitrios Spiliopoulos from AWS

Festo’s LX digital learning portal

Nominations are open for the Sustainability Impact Awards

Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Impact Awards are back for a second year and nominations are now open to partners, customers and also suppliers.

This year, Schneider is broadening the scope of eligible companies to include customers and suppliers as well as channel partners. The selection criteria has also been updated to address wider efforts to achieve net-zero targets through electrifying and digitising operations. Submissions are open from now until November 17, 2023, and the global winners will be announced in April next year.

The new award categories introduced this year include:

• “Impact to my Customers”: rewarding partners that demonstrate sustainable leadership by enabling their customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals

• “Impact to my Enterprise”: rewarding customers that exhibit sustainability leadership in decarbonising their own operations.

• “Impact to my Enterprise for Large or Midsize suppliers”: rewarding suppliers that are engaged in the Zero Carbon Project, a Schneiderled initiative aimed at halving the operational carbon emissions of the company’s top 1,000 global suppliers by 2025.

In addition to the above, Schneider has updated the awards selection criteria with a more integrated approach to sustainability. This includes improving energy efficiency and implementing digital tools and technologies as well as other examples of impact and innovation.

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In brief

COOKING COSTS SERVICE

A Cooking Energy and Cost Rating service has been launched by Campden BRI. The service has been designed to support food manufacturers and retailers, enabling them to provide information – either on-pack or otherwise – on the energy used to cook products, using a range of appliances, to empower consumers to make an informed decision on the cost of cooking their purchase. It follows the rising concern about energy prices.

PROTECTING SURGES…

Phoenix Contact is a leading manufacturer of lightning current arresters and surge protection devices – and has been for 40 years. It developed its first protective devices for signal interfaces back in 1983 and today, can offer a suitable solution for every application. The company says its dedicated team, fundamental research in the company’s own high-current laboratory and at universities, and participation in committees have paved the way to becoming the technology leader for surge protection and also lightning current arresters.

A defining figure of the industry has sadly died

Gerhard Schubert, the founder and shareholder of leading packaging machine manufacturer Schubert, passed away peacefully in Crailsheim this summer at the age of 84. With his passing, the global packaging industry has lost a defining figure and an extraordinary personality.

In 1966, he founded machine manufacturer Gerhard Schubert GmbH and to this day, his visionary ideas of a modular robot-assisted top-loading packaging machine continue to influence modern packaging technology around the world. Gerhard Schubert laid the foundation for the company in 1953 with an apprenticeship as a mechanic. He then spent several years gathering experience as a design engineer at the Strunck and Kugler companies before setting up his own engineering and design office in 1964.

Only two years later, Gerhard Schubert GmbH was founded in Crailsheim.

With his pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial daring, he built the small company into an international group of companies over a period of decades and took the family business to the forefront of the world’s packaging manufacturers. He always remained down-to-earth and deeply connected to the region

surrounding his hometown of Crailsheim. In addition to his two sons Ralf and Gerald Schubert, the next generation of grandchildren is also now working in the company.

Gerhard Schubert’s passing is a great loss. But on his life’s journey, he left traces that will reach far beyond his time with us, says the company.

An in-house event showcased various packaging solutions that address automation, efficiency

TNA solutions held an open house in August at its UK headquarters in Birmingham called ‘Feeding Ambitions’.

Visitors to this well attended event saw the tna robag 3e and tna auto-splice 3 form the ‘perfect pair’ of packaging solutions, addressing automation and efficiency demands. The two systems together offer a new CXE integrated display controller and automatic film splicing, which combined can deliver up to a 5% increase in

production uptime with only a 200 mm increase in floor space required.

and sustainable needs

capable of reaching speeds of up to 250 bags per minute with minimal waste. The tna auto-splice 3 complements the unit as a fully integrated automatic splicing solution. Attendees also saw the tna ropac 5, which is billed as the world’s fastest case-packing system for flexible bags, capable of handling up to 220 bags per minute in operation.

The tna robag 3e is a highspeed vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system

TNA solutions’ Birmingham facility was the venue for the ‘Feeding Ambitions’ open house

Gerhard Schubert passed away peacefully in Crailsheim at the age of 84

Finalists will compete for award honours

This year’s PPMA Group Industry Awards finalists have been announced and these companies, listed below, will now do battle to win the top prizes across the six awards categories

Innovative Processing System

The Adelphi Group

Alway Loughborough

Cobalt Systems

Emerson Automation Solutions

Faedah Solutions

Friedheim International INFICON

Jarshire

Kemtile

Markem-Imaje

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection

SMC Automation (UK)

Innovative Packaging Machinery

AddParts (Addition Design)

Elesa (UK)

Ishida Europe

Kliklok International (part of the Syntegon Group)

Linx Printing Technologies

Omori UK

Pace Mechanical Handling

P.E. LABELLERS S.P.A

Robatech Gluing Technology

Samson Nano

Schubert UK

Secomak

TNA Solutions

ULMA Packaging Votech

WestRock Packaging Machinery & Automation

Innovative Robotics Solution

The Adelphi Group

AMP Automation

AROL S.P.A.

Endoline Robotics

Epson (UK)

Mobile Industrial Robots

OnRobot A/S

Robatech Gluing Technology

Innovative Vision Solution

Faedah Solutions

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection

MultiPix Imaging

Scanware Electronic

Scorpion Vision

Top flight entertainment!

Leading the entertainment at the PPMA Awards gala evening will be Romesh’s best mate and top comedian Rob Beckett. During the evening, mind-reader Alex Crow along with swing band JACK PACK will also entertain the guests. Tickets can be purchased for £110+VAT while a table of ten is £990+VAT, but hurry as there’s only a few tickets remaining… https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/awards/the-awards-night-2023-book-now

Outstanding Customer Service

Epson

Faedah Solutions

i-mark uk

Leap Automation

Logopak International

Scayl

Apprentice of the Year Festo

Premier Labellers

Scorpion Vision

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Four energy saving models will join a large robot range

ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants offering more choice, increased coverage and greater performance.

The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150 kg to 310 kg, with a reach from 2.5 m to 3.2 m, offering customers greater choice and significant performance and energy efficiency improvements.

“Sustainable production is a major priority of automotive manufacturers, with 78% of companies identifying it as important to their business and a further 77% identifying it as a priority for their customers,” says Marc Segura, president of ABB’s Robotics Division. “ABB’s four new robots offer 22 variants and energy savings of up to 22%, responding to our customers’ needs; offering more choice and greater flexibility for more sustainable production.

“These new robots will help our customers build resilience across a range of industries including automotive, general manufacturing, foundry, food and beverage and logistics.”

The improved energy efficiency is driven by ABB’s OmniCore controller, and lighter robot design leading to energy savings of up to 20%. OmniCore also offers high motion control accuracy. Featuring ABB’s TrueMove and QuickMove motion control technology, the robots can achieve repeatability with a minimum of 0.03 mm

deviation in operation.

These capabilities make the new series of robots ideal for complex tasks such as spot welding, laser welding, screwdriving and riveting, allowing automotive manufacturers to achieve high quality assembly.

“Our new robot range meets the needs of the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) industry,” says Joerg Reger, who is the managing director of ABB Robotics Automotive Business Line.

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Ink jet printer can now withstand harsh coding environments

Following last year’s global launch of Markem-Imaje’s 5940 G, Touch Dry highresolution ink jet coder, Markem has introduced a brand-new steel cabinet option to offer a robust solution for extreme environments. Responding to the growing need for coders that can provide reliable, GS1-128 compliant codes in challenging manufacturing surroundings, the stainless-steel case provides protection from rust in wet and damp environments.

The 5940 G has been deployed by manufacturers in fresh produce, meats and for precision printing on polystyrene for frozen foods, often packaged in extreme temperatures, damp environments or field packaging, so the new steel casing is a key benefit for these difficult production conditions.

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These latest large robots made their debut on ABB’s stand at Automatica

Stainless cabinet delivers gains

Flex-Turn® Conveyor / Ladder-Flex™ Conveyor / Straight Conveyor

A compact air cleaner helps to improve quality for employees

High-speed solution for weighing & packing large product portions

Cabinplant introduced several new weighing and packing options at interpack to handle sticky products in ready-to-eat meals along with the Multibatcher which is designed to reduce giveaway and labour costs.

The Multibatcher is an automatic high-speed solution for the weighing and packing of sizable portions up to 35 kg. It is the first batcher based on the combinatorial weighing principle and an alternative to conventional batching with high tolerances and manual processes.

The Multibatcher has the potential to reduce both giveaway and costs through precision and speed, says UK representative Sealpac UK & Partners.

In operation, the raw materials are weighed into partial portions in pans which are combined into batches with giveaway down to 0.25 - 0.7%. “The giveaway can be reduced with up to 900 kg of meat daily for a processing line running two shifts and based on 100 g or less giveaway per portion,” says Michael Falck Schmidt, global sales director at Cabinplant.

The Multibatcher can be fitted into existing packing lines or used as a stand-alone unit.

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W www.sealpac-uk.com

High value products can be handled

Machinery swap scheme boosts overall efficiency

GEA UK has launched a new campaign called GEA Exchange to support customers aiming to increase productivity and reduce waste and energy usage by upgrading their old machinery to more modern and efficient equivalents.

Major benefits of upgrading/ exchanging include access to the most up-to-date technology, increased production throughput and reduced downtime, better energy efficiency and the potential unlocking of Industry 4.0 features on production lines/processes.

The programne will enable food processing and packaging companies to exchange an extensive range of GEA machines for newer models. The company is also targeting users of competitor machinery who are dissatisfied with reliability or productivity issues – as GEA’s technology is billed as robust while offering longevity.

GEA is proud to support its customers through a

machine’s lifetime; but like any older technology, sourcing older parts for existing machines can be prohibitively expensive. By participating in the new programme, manufacturers can save costs on repairs and parts and reduce the risk of an older machine breaking down, interrupting or halting production entirely.

Taking the CrumbMaster as an example under the exchange campaign, customers could upgrade to the new CrumbMaster Gen 2. This new model produces results equating to 90% less waste and giveaway and capacity is improved by 20% over the previous

Software platform can make machine tending simpler

At the automatica 2023 show in Munich, Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots Universal Robots presented a new software platform specifically developed for machine tending tasks.

Called PolyScope X and through a new, customisable user interface, it is designed to add new levels of flexibility to high mix, low volume machine tending automation. With PolyScope X, machine shop operators can achieve changeover times of less than 10 minutes.

INCREASED BATCHES

model – resulting in higher product quality and enhanced productivity.

“GEA Exchange is a top tier trade-in programme, and we are very excited to launch it across the UK,” says Sam Cartwright, UK sales manager at GEA Food Solutions.

“It is a truly excellent proposal for both our customers and those of other brands.”

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This, says Universal, will empower users to run more batches in a day and to run them in a more strategic and flexible way which suits manufacturers handling shifting and increasingly diverse order patterns in today’s market.

At the same time, PolyScope X introduces a powerful reworked programming experience and toolset. This enables integrators and OEM partners to structure their program code into operations that can be reused throughout the program.

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A side drive spiral conveyor system has been developed for bakeries to have longer conveyor lengths in small footprints

WMH has worked with belt manufacturer Intralox, to design a twin spiral unit which gives about 300 metres of conveyor length within a small bakery factory footprint. The length of conveyor can be used for product buffering or can be used as a holding facility to allow product to be rested for proving or ambient cooling while maintaining the benefits of an in-line production system.

The spiral is fitted with Intralox’s side drive modular

plastic belt that offers all the flexibility and hygiene benefits of its existing

modular belts with the addition of the side drive features which enable the conveyor belt to be driven from the side rather than the end. This drive arrangement eliminates the need for a long return belt path and spreads tension along the length of the belt.

Driving the belt on the outside edge also makes

access for cleaning and maintenance simple and reduces the moving parts of the machine to a minimum.

The first unit built has twin stacks of conveyor providing low level infeed and low-level outfeed for inline product proving, however the design could easily be configured to offer single stack configuration for elevating, de-elevating or reversible for buffering in case of a fault on the line.

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W www.wmh-uk-ltd.com

The twin spiral unit is built to benefit bakeries

A CrumbMaster Gen 2 is option

Label printing and finishing solution is a low-cost option

AM Labels has added a low cost, complete label printing and finishing solution to its portfolio.

The Afinia DLF-220S digital label finisher in line with the Epson ColorWorks C6500 colour label printer enables users to print high quality, vibrant labels, in addition to laminating, cutting, slitting and rewinding, in one simple operation.

When the DLF-220S finisher is used inline with the 1200 dpi Epson ColorWorks C6500 colour label printer, users can print labels of up to eight inches in width, with the added benefit of laminating the labels to provide a protective coating for increased durability, as well as increased scratch and scuff resistance.

The solution, which is ideal for medium volume labelling requirements and for when multiple label sizes and shapes are required, has a maximum media width of 225 mm and accommodates rolls with a diameter of up to 400 mm when used with

an accompanying buffering unit. In addition to converting uncut, continuous-printed media into fully finished labels, the DLF-220S enables users the flexibility to cut labels to any shape or size. Furthermore, cut profiles can be modified as often as required, providing added versatility in operation.

The new easy-to-operate solution, which is now

Robotic & Automation Solutions

Automated production solutions individually designed and built for manufacturing sectors, including automotive, FMCG, food & drink, electronic components, medical devices.

■ Vision Systems

■ Inspection

■ Assembly

■ Picking

■ Packing

■ Proof of principle

Leak testing units cover a large range of packaging sizes

The Leak-Master Pro 2 from Witt Gas is now available with two new, larger chambers which means that food producers now have four chamber sizes at their disposal to test almost any size of package to ensure the quality of their products.

available from AM Labels, is ideal for businesses looking to produce professional, high-quality labels, while benefitting from ultra-precise cutting abilities. Thanks to this complete solution, companies can produce fullbleed labels without being required to purchase dies, which are often costly.

T 01536 414222

W www.amlabels.co.uk

This new option tests packages for escaping CO2, which features in many modified atmosphere packages. To do this, a vacuum is generated in the test chamber. If there is a leak, the protective gas escapes from the test product, which is detected by CO2 sensors.

Depending on the packaging and the test conditions, even the smallest leaks down to 10 micrometres can be detected.

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■ Robotics

■ 6 Axis

■ Delta

■ Scara

■ CoBots

■ Programming

The DLF-220S digital label finisher with the C6500 colour label printer

Packs remain intact during tests

Solutions for narrow web, labels and packaging sector is on show

Meech International will be presenting its range of solutions for static control and web cleaning at Labelexpo 2023, demonstrating its commitment to preventing problems and improving productivity within the narrow web, labels, and packaging sectors.

Meech will be exhibiting the Hyperion 650QAC for the first time. It is a high accuracy ionising bar designed for ESD sensitive applications where static charges need to be controlled at very low levels. The titanium emitter pins are driven by a Quasi AC (QAC) high voltage waveform that generates positive and negative ions from each pin.

This is vital for the delivery of rapid charge decay with near-zero residual voltage on the object being neutralised, which reduces the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Intended for use at operating distances between 50 and 400 mm and including a built-in keypad for setting different configurations, the 650QAC is ideal for applications where ESD may damage electrical components. This includes RFID tag manufacturing where static charges are generated during the unwinding, printing, drying and rewinding processes and stored in the metallic antennae.

The population of the chip onto the antennae can then result in the stored static charges discharging to the chip, causing immediate and ‘catastrophic failure’ or ‘latent defects’.

A range of other Meech solutions for label and packaging printers will also be on display during the show including TakClean, CyClean, CyClean-R and VacClean.

T 01993 706700

W www.meech.com

Opening the door for fast high payload picking and packing

Meeting rising demand for Shelf Ready-(SRP) and Retail Ready packaging (RRP) in the food and beverage, logistics, pharma & cosmetics or consumer packaged goods industry needs a robot to match.

With fast performance, greater dexterity and flexibility, find out how ABB’s IRB 390 FlexPacker can transform your productivity and help you grow your business.

A low-cost camera range is expanded

The low-cost camera portfolio from IDS Imaging Development Systems specifically addresses price sensitive applications and has so far included the camera families uEye XCP (closed zinc die-cast housing, 29 x 29 x 17 mm) and uEye XLE (different variants from board-level models to closed plastic housing).

It is now being expanded to include the uEye XLS camera family. These are tiny boardlevel cameras with dimensions of only 29 x 29 x 7 mm, which are consistently reduced to essential camera functions and can therefore be offered at a particularly low price.

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They are available from just 150 euros list price.

The new USB3 cameras from IDS are compatible with the Vision Standard, have a Micro-B connector and are available exclusively as board-level versions with or without C/CS or S-mount lens holders. The board-level cameras are so small that they can be inserted directly into the lens holders.

Users can choose between different sensors from 2 to 12 MP. Thanks to their minimal heat generation, uEye+ XLS cameras are particularly suitable for device construction and embedded vision applications.

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New pouch loader brings efficiencies and hygiene

By developing a new pouch loader for chamber belt machines, Multivac has created a semi-automatic solution which significantly improves pouch filling and the loading in terms of overall performance, efficiency, hygiene and ergonomics. Up to 40% reduction in personnel costs and a significant increase in efficiency can be achieved, when compared to manual loading, and all with maximum product and pack format flexibility.

When packing products on chamber belt machines, the filling of the film pouches and the loading of the machine have often been a bottleneck. Thanks to the development of the latest loader, which has been designed to meet the needs of all customers, Multivac says it has set a new benchmark for the automated packing of products in a range of film pouches.

The operating principle of the new unit is simple: one operator positions the products on the infeed

conveyor of the machine. Two other people then load the products by pulling the film pouches over the loading conveyor, so that the product can be conveyed automatically from the conveyor into the film pouch. Then the film pouch is turned through 90 degrees, before it is placed on the machine conveyor and subsequently vacuum packed and then sealed.

When compared with the manual procedure, which generally requires at least

five people, only three operators are necessary with this semi-automatic solution. And, although personnel costs can be reduced by up to 40%, the cycle output can still be fully utilised.

Another benefit is in the hygiene and ergonomics as when filling the film pouches, the operators no longer need to lift the products and place them awkwardly into the pouches themselves.

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Latest SCARA robots are optimised for ESD and cleanroom environments offer benefits

Omron has added ESD (electrostatic discharge) and cleanroom models to its i4H SCARA robot series for industrial automation applications that require heavy payload handling together with precision and speed. The latest i4H SCARA ESD models are designed to prevent the buildup of static electricity that can damage sensitive electronic components, while the cleanroom models comply with the stringent needs

of environments that require very low particle emissions such as pharmaceutical,

medical or semiconductor industries.

The new ESD and cleanroom models come with the original features of the i4H and users can easily program the robot as part of the company’s total industrial automation solutions.

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This latest pouch loader can be individually configured to meet integrated production line needs

IDS’s uEye XLS camera family

The new i4H is great for heavy payload handling

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Separators are ‘cleaning’ glass

High-intensity magnetic separation equipment from Eriez is gaining recognition among glass manufacturers for its ability to remove tramp metal particulates from the mixing and blending of raw ingredients such as silica, soda ash and limestone prior to the melting process in a furnace.

“The glass industry needs effective magnetic separators to eliminate metallic, magnetic and non-magnetic impurities during the glass-making process,” says Tom Saccamozzone, project manager – heavy industries at Eriez.

“Magnetic and metal contamination not removed from the raw material causes visual and structural defects in finished glass products.”

Eriez magnetic separators are designed to remove or recover metals from three types of magnetic materials used to purify glass: ferromagnetic, paramagnetic, and diamagnetic, according to Saccamozzone. In the process of making silicate glass, for example, multiple Eriez magnetic separators are used to recover trapped metals mixed in with the sand along with other raw materials. Unwanted tramp metals are removed using Eriez ceramic drums, different types of ceramic traps and suspended magnets. “Typically, using these separators reduces the number of large pieces of ferrous, like nuts, bolts and mill scale,” says Saccamozzone.

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Laser wrapper is a sustainable unit

Newtec’s laser FlowPack700 offers cost-effective and sustainable technology for users needing high speed, easy machine use, green operations, and fast return on investment.

At a capacity up to 80 punnets per minute and leveraging the benefits of ultra-thin film, the company says it offers the level of automation clients need to make their production processes cheaper, easier and faster. More specifically, the fully automatic machine combines laser sealing and cutting in one operation, simplifying the whole production procedure.

The laser sealing machine

complies with the EU-2025 plastic initiative which calls for reduced plastics use and recyclable packaging. According to Newtec mechanical design engineers Casper Monrad-Jensen and Andreas Mehl, the laser welding machine saves money and waste as it uses a very thin film and maintains speed and effectiveness. Ultra-thin film allows for the usage of an 8μm of pure polyethylene (PE) material that enables companies to save up to 75%-80% on plastics.

Offering a large variety of packaging applications, the laser FlowPack700 can pack fruits and vegetables.

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A new wearable exoskeleton is designed to reduce lower back fatigue for operators during lifting and recurring tasks

Recently, Comau and IUVO, in collaboration with Esselunga, have developed a new wearable exoskeleton specifically designed to reduce lower back fatigue during lifting and repetitive tasks. It is ideal for logistics, fulfilment, manual palletising & depalletising, manual pick & place, bending and lifting from a floor level.

Created with the aim of improving ergonomics for operators engaged in manually moving loads,

it was tested at Esselunga Group, a leading large-scale retail trade company. Without using a motor or batteries, the exoskeleton provides passive assistance to the lower back muscles that are used during lifting and handling. It thus creates short- and long-term benefits for the wearer through the significant

reduction in physical effort and fatigue. The newest Comau wearable exoskeleton stores human energy in a spring. It accommodates the specific needs of workers engaged in moving cumbersome loads by supporting users when bending their backs and during repetitive lifting.

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The machine offers advantages

The new exoskeleton was trialled at a retail trade firm

Newtec’s laser FlowPack 700 packs fruit and vegetables in many punnet sizes

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Capsule filling machine is flexible and also efficient

Syntegon says it is setting new standards in capsule filling for the nutraceutical industry with the European and US market launch of its GKF Capsylon 6005 machine.

This latest addition to the GKF Capsylon series differs from its predecessors primarily in terms of output and product yield – serving the need for higher production capacities of manufacturing companies. “We are seeing growing interest in products like vitamins, proteins, and other dietary supplements in the European and US markets,” says Andreas Nuessle, product manager at Syntegon. “The GKF Capsylon 6005 combines a significantly higher output rate with the flexibility of the range to fill powders, pellets, granules, and even special products.

“This makes it suitable for a particularly wide range of applications.”

The GKF Capsylon 6005 is based on proven technology but also includes new features.

With 360,000 capsules filled per hour, the output has more than doubled compared to the GKF Capsylon 3005 (175,000 capsules/hour).

The high-speed capsule filling machine has 48 instead of 21 segment bores in four rows instead of two.

“The 6005 also features two dosing stations operating in parallel,” says Nuessle.

“This allows us to fill a larger number of capsule segments evenly without losing any time.”

Small character laser coder is billed as an affordable system

Operators can learn to use the new intuitive system with minimal effort

Meanwhile, the click system developed by Syntegon ensures significantly faster changeovers. No manual re-adjustment of the format parts is needed which is the ideal prerequisite for processing a wide range of different products on the same machine in a time-saving manner. Operators can learn the use of the intuitive system with minimal effort.

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Macsa id UK has launched a small character laser coder – called SPARK – which is billed as an affordable new system that combines maximum marking resolution and definition with reduced downtime for maintenance and set up.

The coder offers advanced laser technology and consumablefree operation to ensure running, maintenance and repair costs are kept to a minimum. Compact, lightweight and easy to connect, it is designed to mark the wide range of substrates used to package today’s FMCG products including labels, cardboard boxes, a wide range of plastics, glass, wood, paper and board, metals, rubber and textiles.

A new handheld colour interface is a key improvement of the unit, says Macsa id UK. 01462 816091

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New SCARA robots deliver higher speeds

Industrial robot manufacturer, Shibaura Machine has expanded its range of SCARA robots with two new models in its THE series. The latest robots, the THE800 and THE1000, offer high-speed operation and a high load capacity of 20 kg.

These new models will be sold in Europe by industrial robot supplier TM Robotics, Shibaura Machine’s sales and service partner.

With an ability to offer a high cycle speed even at payloads of up to 20 kg, the THE800 and THE1000 are an ideal choice for tasks involving heavier components.

These models boast a cycle time of just 0.4 seconds with a 2 kg load, with 8,400 mm per second and 9,500 mm per second joint speed respectively.

The maximum payload of the two models is 20 kg, and they offer a reach of 800 mm and 1000 mm respectively.

These two new models expand upon the existing THE series that is designed

to offer accuracy, speed and an excellent price-to-performance ratio.

An example of the range of applications for the two new SCARAs is the growing battery manufacturing industry. With the rapid increase in electric vehicle (EV) production, the THE800 and THE1000’s features are intended to meet the challenges of EV battery manufacturing — like heavy lifting and also accuracy.

The THE SCARA series is compatible with Shibaura Machine’s TS5000 controller and TP5000 teach pendant. The improved communication capabilities of the TS5000 enable Internet of Things (IoT) ready and fast data communication, while added programming languages make programming easier than ever.

The TP5000, meanwhile, has been designed for ease of handling and operation, with an intuitive, touchsensitive display panel that includes spilt screen display options.

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Wireless technology is delivering gains for secondary packaging equipment use

Packaging and cosmetics machinery manufacturer Rotzinger has formed a partnership with a provider of industrial wireless automation solutions to deliver advanced capabilities to drive flexibility, throughput and sustainability.

Rotzinger was asked to develop an adaptive secondary food packaging machine to meet high throughput demands along with the ability to support multiple pack and product variations on a single machine. By utilising CoreTigo’s IO-Link wireless based products, Rotzinger was able to control the grippers on the movers wirelessly, without needing additional external

robots, cables or other equipment.

The new machine design results in reduced changeover times, a reduction in machine footprint and maximum flexibility to support the multiple products and pack types required. These ultimately result in less energy usage, less space required and fewer parts needed in the machine.

“We are delighted to partner with CoreTigo and to integrate their technology into our advanced packaging machinery,” says Andreas Graf, Rotzinger PharmaPack ceo.

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Web-based HMI solutions are bringing control gains

Beijer Electronics believes its web-based HMI technology offers benefits to machine builders but also to end-users in controlling and monitoring industrial processes.

“As well as delivering flexibility to users, companies can make the technology their own, but customising the look to take on board corporate colours and designs,” says Nigel Dawbarn, sales manager UK and Ireland at Beijer.

For end-users, web-based HMI technology offers a wealth of benefits including improved accessibility, to visualise machine data and control processes from anywhere and at any time, through an internet connection and a web browser. This remote accessibility enhances flexibility and enables real-time monitoring of operations. End-users can easily view performance metrics, receive alerts, and make adjustments as needed, improving overall efficiency and productivity, says Beijer.

Additionally, web-based HMI technology provides enhanced collaboration and communication capabilities. Multiple users can simultaneously access the HMI system, enabling effective collaboration among operators, maintenance personnel, and management. This is billed as fostering better decision-making, as crucial information can be shared and analysed collectively. Furthermore, web-based HMI allows for seamless integration with other digital systems, such as data logging, analytics and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. This integration facilitates data-driven

decision-making, enabling end-users to optimise operations, identify patterns, and implement predictive maintenance strategies

The simplified development process, flexibility in updates and customisation, improved accessibility and enhanced collaboration capabilities all contribute to more efficient industrial processes.

“As technology continues to advance, web-based HMI is poised to revolutionise the way we interact with and control machines, elevating efficiency and performance in the industrial sector,” Dawbarn tells Machinery Update.

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Belt edge protector can manage product workflows on lines

Flexco has added the belt edge protector to its line of light duty belt accessories. When attached to the side wall of a conveyor system, this new product effectively manages the workflow of products from chute to belt by preventing packages from jamming under the receiving belt.

Much like many other Flexco belt accessory products, the protector features a seamless installation process. It has been engineered to be fastened quickly to the side wall of the conveyor system with an Install Kit that minimises unnecessary downtime.

Once installed, packages are less susceptible to slipping beneath the belt at the transfer point, reducing belt jams and also product loss.

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Custom robot equipment can be used to support applications including surface finishing, bin picking and machine tending

Automation distributor RARUK Automation has announced a new partnership with Vention, a deal that enables RARUK to offer Vention’s custom framework solutions for robots to UK customers.

Vention’s products are designed to help manufacturers automate their production floors quickly and to their exact specifications. This equipment complements and will be offered alongside RARUK’s range of Universal Robots

collaborative robots (cobots), Mobile Industrial Robots’ autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other automation products. The custom robot equipment can be used to support applications including surface

finishing, bin picking and machine tending, all of which RARUK currently offer as off-the-shelf application solutions.

In terms of mobile robots, Vention also offer top modules and docks for AMRs. Using Vention’s browser-based manufacturing automation platform (MAP), businesses can design their own

automation equipment. As a result of the new partnership, customers will now be able to receive assistance with the design process from RARUK, as it can be completed entirely in-house by the company’s experienced technical team.

Vention’s design library also features a range of framework options, which can be customised or purchased as standard items.

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It is used in light duty industries

Beijer Electronics says the HMI product offers benefit

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Vision inspection is meeting pharma quality control needs

Aleading contract development and manufacturing company approached RNA Automation to design and develop a fully automated quality control and machine vision inspection system to feed, orientate and inspect pharmaceutical ferrules at a speed of 200 parts per minute.

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RNA suggested its MK360 glass disc vision machine which has been developed specifically for 360-degree quality inspection with a novel approach to inspecting items through the use of a rotating disc.

The ferrules are fed from a vibratory bowl feeder onto a conveyor system and fed individually onto a rotating glass disc, where they are presented to the 3-camera system.

Component parts are checked for roundness and diameter of the ferrules, and for anodised/non-anodised surface finish.

An air blast complete with control solenoid valve removes individual ‘good’ components from the disc into a chute; remaining ‘reject’ components continue round the disc being gently ejected from the wheel down a chute into a collection box.

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Bespoke conveyors are meeting client demands

Arnott Conveyors has delivered a bespoke conveyor system for confectionery company Plamil to help the family business complete part of its investment plan to add to its B2B chocolate business.

Arnott is a well-established partner with Plamil, having previously worked on the collaborative design and manufacture of a specialised conveyor with the Plamil team for one of the main production lines. This led the company to work with Plamil again, this time to design, develop, build and install a new custom-built conveyor system to increase the variety range and delivery formats of its chocolate production.

Arnotts supplied a similar conveyor about four years ago, but the new 2023 version is double the size of the original conveyor providing a significant increase in the production capacity.

Plamil has been on a three-year expansion journey – with an advanced refinery, its capacity has increased in this time and production is now expanding to meet some of the growth in ingredients and materials capacity.

The new (Chocolate) Drop Line will process up to 6 tonnes per day and will become the main production line for core products, freeing up the existing, smaller line for its range of customer bespoke varieties and smaller volume lines. Indeed, this new facility

will increase volume output by 30-40%. And to deliver this, the new conveyor is a critical component of the expansion.

The new line uses some specific manufacturing processes that are unique to the products at Plamil (and as such have an element of sensitivity in terms of disclosure). However, what can be shared is that the performance and reliability of the Arnott conveyor was critical to the timings and speed of the overall production process, a fact that has been central to its design.

In this multi-phase project for Plamil, the supply of the Arnott conveyor was only one element. With new buildings, factory upgrades, new equipment and other elements to manage and deliver, it was recognised that Arnotts’ flexibility in terms of delivery and install would be a valuable asset. And it has allowed the Plamil team to focus on other areas of the project, safe in the knowledge that Arnott would always flex and deliver.

“The design process with the team at Arnotts has been great – they have been able to translate non-technical input into excellent solutions for us,” says Adrian Ling, ceo of the growing vegan business. “The control and reliability of the Arnott conveyor system is excellent; it runs 24/6 with absolute minimal downtime.”

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The performance and reliability of the conveyor is critical to the speed of the production process

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Vision systems combine in automatic parcel unit

The growing e-commerce sector demand requires automatic parcel handling Systems, especially for the last mile, and the new eSorter system combines a Nerian 3D stereo vision system from Allied Vision, neuronal networks and robotics.

In operation, incoming parcels are dumped and channelled to a conveyor. The 3D vision system and neural network detect individual parcels and their position before a robot picks each parcel individually and orients it correctly on an output conveyor.

The eSorter system is equipped with a Nerian 3D stereo vision system. The 3D system consists of the Karmin3 stereo vision camera, which is connected to SceneScan Pro, Nerian’s stereo vision sensor. An additional, LED-pattern projector adds texture to the measurement objects and improves the 3D results on almost any surface.

The projector is triggered

simultaneously through the SceneScan Pro system.

The stereo vision system provides up to 135 fps or can process up to 6 MP.

Meanwhile, a neuronal network segments and detects the parcels.

Learning is done with photo-realistic synthetic data, enabling access to all scene information (parcel dimensions, pose, materials) as well as a fast and unlimited amount of training data. The network training must be supported by real data to close the simulation-reality-gap.

The 3D pose estimation of the bounding box is calculated and then sent to the robot parcel handler.

The Nerian SceneScan Pro is a 3D stereo vision sensor which connects either to Nerian’s Karmin3 stereo camera or two Alvium USB3 cameras in order to get a fully functional 3D stereo vision system. With the USB3 camera support, it is a very flexible sensor which allows configuration and adaption to almost any application.

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Vertical FFS install has delivered gains for crisp producer

When TNA Solutions partnered with Mister Bee Potato Chips to improve its snack production, the redesigned and optimised manufacturing site achieved a 400% capacity increase.

Working closely with Mister Bee’s operations manager, TNA’s engineers identified critical process improvements and proposed a tailored solution to ensure that the revamped facility was optimised for efficiency and productivity ahead of the integration.

Once the space was mapped out, the installation of the TNA robag 3ci, vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system, followed. Equipped with the rotary double jaw and patented stripper tube closer, the unit is capable of speeds up to 150 bags per minute (bpm).

“Previous machinery could only run 20-25 bpm, whereas now with my new TNA machines, I can run 100-115 bpm,” says Mary Anne Ketelsen, president of Mister Bee. 0121 628 8900

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Label applicators are working effectively on lines that are filling and packaging short runs of highly viscous products

HSV Sonder-maschinenbau is now using Herma 500 label applicators on its filling and packaging lines thanks to their Profinet interface, online configurator and modular design.

The German firm develops and manufactures complete systems, from the removal of the filling goods from drums to the finished pallet with the packed containers such as cartridges, for products as diverse as 2-component adhesives and impression

materials for dental applications to a special adhesive used to affix car windscreens.

“Our filling and packaging plants are highly automated,” says Waldemar Hert, managing director of HSV. “And because batch sizes are getting smaller and changeover processes are increasing, we try to eliminate the human factor as much as possible.”

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applicator into our own control architecture and with other suppliers, the interfaces often have to be created with a great deal of programming effort, if it’s even possible at all.”

the company now relies exclusively on the Herma 500. “Having a Profinet interface is extremely important for us,” he explains. “This allows us to completely integrate the

The online configurator that Herma has developed is also an advantage for HSV. “In it, we can pre-configure the applicator, including the stand, as we need it,” says HSV operations manager Jörg Leonberger.

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In operation, the eSorter induction system sees the robot isolating parcels

Installation News

Bespoke pallet conveying has delivered operational benefits

When provider of hot-holding and food-to-go solutions

Flexeserve needed to optimise its operations to increase throughputs due to the rising demand for its products and services, it turned to LAC Logistics Automation. The specialist materials handling company has delivered a tailored solution that includes mechanised production lines equipped with an inline automated pallet conveyor system.

Before implementing the automated solution, Flexeserve encountered several obstacles that hindered their efficiency and productivity.

Manual handling of products, reliance on pallet trucks for movement between operators, and the need for repetitive tasks resulted in time-consuming operations. These manual processes also required operators to perform strenuous movements, leading to reduced efficiency and increased fatigue.

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fatigue. A work complete button was implemented to signal task completion, enabling seamless co-ordination between the operators. Buffer stations minimised operator wait times, while the unload station facilitated manual offloading after final assembly.

The optimised assembly line means Flexeserve delivers its services quicker that effectively addressed Flexeserve’s challenges. The customised solution featured a range of handling components, including a pallet loading ramp, heightadjustable workstations, buffer stations, and an unload station. These elements ensured the smooth and independent progression of products through the production line.

disrupted the flow of the product, contributing to longer cycle times. Additionally, waiting times between operations further decreased operator productivity and overall production rates.

To address these issues, the primary objective was to streamline operations, minimise waiting times, improve production rates, and establish a continuous flow in the assembly line.

LAC delivered a pallet conveyor-based production solution consisting of two mechanised lines

The height-adjustable workstations allowed operators to easily adjust the height using automated controls, reducing strain and

With safety measures in place, the CE certified system also accommodated different pallet types. Each line, integrated with a scissor lift, achieved a throughput of 60 pallets per 8-hour shift, surpassing manual operations. Overall, the project successfully improved productivity and efficiency in the assembly line, fulfilling the desired objectives.

Today, the streamlined production lines, heightadjustable workstations, and buffer stations have improved efficiency, reduced cycle times, and minimised operator fatigue.

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PET lines were converted at speed to deliver seven new bottle designs

PepsiCo bottler MenaBev has utilised Sidel’s experience to deliver seven new bottle formats across two PET lines. Sidel worked closely with MenaBev to convert two Combi PET lines in just one week at its vast MEGA Plant in Jeddah. The quick, efficient and sustainable transition resulted in improved line performance, with deliverables including a new lightweight design for the iconic Aquafina brand. Both projects entailed a wide scope of work to ensure that one of the Combi PET line adaptations catered for three new-look Aquafina formats, while the other could run four new Carolina formats.

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Although challenged by market-wide component shortages, these two line conversion projects resulted in an optimised workflow and the fast delivery of the parts required. The separate Combi PET lines were both successfully adapted in just one week, respectively. In addition, Sidel’s engineers were able to maximise production performance. The Aquafina line is now capable of running up to 60,000 bottles per hour (bph) compared to its previous figure of 54,000 bph, while the Carolina line has maintained its optimised speed of 48,000 bph.

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High precision salad dressings

AGerman salad dressings producer for wholesale has switched to a Mitus metal detector with flexible MiWave modulation from Minebea Intec to reduce erroneous product readings and therefore increase productivity.

Before the finished salad dressing is approved for order picking, the product is checked for metallic foreign objects. This is equipped with the flexible MiWave which generates a variety of modulated frequencies in the transmitter signal, which can then be separated and evaluated using an intelligent algorithm.

Thanks to its high level of detection sensitivity, the metal detector is able to detect and show even the smallest metal contaminations despite a high product effect. But it’s not just the high

Drives rescue mixing plant

detection sensitivity that has impressed customers, it’s also the ease of use of the metal detector, says Minebea.

“I am very happy with the Mitus as it has a high level of detection sensitivity despite high product effects, which has also been demonstrated using our test cards,” said the German manufacturer. “This gives me great certainty that I can quickly and reliably detect any potential metal contamination in my products.”

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Condiments and soups mixed at Baxters Food Group’s Colchester mixing plant are all now back on track following the speedy installation of a new drive by ABB Value Provider Gibbons. A sudden failure on a 750-kilo batch sampling machine used for mixing sauce and dressing recipes threatened potential downtime and lost production. An unexpected failure to a non-ABB drive used to control the machine’s 8.5 kW motor was discovered at the start of what was supposed to be a busy morning shift of batch tests. Since the drive delivers the close control required for mixing the products,

the machine cannot run without it in operation. Gibbons, an ABB Value Provider, were on-site within two hours of the failure being reported and had a suitable replacement ABB drive in stock. It was installed and commissioned by the same afternoon. Once installed, Gibbons optimised the ABB drive to ensure that it was operating at maximum efficiency while delivering the speed range required, and also provided training to Baxters’ engineering team to familiarise them with the drive’s controls.

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Control and connectivity solutions have delivered several operational efficiencies at a strawberry crop vertical farm

Norgren has collaborated with agri-tech start-up Singrow, a genome and precision agriculture business, to drive operational efficiencies, including significant energy savings at its strawberry crop vertical farm facility, based in Singapore.

As a result of implementing Norgren’s control technology, including visualisation tools and system connectivity to oversee irrigation, lighting and ventilation functions, Norgren has delivered a 40%

reduction in energy costs for Singrow –helping the business with its cost base while delivering a more sustainable operation.

Committed to new and sustainable crop production, Singrow’s genome and precision agriculture platform cultivates, grows and distributes produce under controlled conditions by leveraging a deep understanding of plant genomes to improve crop

nutrition and yield with varieties that are disease and climate resilient.

To support Singrow’s sustainability aims, Norgren’s digital multimedia valve

technology, intelligent temperature, and light intensity sensors, as well as data acquisition solutions, provide visualisation and connected system control management so Singrow’s critical processes such as energy use and water consumption are continually monitored, controlled and resource deployment optimised within the growing chambers.

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The metal detector reduced erroneous readings

Baxters Food Group’s mixing plant is back on track with the new ABB drive

Ensuring a sustainable supply chain

The manufacturing industry is under pressure to improve sustainability which involves many changes, including the addition of sustainable features on equipment or to services. Responsible supply chain management also plays a vital role.

ISO 14001 is the most widely recognised environmental management system (EMS) standard in the world, and supply chain sustainability is a key outcome. By achieving ISO 14001 certification, an organisation can demonstrate to stakeholders its commitment to prevent pollution, to fulfil its compliance obligations and to strive for continuous improvement of environmental performance.

The main features include:

Strategic Environmental Management

A requirement to understand the organisation’s context is vital to identify and leverage opportunities for the benefit of both the organisation and the environment. Particular focus is on issues or changing circumstances related to the needs and expectations of interested parties (including regulatory requirements) and local, regional or global environmental conditions that can affect, or be affected by, the organisation. Once identified as a priority, actions to mitigate adverse risks or exploit beneficial opportunities are integrated in the operational planning of the EMS.

Leadership

To ensure the success

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of the system, specific responsibilities are assigned to those in leadership roles to promote environmental management within the organisation.

Protecting the environment

The expectation on organisations includes a commitment to proactive initiatives that protect the environment from harm and degradation, consistent with the context of the organisation. ISO 14001:2015 does not define ‘protect the environment’ but it notes that it can include prevention

services, an organisation will need to extend its control and influence on the environmental impacts associated with product design and development to address each stage of the lifecycle, ie acquisition of raw materials, design, production, transportation/delivery, use, end-of life treatment and final disposal. This does not imply a requirement to do a lifecycle assessment.

Outsourced processes

Organisations must effectively control or influence outsourced processes.

Documentation

Reflecting the evolution of computer and cloudbased systems for running management systems, the standard incorporates the term ‘documented information’. To align with ISO 9001, the organisation retains the flexibility to determine when procedures are needed to ensure effective process control.

of pollution, sustainable resource use, climate change mitigation and adaptation, protection of biodiversity and ecosystems etc.

Environmental performance

There is a clear emphasis with regards to continual improvement, from improving the management system to improving environmental performance. Consistent with the organisation’s policy commitments, it would reduce emissions, effluents and waste to levels set by the organisation, where applicable.

Lifecycle perspective

In addition to the requirement to manage environmental aspects associated with procured goods and

Communication

The development of a communication strategy with equal emphasis on external and internal communications is required. This includes a requirement to communicate consistent and reliable information, and to establish mechanisms for persons working under the organisation’s control to make suggestions for improving the environmental management system. The decision to communicate externally is retained by the organisation, but the decision needs to consider the information reporting that is required by regulatory agencies, as well as the expectations of other interested parties.

While accredited certification to ISO 14001 is not a mandatory requirement, manufacturers can reap many benefits by adopting and implementing the system. With organisations under increasing scrutiny from stakeholders to minimise their environmental impact, ISO 14001 certification demonstrates a strategic commitment to continuous improvement.

A focused approach

The standard uses the High Level Structure (HLS) for Management System Standards (MSS), which is a common framework for ISO management system standards, incorporating identical core text and common terms with core definitions.

By providing a best practice approach, ISO 14001 sets out the requirements for an EMS to help organisations improve their environmental performance.

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ISO 14001 is the most widely recognised environmental management system (EMS) standard in the world, with supply chain sustainability a key outcome. Here, we outline its main features…

By setting out the requirements for an EMS, the standard helps to improve firms’ eco performance

KEY FEATURES

• HIGH SENSITIVITY TO ALL METALS

• INTEGRATED CONTROLS for line speed and rejection

• HIGH IMMUNITY to environmental interference

• AUTOMATIC LEARNING & TRACKING of product effect

• DIGITALLY ADJUSTABLE BELT SPEED

• RUGGED AISI 316L stainless steel CONSTRUCTION and food-compatible plastic parts (EU, FDA COMPLIANT)

This year’s PPMA Show to deliver a ‘smart tech’ seminar programme

Welcome to our 70-page PPMA Show preview in which you will find details of a vast range of equipment and services to help you plan your visit to the NEC, Birmingham in September (26 – 28).

As well as finding smart new technology being demonstrated, you can also set aside some time to listen to the three-day seminar programme which includes a keynote speech each day.

On Tuesday 26 at 11am, you can listen to the founder of Proper Snacks Cassandra Stavrou MBE who will share her entrepreneurial journey including some takeaway ‘rules for business’ and

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Wednesday 27 Sept: 9.30 – 5pm

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the importance of innovation in processing and packaging machinery.

At 11am on the Wednesday, the industrial IoT lead for manufacturing at Amazon Web Services Dimitrios Spiliopoulos will be joined by Philip Hooker, VP strategic programmes at Cumulocity IoT for their seminar called Packaging Transformed: AI, IoT and smart industrial innovations. In this joint presentation they will share their vision and expertise in empowering packaging and processing enterprises to tackle critical smart production and smart connected product

challenges head-on.

On the Thursday at 11am, Ross Verrall, EMEA services lead for artificial intelligence at NVIDIA EMEA Enterprise Services will talk about enabling the future with accelerated computing – from ChatGPT to robots. NVIDIA’s Full Stack Accelerated Computing Platform is allowing people around the world to do their life’s work, which until recently was considered impossible or decades away. Verrall will give a high-level overview of recent advancements as he believes business leaders must be aware of and fully evaluate

accelerated computing and how it will impact their business and industry.

A host of other topics will be covered throughout the three days including business sustainability management –what does it all mean? what is the real value of protecting your IP? sales –it’s a process too; food safety requirements; UKCA marking; inventory management, strategic automation strategy and much more…

And don’t forget to register to ensure a quick and easy entry into Hall 5 at the NEC. See you there!

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Philip Hooker, Cassandra Stavrou MBE and Ross Verrall (pictured) are joined by Dimitrios Spiliopoulos for keynotes

Equipment offer brings operational advantages

At this year’s PPMA Show, visitors to the BW Flexible Systems’ stand will be able to discuss how its range of equipment delivers successful and effective results to meet individual customer objectives. Visitors can also find out about its three new flow wrappers that are currently in development and that will be available soon.

The company offers over a century of combined experience through its brands that include Hayssen, Rose Forgrove, Sandiacre, Simionato and Schib. It says its innovation pipeline is chock-full of ongoing projects that meet the objectives of streamlining the equipment and reducing maintenance costs while offering more options to customers.

Visitors can discuss the CM Verus machine series that are ideal for fresh produce and salad applications. Its high-performance design with high-speed continuous motion optimally addresses

food safety packaging requirements and offers a variety of bag style and re-close options. Changeovers are quick, film threading is simple, and the HMI is intuitive.

In fact, the CM Verus series of HMI upgrades have resulted in faster learning curves, easier navigation for troubleshooting along with animations and videos to offer support during changeovers and also explain basic maintenance tasks.

Stand visitors can also talk about the new Hayssen Mini,

End-to-end solutions for food/drinks

a continuous motion vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) bagger that addresses the need for paper packaging and on-line high-resolution colour printing in a compact footprint. Finally, the Hayssen ISB (intelligent sanitary bagger) which is designed to meet industry standards for sanitary food bagging is another option from the manufacturer. This VFFS solution offers advanced interactivity for improved bag packaging and throughput.

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A high-speed 18-head weigher is a compact option that will be introduced at the event

Multipond is demonstrating its new compact, high-speed 18 head weigher at this year’s PPMA Show.

With a small footprint, it uses less factory floor space, while the support platform is also reduced, thus helping to reduce the capital cost. Despite its small size, the weigher is capable of speeds of up to 300 packs per minute with high accuracy. It is ideally suited for small packs of confectionery, fruit, and nuts etc.

Multipond will also be promoting the use of virtual reality (VR) to help customers to visualise the turnkey solutions that are available. Stand visitors will be invited to try the VR headset to see how this works and also see the benefits of this visualisation.

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WestRock Packaging Machinery & Automation will be showcasing its CP eMerge wrapping solution for food and beverage manufacturers at this year’s PPMA Show in September.

Visitors to its stand will see the machine demonstrating an application that wraps a fibre moulded food bowl. Further to this, there will be a wide range of sample packaging for food and beverage customers on show as well as some light corrugated options.

“We want visitors to see the flexibility of our solutions and how we can offer fully integrated end-to-end options,” says Jeremy Cilc, growth marketing manager – global events at WestRock.

The company will also be discussing its long heritage of sustainability. “We create fibre-based paper and packaging from a renewable resource, putting circularity at the core of our business,“ says Cilc. “And we believe our greatest business opportunity lies at the intersection of innovation and sustainability.”

WestRock’s machinery is designed to facilitate packaging optimisation, increase speeds and reduce waste. Built for endurance, the company believes its equipment offers future-proof, flexible designs that can adapt as markets and business needs change, from accommodating different packaging formats to increasing production throughput.

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Using VR, operators can walk around a line before the project installation

The European sales and leadership team will be talking about its value-add

Fibre-moulded bowls are handled

Air management system offers a range of savings

At this year’s PPMA Show, manufacturer of pneumatic equipment and machine elements

SMC UK is debuting its new air management system that saves thousands of pounds in electricity consumption.

The new air management system enables manufacturers

As a supplier to both OEMs and end users, SMC is now part of the Partners in Packaging initiative which visitors to the stand can discuss. SMC’s Partners in Packaging customers will also be demonstrating its air management system on their stands across the exhibition

not to mention cutting CO2 emissions by up to 30%. By precisely monitoring the air flow into a production line, when systems or sections of a system are idle, the system can reduce or halt the supply of air to that section.

New sensors mean there’s an instant return to full flow once manufacturing restarts.

SMC will also be demonstrating its wireless communications products which are designed to improve efficiency and cut lead times on machinery and parts supply in a dedicated Wireless Zone during the event.

Also on show will be the company’s hygiene focused IP67 rated technology with six new models to explore.

examples of this technology.

“The new air management system is really raising the bar – I mean, what manufacturer wouldn’t jump at the chance to save thousands on its production lines?” asks SMC UK’s marketing manager Tom Campbell.

“It’s all about connectivity as well,” he says. “Why wait six months for a robot when going wireless and losing that comms cable can cut the wait to 2 weeks,” he says.

“Give us a manufacturer from any industry that uses robots and we’ll show them how they can cut energy use and expenditure, slash lead times, improve productivity and make headway on their sustainability targets.”

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Spray technology offers advantages

Lechler will be showing its spray technology with its extensive range of nozzles that are suited to a wide range of industry sectors at the PPMA Show. With over 45,000 nozzle variants, the company can enable full optimisation in processes and applications that are designed for more economical, efficient energy use while also protecting the environment and climate.

Visitors can see the new Lechler MeshClean which combines cleaning power while also setting new standards in terms of hygienic design, process reliability and service life.

The rotating cleaning nozzles of the MeshClean series are assigned to cleaning to efficiency class 5 and are designed to remove persistent soiling in small to mediumsized equipment. With this performance profile, the nozzles are used in the food and beverage industry as well as in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

In operation, the cleaning

Mobile range is delivering gains

liquid drives the spray head of these gear-controlled high impact tank-cleaning machines. The patented spur gear ensures not only the right speed, but also sufficient torque in operation.

Thanks to the use of high-quality materials, the MeshClean can be used at temperatures of up to 150deg C and is thus suitable for use with steam.

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At this year’s PPMA Show, Mobile Industrial Robots is showcasing its MiR250 autonomous robot that offers flexibility to users so that the AMR that can work around the clock, is simple to setup and delivers improved productivity. Its small footprint of 800 mm x 580 mm and increased adaptability help to optimise internal logistics without changing any layouts.

The company offers a new generation of advanced mobile robots that are billed as delivering a rapid return on investment and often with a payback period of less than

one year. These collaborative robots are now used by manufacturers in a wide range of industries and healthcare sectors to automate their in-house transportation and therefore deliver efficiency in operation.

This international company is passionate about making a difference within the world of robotics. It is represented worldwide with branch offices and through an extensive distributor network including RARUK Automation in the UK.

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The new MeshClean will be on show

Visitors are invited to stop by the stand to check out the safety functions

Helping manufacturers to get the right gas mix consistently

Tendring Pacific says it helps manufacturers to take tighter control over their processes with its online MAPCheck3.

Visitors to its stand at the PPMA Show can see how this ensures that flow wrap packs have the correct headspace gas mix for longer shelf lives while minimising the volume of gas consumed.

The latest technology MAP Mix Provectus produces copious volumes of mixed gas with tight levels of mix accuracy. This avoids having to rework product due to incorrect headspace gas in the pack caused by gas starvation, says the company.

A Dansensor CheckPoint 3 is on show

Meanwhile, the benchtop Lippke 5000 Leak & Seal Integrity Tester is designed for systematically evaluating new packaging materials and finding the optimum sealing conditions to produce excellent hermetic seals at operational speeds.

Poor seal integrity & leaking packs is a major cause of factory rework while off and mould complaints can see consumers changing brand loyalty. Tendring Pacific offers an equipment range that uses four different leak detection methods, so it can deliver the correct testing solution for the vast majority of packaging formats.

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New high-speed motion feeder is joined by latest flow wrapper

Bradman Lake will show its latest new high-speed intelligent motion feeder at the PPMA Show this year which has been specifically designed to meet today’s needs by providing a compact solution while improving efficiency, and flexibility. Changeover downtime is also reduced.

The IMF feeder with integrated layer collator features Bradman Lake’s latest product handling technology which uses Rockwell Automation’s small frame iTRAK intelligent track system. The IMF will automatically feed products into an FT120 flow wrapper.

The IMF incorporates new servo-driven linear guided carriers that accept a randomly spaced stream of products, which are positioned and transferred into the infeed of the flow wrapper (or other packaging machines), negating the need for traditional feeders. This provides easy access for the end user, the option of

constant or indexing motion on the same machine and greater flexibility in handling a wide range of products and pack collations.

Products can be handled at up to 600 a minute on this feeder with a greater tolerance to product positioning for higher packaging efficiency. Rapid changeover is offered with no tools required, which also increases productivity. It’s also easy to clean as there are no mechanisms below the product line for greater sanitation.

The feeder also has a small footprint, a new frame style

The latest high-speed pressure-less IMF intelligent motion feeder and the FT120 flow wrapper will be on the stand

and full-height doors for ease of access.

Meanwhile, Bradman Lake says the FT120 flow wrapper operates at the highest level of efficiency and seal integrity, even for challenging heat-seal applications. New and improved ‘backward compatible’ flow wrap sealing technologies are included, while simple conversion parts or modular replacements enables it to run recyclable, biodegradable, paper and also single substrate mono materials with ease.

A robust end crimp sealing module that provides hot or cold seal options is included, while changeovers take less than 15 minutes and requires only a single operator. It is simple to operate and maintain as well as being able to accommodate a wide range of product sizes.

Special to Bradman Lake, the Soft Jaw feature prevents misplaced products from jamming in the end seal jaws.

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Alrad Instruments has been serving the industrial, automation, scientific, medical and instrumentation markets for more than five decades and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of automation imaging, machine vision and photonics.

At the show, visitors to its stand can find a Sekonic C-7000 Spectrometer which is described as a must for every vision engineer’s toolbox; area and line scan camera systems for the automation market and

New at the event is the first light imaging C-Red 2 Lite

which is a very high-speed temperature stabilised InGaAs short wave infrared SWIR camera that is able to run at 600 FPS with 32 electrons readout noise. To achieve this performance, C-RED 2 Lite integrates a high resolution 640 x 512 InGaAs PIN Photodiode detector with 15 μm pixel pitch and an electronic shutter with integration pulses shorter than 5 μs.

Also new on the stand is the LensConnect series from

Computar which is a range of motorised machine vision lenses designed to be easily operated via a single USB cable.

The RF Series is designed for large format 1-inch sensors with a resolution of 20MP (for example Sony IMX183). The BH Series is suitable for 1/1.1-inch sensors with resolutions of 12 MP and is a brand-new optical design for Sony IMX535/545/565 image sensors.

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The range of vision options on show

The latest range of automation imaging, of machine vision and photonics can be found on this specialist stand at

longwave infrared thermal camera technology from Workswell.

Metal detector Mitus®

Maximum product safety even with the highest product effects

Mitus® with the flexible MiWave modulation is a metal detection system that prevents contamination of tiniest metal particles in a product flow. Mitus® analyzes multiple electromagnetic frequencies simultaneously to provide the highest sensitivity and prevent false rejects even with unstable product effects. All Mitus® metal detectors thus ensure maximum product safety and output.

Find out more about Mitus® at PPMA along with the latest innovations such as these:

Versatile system handles paper and also plastics

Sollas is unveiling its brand new XE hotmelt, tray erector (STP) and pick and place unit (SPP) on its stand at the PPMA Show.

This automated end of line solution, for both paper and polypropylene, can cater to a wide range of industries and, says Sollas UK sales director Mark Price, it encompasses a host of features that combined, promise to transform the packaging process.

One of the key highlights of this equipment is its versatility. The machines are capable of handling various product types, sizes, and shapes, making it an ideal solution for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to food and beverage. Its adaptability to multiple packaging materials ensures that businesses can diversify their offerings without investing in additional machinery.

To meet customer sustainability needs, Sollas has integrated eco-friendly features into the Sollas XE hotmelt.

Sollas will show its new equipment at the PPMA Show

Huge range of demos are on stand

The machine utilises recyclable materials for packaging, and its optimised design minimises waste generation, helping companies to reduce their carbon footprint.

In addition to these features, the XE hotmelt, STP and SPP are equipped with an intuitive HMI interface and user-friendly controls, simplifying the operation for employees at all skill levels. Comprehensive safety protocols and features

ensure the well-being of workers and compliance with industry regulations.

“The unveiling of the new equipment at the PPMA Show marks a significant milestone for both Sollas and the packaging industry, enabling businesses to thrive in an increasingly competitive market,” says Price.

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Visitors are encouraged to bring their own product samples to test the robot solutions

Visitors to the PPMA Show are invited by OnRobot to join it every day at 11am and 3pm for live demonstrations of its D:PLOY, a system billed as the first automated platform that can build collaborative applications. These demo sessions will teach users how to build a collaborative application in just a few simple clicks.

The company says it understands that finding the perfect automation system can be a daunting task,

which is why it is encouraging end users to bring their own samples to put its off-the-shelf

At this year’s PPMA Show, Autopack will display 19 different rigid and flexible packaging machines that will be powered up and ready for demonstrations.

Indeed, some of the equipment will be set up as production lines to illustrate how Autopack’s integration and project management service operates.

The jar and bottle equipment on the stand will include the F4 linear hygienic sauce filler with jar and bottle capper; the A4 linear liquid filler; an integrated inline cap tightener and a front and back labeller. The flexible equipment includes a horizontal sachet machine, an automatic doypack/pouch machine, a semi-automatic pouch sealer, three models of vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) machines from the entry level budget A100 to the A300 coffee bean machine complete with valve applicator and the A400 with integrated label applicator.

New for this year will be two models of bag in box machines from Cartobol. Barcelona-based Cartobol designs and manufactures a wide range of semi and fully automatic bag in box filling machines along with integrated case erectors, case sealers, palletisers and pressurised tanks.

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Cartobol units are new this year

Visitors to OnRobot’s stand can talk to its experts on automation adoption

Label applicators offer precision and eco gains

Logopak International’s German-built, fully automated industrial label printers are designed for reliability and continuous operation and visitors to its stand can discuss its diverse range of applicators that can print and apply labels and place them with precision on any part of a product.

At this year’s PPMA Show, Logopak will be demonstrating the first ‘dual application’ single stop pallet labelling system with flexible application pad to accommodate the most demanding surfaces.

The company will also be showing its high-speed carton labelling system that the company says is known for its quality, reliability and low cost of ownership.

“Today, we have machinery in the field that is approaching 20 years old, and is still going strong,” explains Howard Jagger, managing director of Logopak in the UK.

The company has also been developing more sustainable labelling options

QUALITY

and Logopak Systeme GmbH is collaborating with UPM Raflatac to provide a robust linerless solution in print and apply labelling.

The benefits of this latest collaboration have resulted in the complete compatibility between Logopak’s linerless labelling technology and UPM Raflatac’s Linerless OptiCut label material, says Jagger.

Logopak has tested the functionality of the linerless printing over more than

Learn more about STEM days from the PPMA Group’s stand

Visitors to the PPMA Show can learn more about PPMA BEST and its programme of STEM days at the PPMA Group of Association’s stand (ask for Jacqui Ferreira) to find out more about running a STEM event at a local school.

one million cuts using the OptiCut material, without any significant degradation of the cutter. “This result is proof that together, Logopak and UPM Raflatac can provide a labelling solution that takes automatic linerless labelling to unprecedented levels of speed, accuracy and reliability, tackling the challenges linerless labelling has conventionally faced,” Jagger tells Machinery Update.

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The principal goal of this charity is to provide a pathway for young people to enter and develop a career in engineering within the processing and packaging, robotics, and industrial vision industries. As well as offering apprenticeship grants and bursaries, the charity also works to form strong links with local schools and colleges to help inspire a diverse range of young people through interactive STEM-based activities.

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• Increases shelf life (for up to 3 days)

• Medical, Pharma, Parts

• Greener packaging options

• Food-to-Go and Convenience packs

• Less food waste

STEM days have been successful

Logopak International will be demonstrating several new options at the show

HEAT SEALING MACHINES FOR SANDWICH, WRAP, SALAD AND READY MEAL PACKS

Interplas sees new moulders

Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine, is launching its new injection moulding offer at Interplas 2023 taking place in hall 3a/4 of the NEC, Birmingham and co-located with the PPMA Show.

Interplas is the first UK trade fair for Shibaura Machine since UK distributor and PPMA member TM Robotics agreed an exclusive distribution partnership with the manufacturer last year.

TM Robotics now handles all industrial robot and injection moulding distribution for Shibaura Machine in the UK and Ireland.

At the exhibition, TM Robotics will launch its new product offering from the Japanese manufacturer –the full all electric injection moulding machine range, plus service and maintenance.

“The new offering includes the all-electric SXIII injection moulding machine series from Shibaura Machine,” explains Nigel Smith, managing director of TM Robotics. “The range of machines feature enhanced versatility and performance and streamlined design, providing significantly faster injection speeds than traditional moulding equipment.

“The series is available in 17 different injection capacities and dimensions and can

be used for virtually any moulding application.”

In addition to the supply of the all-electric series, TM Robotics can also obtain parts and carry out maintenance for hydraulic Shibaura Machine equipment — and legacy Toshiba Machine-branded moulding equipment that is still in operation in the field.

“Our strength is in our ability to integrate injection moulding machines and robots from Shibaura Machine – we are the absolute experts in this technology for the UK and Ireland,” claims Smith.

NEW LARGER ROBOTS

TM Robotics launched its THE SCARA series for the European market at the Automatica trade fair held in Germany in June. The launch saw TM Robotics introduce two new larger robots to the existing series.

“The THE series is widely recognised as the price-toperformance leader in SCARA robots and is ideal for pickand-place applications,” says Smith. Alongside these models are a number of six-axis robot options, many of which are compatible with the Shibaura Machine injection moulding machines for loading and unloading. STAND H41

Automated solutions for injection moulding will be on show at Interplas

Automated data collection is exhibited for inspection fleet

For food processors seeking fully integrated, paperless and automated data collection from across their entire inspection machine fleet, a visit to the Fortress Technology stand at this year’s PPMA Show could be helpful.

This year, the company is presenting its latest data communication solutions that are engineered to work on all their inspection machinery as well as a number of other makes, models and brands.

Responding to repeated calls by food manufacturers for a single centralised data collection package that can work across an unlimited number of inspection machines – including checkweighers, metal detectors, x-ray and even labelling and coding machines – Fortress Technology has sourced a compatible and affordable solution.

Featuring a simple frontend system, manufacturers can connect as many or as few inspection devices on one software system, even non-Fortress machines.

This gives food and beverage factories total quality control and oversight across their entire production lines, while machine data connections can even be made across multiple sites and monitored remotely.

Once installed, the new subscription-style data collection package can be easily scaled up to incorporate more machines. Options range from an industry-standard weight and quality monitoring system that captures and

records incoming data against pre-determined target ranges by product, to monitoring and reporting COP checks.

All data is date and time stamped, logged, and reports all non-conformities. Alerts by email can be issued when corrective actions are then required.

Report and analysis tools can be displayed on any business PC via internet browsers to reduce manual paperwork and eliminate

unreliable, labour-intensive record-keeping.

“With these new data package options, the frontend structure has been kept simple,” explains Fortress Europe’s commercial manager Jodie Curry. “This is intentional as it helps to keep data manageable, as well as delivering meaningful quality oversight for production and quality managers.

“In addition to recording data, the software analyses the data generated in real-time, immediately highlighting any critical parameters, such as contaminant reject trends and weight overfill costings, as well as red flagging processes that might be drifting from specification,” she says.

Available on a monthly subscription, once the software has been installed, additional devices, locations and sites can be added without having to repurchase the software.

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Visitors can get help to remove the stress and distraction from food factory expansion plans for SME food makers

Oakley Food Projects remove the stress and distraction from food factory expansion for SME food manufacturers by end-to-end factory and cold store facilities design, build and also the fitout.

The company is typically brought in by a company who needs to expand their facilities but lacks the time or expertise to do it alongside running their business. It then takes care of the entire process with a turnkey approach, from scoping out and design right

through to handover.

Any business currently going through a period of growth is invited to the PPMA Show stand for a no-obligation chat about any plans and also for advice on what the company can offer.

Oakley says that SMEs are often worried about the potential disruption an expansion project can bring to a business and how this could impact on a company’s growth which is where Oakley Food Projects can help.

The food manufacturers Oakley work with see the value in a turnkey approach as they want the project to be done right first time by

their number

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Full demonstrations of the latest software will take place on the Fortress stand

Oakley Food Projects deliver turnkey options to food customers of all sizes

Celebrating its 90-year birthday by showing digital intelligence options

This year marks a significant milestone for Omron as it celebrates 90 years of technological advancements that have been designed to transform the manufacturing landscape. As a testament to its commitment to developing further, Omron will be showcasing a range of demonstrations during the PPMA Show that will highlight advancements in technology.

Omron’s display will exemplify how machine builders and end users can achieve remarkable improvements in efficiency and uptime through the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in two crucial areas: intelligent machine control and fault detection and remediation using augmented reality (AR).

In many manufacturing operations, a vast amount of data is collected but often remains unused due to its complexity. Omron’s digital intelligence solution focuses on machine-level

data analysis by utilising its Sysmac controller with edgebased AI. Through a small bottling line featuring an i4 SCARA robot for filling, visitors will witness real-time trend analysis and alerts generated on the fly.

By combining live data-atthe-edge with the controller’s adaptive intelligence, this solution is capable of flagging anomalies in various operational parameters, such as fill level, visual defects, and machine torque. Any deviation outside

predefined parameters can trigger visual alerts, alarms, or even line shutdowns for critical safety variables.

This intelligent machine control not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves overall safety and quality control.

Omron’s demonstration also showcases the power of applied AI in remote digital troubleshooting. By utilising AR glasses, in-house engineers can collaborate with remote experts to diagnose and resolve machine

malfunctions, minimising downtime and its impact on production. The benefits extend beyond operational efficiency, as this solution contributes to reduced carbon footprint and enhanced time efficiency, says the company.

Visitors to the PPMA Show are invited to experience Omron’s Advanced Services in action, providing first hand exposure to the transformative power of AI and AR technologies.

In addition to the integration of AI and AR, Omron will present the numerous benefits of bringing together its inspection capabilities and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).

The seamless automation of product transportation between the AMR and the Inspection Station significantly enhances efficiency by eliminating manual handling, reducing time-consuming and errorprone tasks.

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Using AR glasses, in-house engineers can work with a remote expert for help

YOU DON'T NEED MUCH. JUST THE RIGHT THING.

Visitors are invited to see demos of the latest machine components

Manufacturer of plastics and metal machine components Elesa (UK) says the PPMA Show provides an excellent platform for the company to demonstrate its latest products for the mechanical engineering sector.

Visitors to Elesa’s stand can expect a wide range of high-quality components that enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety in manufacturing. From knobs and handles to clamping elements, indicators, gears, hinges, and much more. Elesa offers a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning products designed to meet industry needs.

Visitors can discuss the entire range

“At Elesa, we are thrilled to participate in the PPMA Show 2023,” said Daniel Hodson, marketing manager at Elesa (UK). “The PPMA allows us to showcase our machine components to engineers in need of complex solutions, giving us the opportunity to evidence our high-quality products and insight in person.

“The PPMA Show offers visitors the opportunity to connect with our experts, gain valuable insights, and explore collaborative opportunities,” he continues. “Elesa remains dedicated to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.”

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Hygienic conveyor offers gains for food processors

Materials handling solutions provider Interroll will be showcasing its Special Hygienic Conveyor (SHC) for food processors at the PPMA Show this year.

The SHC has been designed to enhance food safety and operational efficiency while meeting the stringent hygiene compliance requirements of food processing companies.

Manufactured in the highest quality stainless steel for durability, resistance to corrosion and easy cleaning, all components of the conveyor system are also waterproof to at least IPX5 certification.

“After a year away from the PPMA Show, we are back with something very exciting to present to the market,” says Hilton Campbell, managing director of Interroll UK.

“The SHC is a premium product based on our proven long-lasting technologies and for food processors and manufacturers, we’ve gone a step further to deliver a

robust conveyor that offers the absolute premium in hygienic operations.

“The SHC’s smooth surfaces, rounded corners, and openframe designs facilitate easy cleaning,” he continues.

“Coupled with our highly hygienic drum motors that do not allow water ingress, there is no better option for food processors that are committed to the safety of their product.”

The SHC features a modular design, allowing for easy

Valves are given more control…

Schubert & Salzer Control Systems has developed IO-Link positioners for its pneumatic control valves that will form part of its display at the PPMA Show.

customisation and scalability. It integrates seamlessly into existing production lines and can be configured with ease. Its Zero Pressure Accumulation feature, a first for the food sector, ensures quick and smooth conveying without product contact, enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact and operational costs by up to 50%.

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Helping visitors to get the most productive experience from their visit to the exhibition

Visitors to the PPMA Show that have queries about a specific project, or that need a list of suppliers or who have general equipment enquiries should visit the Processing & Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) stand for advice and guidance.

Incorporated in 1987, the PPMA was born out of eight founder member

to become the voice of the processing and packaging machinery industry in the UK. Hosting the leading annual trade exhibition for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial machine vision and robotics, is all part of completing its industry mission.

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The company is now offering the latest generation of its tried-and-tested 8049 digital positioner for pneumatic control valves with IO-Link. Important diagnostic data from controller and valve are thus available to plant operating companies. In addition, valve parameters such as dynamics, accuracy and characteristic curve can be simply adapted at any time without physical access.

A single cable with an M12 plug bundles the positioning signal, position feedback, data transmission and even the power supply.

The integration of the international IO-Link industrial standard in its latest version 1.1.3 facilitates the installation and maintenance of the valves in complex plants. Additional device-specific software or hardware is not required. Meanwhile, incorrect connection is technically impossible due to the coded connecting plug. Even if a replacement is necessary, this can be done without the need for specialists. The controller adopts the previously used parameterisation automatically by plug & play and is immediately ready for operation after self-calibration.

The status data provided noncyclically via IO-Link significantly increase process reliability and plant uptime. Among other things, they enable the predictive planning of maintenance work.

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The modular design allows for easy customisation and scalability for clients

A suite of services are designed to deliver end-to-end solutions

S4 Engineering is making its return to this year’s PPMA Show and will be joined on its stand by partners Prologik Automation and AJS Control and Automation. Together, we aim to showcase an extensive range of comprehensive process solutions designed to tackle myriad processing challenges faced by companies across industries.

Various options will be at the show

S4 Engineering offers an all-encompassing suite of services that includes design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, installation and also ongoing service and support. It thinks its holistic approach ensures that clients receive end-to-end solutions that are seamlessly integrated and optimised for efficiency.

During the PPMA Show, it will provide a glimpse into the diverse areas where its complete process solutions can revolutionise the way companies tackle their processing issues.

From the initial design phase to the final implementation and beyond, the team works closely with clients to understand their requirements before customised solutions that align with these specific needs are implemented.

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a highly flexible control cabinet-free automation solution robust, water- and dust-proof design (IP67 protection rating) plug-and-play with pluggable function modules for IPC, coupler, I/O, drive, relay and system standardized connectors for transmission of data and power EtherCAT communication tried-and-tested connector for the field level reduces engineering work high time and cost savings integrated diagnostic functions

A variety of modules for your automation solution: The MX-System

Range of equipment will handle ‘green’ materials

Visitors to the Intamac Packaging System’s stand at the PPMA Show will be able to see machinery running paper reels and discuss samples of sustainable packaging materials from its new sister company called IntegraMATERIALS.

On show will be the popular IPS-420 mini vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) machine, which runs a range of packaging formats including paper, and is designed for dispensing small dose liquids, powders and granule products into pillow packs. This compact unit is suitable for customers looking to pack efficiently and sustainably in confined spaces, says the company. The second machine on the stand will be a horizontal flow wrapper which is designed for a wide range of products such as snacks, cosmetics, baked goods, stationery and

hardware. Both machines will be fitted with IntegraJET ink jet systems which are capable of printing onto paper and laminates.

Working with sustainable packaging materials has been at the core of Intamac Packaging Systems’ business over the past couple of years

and it regularly tests sustainable materials on its equipment for a range of customer products. This has led to the launch of IntegraMATERIALS, Intamac’s sister company, which will offer a range of sustainable packaging options.

“Intamac has been running with a wide range of sustainable projects over the past year and the official launch of IntegraMATERIALS is a natural progression,” explains Tom Poston, sales manager at Intamac Packaging Systems. “We are already heavily involved with helping our customers source the right materials, so it made sense to develop this business and officially streamline the process,” he told Machinery Update.

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The gala evening at the PPMA Awards 2023 in September includes top-flight entertainers

Leading the entertainment at the PPMA Awards gala evening on Tuesday 26 September will be Romesh’s best mate and top comedian Rob Beckett. During the evening, mind-reader Alex Crow along with swing band and Britan’s Got Talent finalists JACK PACK will also entertain the guests.

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Label range meets needs of all sectors

Supplier of complete labelling solutions including manufacturing and warehouse automation, barcoding, robotics and RFID systems AM Labels will be exhibiting at the PPMA Show for the eighth time.

A variety of its latest technology including the affordable, entry-level LabelPack X-Sticker applicator and the programmable, fully automatic LabelPack Label X JR applicator will be demonstrated to show visitors how this range of wipe-on applicators can speed up their operations and increase efficiency at their sites.

Also on show will be the LabelPack Panda print and apply system, the newest addition to the company’s portfolio. This system is a high performance, industrial solution that is designed to be integrated with print engines from various leading manufacturers, including SATO and Zebra.

Intelligent devices for in-line inspection and factory automation from Zebra Machine Vision Systems including smart vision sensors, smart cameras and industrial vision processors, will also be on the stand. As will a selection of colour label printers from leading manufacturers that can support businesses in producing their own high-quality labels in-house, including the Epson ColorWorks C7500G colour label printer.

Label finishing systems and handheld solutions complete the PPMA Show display.

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IntegraMATERIALS launches at this year’s PPMA Show

X-Ray System

Mixing range meets the demands of small scale and industrial users

Silverson Machines will show working examples of a range of high shear mixing equipment at his year’s PPMA Show including smallerscale mixers to full scale production mixers such as the Flashmix, Batch and Ultramix along with Laboratory mixers including the Verso-UHS-HV.

The Verso-UHS-HV is a bench top in-line mixer designed for mixing high viscosity products. It incorporates the same special ‘pumping rotor’ design as the production scale HV in-line mixers. This increases its self-pumping capacity substantially which allows it to process products such as gels, creams, sauces and gum solutions on a laboratory scale.

A conversion kit is available allowing the Verso HV to be configured as an FMX5 powder/liquid mixer. This kit increases the versatility of the machine, allowing one mixer to be used as a high-viscosity in-line mixer or laboratory scale powder/liquid mixer.

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Working examples of mixers on show

Depositors and filling options

Riggs Autopack will demonstrate a selection of its depositors, filling machines and transfer pumps at this year’s PPMA Show.

The Lancashirebased company designs and builds its depositors and filling machinery at a 50,000sq ft factory which incorporates the latest computer technology in design and production.

The machining centres and CNC lathes allow its equipment to be manufactured to a high standard and provides a quick response to customers’ bespoke orders.

Primarily supplied to the UK food production industry, the equipment’s versatility also makes them ideal for other sectors such as health and beauty, pharmaceutical, hygiene, several industrial applications, pet food and also automotive.

On the Riggs Autopack stand will be a range of semi

Connectors offer versatility in use

Harting will be exhibiting its Han F+B connector solution at the PPMA Show this September.

The range is Ecolab approved and the housings conform to the directives of FDA 21; all hoods, housings and seals are IP69K rated, so the connections are resistant to cleaning water jets.

With the addition of modular connectivity and machinery, floors can now be reorganised quickly to manufacture entirely different products.

and fully automatic depositors designed for small, medium, or large-scale producers. This includes a selection of the Model 1000 depositors and transfer pumps, designed for hot or cold liquid, semi-liquids and products containing particulates.

The Model 1000 depositors are designed for artisans and start-ups planning to use a semi-automatic depositor for the first time, through to companies using automatic depositors with conveyor systems, VFFS or even rotary pot machines.

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The company also offers Han F+B Hybrid Ethernet, signal, and power integrated cable assemblies. These ‘plug and play’ assemblies are 100% tested to guarantee high quality standards and are available in customised

For outside the product and spray zones, Harting also offers a wide range of connectivity solutions. The Han-INOX series has stainless steel housings which are resistant to the chemical cleaning used by the food industry, while the interior, including the contacts, is safely protected against

lengths. These assemblies allow manufacturers to quickly reposition machinery so customised products can be produced for customerspecific needs.

Harting will also be demonstrating its new Han-Modular Domino range, which saves weight and up to 50% installation space by integrating different transmission types in just one module.

The Han F+B range will be on show

The equipment range suits all sizes of customer

A team you can rely on

With more than 30 employees visiting companies in the UK similar to yours, ifm does more than you might think.

Software engineers remove the hassle of integrating automation solutions and ensure that you are getting all the usable data you can, providing actionable efficiency insights.

Condition monitoring specialists can analyse your plant to give you options for protecting critical assets.

Automation solution engineers will advise you on any aspect of your plant, from a single sensor to a complete Industry 4.0 factory.

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Simulation software is bringing strategic gain

At this year’s PPMA Show, Visual Components’ simulation experts will showcase the full capabilities of its 3D simulation software. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness first-hand how its solutions can overcome current challenges faced and transform manufacturing processes by enhancing productivity and driving sustainable practices.

Getting a production line off the ground first time is challenging, says the company. While the possibilities for automating processes and introducing robotics are enormous, the complexity and associated costs can be overwhelming. Therefore, to ensure that new investments deliver a clear ROI, more companies are turning to simulation software.

By building and analysing potential solutions before they are deployed in the manufacturing environment, manufacturers can get the efficiency and productivity gains they are after. In combination with OLP (Offline Robot Programming) software for robots, manufacturers can embark on a digital transformation journey that takes production from a concept to a reality. This removes the barriers to implementation and optimising, while also addressing key issues such as the future of work, reshoring and sustainability.

The first phase of the journey is Concept

Design, where engineers and project teams have a vision of their goals but require a solution. Visual Components offers a simulation tool that enables the development and refinement of ideas, allowing users to visualise and explore different concepts.

Next, Simulation and Analysis play a crucial role. Through simulation software, users can create models and conduct multiple runs with different input conditions. This interactive process enables the identification of optimal outcomes and improvement opportunities, ensuring all performance criteria are met.

Once the design is finalised, Virtual Commissioning comes into play. The digital twin, derived from the simulation model represents the exact layout and configuration of the new hardware. It serves as a link between the virtual and real-world, enabling the evaluation of control strategies, operating programs, and sequencing to align with project objectives.

Finally, the Execution phase involves programming robots for real-life production which removes the need for extensive code writing and allows for efficient programming, resulting in significant time savings and increased robot utilisation.

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Fully automatic end load cartoner can handle tricky products easily

Keymac Manufacturing will be demonstrating the KIM3 intermittent motion fully automatic end load cartoner for the first time at this year’s PPMA Show.

The cartoner is a 3-axis servo driven machine which is suitable for end loading difficult to load or multiple products into a carton. Once the product has been loaded, the carton’s flaps may be sealed either with hot melt adhesive or tucked.

The machine is equipped with a pre-break carton feeder which opens the carton before it is erected in the flight chain. “This is especially beneficial for opening square cartons,” explains Michael Woods, sales & marketing director at Keymac.

already being built at Keymac in the USA where it is packing a variety of products such as cans of beer, stacks of flow wrapped cookies and electric toothbrushes.

Alongside the KIM3 on the PPMA Show stand will be Keymac’s K101 sleever which can insert trays or pots into a

speeds of up to 80 packs per minute.

Developed for the ready meals market and in use around the world, the K101 has a small footprint and can be size changed, without the need for costly change parts, in just 5 minutes. An XL version is also available for larger pack sizes.

In the drive to eliminate plastics from packaging, Keymac has modified this machine to run an environmentally friendly

all cardboard pack for loose fresh produce, which is 100% recyclable. The pack consists of a cardboard tray, into which the loose produce is loaded in either 4, 6 or 8 count configurations and a cardboard sleeve with convenient carrying handle. Produce packing K101 sleever machines are already installed in France, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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• High-resolution piezo printers for product marking and case coding

• Prints up to 72mm high with one printhead; can stack up to four

• UV-curing ink available

• Suitable for printing on plastic, metal, glass, cardboard or wood

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The K101 sleever offers gains

Banding machines offer a range of ‘greener’ options for produce

Jenton International sold the first banding machine in the UK way back in the 1970s – but what wasn’t at the front of our minds then and most definitely is now, is the opportunity for banding to help replace plastics in supermarkets,” says Richard Little, director of the company.

ARM

Butter Filling and Wrapping Machine

Dosing range:

9-25 g / up to 80 packs / min

Visitors to Jenton International’s stand at the PPMA Show will see the materials, methods and equipment to allow companies to reduce or even eliminate plastics packaging for a range of fresh products. The company distributes a number of paper and film banding machines from top brand suppliers, and these can be used as standalone units or Jenton can build them into automatic systems for batching, feeding – and banding.

50-125 g / up to 70 packs / min

100-250 g / up to 70 packs / min

200-500 g / up to 40 packs / min

500-1000 g / up to 20 packs / min

Butter filling and wrapping machine – ARM is designed to fill and wrap butter, margarine, etc. into aluminum foil, parchment paper or ecoline (with memory).

On display will be ultrasonic and heat seal machines along with plastics, coated paper and 100% plastics free banding materials that are available printed or plain.

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Banding reduces plastics usage

Fresh products adopt new styles

Range meets needs of fresh product markets

Newtec Odense (UK) will show its Mini Weigher, model 2008PCM and the High Care Step Conveyor, model HCSC at this year’s PPMA Show.

The 2008PCM weigher addresses the needs of the fresh produce and ready-to-eat industries with accurate and high-speed weighing and packing of small and mixed products. Processing is gentle to preserve the quality of the product and is also easy to maintain and keep clean.

In addition, the weigher provides a sustainable solution for working with large product quantities as giveaway of less than 0,4% is achieved. Its small footprint (as stand-alone or as a line with more machines connected) saves factory space, while all contact surfaces are made in rigidised stainless steel.

Meanwhile Newtec’s High Care Step Conveyor is a complete turnkey solution

that is programmable in seconds and offers automatic and fast changeover for different tray sizes.

“Sustainability, costeffectiveness, speed and efficiency in production are the core features of the machines we supply to our customers,” says Dean Chilvers, general manager of Newtec Odense (UK).

“With the help of the Newtec

Helping visitors to get a productive show experience

Visitors to the event that have queries about a specific project, a list of suppliers or general equipment enquiries should visit the Processing & Packaging Machinery Association Group (PPMA) stand for advice.

Newtec will be showing equipment that brings benefits to food makers

weighing, sorting and packing machines, as well as the company’s support and advice, customers can further expand their sustainability initiatives.”

Newtec also focuses on delivering energy-saving equipment as well as offering machinery that can handle a range of packaging materials.

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Incorporated in 1987, the PPMA was born out of eight founder member companies and today, it represents over 550 members and has become the voice of the processing and packaging machinery industry in the UK.

Hosting the leading annual trade exhibition for processing and packaging machinery, including machine vision and robotics, is all part of its industry mission.

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Rokholt specialises in new, obsolete and reconditioned machine spares for automated systems and is a global supplier of production parts from leading manufacturers including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi.

Visitors to its PPMA Show stand can discuss its range of quality spares for automation systems such as HMIs, servo drives, PLC systems and inverter drives. Its exhibit also aims to showcase the launch of its app, which is billed as

the first in the automation spares industry. With customer satisfaction centre of its company ethos, the app enquiry feature allows engineers to scan an image or insert a part number straight from the factory floor directly to the company’s sourcing specialists. The team can then do the rest, ensuring swift and reliable delivery of parts.

Visitors are invited to see app demonstrations, industry information and endless solutions to meet automation

needs during the three-day exhibition.

The company provides ‘automation when you need it’ because it understands the detrimental effect unplanned downtime has on the fast pace of industry. Delivery is therefore a priority, with dedicated sourcing specialists and order fulfilment operatives who streamline the procurement process to swiftly secure the part required.

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The PPMA stand is generally busy

A new app to help source spare parts quickly will be introduced to visitors during the show

Dairy machinery supplier offers a big range of specialist equipment

Dairy machinery supplier

Machinery World is expanding its new and used machinery across all areas of dairy processing and visitors to its PPMA Show stand can discuss its new 1400 litre butter homogeniser.

The ROKK RBR1400 butter reworking homogeniser reduces thawing time and optimises consistency, giving customers a highquality product with improved spreadability and a longer shelf life. With a full stainless-steel construction and an improved safety chute, the RBR1400 gives customers full control over the pneumatic force feeder and auger speed, making it easy to achieve a consistent, bespoke product every time.

It joins the stable of new and used machinery spanning the full range of processing needs for the dairy industry,

from separation through to storage and packaging.

This one-stop-shop approach to processing gives customers a whole host of benefits, as Tim Darvill, Machinery World’s head of UK sales and procurement explains: “We can knowledgeably support and advise our customers on any aspect of their machinery needs,

because we understand the processing cycle from beginning to end.

“This means that whatever piece of machinery they wish to replace, we can assess, recommend and supply options to suit their needs,” he says.

“We always have an excellent selection of new and used machinery in stock, and contacts around the world enable us to quickly source an alternative if that will be the best fit for the customer.

“Combine this with the support available from our team of expert engineers and the thousands of spare parts we have on site through our sister company Dairy Bits, and we can confidently take the headache out of any situation,” he tells Machinery Update.

Extensive product range delivers hygiene benefits for the food manufacturing sector

One of the most recent products that PPMA Show visitors can discuss with G&S Penrith is the Hygiene Ultra 40 hose which comes with an antimicrobial impregnated cover, to kill micro-organisms, such as bacteria, and stops future growth. This hose is exclusive to customers of G&S in the UK and lowers the risk of cross contamination.

The company also supplies the German RM Suttner brand Easyfoam365+ throughout the UK and Ireland.

This brand consists of equipment dedicated to cleaning food processing environments and is used to create foaming systems for open plant cleaning

within food processing sites. The Hygiene Ultra 40 hose is perfect for these systems because of its internal diameter and the addition of an antimicrobial cover which, says the company, makes it a must for any business that is serious about food safety.

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Machinery World is a dairy expert

“This also enables us to identify new applications and build machines which offer a versatile range of solutions, like the ROKK CCM200 cooker, cooler, mixer,” he continues. “The CCM range offers a wide range of usages across many industries including dairy, plant-based and food processing and is available in sizes from a 5-litre pilot plant through to a 1,200 litre unit for larger batches.”

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Automation benefits for food/drink firms

In addition to showcasing its technological advancements, RMGroup will also be actively promoting its latest developments in pick and place automation and palletising techniques at the PPMA Show. By sharing the benefits of these techniques, the company hopes to address industry challenges and provide solutions for visitors to its stand that lead to improved operational workflows and increased overall efficiency.

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The Hygiene Ultra 40 hose will be on its PPMA stand

The CCM range meets many dairy needs

Equipment range offers operational advantages

At this year’s PPMA Show, Aetna Group will present what is billed as some of its most successful solutions that ensure best process optimisation in terms of functionality, production rate and energy savings.

Demonstrated on its stand will be the Robot S7, Robopac Machinery’s self-propelled stretch film packaging machine that is suitable for products of any shape, size, and weight. It is designed to deliver efficiency, reliability and ease of use to customers.

The Robot S7 can also be equipped with a motorised P3GS pre-stretch carriage featuring 3 fixed selectable speeds, along with the R-Connect system to

constantly monitor the machine and optimise production parameters.

The R-Connect system and PGS pre-stretch carriage also feature in the Masterplat Plus PGS, the range of semi-automatic rotary table wrapping machines from the company. This equipment range also features a special ramp for loading operations and a base of only 30 mm. Furthermore, it provides ease of loading, maximum flexibility, and safety in manufacturing environments.

Meanwhile, for packaging operations, Robotape, a side driving taping machine range for closing variable-format

A new cloud process control solution will be demonstrated

Promtek will showcase its new in-the-cloud process control solutions for intelligent weighment management, recipe handling and production monitoring at this year’s PPMA Show, the company’s first ever participation at the exhibition.

On the show stand, it will demonstrate the company’s Condor Cloud alongside the MicroMan control system. Together, they provide a complete strategic overview of every aspect of production, including ingredient reformulations, equipment utilisation, climate impact and energy costs.

As a cloud-based alternative, Condor Cloud offers the same IT/OT integration for ingredient and recipe handling as its native version without the need for expensive IT infrastructure, making it ideal for fast-growing SME manufacturers with a weighing process.

during the PPMA Show. The machine’s ability to be adjusted easily offers production optimisation and makes the machine a safe, flexible and customisable unit.

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MicroMan, a portable version of Promtek’s signature platform StoraWeigh, collates all production information using its systems and graphics integration suite to generate bespoke production control and support.

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Latest temporary and permanent buildings can be supplied from a new UK warehouse offering quicker delivery times

Visitors to the Hallgruppen stand at the PPMA Show can discuss its range of temporary and permanent buildings that can be adapted to all industries, locations and climates.

With a proven track record of global operations and established bases in 7 countries, Hallgruppen established a facility in the UK this year to offer standard and bespoke site-assembled clearspan demountable buildings. The company can quickly install a building, radically

reducing costs and lead times compared to conventional build methods. Small to very large span and height buildings are offered to meet all requirements and its UK warehouse is well stocked with standard items, allowing quick delivery times.

The insulated fabriccovered structures are billed

as being cheaper than most alternatives, robust, resilient and energy-efficient. They can be customised with ventilation, heating, insulated doors and other

features, as required.

Steel clad or sandwich panel covers are also available if preferred or needed.

Applications include anything from an HGV dry loading canopy to BRC-compliant Goods In/Out storage facilities to production area extensions. Buildings are fully compliant with relevant Building Regulations, Health & Safety and industry standards.

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UK facility was established this year to offer the buildings

The Robot S7 stretch film wrapper

Taping machine closes a range of case formats

A vast machinery components range meets engineering needs

Visitors to the Berger Tools stand at the PPMA Show can discuss the company’s extensive range of over 100,000 engineering parts which are available as standard, or as bespoke options.

Next day delivery on standard parts

Over 60,000 are available as standard parts, many from the award winning Ganter Norm Hygienic range, while a next day delivery service is available on all stocked parts. As a main UK distributor for leading international companies, Berger continues to add to its repertoire of partners to become the foremost source of advice when choosing engineering parts. A nationwide technical sales team offer customer support across the UK.

‘CALL OFF STOCK’

Visitors are urged to ask about the company’s ‘call off stock’ arrangement which gives customers benefits such as a fixed price for 12 months, volume discounts, pay as you use and next day delivery options. Meanwhile, the CAD Part Finder service allows technical teams and designers to have instant access to CAD drawing downloads for over 100,000 engineering parts. Every engineering part supplied comes with the Berger Tools Certificate of Conformity.

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Pure bags are a green choice

Visitors to the Schur Star Systems PPMA Show stand will find the Schur Star pure paper bag, which is billed as the first patented paper bag designed for fully automatic handling to offer a sustainable solution for packaging needs.

Made from pure, unbleached, and non-coated paper material, this bag is both renewable and recyclable in pure paper streams.

Its specially developed raw material boasts a strong fibre structure, providing high puncture and tear resistance, making it efficient to run and pack on the Schur Star packaging machine.

With a contamination level as low as 0.6%, and a maximum of 1.5% with tencolour flexo print, it ensures a high-quality packaging solution, says the company.

The Schur Star bags are specifically designed for use with the company’s

equipment and they come premade on a unique string, ensuring consistent machine infeed and precise positioning for filling. This construction is designed to guarantee a stable and efficient bagging process, reducing downtime and rejects.

Customers have requested a packaging format that not only meets the requirements of pure paper but also performs efficiently within the Schur Star Concept. Thus, the introduction of the new bag is said to meet this demand as well as enhancing the range of sustainable materials available under the Schur Star Concept.

The pure paper bag can be customised with features like stand-up bases and ventilation holes, providing flexibility for different packaging needs while allowing visibility of the bag contents to consumers.

The range of sustainable materials that can be handled has been increased

The pure paper bag is on show

Adhesive systems offer a range of cost savings

Swiss manufacturer of gluing solutions

Robatech, will provide insights on how customers can achieve savings in adhesive application as well as how to improve productivity on its stand at the PPMA Show.

The company believes that applying hot melt precisely and fast to reliably seal primary and secondary packaging is as important as cutting running costs. At the exhibition, Robatech is presenting a new service. With GreenSaver, users of adhesive application systems can have their savings potential determined in the areas of adhesive consumption, adhesive application, energy and compressed air consumption, safety at the workplace and system availability.

After the on-site inspection, a detailed inspection report provides a clear overview of effective levers for reducing costs and improving the sustainability balance.

Aligned with the focus on efficient adhesive application, Robatech will be presenting a preview of the new EasyLine application system during the exhibition. “This small system is designed for simple hot melt adhesive applications with an adhesive consumption of up to 2.5 kg/h and it offers an attractive price-performance ratio,” says Robatech product manager André Laubacher. “In particular, manufacturers of trays, folding cartons, cardboard cups, ice cream paper cones or similar

products can use the EasyLine to glue in the usual Robatech application quality.

“We have equipped the system with new practical features that make the installation and maintenance very easy,” he says.

The complete EasyLine with the Twist application head and the Rio heated hose will be available by the end of this year, while the new Easy adhesive melter is already on the market.

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STEM days have been successful

Learn more about STEM days from the PPMA Group’s stand

Visitors to the PPMA Show can learn about PPMA BEST and its programme of STEM days at the PPMA Group of Association’s stand (ask for Jacqui Ferreira) to find out more about running a STEM event at a local school.

The principal goal of this charity is to provide a pathway for young people to enter and develop a career in engineering within the processing and packaging, robotics, and industrial vision industries. As well as offering apprenticeship grants and bursaries, the charity also works to form strong links with local schools and colleges to help inspire a diverse range of young people through interactive STEM-based activities.

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A preview of the EasyLine application system will take place at the exhibition

Vacuum, grippers, robots all offer user advantages

Piab is showcasing a wide range of suction cups at the PPMA Show, including the recently launched detectable fruit suction cup (FCX50), with flexible bellows for off-axis grips and adaptation as well as the multi-lip design to suit any fruit surface.

Visitors will also be able to see working examples of the new Kenos MiniGrip (KMG), FlexiGrip (KFG) and the Safe&Light (KSL) vacuum foam grippers which are suitable for food & beverage, automotive, construction, packaging, warehousing, and end-of-line production.

Meanwhile, the Cobot Palletising Tool (CPT) will be in action on the Piab stand. This smart and compact cobot gripper allows customers to get more products out at the same time. Its multi-zone gripper surface picks several boxes even if they are different shapes in the same cycle. The CPT has both suction cup and foam options in a lightweight unit, reducing

EOAT changes and allowing a smaller robot to be used.

From Piab’s vacuum conveying division, visitors will have the chance to discuss the latest systems on offer. Ask the experts about the benefits of the semiautomatic piFLOWp SMART Conveying Cycle Optimiser (CCO) that focuses on conveying one material within a stable environment and allows for pick-up of material

Range meets cost of living challenges

Ishida Europe’s stand at this year’s PPMA Show will showcase three key products from its weighing and inspection portfolio to help food manufacturers meet cost of living demands.

The machines on display – the recently-launched next generation CCW-AS multihead weigher, the proven fresh food weigher (FFW) and the entrylevel IX-EN x-ray inspection system – are all designed to demonstrate Ishida’s ability to help companies maximise efficiencies and throughput to accelerate ROI without compromising quality.

directly from a barrel with a feed nozzle or pipe. Fewer cycles are needed to convey a product to packaging, sieving, milling, or dosing operations. View a working demo of the piFLOWp system with continuous feeding as well as a larger exploded view of the piFLOWp, allowing you to get up close with the technology.

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Comprehensive mixer range delivers for laboratory and manufacturing companies

Industrial mixer manufacturer

Winkworth Machinery will be displaying a range of mixer types at the PPMA Show this year. Its recently refined laboratory mixers range will be of particular interest to R&D departments, research centres and universities, as the series offers a standard mixing platform with the option of interchangeable chambers, thereby allowing users the opportunity to undertake mixing performance contrasts and comparisons

in their own facilities. Chamber options include the popular Z Blade, UT Ribbon Blender, RT Rapid Turbulent/Ploughshare mixer and DC Double Cone mixer.

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Other equipment on the stand will include the Lindor L10 gentle Drum Blender PC16 Coating Pan and the UT 100, a cost-effective mixer solution based on a ribbon blender concept and aimed at growing food production

firms looking to add scalability to their business. The final items on show will be a pair of large, heavy-duty Z Blades – used within Winkworth’s Z Blade Sigma mixers. These highly efficient blades are ideal for mixing, kneading and dispersion of very viscous doughs and pastes. The Z Blade mixer ranges are finding increasing applications across all industries.

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The CCW-AS multihead weigher range, launched at interpack in May, delivers increases in productivity, enhanced hygienic design and maximum profitability in highly competitive markets. Meanwhile, the 6-head FFW enables sticky and bruise-sensitive fresh products to be accurately weighed and packed at maximum speed and efficiency, while the IX-EN-4093-S x-ray inspection system offers manufacturers an affordable but accurate entry-level solution.

The machine can spot a large variety of contaminants such as aluminium, tin, glass, stone, hard rubber, dense plastic, Teflon, PVC, bones and shells at high inspection speeds.

This IX-EN range incorporates the company’s Genetic Algorithm technology that enables operators to optimise individual models for greater sensitivity to specific foreign bodies.

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Piab’s Cobot Palletising Tool with suction cups is on show in Birmingham

This FFW is for fresh products

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Liquid Filling & Capping Systems.

SMC to debut money-saving Air Management System and Wireless Innovation at PPMA 2023

SMC UK, a leading manufacturer of pneumatic equipment and machine elements, will be debuting its incredible new Air Management System that saves thousands of pounds in electricity consumption at this year’s PPMA Show (Stand D70, NEC, Birmingham, 26-28 September).

The new Air Management System enables manufacturers to achieve a 50% reduction in air consumption on any one production line, not to mention cutting CO2 emissions by up to 30%. By precisely monitoring the air flow into a production line, when systems or sections of a system are idle, the Air Management System can reduce or halt the supply of air to that section. State of the art sensors mean there’s an instant return to full flow once manufacturing restarts.

SMC is committed to sustainable automation and energy efficiency, and the latest Air Management System is its flagship innovation. The company is also a leader in the field of wireless communications which improves efficiency and drastically cuts lead times on machinery and parts supply – particularly invaluable in the robotics industry and end of line palletising applications. The company will be demonstrating its expertise and the incredible advantages of this technology in a dedicated Wireless Zone at PPMA.

Last but far from least, SMC will also be showcasing its hygiene focused IP67 rated technology on the stand with half a dozen new models to explore. As a reputable supplier to both OEMs and end users SMC has committed to being part of the Partners in Packaging initiative – find out on stand D70 how this could benefit you. SMC’s Partners in Packaging customers will also be demonstrating its Air Management System on stands across the exhibition floor so look out for other working examples of SMC’s pioneering technology.

SMC UK’s Marketing Manager Tom Campbell explained: “Here at SMC we’re all about sustainable development goals. We work really hand in hand with our clients, side by side on the factory floor to explore and define their needs and aspirations. The new Air Management System is really raising the bar – I mean, what manufacturer wouldn’t jump at the chance to save thousands on its production lines? With the bonus of greater sustainability?

“It’s all about connectivity as well. Why wait six months for a robot when going wireless and losing that comms cable can cut the wait to 2 weeks? That’s what we did recently for an OEM of ours. It’s a complete game-changer and it can be applied to existing set-ups too. Give us a manufacturer from any industry that uses robots and we’ll show you how they can cut energy use and expenditure, slash lead times, improve productivity and make headway on their sustainability targets. Come and see us at PPMA and we’ll show you how.”

SMC manufactures pneumatic equipment and machine elements that play an essential role in the automation of various industries, from robots and other devices required in the automation of factory production line manufacturing and assembly processes to automatic inspection equipment used for medical and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

First time exhibits cover pouches and bagmakers that deliver gains

On display for the first time in the UK on the PFM stand at the PPMA Show is the D-180 horizontal pouch machine which is the most compact pouch machine in the range.

Equipped with the technology and the advantages of larger models in the range, it can produce 80 pouches per minute utilising the latest sustainable materials as well as more traditional wrapping media.

Format changeover is quick and simple, taking less than 15 minutes and so downtime and the need for highly qualified personnel are both drastically reduced.

The new pouch machine joins a cross section of PFM’s complete range on its stand which will include flow wrappers, vertical form, fill and seal bagmakers and also multihead weighers.

Among the demonstrations will be the new RQ550 Nano bagmaker which is also on show for the first time in the UK. Capable of producing pillow,

block bottom, Steelo (4 corner seals) and Doy style packs on the same machine, it is equipped with a Quick Release Module (QRM) which enables format changes to take place in approximately 3 minutes.

The QRM sealing unit is simply pulled out of position and replaced with a second unit already equipped with all the necessary components for the next bag format.

Additionally, the RQ550 Nano, as the name suggests, is an extremely compact machine that is designed for environments where space is limited.

The RQ550 will be displayed with an MBP-14C3

Representing the smaller machines in the range is the compact PFM Pearl flow wrapper which is ideal for entry level

applications but also configurable to include automatic feeding systems. PFM UK maintains a constant stock of the Pearl with a 1, 2 or 3 m infeed and can offer a quick turnaround for more urgent projects. Also available from PFM is the latest generation PFM Scirocco which is equipped with a new design fin seal assembly comprising 4 sets fully adjustable sealing wheels.

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Vacuum solutions improve energy efficiency of packaging and processing applications in various industrial markets

At the PPMA Show, Busch will highlight its vacuum solutions that are designed for improving the energy efficiency of packaging and processing applications.

Visitors can discover the many benefits that central vacuum systems can bring to vacuum processes. In addition to reduced maintenance and a better working environment, huge energy savings of up to 70% can be achieved by centralising the vacuum supply.

Busch will display its latest

generation of oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps, the R5 RA 0520 A, which it says is up to 25% more energyefficient than comparable rotary vane vacuum pumps.

These R5 vacuum pumps are

the high-performance choice for processing and packaging applications, with over 3 million R5 vacuum pumps in operation globally.

A highly efficient dry vacuum solution will also feature on the booth. The MINK MV dry claw vacuum pump can reduce overall operating costs by up to 50% in comparison to conventional vacuum generation. Visitors can also learn about Dolphin liquid ring vacuum pumps that

are suitable for demanding applications.

Stand visitors will be offered a complimentary VacuumAudit which sees vacuum specialists analyse the entire vacuum application, evaluate the vacuum technology in terms of process reliability and efficiency, and make tailored recommendations for optimisation based on the findings.

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Central vacuum units are vaunted

The D180 horizontal pouch machine is a compact unit and will make its UK debut at the show multihead weigher complete with the latest design butterfly timing hopper, which is billed as being the perfect combination for low weight pack formats.

The RQ550 fits into tight spaces

Latest metal detection options are delivering efficiency gains

MDS has a number of new inspection options and product enhancements on display at this year’s PPMA Show that are all designed to improve manufacturing line efficiency. For companies that must meet the full Retailer Code of Practice, MDS and Ceia will be demonstrating its Multi Spectrum MS21 technology. “This system can deliver vastly improved sensitivity using multiple frequencies simultaneously, giving an advantage over conventional multi frequency detectors,” explains David Hale, sales and marketing director at MDS.

This year, the MS21 benefits from an improved Memory Test Function that offers a greatly improved reject resolution. This ensures that if there is a mix of closely packed good and bad finished products passing through the metal detector head, only the bad items are rejected. Even on bottling lines where a good product may be touching a bad one, the good one will pass while the contaminated item is rejected, which greatly reduces waste.

For visitors working in the pharmaceutical sector, the PH21 N Pharma system will be on the stand. All Ceia pharmaceutical detectors are manufactured from AISI316L and are compliant with FDA 21 part 210 and 211 requirements.

The pharma management software offers sophisticated networking capabilities and also meets the requirements of FDA 21 part 11. Bluetooth access can also be used for programming and monitoring of the detector performance. Also used in pharmaceutical

production, as well as food and other higher volume applications, is the G series throat detector. These are available in a wide range of sizes and performance options and are suitable for many different granular and powdered products.

Alongside the G series will be the newly designed FFV gravity fall metal detector with the latest ‘Cowbell’ reject valve. This is ideal for free falling granular products.

For textile and packaging customers, MDS will show the new multi zone TE/MTZ linear metal detector array. This device enhances the existing line of Ceia textile detectors by allowing ultra-high sensitivity detection of metal fragments in a specific zone of a continuous sheet production line.

If a contaminant is detected, its removal can be achieved with a minimum of waste as an operator can pinpoint where, across the sheet, the detection occurred.

The TE MTZ multi zone textile metal detector will make its UK debut at show

The MS21 Multi Spectrum

High corrosion resistance Technopolymer components with stainless steel inserts AISI 303, 304 or 316.

Maximum cleanability. Coloured inserts in the 7 standard ELECOLORS® which allow a perfect aesthetic combination.

New coding unit will be launched

Rotech Machines is expanding its range of RF Lite feeders which are cost-effective systems for feeding and printing flat-form packaging, with a cleverly designed system specifically for small pouches and bags. This new pouch edition of the RF Lite will be officially launched on Rotech’s stand during the PPMA Show.

Like the original and shuttle variants, the RF Lite pouch is an entry-level solution for companies looking to automate their coding process for the first time. It is also wellsuited to larger manufacturers looking to install multiple systems for multiple products and short/trial production runs.

The system utilises vacuum technology to ‘pluck’ bags from a stack, before running them past a maintenancefree thermal ink jet printer, and returning them to a stack, ready for operator removal. This automatic process eliminates the need for coding and labelling by hand – which is often labour intensive, time consuming and inaccurate. Instead, users of the RF Lite can be reassured that their

packaging will be coded quickly and accurately.

The system completes the RF Lite feeder range.

Also new to the stand this time will be the Integra PP Razr 34 which is billed as a piezo printer that bridges the gap between the capabilities of a thermal ink jet printer and a large area printer.

The Razr, which runs with the same inks used in a thermal ink jet printer, can guarantee a print resolution (up to 600 dpi) on both porous and non-porous substrates. It can seamlessly print on areas up to 34 mm, making it ideal for applications where thermal transfer would have traditionally been used.

The cartridge-based technology also brings other benefits such as high speeds (up to 150m/min at 300 dpi) and it starts up and shuts down instantaneously. The printer also has two separate nozzle channels that can be controlled individually, guaranteeing optimal printhead life and quality of print.

An entry-level version of the RF Lite handles small pouches and also bags

Converting options will be exhibited at the show

At the PPMA Show 2023, Jarshire will be exhibiting its full range of cost-efficient and labour-saving systems for the packaging industry.

Visitors can meet the entire Jarshire team at the show, along with Lorenzo Bernini, a European market manager at Svecom, the shafts, chucks and reel handling system manufacturer that Jarshire has represented in the UK for nearly 40 years. Currently, the company carries the company’s full catalogue of converting systems, while the corresponding spare parts are available for next day delivery, wherever possible.

Also on its PPMA stand will be ESPO’s user-friendly slitting systems that cover an extensive range of applications in the packaging industry, reducing downtime and increasing cutting speed. They offer complete solutions for online integration in its cutting line, rewinder, sheet slitter, and more, while its manual

and automatic systems can also be customised to meet specific requirements. Meanwhile, the only brakes on the market with a multi-disc system and double fan ventilation, the Renova Turborex is a world leader in its field, says Jarshire. With an improved cooling capacity and reduced need for manual adjustments, the Turborex is guaranteed for 42,000 working hours in extreme operating conditions.

Training from the PPMA meets all engineering needs

As the need to upskill the talent pipeline to meet today’s business needs becomes more crucial, visitors to the PPMA Show can meet Charlotte Paget from the PPMA training department to find out what the PPMA can offer to members and also non-members.

Made with safety and simplicity in mind, the Moviroll is a compact, lowmaintenance system – perfect for handling converting rolls of up 5 tonnes in weight. Finally, visitors can see the Jarshire reel saver which restores out-of-round cores to their original shape, eliminating lost production, unnecessary downtime, and the costs of storing and returning damaged reel stocks.

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PPMA technical training courses have been developed in order to provide the opportunity to upskill and cross train those within our industry, in particular those who work on the engineering, factory floor – whether starting out as an apprentice; an engineer joining from other disciplines; or even an engineer looking to refresh or enhance their current skill set.

Courses are face to face or are also available online.

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Many new courses are offered

Jarshire will show its full range of cost-efficient and labour-saving systems

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Coding & labelling options meet multiple sector needs

Markem-Imaje is inviting attendees to experience its multi-sector print and packaging intelligence products on its stand at the PPMA Show in Birmingham.

“Manufacturers and retailers need to increasingly embrace the cost-saving, production-boosting benefits of ever-evolving marking hardware and packaging software that can also protect brand reputation and margins,” says Cheryl Goodall, marketing manager for North Europe at MarkemImaje. “This is why we have been developing solutions that reduce cost of ownership while contributing to sustainability targets, developing software solutions to connect devices and communicate data to host systems above all, ensuring compliance with the newest industry regulatory requirements and standards

such as the GS1 Digital Link and new EU and US traceability regulations on wine and fresh foods, respectively.”

Markem-Imaje’s newest option is the Super Piezo Inkjet (SPI) marking technology which has been designed to answer the demand of brands to have high quality print including serialised 2D codes, essential to incoming US and EU traceability legislation and the revolution coming to the market in dynamic barcodes from GS1.

This technology will give

brands the capability to mark their products with unique codes on 3D complex surfaces at unprecedented speeds.

In terms of software, the Packaging Intelligence suite CoLOS which integrates with virtually all ERP and MES systems, including SAP, to record and encode detailed traceability data will be on display on the stand.

Markem-Imaje will also show laser, thermal transfer overprinting, print & apply, thermal inkjet and continuous inkjet options to visitors.

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A compact cartoner can be adapted to new requirements easily

This year, Acer Machinery Solutions will be on hand at the PPMA Show to discuss the benefits of UET’s compact range of cartoning machines as well as the new retrofit solution that turns a semi-automatic machine into a fully automatic version.

This new retrofit solution is available as a separate module that can be connected up to existing systems, where products can be fed manually at various stations by one or more operators or automatically in combination with a robot.

“Easy to programme, cobots are cost effective, safe and flexible to deploy, bringing many advantages to a packaging line, whether integrating into a new machine build or as a retrofit,” says Emma Ridgway, managing director at Acer Machinery.

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Equipment that can streamline eCommerce and mail order lines is joined by baggers handling paper and also plastics

Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) will be demonstrating a range of equipment and complementary packaging materials that help its clients to deliver sustainable packaging options.

For instance, on its stand in Birmingham will be the Flexo 700 E-Com from Hugo Beck which is designed to streamline eCommerce and mail order applications at speed and with efficiency. It will be joined by two vertical poly baggers that can now

run paper as well as plastics. These Sharp SX and the Max Pro 24 both offer fast,

secure packaging with direct on-bag printing. Also on show will be the new servo-driven L-sealer and side sealing units that are paired with an intuitive HMI that controls both sealer and shrink tunnel. Designed for

ease of use and practicality, the low-driven film holder, 180-degree screen and ‘Batwing’ doors allow for easy access for operators.

The company will also be showcasing its range of films including barrier shrink films, MAP films and high recycled content films that all have food contact approval. The range of poly bags and paper bags can also be discussed during the event. STAND

The Flexo 700 E-Com from Hugo Beck is on the YPS stand

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For measurement, inspection and barcode verification, our cameras, lighting and software solutions prov ide the answers.

ALRAD supplies Multispectral and Hyperspectral v ision systems for ultrav iolet through v isible, near-infrared (NIR) and shortwave infrared (SWIR) Wavelengths.

With the 434 machine series that can be seen at the PPMA Show in September, Somic says it is presenting a completely new layout that now features a slim and linear footprint. The new case packer joins the individual stations in a linear design to provide users with more flexibility at the end of their production lines.

Do you need to monitor ‘Hot Spots’ for process control or maintenance ? Our Thermal Vision systems give you the hidden picture.

The collection and grouping unit is docked onto the side of the machine in a separate frame concept. This delivers advantages in future changes to a product range for packaging tasks. Another feature is the frame’s support structure, which has been moved to the inside, to hold all of the functional groups. This makes it easy for operators to access the cartoning stations unimpeded. Access is also facilitated by the frame-high machine guard doors with an opening angle of 180 degrees, which significantly improves the utilisation of space around the machine. Meanwhile, functional improvements such as automated format adjustment

using servomotors allow folding tools, gluing positions and the blank magazine to be automatically changed to new formats – without manual conversions using a ruler or any similar positioning aids. Only a few format parts now have to be changed using the Somic QuickChange System.

This system allows much of the format change to be controlled from the operator panel according to the packaging program. Technicians estimate that this leads to time savings of up to 70% during format change operations. Somic is represented and supported in the UK by Alpma GB. STAND C54 W www.alpma.co.uk

Can you stand the pressure of taking a penalty against RoboKeeper at show?

Visitors to the PPMA Show this year can have a go at the RoboKeeper challenge to try to beat the computer-controlled goalkeeper during the three days of the exhibition.

For Vision Engineers and Integrators we prov ide a complete range of diagnostic tools together with a full portfolio of machine v ision components.

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The RoboKeeper accelerates 20 times faster than a Formula 1 car and uses robotics and vision technology to make it almost impossible to score. It was developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute in Dortmund and is equipped with two cameras – his eyes – that record up to 90 images per second.

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A vast range of equipment is bringing gains across sectors

Engelmann & Buckham (E&B) continues its support of the PPMA Show and will be representing a number of packaging and eLogistics manufacturers including Volpak, AiCROV, Cariba, Trascar and Skilled Group at the event.

Cariba is new to the E&B portfolio and offers cartoners suitable for a wide range of products including food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics. It has also recently formed a close partnership with Volpak, who supplies high speed pouch filling equipment. E&B has been sales agents for Volpak for 20 years and it will have representatives on the stand ready to discuss the latest developments and eco options for its equipment.

Another key supplier on the stand is AiCROV, who offers drum, container and ibc filling equipment that is suitable for filling liquid and viscous products. Sales manager John Orme is E&B’s resident filling expert,

and he has been impressed by the demand for AiCROV equipment. “Customers continue to be blown away by its build quality, intuitive set-up, efficient operation and ROI, so we are looking forward to meeting show visitors to discuss the various options,” he says.

The inclusion of Trascar and Skilled Group on the stand reflects E&B’s move into eLogistics and automated warehousing. Both manufacturers work closely with food businesses

as well as other industries and are already key to supplying palletising systems, automated guided vehicles and shelving systems to a number of manufacturing facilities across Europe.

“As always, the PPMA Show is a key event for us,” says E&B md Michael Lindsay. “Our eCommerce division is an exciting new part of the business that we are looking forward to discussing this at the show.”

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Several solutions offer benefits to diverse markets

At the PPMA Show, the AROL Group is presenting a wide range of packaging solutions including fillers, labellers, capping machines and handling systems.

Suited to meet the needs of small, medium and also large businesses, the machines are designed by advanced mechatronic, robotic and digital technologies to deliver high-end solutions.

Visitors to the stand can discuss the group that includes AROL – manufacturer of capping equipment; UNIMAC-GHERRI – manufacturer of packaging equipment and lines for food products; TIRELLI that supplies filling, capping and labelling systems and MACA Engineering that supplies cap producing equipment.

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Mixer range includes a helical ribbon blade version that rotates, and includes the new digital HMI control panel

Visitors to the JR Boone stand at the PPMA Show can see a range of industrial mixers that includes a helical ribbon blade version that offers a new HMI control panel that is digital.

The complete mixer range is available in batch sizes from a few litres at lab scale to 25,000 litres and all mixer types are available as continuous machines. The product range includes the horizontal helical blade (ribbon) mixer, the delta blade (plough) mixer, the paddle

blade mixer and the rotary drum blender.

“Our versatile and highly efficient mixers are used worldwide in the production of mixtures of powders, granules, pastes, liquid additions and many more applications in the food, chemical, ceramics and mineral processing industries,” explains Jane Watson of JR Boone.

The versatility of the Boone industrial mixer stems from continual test

and development to ensure that its machines can mix

a wide range of products with machines that have very low energy input to the mix.

The list of products manufactured in its mixers over the last 60 years includes tea, coffee, cake mixes, sugar paste, cereals, spices, fine chemical powder, adhesives, detergent powder, metallic powders, welding flux, agglomerated pigment, floor screed, grass/bird seed and many more.

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The helical blade mixer will be on the stand

AROL is exhibiting many options

Personnel from Volpak can discuss the benefits of its pouch filling machines

New wraparound case packers and flow wrappers are on show

Adpak Packaging Systems offers a wide range of packaging machinery to support a diverse mix of industries and sectors and will be showing the latest wraparound case packers and a new flow wrapper on its stand at the PPMA Show.

The WPS series of automatic wraparound case packers is suitable for packing a wide range of products in tray, open case, closed case, shelfready or display formats while meeting the highest production standards and quality regulations. Its compact design reduces the need for large spaces for installation and the use of high-tech components enables it to ramp up production in a short time.

In operation, the WPS case packers work with three different types of cardboard: micro corrugated, corrugated and kraft, and can reach production speeds of up to 25 packs a minute.

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technology, Adpak says it includes the beverage industry (milk, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, etc), preserved foods (tomatoes, pickle, sauces, etc), edible oil, aerosols, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, shampoodetergents, oil lubricants, logistics and co-packers.

Meanwhile, the new FW series of automatic flow wrappers are designed with Industry 4.0 and IoT (Internet of Things) technology.

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FW330E will be launched.

The version with a rotary bar sealing system is composed of 6 models (four with upper reel and two with lower reel) and can pack a wide range of products with irregular shapes and small dimensions that arrive at the machine either loose (single doses) or previously grouped (multipack).

The products are placed in packages made up of flexible material with a maximum

is the wraparound case packer output between 60 and 200 products a minute (based on the selected model). Thanks to the three pairs of pneumatic opening wheels, which perform the dragging, longitudinal sealing and film folding operations, and the dynamic or adjustable conformer complete with accessories, the packaging process of the new FW models is simple and fast.

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Through years of experience producing Needle Roller Bearings, IKO developed a line of Linear Motion Guides that combine Carriages and Track rails.

Since the introduction of these Guides in 1978, these products have become important components of industrial robots, numerically controlled machine tools, and other sophisticated equipment across a wide variety of industries.

IKO’s product are all made to an extremely high standard, & they are regularly specified & used in numerous high-tech applications across the globe.

On display at the PPMA main show will be a selection of Linear Motion Guides, Crossed Roller Bearings, Cam Followers, & some very interesting Ballscrew or Linear Motor Driven Mechatronic products from within the IKO range.

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Filling, lidding & capping equipment is on the stand

ATS Packaging has two stands that showcase the company’s wide range of packaging machinery for a variety of end markets including personal care, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, medical, homecare and automotive at this year’s PPMA Show.

The stands will focus on ATS’s ability to provide special turnkey filling line solutions, including bottle unscramblers, liquid filling machines, lidding/capping machines and end of line automated packing systems.

A highlight will be the company’s ‘turnkey and complete’ end of line spray trigger capping system that offers a complete spray trigger feeding, capping, robotic cartoning/packing/sealing and palletising solution. The advanced system provides radial control and alignment of spray trigger devices relative to container orientation to ensure fast and accurate placement via an automatic trigger feeding system.

This system is the latest addition to ATS’s range of advanced capping machines, which will also be on display at the show. All incorporate high-precision tightening technology featuring fully programmable torque, speed, applied force and vertical positioning of the capping head to provide a guaranteed tightening operation with factory networked closure result storage.

In addition, ATS will demonstrate its FBL range of jar lidding and filling machines for the food and

drink sector, which ensure the fast and efficient automatic filling and tightening of glass jars and metal Twist-Off and Press-on, Twist-Off closures, with or without a vacuum seal. They are suitable for a wide variety of products including mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, cooking sauces, pickled vegetables, jams and honey.

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New service will see components delivered speedily

Design and additive manufacturing business

Addition Design will introduce a new service at this year’s PPMA Show.

AddParts, delivered exclusively by Addition Design, supplies digital spares for automated production lines on demand through the use of 3D scanning, digital data management and industrial 3D printing. It gives customers across a number of sectors a competitive advantage by reducing downtime on automated production lines.

Addition Design was one of the first businesses in the country to invest in the new 3D technology and spark the start of the AddParts service.

The investment in new equipment, and in subsequent expert personnel means AddParts can deliver high performance components with reduced lead times.

“We provide solutions that require production ranging from a one-off piece to tens of thousands of parts,” says Tom Fripp, director at Addition Design.

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Factory floor manufacturing management systems collect

actionable information

To help manufacturers minimise production risks and wastage, increase production efficiency and maintain the highest level of quality consistency, Harford Control will be discussing its manufacturing information and execution systems with visitors to its stand.

The Harford system is built to scale across each entire factory, from goods-in to despatch. With these MIS/MES solutions, all production-related information is available within

a single system, and all collected data is analysed, prioritised & distributed to networked factory screens, PCs, laptops, tablets and mobile phones, in real time, so that operators can make immediate adjustments to improve performance.

As an end-to-end factory floor management system, Harford MIS/MES provides the best practice benefits from product quality, legal compliance, production

Harford Control shows MIS/MES options

efficiency and manufacturing yields. All options can be modular or fully integrated.

The company is partnering with Visicon Ltd to show best practice in vision inspection

solutions at the exhibition. These advanced machine vision solutions utilise deep learning and edge learning to accurately detect and quantify raw materials, even with minimal colour variations. A recent success story involved a ready meals producer being able to accurately measure and differentiate cod from creamy white sauce, which led to the virtual elimination of customer complaints.

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ATS Packaging will be demonstating an end of line spray capping system

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Handling & Gripping Solutions From The Vacuum Technology Experts

Schmalz is the market leader in vacuum technology for automation. We offer ready to connect, configured vacuum gripper solutions and a range of vacuum components.

Schmalz products boost your automated processes and relieve your employees of heavy physical work: smart, efficient and sustainable all round.

Up to 60% energy savings available on case erectors

Endoline Automation will launch its solution for customers looking to make their packaging lines more efficient, helping them make energy savings of over 60% at this year’s PPMA Show.

The company is unveiling its 248 fully automatic case erector which has been fitted with an SMC Air Management System (AMS) to monitor the system’s air consumption and dramatically reduce customer energy costs. Clean, safe, and abundantly available, compressed air is invaluable within many manufacturing plants, but without proper due care and attention, it can be a costly resource.

In a direct bid to mitigate the risk of air leaks and reduce costs for manufacturers, Endoline has worked with SMC Pneumatics UK to fit the AMS30 system to its 248 fully automatic case erector. This monitors the air flow, only using the amount needed and, when the machine isn’t in operation, it can reduce the air pressure to set values

The new AMS monitor can reduce customers’ energy costs by up to 60% overall

Process equipment answers a range of sector demands

and isolate the air supply which vastly reduces costly and often needless air consumption.

Offering full traceability, the system features an OPCUA open dashboard facility to monitor the output of compressed air from the systems. This information can be fed through to the customer’s chosen monitoring system providing them with a precise picture of the

amount of air being used, enabling them to detect any leaks quickly.

The integration of the AMS can now be fitted to most Endoline Automation systems, and retrofitted to existing Endoline systems if modifications are made.

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Visitors to the Moody Direct stand at the PPMA Show will find a variety of process equipment from leading manufacturers that includes an Alfa Laval twin screw pump, a GEA TriplexPanda lab homogeniser, an SPX Flow Seital standardiser and a range of process valves and equipment. Also, the sales team will be available to provide details on a range of services such as heat exchangers, spares and components, servicing, integrity testing, and liquid processing projects at the show.

“The PPMA Show is a great opportunity for us to meet with our customers and partners, and to showcase our latest products and services,” says Ken Wild, director at Moody Direct. “We have a lot to offer the processing and packaging industries and we look forward to seeing visitors to the show.”

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A range of testing equipment is improving overall performance

RDM Test Equipment is demonstrating several models from its range at the PPMA Show that are all designed to improve performance and precision when testing flexible packaging options.

Making sure materials are reliable and accurate is essential to guarantee that packaging solutions are strong, durable, and practical, says the company. Its range is tailor-made for the special needs of the flexible packaging industry.

AN HOT TACK TESTER

For instance, its automatic hot tack tester, the HT-2PC, is known around the world for measuring the heat seal properties of materials that are crucial in food, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology applications. In operation, the HT-2PC makes a perfectly controlled heat seal and then peels it open within a few hundred milliseconds to measure the seal strength against cooling time. The data from this process helps packaging experts optimise production, avoiding concerns related to inadequately sealed or substandard heat seals that could potentially lead to packaging leaks.

Visitors to the stand can also discuss the LCT laboratory carton tester which assesses crease quality and frictional forces, measuring torque to fold carton creases and gauging surface slip.

At the same time, the CF-400 precision coefficient of friction tester which uncovers static and kinetic friction properties in plastics, foils, laminates, paper, and boards, can also be discussed. STAND A61

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Latest options enhance weighing and inspection

Minebea Intec presents weighing and also inspection solutions at the PPMA Show this year including the new Pipeline x-ray Dypipe as well as a newly developed user interface for checkweighers.

Visitors to the stand will be able to experience the new x-ray inspection system Dypipe which guarantees a high level of safety for viscous and liquid products. It was developed to reliably detect foreign objects made of metal, stone, plastics, bone and glass while also rejecting defective or contaminated products.

The Dypipe is fitted with a special test piece feed system which enables verification of test pieces during production. This means that users can always be sure that the production process will function without any problems, with no lost production time.

Another highlight on the exhibition stand will be a new user interface for checkweighers.

The interface features intuitive operation and therefore offers maximum user friendliness. Checkweighers can be easily configured, controlled, tested and audited with the interface. Regardless of whether users are programming a new product, adjusting line parameters or defining

a batch record, the interface simplifies work and makes it more efficient, says the company. The stand will also showcase the vision inspection VisioPointer which is one of three vision products available from Minebea Intec and further enhances the already popular inspection portfolio. Combined with the Automatic Weigh Price Labeller WPL-A customers can automate their entire end of production line where labelling plays a significant part of the manufacturing process. The Static Weigh Price Labeller (WPL-S) will also be available to view at the event, providing visitors with even more solutions for their end of line production.

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Chemical-resistant flooring and lining product for CIP areas

Kemtile, a division of Stonhard and one of the UK’s leading single-source manufacturers and processors of industrial flooring, drainage and lining solutions, will launch a new chemicalresistant flooring and lining solution called Stonchem CIP at the PPMA Show.

This latest flooring and lining solution is specifically aimed at those manufacturers with Clean-In-Place (CIP) environments. Utilising both urethane and vinyl ester technology, Stonchem CIP provides resistance to a range of aggressive chemicals including strong detergents, sanitising agents, caustic, acid cleaners and descaling agents.

Typically, these areas can suffer from chemical attacks especially during dosing cycles, so Stonchem CIP is designed to resist the specific chemicals used in CIP areas and also provide a durable flooring solution.

The Stonchem system can also be applied into drainage ‘troughs’ where typically stainless steel is used to eliminate vulnerable expansion joints between the drainage and the floor.

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Clearview will be demonstrating its range of new systems that show the power of machine vision for food inspection

At this year’s PPMA Show, Clearview will be showing a range of new systems that it says demonstrates the power of machine vision for the food inspection industry.

In a new flagship demo, Clearview will show the capabilities of a deep learning vision system

working at high speeds for the food processing industry. On top of a rotating platter, food items of assorted quality will be spinning rapidly to simulate a fast-moving industrial food inspection line. Mounted above this, a Zebra/ Matrox Iris GTX smart camera

will be looking down at a fixed point on the line, running a custom vision inspection application developed by Clearview’s software engineers.

Another new demonstration will showcase hyperspectral imaging technology while there will also be food inspection with 3D imaging and finally, label inspection with a range of smart imaging cameras.

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Several technologies devised by Clearview will be available

The new Dypipe x-ray inspection system is shown

Horizontal flow wrappers deliver a range of benefits

Paramount Packaging Systems is the exclusive distributor of Fuji’s horizontal flow wrapping equipment in the UK and Ireland and at this year’s PPMA Show, will feature two machines from Fuji’s Alpha 8 packaging series: the FW3410B with a flighted infeed and the FW3710BS/B with an attachless infeed.

The Alpha 8 range offers a versatile selection of over 25 different models, all sharing a common electrical system, completely computercontrolled with 6 servo motors. “Regardless of the product type or specific requirements, the Alpha 8 series has the perfect fit for you,” says Aaron Bessell of Paramount.

Among these models are the 3-side seal, 4-side seal, and high-speed box motion machines. “The high-speed box motion model stands out as it can produce 400 hermetically sealed packs per minute, making it the fastest box motion machine available in the

market today,” says Bessell.

To further enhance the Fuji flow wrappers’ capabilities, the company offers a comprehensive range of infeed and buffering systems. These automated solutions efficiently collate and feed products, significantly boosting speed, overall efficiencies, and reducing labour demands.

The company acknowledges the importance of face-to-face exhibitions as a platform to forge new connections and

Pragmatic solutions for the compliance process are offered

pm Connections is bringing over 18 years of experience in the health & safety industry to the PPMA Show and can simplify and streamline compliance processes for businesses. Its specialist and downto-earth teams partner with companies to implement pragmatic solutions that are proportionate to the business risk and tailored to a company’s needs.

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At the same time, its md Stuart McCreedy will be leading two not-to-be-missed seminars on UKCA marking during the exhibition, so if the upcoming regulatory shifts have you puzzled, his comprehensive breakdown of UKCA compliance is your solution.

nurture ongoing relationships but at the same time, Fuji is also committed to embracing the changing times.

This is why the company has devised Fuji Communication Plaza that lets users view its product range exclusively online in a virtual reality space. If this is something you’re keen to experience, Paramount invites you to pop along to its stand.

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The company is also showcasing its range of services and solutions that include UKCA/CE Marking; Machine Risk Assessments; Health & Safety; CDM Site Safety and Project management.

The company can advise on UKCA/CE marking or Declaration of Incorporation requirements and assist with the production of the necessary technical files, declarations and certifications.

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Aluminium-frame temporary buildings Steel-frame permanent buildings

n adapted to all industries, locations and climates

n very short lead times

n radically reduced costs compared to conventional builds

n fabric, cladded or composite steel sandwich panel exterior

n insulated fabric-covered structures (photo) are an innovation in the UK, robust, resilient and energy-efficient

n flexible costs/commercials: purchase, lease or fair terms rental

n standalone structures & building extensions

n simple building shell or as a turnkey solution

Paramount Packaging Systems will be demonstrating two Fuji flow wrappers

The LBR iisy industrial robot is ideally suited to a wide range of tasks in fields of application and in industries where precision, speed and dexterity are particularly important. It is used to load and unload machines, for pick-and-place and handling tasks, but also for packaging

The collaborative robot is impressive not only with its low weight, its incomparably high speed, the compact design and the integrated sensors, but above all because of its straightforward commissioning, which makes the LBR iisy a flexible assistant in the production environment.

Automatic filling machine has new quick strip feature

At the PPMA Show, Adelphi will be demonstrating a range of fillers to suit the needs of customers large and small. These include the automatic filling machine with quick strip feature, the Response benchtop filler and monobloc model. An IBC mixer billed as a versatile mixing solution completes the stand display.

The automatic filling machine with quick strip feature is designed for rapid changeovers. In operation, quick-release nozzles enable seamless and tool-less transitions between different containers and products. At the same time, a range of cylinder choices are available, allowing users to select the ideal capacity for specific applications.

Variable fill speeds which can be adjusted as needed during the filling cycle are available, as is an easy cleaning option that includes an optional flushing circuit. Also on the stand will be a Response benchtop filler

which offers a production rate of between 20-40 bottles per minute, equating to 15,000 containers in an 8-hour shift.

It fills with an accuracy of +/-0.25% (compared to the industry average of +/-1%). Cleaning is simple as the filler can be stripped down in just 3 minutes, minimising production downtime when switching between products and containers.

Adelphi’s Response monobloc filler on the stand is able to fill from 5 ml up to 1000 ml, fill and cap 15-25 containers per minute and has a filling accuracy of up to +/-0.25%. It can incorporate several elements to complete a turnkey packaging line, if required.

An IBC mixer which offers liquid-to-liquid, oil-to-oil and powder-to-liquid mixing completes the stand display.

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Components range delivers a host of motion benefits

HepcoMotion will be showcasing how its range of products can meet practically any requirement from track systems for robot automation to heavy duty systems for high loads, to a host of small components to perform simple or complex operations.

Visitors can see Hepco’s GFX Track Management System; a guidance system for Beckhoff’s XTS that facilitates the transition of movers between GFX systems, connecting two systems seamlessly and enabling a variety of connected travel paths to be defined. This system is capable of switching in a few hundred milliseconds, while maintaining micron accurate repeatability.

Customers interested in quick delivery and competitive pricing will be keen to see Hepco’s HLG recirculating linear guide rails on the stand; the DTS+ driven track system and the V guide linear system: GV3.

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For the second year since joining the PPMA, German vision system company scanware electronic is exhibiting at the PPMA Show. This year’s main exhibit will feature the solutions along an entire line that the company offers – starting with pinhole detection, through to colour blister inspection, and print as well as code inspection. With a uniform graphic user interface and a focus on ease of use for the team on the factory floor, the scanware

systems are an asset for pharmaceutical packaging lines, says the company.

“As an owner-run enterprise with a focus on in-house development, scanware offers extraordinary quality and an impressive range of features to increase productivity, and guard product security,” says UK sales manager Nick Cox.

Across a vast variety of inspection objects, experience in the field has allowed the developers to hone their

software to each challenge, says scanware. From clear liquid in glass syringes, grey product in aluminium foil, tubes and the print distortions they cause, through to folding boxes in cases for track and trace requirements.

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A host of inspection systems that are designed to be easy to use in operation are ideal for pharmaceutical packaging

The development team is focusing on the creation of a whole new user interface along with new systems

This Response monobloc is on show

A new radar level sensor completes IO-Link range

VEGA has launched a new radar level sensor especially for highly automated processes with stringent demands on hygiene and capable of following fast level changes, and it can be seen at the PPMA Show. By introducing VEGAPULS 42, the instrumentation specialist completes its IO-Link portfolio, which now offers a range of solutions for customers including level measurement, point level and pressure.

Since the various automation technologies in many factory environments are increasingly converging, VEGA’s IO-Link portfolio is now able to offer optimal solutions for applications that extend beyond the boundaries of primary processes. “Our customers can rest assured that they’re in good hands with us for all their applications,” says VEGA product manager Marvin Moser. “We’ve carefully integrated cutting-edge technology into all the main functions of this sensor while at the same time, we’ve

consistently refrained from ‘over-designing’ the sensor.”

This means VEGAPULS 42 is designed specifically for medium measuring distances of up to 15 metres and temperatures of up to max 150deg C. The instrument is geared to circulation systems in production, dosing processes and downstream processes, like those found in conveying and filling systems. It ensures a smooth-running process wherever a level changes quickly and requires

Dispensing liquids is now a simple & secure operation

PPMA Show visitors looking for a clean and secure way to dispense liquids from flexible packaging should look no further than Colder Product Company’s (CPC) Puncture Seal system, says authorised UK distributors Tom Parker.

continuous monitoring.

The company is now applying the experience and knowledge gained in process automation to factory automation solutions. Accordingly, it says that VEGAPULS 42 is based on the best radar chip currently available on the market –with the widest dynamic range, which offers excellent performance and application versatility.

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The Puncture Seal system from CPC allows the dispensing of virtually any liquid from flexible packaging or bag-in-box packaging in a straightforward and convenient way. The CPC system features a Puncture Seal closure cap with either a screw cap or snap-in closure and a specially designed quick-connect coupling body. The coupling body automatically breaks the membrane seal on closure. When it is empty, it is simple to disconnect and switch to a new container.

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End of line label and packaging validation systems will be demonstrated on a simulated packing line during the show

Acrovision, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of vision inspection systems, industrial barcode readers and end of line packaging validation systems, can supply everything from handheld barcode readers to full turn-key vision systems and provides everything from consultancy, site trials, installation and commissioning to support services and training.

At the PPMA Show, Acrovision will demonstrate its full range of Validators

A new addition to the functionality is the 21 CFR Part 11 module, which allows Validator to be installed on pharmaceutical/ medical device packaging lines and meet the stringent auditing and reporting criteria. To meet retailers’ strict packaging specification criteria, the company has created a suite of in-line package

and label inspection systems, called Validator, to monitor and control production lines; to ensure 100% correct product in the correct packaging with the correct data. This includes correct and readable barcode, batch code, serial number, label presence and position.

Acrovision’s Validator family has been created to offer a cost-effective solution more-or-less ‘off-the-shelf’.

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A range of cost-effective validation systems

in live action on its simulated packaging line.

Shown on the Tom Parker stand

VEGAPULS 42 completes the IO-Link portfolio to offer a range of solutions

Lowest cost per pack is delivered by vertical unit

The IMA Ilapak Vegatronic 2000 ML vertical form, fill and seal machine will take centre-stage on its stand when it makes its UK debut at the PPMA Show.

With its sanitary design, great accessibility and a variety of pack styles, including Doy-style pouches, the machine is squarely aimed at the IQF food, produce and dairy markets. The Vegatronic 2000 ML has been specifically designed with fewer added-value features than other machines in the Vegatronic range.

This move is designed to ensure the machine is affordable for the UK’s hardpressed food manufacturers who are under pressure from retailers to minimise costs during a period of high food price inflation.

“In response to UK market demand, we are exhibiting machines that help our customers reduce their operating costs with machines that provide lowest cost of ownership and lowest cost

per pack,” says Tony McDonald, Ilapak’s sales and marketing director.

“We are also helping ensure they are well placed to meet growing hygiene pressures with easy access to all machine components, which facilitate, easier monitoring and cleaning.”

The Vegatronic 2000 ML will be joined by the Delta Flobag, which is described as an efficient solution for shrink and vacuum processed meat and cheese.

The stainless steel and hygienic design allows the machine to work in harsh production and wash-down environments both as a stand-alone long-dwell flow

Materials handling and processing solutions on show

Automated Handling Solutions (AHS) includes Spiroflow and Cablevey Conveyors and is set to join forces with Advanced Material Processing (AMP), integrating Kason Corporation and Marion Process Solutions, to showcase their material processing equipment and solutions at the PPMA Show.

NEW BAG DISCHARGER

At the exhibition, Spiroflow, representing AHS, will display a universal T2 bulk bag discharger and its signature flexible screw conveyor. Cablevey will showcase its enclosed tubular drag conveyor, designed to ensure safe, clean, and efficient material transportation.

Additionally, Cablevey will introduce its new Cleanvey Cleanin-Place system – a sanitary solution designed to automate the wet cleaning process.

wrapping machine and also integrated in a full production line depending on a specific customer’s needs.

In the UK, Ilapak represents IMA Ilapak, IMA Record and IMA Eurosicma.

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Within AMP’s exhibit, Kason will present its centrifugal sifter engineered to handle sifting, scalping, de-lumping and de-watering tasks for a wide range of bulk solids and slurries, while representatives from Marion Process Solutions will discuss its range of mixing options.

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Equipment is designed to maximise production, minimise unit costs and also meet a company’s sustainability targets

This year at the PPMA Show, Holmach will be demonstrating how its equipment can help manufacturers to maximise production, extend shelf life while minimising costs, as well as fulfilling sustainability and nutrition objectives.

The Holmach team will be showcasing the advanced capabilities of its technology solutions for applications including personal care, homecare, food and industrial. For instance, the Roboqbo universal processing system

from lipsticks and mascaras to sauces, ice cream and also pet food products.

Meanwhile, manufacturers can look to Perfinox’s Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger for the heating and cooling of ingredients for the manufacture of products including toothpaste, shampoo, pasta sauce and soup. The rapid inline heating and cooling capabilities of the Perfitherm demonstrates time savings, while preserving the active ingredients and

maintaining the positive texture and taste.

At the same time, Mengibar specialises in difficult to fill solutions. From small OTC pharmaceuticals that require multiple processes and components with filling, plugging and overcapping; to spray cooking oils; hot filling; bag-on-valve for aerosols; and the handling of unique packaging by using pucks and bottle orienters.

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Holmach will be showing its range

The new Vegatronic 2000 ML will be demonstrated

is a versatile and powerful tool that can be used to create a wide variety of products

New generation of compact tray sealing will be on show

GMondini will be demonstrating its latest tray sealer – the Cigno –at the PPMA Show.

The company says this signals a new era in MAP (gas flush) tray sealing, delivering flexibility with no compromise on performance. Its compact footprint, plug-andplay nature and simple operation make it a natural choice for production lines requiring flexibility. And its ergonomic design ensures downtime is kept to a minimum thanks to the die change systems which can be converted quickly and easily to accommodate multiple pack formats.

The Cigno is further supported by G.Mondini’s augmented reality tool –which combines virtual reality with reality to deliver:

• Advanced remote assistance capabilities

• Rapid diagnosis alarms

• 3D visual-based training

• Easy-to-follow 3D tutorials

• The ability to view additional elements next to analysed objects such as drawings, pictures and also videos

• Remote demonstrations and visualisation of the product. Alongside the Cigno,

Coding & marking firms will celebrate partnership at show

Manufacturers of coding and marking systems Videojet and Clearmark (ICE) will celebrate their first year as one business at the PPMA Show, showcasing a full suite of primary, secondary and tertiary equipment to demonstrate pack to pallet connectivity.

Joining forces in September last year, the two businesses have successfully integrated to provide bespoke solutions that encompass consultancy, design, installation, and consumables fulfilment for a UK-wide customer base.

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the team will be showcasing the key features of recent additions to the G.Mondini portfolio designed to support the UK food industry as it navigates increasing challenges, including the MCL crate loading robot range, the MBL mince and burger loading range and the neural vision range.

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Representatives will be on hand to demonstrate the range of Videojet and Clearmark machines that are available, including TTO (thermal transfer overprinters), CIJ (continuous inkjet), Laser, LPA (label printer applicator) and Pallet Labelling systems.

Stand visitors will also be able to see a demonstration of the cloud-based support system, Videojet Remote Support (VRS), that can solve 7/10 printer issues that don’t require parts without a site visit required.

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Carrousel system solution expands the horizontal premade machine range and offers benefits to the co-packing client

At this year’s PPMA Show, Acer Machinery will be discussing equipment from its principal Mespack, the international flexible packaging machine manufacturer whose form, fill and seal machines are adapted for running today’s sustainable materials.

Earlier in the year, Mespack launched six new machine models at interpack, one of which is specially designed for co-packers – the HMRSC Series – which is a carrousel

system solution designed to expand the horizontal premade machine range.

a user-friendly interface brings benefits including increased throughput, reduced scrap and saves up to 200 hours of maintenance. The HMRSC operates in intermittent or continuous motion to perform the filling process, subsequently operating at a higher speed allowing for more volume dosing.

The HMRSC can use all types of premade pouches in sustainable materials.

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Integrated with Mespack’s latest digital control suite platform Mespack Athena,

G Mondini is demonstrating the Cigno tray sealing machine which debuts at the exhibition

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Machinery range delivers for meat & food products

Reiser, the provider of packaging machines to the meat and food industry, is returning to the PPMA Show this year.

Its stand will feature a range of Variovac packaging machines engineered to provide product quality, ensure shelf-life preservation, speed and versatility to optimise production lines for an array of applications including meat, poultry, seafood, bakery, and cheese.

The Vemag vacuum filling machines and Seydelmann mixing and cutting equipment will also be available to visitors and will showcase the productivity gains and labour savings that can be achieved by simplifying ingredient preparation, as well as allowing customers to produce quality products while helping connect and streamline manufacturing processes.

Furthermore, visitors to the Reiser stand can experience the efficiency and performance of the company’s machines through live

demonstrations from its team of expert engineers who can explain the simple operation.

“Reiser is a service led business with teams of experts not just in packaging, but also in processing, bakery, and specialist products,” explains Ed Hewitt, director of sales at Reiser UK.

“Our specialists are available at every step of the customer’s journey to ensure we optimise

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the type of process they want to use in their factories.

“Looking ahead, our Reiser packaging solutions can help customers conform with the uncompromising legislation surrounding sustainability, so come and see us at the PPMA Show and let us help you create your tailored packaging needs,” he concludes.

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Tailored space transformation solutions can also help to resolve many operational issues

Westgate Global offers a range of products that can transform industrial spaces and visitors to its stand at the PPMA Show can find a range of its industrial factory and warehouse partitions, hoarding and external structure systems.

All solutions are quick to install and designed to maximise space, enhance energy efficiency, optimise workflow and create safer working environments. The systems can also be

used together to create a multi-functional bespoke solution to meet individual

business requirements.

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ULMA Packaging will be promoting its #ULMAweCare mission to support eco-friendly practices in the packaging process at the PPMA Show. This, says the company, reflects its dedication to reducing material usage and embracing sustainable packaging solutions while ensuring maximum packaging efficiency.

ULMA offers an extensive range of packaging machinery and applications including flow pack, thermoforming, tray sealing, automation, end of line and product loading.

HORIZONTAL OPTION

The show stand will feature the FR200 horizontal flow pack wrapper which can handle plastics-free packaging materials and the VTI640 vertical form, fill and seal machine that includes both the Tight-Bag air extraction and Venturi systems. The patented Tight-Bag technology efficiently removes air without compromising visual appeal or raising contamination risks, leading to a substantial reduction in plastics usage and operating at speeds of up to 70 packs a minute.

Meanwhile, the Venturi system caters specifically to the loose-leaf salad market, gently pulling the product downward using air before sealing it securely, without causing damage.

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This retractable Flexicurtain segregates lines during washdown procedures

The VTC 800 vertical form, fill & seal unit is available from ULMA

Live demonstrations of Reiser’s range of equipment will take place at event

It’s almost impossible if you are in manufacturing at the moment to know what on earth you should be doing to address the very real sustainability challenges that lie ahead. Businesses are trying to do the right thing by using less and be more sustainable, but increasingly, the policy framework is in absolute chaos. Earlier this year, for instance, Scotland was effectively forced to abandon its plans for a deposit return scheme, then in July, DEFRA delayed the long-awaited launch of the UK-wide extended producer responsibility scheme and with a general election looming, politicians across the board are seemingly abandoning all their environmental policies.

Despite this backdrop, PPMA members are taking a longer-term view to support their customers by offering innovation and technological solutions to the pressing sustainability challenges the FMCG companies will face (whenever the politicians get their act together).

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This includes updates made by Siemens to its NX software which heightens its focus on sustainability. The NX design, engineering and manufacturing solution now allows manufacturers to meet not only their functionality requirements, but also assist in reducing environmental impact.

Meanwhile, ABB believes most aging robots are getting second, even third leases of life right now which is in part due to them being designed and built for longevity while predictive rather than preventive maintenance schedules are also keeping robots in good working order. The company believes that with 60 to 80% of components that are able to be reused, its robots are leading the way in terms of modern technologies that have demonstrated their ability,

Taking the eco road…

The Adelphi Group has completed eco initiatives throughout the business and as well as investing in hardware has also involved its employees with various initiatives

when serviced and handled correctly, to contribute to global resource sustainability.

While sustainability is a target for heavier industries, its priority in standard parts and components sourcing is also rising, says Edward Arnott of WDS Components.

Several PPMA members are also boosting sustainability at their own factories. For example, the Adelphi Group of Companies unveiled its eco-friendly Friary site in 2017 which features LED lighting, high-quality insulation and 256 photovoltaic solar panels.

The site also harvests rainwater while an artesian well, discovered during the build provides water for cleaning and machine testing.

More recently, Sidel has installed a 5,000 solar panel system at its Parma site that will allow the facility to generate 40% of its

electricity needs by early 2024. PPMA members are also supporting their customers in promoting sustainability, as Fisher Smith did recently at Plastek UK’s sustainability day. Here, Fisher Smith talked about how deep learning enables plastics manufacturers to enhance quality control and reduce waste as they transition to using more recycled material and resource-efficient processes.

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PPMA members are taking on the sustainable issue

PPMA members are constantly developing new products and working on eco projects to address the sustainable manufacturing needs of their customers.

For instance, Comau has renewed its commitment to the EU’s Flexible Battery Dismantling (Flex-BD) project for the second year, to help deliver a fundamental pillar on the path towards a truly circular economy.

Flex-BD is a robotised system that automates the entire process of dismantling worn-out electric batteries using a highly flexible, repeatable and standardisable process. Now, having validated the proof-of-concept, Comau has expanded the scope to include second life re-purposing of automotive batteries. In doing so, Comau, in collaboration with other partners within the EU EIT Manufacturing community, is taking an important step towards greater sustainability within eMobility.

Meanwhile, an aerosol manufacturer has saved 7.45 tonnes of stretch film per year which is equivalent to 44.7 tonnes of CO2 since switching from an old pallet wrapping machine to the Samson Nano technology.

The manufacturer was conscious of the 2022 Plastic Tax and wanted to introduce stretch film with at least 30% recycled content, but it didn’t want to use excess film and negate the environmental benefits of the recycled film in the process. The team at Samson Pallet Stability was happy to help by conducting a full analysis of the operation, before installing the equipment. The machines installed have proved to be easy to use, reliable and a significant improvement on the previous solution.

At the same time, Holmach and Lagarde Autoclaves has launched ‘green cooling

Making a difference

technology’ which allows manufacturers to reduce water usage by up to 60% with Lagarde’s Green One range of retorts.

The range recovers the condensates from the steam and air cooking process and then recycles them within the cooling process.

“It is a significant advancement for our industry and will help our customers reduce their environmental impact even further,” said Chris Holland, md

of Holmach, the exclusive UK and Eire agent for Lagarde.

CAN DRAINAGE PRESS

Fercell Engineering is a partner to Weima, a company who has installed a Puehler E.200 drainage press at the Fiddlehead Brewing Company which has eliminated the need for the monotonous and timeconsuming job of manually opening and pouring out reject beer cans. This plug and play solution also presses any

reject cans quickly and easily. All-Fill believes customers need to have confidence in their equipment to deliver sustainable goals and one way that it provides constant dynamic feedback of the performance of a filling operation is through the use of its Active Feedback system. Over a production run, this system can reduce the amount of product giveaway to about 0.1% when filling to Average Weight Legislation.

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Comau’s electric battery recycling and second-life re-purposing system is a step towards sustainability in eMobility

Using an integrated checkweigher, All-Fill can also monitor under-overweight containers and allow these to be rejected if required, with the produce able to be reworked and refilled if appropriate.

To help waste management operators to reuse PET and glass bottles, Arol offers a de-capping unit – called Reverse – that can deliver the safe unscrewing of caps with diameters of 28 – 38mm at up to 1,000 caps a minute. The machine’s de-capping heads are made of stainless steel and number between 3 and 30, depending on customer requirements.

Meanwhile, as the proportion of recycled materials in packaging increases, so does the imposed quality requirements and colour consistency. When recycling plastics materials, the colour profile has to be monitored and any colour deviations identified.

A laboratory instrument designed for this process is available in the UK from the Sensor Centre who represent equipment from Sensor Instruments. Its Spectro-3-0deg/ 45deg-MSM-Lab-ANA-P displays not only the L*a*b* colour value of the sample, but also its deviation from a reference colour value.

Meanwhile, WestRock offers a broad portfolio of fibre-based products and automation and at its production plants it recirculates water, reuses chemicals and recycles or reuses many byproducts

for environmental gain. And recently, a simple move to replace dry blanket cleaning cloths to pre-saturated versions has saved a plant in

North Carolina over US$100,000 in the first year.

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Looking at how future factories will operate

PPMA members are responding to their customers’ needs to not only make energy savings but also to decarbonise their future processes…

More and more PPMA members are meeting the challenge of saving energy and decarbonising processes by taking an holistic approach to machine design.

Rockwell Automation, for instance, has published a report called Five Key Operational Pathways to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation that looks at how the industrial sector can leverage data-driven technologies and insights to help accelerate the energy transition.

Business leaders face a major challenge in conceptualising and delivering decarbonised processes in a way that balances profitability with future purpose, without adversely affecting the bottom line. This means that increasing energy efficiency, thoughtful use of critical resources, and innovative product and process redesign is no longer optional, but mission critical to ESG (environmental, social and governance) compliance and ensuring that emerging business models are equitably designed.

Festo offers practical steps for reducing energy consumption which includes a free online webinar giving more information on how to optimise machinery design to consume less compressed air and so improve the total cost of ownership. It demonstrates the latest techniques and tools available to make informed decisions on optimising designs for energy consumption, cost, and performance and is available here: www.festo.com/energyefficiencywebinar23

“We recently conducted a plant audit for an existing customer that identified tens of thousands of pounds of savings,” explains Steve Sands, technical consultant at Festo GB. “The initial investment was only a fraction of the cost and provided a 100% payback in a few months.”

“With a need to reduce energy use, decarbonise and be more sustainable, manufacturers must implement strategies, processes and technologies

Festo’s top tips for lowering compressed air usage that create meaningful change,” says Robert Brezni, global account manager, fluid control & pneumatics at Emerson. “Digital transformation of industrial facilities is a key enabler, making it possible to access real-time process data, insights and diagnostics to improve energy efficiency and

sustainability across the plant floor.”

A good example of this is making improvements to compressed air systems, which are responsible for about 10% of a typical plant’s electricity use and the amount of energy wasted from pneumatic systems can be staggering, he explains.

At Piab, the company works with customers to achieve the lowest possible energy consumption, reducing their carbon footprint as well as their costs.

AN OPTIMSED VACUUM FLOW

Piab vacuum pumps/vacuum generators are predominately based on the patented COAX technology. Based on Piab’s multi-stage technology, COAX cartridges are smaller, more efficient and more reliable than conventional vacuum ejectors, which allow for the design of a flexible, modular and efficient vacuum system.

For instance, a vacuum system based on COAX technology can provide users with three times more vacuum flow than conventional systems, allowing increases in speed with high reliability while reducing energy consumption.

The power and compressed air consumption of a machine is largely influenced by the design, says end of line equipment company Somic. This is why the company replaces as many pneumatic functions as possible with servo technology so the movement behaviour can be better controlled and leakages in the compressed air network are no longer an issue.

In addition to the consumption values for electricity and compressed air, Somic UK distributor Alpma UK says it is also worth taking a close look at the material consumption in the packaging process for energy savings.

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The truth about mono plastics is misunderstood

As the debate about plastics continues… Machinery Update has talked to Multivac UK’s business unit manager; materials Elliot Chrisp about where the market is heading including the many misconceptions around mono-materials. “In reality, mono is a confusing buzzword used by many to make recyclable packaging sound like an all-inclusive possibility,” he says.

Let’s be clear, for many packaging applications mono materials have been used for years, but there are still many packaged products that remain in more complex laminated plastics structures, and often these products have good reason to be.

Mono materials are packaging structures made up of a singular plastic type, but historically, fresh or processed foodstuffs require the use of multiple types of plastics to create essential barriers or protection of the contained product for as long as possible, while also ensuring the fastest and most economical production performance.

This, of course, would be fine and dandy if it wasn’t for the fact that current recycling technology only allows single types of plastics to be recycled, not mixed types. It is not possible to separate the different types of plastics once they have been laminated together, thus rendering mixed plastics ‘non-recyclable’.

Mono materials are therefore essential to supermarkets hitting ESG (environmental, social, and governance) targets for packaging. It all sounds too easy; just make the switch, but of course mono materials don’t do all things (like product protection and shelf life) well enough for many products and applications.

“To many production facilities, the word mono will make their hair stand up,” says Chrisp. This is due to the knowledge that

A simple solution?

Multivac UK has overseen many mono conversion projects currently on supermarket shelves in the UK. It offers a free consultancy service that can help companies with materials and machinery choices…

the use of mono plastics simply cannot match the production or pack performance of that of its multi-polymer counterpart. However, asserts Chrisp, the truth is that mono plastics can and do match performance in many different products in the food industry, and some outperform.

He does admit that not all applications are created equal but maybe some different thinking is required? What if flexible packages for proteins are used instead of traditional rigid trays, for instance?

This has been seen in the new packaging format used by two major UK supermarkets for their mince products recently. The recyclable mono plastics used

in these pack types retain the high seal security of previous formats while reducing plastics use by about 65% and offering 90% more shelf life of the protein.

In all, 8,000 t of CO2 can be saved annually with these packaging changes. Importantly, production lines benefit from no loss in output performance due to sealing anxiety, either.

“The best advice I can give is do not make the mistake of thinking a switch to mono is a simple material specification change,” he says. “Your packaging equipment is a more important factor in the process than the plastics.”

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Technology that meets latest packaging needs

FMCG manufacturers are changing their packaging materials, their ways of working and also packaging formats to meet their sustainable pledges

PPMA members are developing all kinds of technologies to meet sustainable manufacturing demands including Domino, who says that new productivity and sustainability demands are driving the need for 2D codes that can encode more data on each pack.

“Unique and batch-level 2D codes can be instrumental in helping brands to improve processes and drive out waste by providing a link between physical products and their supply chains,” says Domino’s Lee Metters. He also thinks brands must ensure that their coding and marking capabilities are equipped to manage 2D codes with printers and coders designed to handle variable data and high-speed printing of compliant, 2D codes on a range of packaging types and materials.

Meanwhile in labelling, many companies are developing linerless options including Logopak, who has collaborated with UPM Raflatac to provide a robust solution for print and apply labelling. “The benefits for customers are realised through the compatibility between our linerless labelling technology and UPM Raflatac’s

Linerless OptiCut label material,” explains Howard Jagger, md of Logopak UK.

Thermal Printer Support believes disposing of standard liner labelling material continues to be an environmental challenge which is driving the growing demand for alternative, greener linerless labels and labellers to handle them.

As manufacturers move towards minimising their packaging (a requirement in the European Union Directive 94/62/ EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste), removal of label liner material is a great start, and these solutions are being used for a variety of applications ranging from food and beverages to pharmaceutical labelling, retail and parcel delivery.

The company has also taken great strides in making thermal transfer printing more sustainable, as ribbons now use 6.7% less plastics in their construction.

AM Labels offer a range of linerless label printers such as the Epson TM-L100 and the Toshiba BV420D-GL. Consequently, zero backing paper is sent to landfill, helping businesses improve their carbon footprint and environmental credibility. Bundling, banding and overwrapping solutions are also offering gains in terms of sustainable manufacturing.

Sollas recognises the significance of sustainability and has made a firm commitment to incorporating green practices into their operations. One of the keyways that the company addresses sustainability is through research and development, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, and implementation of new packaging technologies.

“Our continual investment in research and development has resulted in the creation of cutting-edge machinery that optimises packaging processes, reduces material waste, and maximises resource efficiency,” explains Mark Price, sales director of Sollas in the UK.

“This in turn streamlines operations, minimises resource consumption, and mitigates environmental impacts by using more sustainable packaging practices.”

Overwrappers from Marden Edwards are also offering sustainable benefits including paper wrapping for point-of-sale packs using heat sealable papers. These papers are simple to use in existing overwrappers from the company; they provide gift wrapped presentation and are fully recyclable through kerbside collections. There is also an option

On the left, a banding machine has used Omron technology while on the right, denesting equipment from Partners in Packaging uses a range of pack materials

to offer plain paper wrapping systems with glue applications.

Meanwhile, Omron’s optical sensor and a digital fibre amplifier used in standalone banding machines has created a single solution to meet various needs to improve efficiency and sustainability. The company’s sustainability efforts focus on cutting down on packaging and plastics and by utilising paper or film strips to bundle products, it can help manufacturers reduce packaging material by 80%. Bandall selected the E3X series fibre amplifier from Omron, paired with the E32 series optical sensor, for its complete range of banding machines.

Engelmann & Buckham (E&B) has been sourcing sustainable packaging materials for its customers for some time which has led to the launch of IntegraMATERIALS. Able to supply both traditional and eco-packaging options, the company will offer a wide range of products including pouches, reels, tubs and cups.

“The majority of our customers know what they want to achieve with their packaging but are unsure whether it can be done,” says Michael Lindsay, md of E&B. “We have the ability to test the materials with their products.”

Partners in Packaging has installed multiple denester-placers including its

reciprocating motion

A Series through to its twin servo C Series machines that can handle both cardboard and plastics trays on the same machine.

“We offer a service of testing trays for their ‘denestability’ on a test rig in our workshop, to help our customers choose a solution that can be automated,” explains Partners director Duncan Macintyre.

At the same time, packaging and paper company Mondi has partnered with machinery company Syntegon to develop a recyclable paper packaging solution for dried foods while Sidel has launched its ‘RePETable offer’ designed to help users make an efficient transition to rPET bottle production.

L-R: Coders on eco films and paper pack options

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Syntegon has developed a method to determine and evaluate emissions from machines over their entire life cycle – in keeping with so-called Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). Certified by TÜV Rheinland (a German Association for technical inspection) last year, the new software-based calculation model is designed to lay the basis for effective consulting, energy-efficient operations, and technological optimisation of the company’s own equipment.

“Our analysis can calculate a broad range of emissions, from the machines’ construction and use phase to shutdown and disposal,” says Steffen Carbon who is responsible for environmentally compatible product design at Syntegon.

The use phase accounts for more than two-thirds of the entire life cycle, consuming most energy and causing a considerable share of overall emissions. During footprint calculation, Syntegon’s method includes parameters such as electricity, compressed air, media, and packaging materials. “This data allows us to improve the machines and processes of companies eager to achieve sustainable production processes and reduce costs,” he says.

More specifically, the calculation correlates so-called ‘activity data’, which is recorded during production and operation, with specific carbon footprints provided by Ecoinvent. This Swiss non-profit organisation hosts a database comprising general emission information that may be relevant for the analysis. Parameters include construction materials like stainless steel or certain operating materials, including cleaning media.

The database helps Syntegon to draw representative and evidence-

Calculating emissions…

Syntegon has developed a method that calculates the carbon emissions of machines for entire life cycles

based conclusions about the emissions of specific machines.

Syntegon tested the first model of its consumption analysis in 2021 with its own Elematic 3001 case packer and its GKF 720 capsule filling machine. At that time, the analysis covered phases from production to transport and operation. Last year, Syntegon extended the scope of its LCA method to include the complete end-of-line phase. “We are now also able to

calculate the carbon footprint at shutdown, disposal, and recycling,” explains Carbon. The analysis considers key steps such as disassembly, removal, recycling of materials, and also the disposal of waste in a landfill site.

Energy-intensive sterilization tunnels used in pharmaceutical production help to illustrate how much greenhouse gases the equipment emits in each phase. Syntegon found 90%

of all carbon emissions occur during usage. Materials rank second highest, while the equipment’s end of life amounts to less than 1% of the emissions during the entire life cycle.

Syntegon relies on simulation tools to analyse the use phase. “We take a wealth of parameters into account, for example the average service life of the equipment, but also the times for commissioning, heating up tools, and performing maintenance activities, as well as downtime,” explains Torsten Sauer, director sustainability at Syntegon. “We can even calculate the impact of packaging materials on emissions, leading to the

Test runs are determining the emissions for specific use cases to to help optimise machine running

Syntegon used a sterilization tunnel as a use case to examine a variety of operating conditions with savings potential

most comprehensive analysis possible,” he says.

The theoretical calculation of emission, however, is not enough for Syntegon’s ambitious goal. “We create added value not only by showing companies where to save energy, but also by giving them specific recommendations for how to do it,” says Sauer. Again, the sterilization tunnel is a good example of how the company tackles this task. Depending on the operating state, the machine uses different amounts of energy, thus offering several levers for more ecological operations that compromise neither quality nor validation.

CLEVERLY USED STATES

The sterilization tunnel with a length of several metres consumes up to 15% more energy during heating than during operation. Therefore, cleverly used operating states offer potential for savings – but also require a change of mindset.

“Evidence shows that many manufacturing companies keep their tunnels ready for operation, ie in high-level standby mode, for very long periods of time to reduce heating energy, even if they only use them for a few hours a day,” says Carbon. “They only switch to lowlevel standby with less power consumption on weekends.” This operating mode ensures sterile conditions at a temperature of 130deg C. However, the tunnel must be heated up to 350deg C again for regular production. Using its LCA analysis, Syntegon was able to prove that there is another viable approach: “Our analysis showed that low-level standby is also possible during weekday downtimes without jeopardising sterilization quality,” Carbon tells Machinery Update.

“Compared to high-level standby, manufacturing companies can save up to 10%

of electricity – without having to requalify the system.”

Besides operating conditions, Syntegon also

and their effects on the carbon footprint. The company also intends to use the test data for its own purposes,

Reduce Waste Reduce Cost Reduce Effort

the machines in its portfolio or to develop new solutions for respective industries.

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Domino understands that integrating innovative, new equipment into the toughest production lines requires reliable, compliant products, smart integration, and a consistent global support infrastructure. Domino’s latest technology is designed to keep pace with customers’ increasingly intelligent factories.

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Packaging and production trends demand the printing of real-time and variable data, machine-readable codes, and images onto changing and increasingly sustainable, flexible packaging films and labels.

Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) is a viable alternative for various flexible packaging applications. This could benefit manufacturers looking to prioritise sustainable manufacturing methods, reduce waste, and optimise their total cost of ownership.

Colour sensors get an upgrade

Sick has announced an advance in its colour sensor portfolio with the launch of its CSS and CSX high resolution and high-speed devices.

This newly developed flagship CSS colour sensor is billed as offering best-inclass colour resolution and the ability to distinguish even the slightest nuances in shade. Its capability to identify subtle differences in surface structures and textures opens up wide-ranging applications in automotive manufacturing.

The CSS sensor detects colours precisely, regardless of the distance from the object, at lengths of up to 500 mm. Its clever distance regulation

Valves deliver an easy to use design

Trivalve is a single-piece backflow preventer designed for use especially in Tri Clamp fittings that is quick and easy to use.

capability dispenses with the need for strict guidance of the target. It therefore accommodates changing sensing distances automatically on a production line, for example to account for differing orientations of a product on a conveyor, and to handle varying object sizes with ease.

Live L*A*B* or RGB colour values are displayed directly on the CSS’s on-sensor full-colour display, while the teach-in method enables the sensor to assess the similarity between the detected colour and the expected colour in real time.

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The special design combines a normal Tri Clamp sealing gasket and a non-return design element, allowing a machine builder to easily swap out a normal Tri Clamp sealing gasket and install a Trivalve wherever it is required.

“Trivalve offers benefits to the end user as a lowcost, spacesaving and easy-to-install option for backflow prevention in their equipment,” explains Paul Schofield of Trivalve.

Valves are available in two food grade, magnetic elastomers; silicone and EPDM and are offered in

three sizes (BS4825-3); 1-inch, 1.5-inch and 2-inch. In addition to the material and size options, Trivalves also come in different hardness values (40A, 60A, and 80A Shore). The range of hardnesses offered allows the user to select the valve characteristics that are best suited to their process. A soft valve offers the lowest pressure drop in the flow direction and a hard valve offers the greatest resistance to pressure in the reverse flow direction.

Although new to market, Trivalves have already found use in food and non-food depositing equipment as a finger-safe option below the feed hopper.

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High precision cam followers have overcome maintenance issues at a can manufacturing facility to increase production

IKO UK and Ireland has drastically reduced maintenance costs while increasing production rates and improving production volumes at its customer the Can Manufacturing facility by replacing persistently failing bearings.

Previously, the maintenance team at the site needed to close the line monthly due to the current bearing arrangements regularly collapsing without warning.

IKO collected some of the

failed bearings for inspection and it became apparent that the washdown procedure used to clean the lines was itself washing away the bearing lubrication. To resolve these

issues, IKO suggested the customer use a combination of its maintenance-free integrated C-Lube technology, its centrally lubricated cam followers and, in some areas, its external C-Lube unit which is used to lubricate the rolling surface itself.

The IKO C-Lube maintenance-free lubrication system incorporates the use of NSF H1 certified lubrication oil and an FDA compliant resin,

whereby the resin deposits a small amount of lubricant onto any dry contact surfaces via a capillary action. This ensures the bearing is never over lubricated, and the requirement for a regular or ad-hoc regreasing regime is removed. The centrally lubricated units allowed the use of automated lubrication feed systems to apply sufficient food safe grease to the internal rolling elements.

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Sick says the sensors are ideal for wide-ranging colour sensing applications

High precision is offered to product users

Trivalve is quick and easy to use

New coated fastener

assembly time

Fabory has introduced Lubrinox fasteners, bolts, and nuts which are high-quality coated options that bring about a significant reduction in assembly time, as the hassle of using external lubricants is removed.

Lubrinox fasteners ensure that the internal and external threads of a stainless-steel connection remain free from adhesion. This coating not only guarantees the integrity of the connection but also offers sustained lubrication within the threaded connection. This results in no more manual intervention on the workshop or factory floor and a trouble-free disassembly. “Say goodbye to the troublesome scenarios of immovable, broken, or cut bolts and nuts,” says Steve Roberts of Fabory.

FDA APPROVED OPTION

The lubrication offered on Fabory’s fasteners, including Lubrinox, has earned FDA approval which delivers benefits for these sectors:

• Food processing industry

• Steel construction

• Electrical equipment construction

• Medical industry

• General mechanical engineering.

By using Lubrinox, manufacturers can average a saving of about 25 seconds per bolt connection, says Fabory. For an average-sized machine factory, this translates into savings of approximately 1,700 man-hours per annum.

“By understanding our customers in specific markets, we can refine our product range to best suit their unique requirements,” explains Jos Lavrijsen, product category manager at Fabory.

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Sensor can detect both cylinder ends

When used with short-stroke pneumatic cylinders, a single sensor from ifm electronic’s new MK59xx range can detect both cylinder end positions, whereas, in the past, two separate sensors would have been needed. This reduces both cost and also installation time.

Designed for T-slot mounting, the new sensors have a detection range of 50 mm and, as well as conventional switching outputs, they feature an IO-Link interface that allows continuous high-resolution monitoring of cylinder position.

If the IO-Link interface is used, MK59xx sensors also provide additional functionality, including a stroke counter which is invaluable for evaluating the service life of critical cylinders, a stroke timer which can provide a useful warning of mechanical or air pressure problems, and a temperature monitor.

An additional benefit is that, thanks to a teach function and a Bluetooth adaptor, the sensors can be adjusted from outside the machine after installation.

MK59xx sensors are currently available in versions with either one or two switching outputs and with a range of connection options, including 2 m or 6 m cables or pigtails with either M8 or M12 connectors. All types provide two digital outputs accessible via IO-Link, and all have a maximum switching frequency of 200 Hz.

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A new configuration tool assists multi-axis systems

HepcoMotion’s new configuration tool guides customers through the configuration of multi-axis systems in minutes.

Designed with customers in mind, HepcoMotion is pleased to announce an advanced configuration tool for its HGS gantry systems, which provides customers with technical support throughout all stages of the design and selection process.

Recognising the challenges customers face configuring their gantry systems unaided, Hepco has devised a configuration tool that configures multi-axis systems in minutes. Providing useful support, an online meeting with Hepco’s technical department guides customers through the selection process, followed up with layout drawings, a 3D CAD model, the quotation, and the performance confirmation.

The product configurator quickly calculates bearing, beam, and end stop requirements to specify the

HepcoMotion says its configurator will save clients significant design time

optimum gantry solution to meet the client needs.

Customers will receive a full technical report including detailed load calculations, assembly, commissioning and maintenance requirements. All required documentation can be provided to demonstrate compliance with Essential Health and Safety requirements and to support CE marking.

Hepco’s heavy duty gantry systems (HGS) incorporate the HDS2 heavy duty linear motion elements, which have been used throughout the industry for many years

for applications such as palletising, sorting, and pick & place.

In addition to the new specification tool, HGS has several product updates designed to simplify and speed up design time and installation. The introduction of X-Y axes adjustment plates simplifies lifting and handling and reduces assembly time. New X-axis catches mitigate problems caused by abnormal loads, and slide-mounted end stops simplify beam machining.

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Modular aluminium industrial workstations provide an adaptable and durable solution

Specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, Matara is also a provider of ergonomically designed aluminium industrial workstations and workbenches which are modular in nature for maximum flexibility.

The range is machined and built in-house, using PG40 40×40 and 40×80 aluminium extrusion profile, cut to length and pre-drilled ready for assembly. They are available in widths of 1200, 1600 and

2000 mm, with all table-top heights at least 900 mm from the floor, which can be customised using the incorporated adjustable 59Ø feet.

Matara modular industrial workbenches are supplied either flat packed (with all brackets and fixings supplied) or can be pre-assembled for a small fee.

Matara

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Who What Where

Who’s done what and gone where...

Fanuc Europe

Marco Ghirardello is the new president and CEO of Fanuc Europe, succeeding Shinichi Tanzawa who has been leading the company since 2016 – he will now return to Fanuc HQ for a new assignment. Ghirardello has been with Fanuc since 1994, most recently serving as the senior vice president of Fanuc Europe, leading the factory automation business unit.

Eriez-Europe

Gareth Meese has been promoted to managing director of Eriez-Europe. In this key leadership role within the company’s global group, he is responsible for driving the growth and development of the company.

Antalis

Nicholas Thompson has taken up the role of managing director of Antalis UK and Ireland replacing David Hunter who has retired from the business after being md since 2012. Thompson has been with the business for nearly ten years, most recently as its packaging director and prior to that as supply chain director.

Videojet

Steven Sterritt has joined Videojet as service manager for Ireland and is responsible for leading the service team of six Irelandbased engineers and managing customer relationships.

BCMPA

Emma Verkaik has taken over as the new ceo of the BCMPA from Rodney Steel, having previously been membership and marketing director of the association. She will continue to raise the profile of outsourcing in her new role.

Rodney Steel expressed his gratitude for having had the opportunity to lead the BCMPA for over 20 years, saying it had been an honour and he was proud of the accomplishments.

Berger Tools

Billy Knight has joined Berger Tools as business development manager responsible for creating marketing initiatives as well as supporting the sales and customer service teams in his new role.

Endoline Automation

ALS Mechatronic

Blake Harrison has joined ALS Mechatronic as operations director to oversee growth. He is based at the HQ in North Gloucs, but he will oversee the development of a new second site in Alcester, near Redditch.

Macsa ID UK

Tom Steele has stepped up from his role as technical sales manager at Macsa ID UK to sales director to lead the sales team and oversee marketing activities.

Domino

Thomas Guerriero has been appointed group customer CSR (corporate social responsibility) manager at Domino Printing Sciences – a dedicated new role in the newly-developed CSR team.

Diary Dates

26 – 28 SEPTEMBER

PPMA Show 2023 NEC, Birmingham www.ppmashow.co.uk

26 – 28 SEPTEMBER

POWTECH 2023

Nuremberg, Germany www.powtech.de/en

2 – 5 OCTOBER

PPMA Training

Mechanical Maintenance

Make UK: Aston, Birmingham Eventsandtraining@ppma.co.uk

17 – 19 OCTOBER

PPMA Training

Introduction to Pneumatics

Make UK: Aston, Birmingham Eventsandtraining@ppma.co.uk

24 – 26 OCTOBER

PROPAK CAPE 2023 Cape Town, South Africa www.propakcape.co.za

7 – 9 NOVEMBER

Gulfood Manufacturing 2023

Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE E: janette.lane@ppma.co.uk

8 – 10 NOVEMBER

PROPAK VIETNAM 2023

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam www.propakvietnam.com

14 – 16 NOVEMBER

SPS

Nuremberg, Germany www.sps.mesago.com

Grace Yates has joined Endoline Automation as sales & marketing assistant and is the fourth-generation member of the Yates family to work in the business. Founded in 1981 by her great-grandfather, the late Ronald Yates, the company is currently being run by the third generation of the family, with Andrew Yates as md and Richard Yates as operations director. Their father Alan joined the business in the 1990s and although now retired, enjoys his current role as chairman.

5 – 7 DECEMBER

PPMA Training

Introduction to Pneumatics

Make UK: Aston, Birmingham Eventsandtraining@ppma.co.uk

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SICK (UK) LTD

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TORQUE LIMITERS

ULTRASONIC SENSORS

SICK (UK) LTD

00 44 (0)121 360 0155 www.crossmorse.com sales@crossmorse.com

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AUTOCLAVES & STERILIZERS

Europharma

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BAKERY

PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

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European Process Plant

Tel: 01372 745558

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Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

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BREAKFAST CEREAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

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Waldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd, St Albans, Herts AL1 5BN

T: 01727 831121 F: 01727 856767

E: info@sick.co.uk www.sick.co.uk

CONVEYORS

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk

www ckf.co.uk

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

Grote Company

Deeside, CH5 2NT www.grotecompany.com

E: sales@grotecompany.com

T: 01978 362243 F: 01978 362255

piab Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

T: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

VISION SENSORS

SICK (UK) LTD

Waldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd, St Albans, Herts AL1 5BN

T: 01727 831121 F: 01727 856767

E: info@sick.co.uk www.sick.co.uk

Karmelle Ltd

Unit 17, Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Lane Huddersfield HD1 3RR

T: 01484 533356

E: Karmelle@gmail.com www.karmelle.com

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

Riggs Autopack Ltd

Nelson, Lancs BB9 0HU

T: 01282 440040

E: info@riggsautopack.co.uk

www.riggsautopack.co.uk

SP Filling Systems Ltd

Unit 28, Ddole Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF

T: 01597 824918 F: 01597 822553

E: sales@sp-filling.co.uk www.sp-filling.co.uk

DRUM EMPTYING

Greywell Road, Mapledurwell,

Hampshire RG24 7NG

T: +44 (0)1256 474 547

Unit 2, Hatch Industrial Park, E: enquiries@farleygreene.com

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

BAKING

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

BISCUIT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

T: +44 1733 283000 E: bpltd@bakerperkins.com www.bakerperkins.com

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

BLENDING

BULK PRODUCT HANDLING SYSTEMS

Coperion K-Tron GB

4 Acorn Business Park, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1AS

T: 0161 209 4810

E: ckb@coperionktron.com www coperion.com

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

CONVEYORS – UV

T: 01202 307700 E: info@packline.co.uk www.packline.co.uk

TAWI UK

Reiser UK Ltd

T: +44 (0)1260 272894

E: s

ales@jrboone.com www.jrboone.com

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

T: 01694 722841

Greywell Road, Mapledurwell,

Hampshire RG24 7NG

T: +44 (0)1256 474 547

Unit 2, Hatch Industrial Park, E: enquiries@farleygreene.com

JACOB (UK) LTD

E: sales@jacob-uk.com www.jacob-group.com/uk

piab

Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

T: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

E: sales@rileyautomation.com

T: 01332 275850 www.rileyautomation.com

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

CONFECTIONERY PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

T: +44 1733 283000

E: bpltd@bakerperkins.com

www.bakerperkins.com

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

JenAct

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: jenact@jenton.co uk www.jenact.co.uk

DAIRY EQUIPMENT

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

T: 01484 715111

E: info@yps.co.uk W: www.yps.co.uk

Prince of Wales Works, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1QF

DESPOSITORS LIQUIDS/SOLIDS

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

T: +44 1733 283000

E: bpltd@bakerperkins.com www.bakerperkins.com

Grote Company

Deeside, CH5 2NT www.grotecompany.com

E: sales@grotecompany.com

T: 01978 362243

F: 01978 362255

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

DRUM FILLING

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

DRUM HANDLING

T: 01202 307700 E: info@packline.co.uk www.packline.co.uk

EXTRUSION

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

T: +44 1733 283000 E: bpltd@bakerperkins.com www.bakerperkins.com

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

FILLING MACHINES: LIQUID

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk

www.auto-pack.co.uk

Karmelle Ltd

Unit 17, Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Lane, Huddersfield HD1 3RR

T: 01484 533356

E: Karmelle@gmail.com www.karmelle.com

Riggs Autopack Ltd

Nelson, Lancs BB9 0HU

T: 01282 440040

E: info@riggsautopack.co.uk

www.riggsautopack.co.uk

SP Filling Systems Ltd

Unit 28, Ddole Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF

T: 01597 824918 F: 01597 822553

E: sales@sp-filling.co.uk www.sp-filling.co.uk

FILTRATION EQUIPMENT

D.H. INDUSTRIES LIMITED Sullivan House, Fenton Way, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6TD, UK

T: +44 (0)1268 410 666

E: dh@dhi.co.uk - www dhi.co.uk

FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

www.machineryupdate.co.uk

MEAT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

MINCING & GRINDING

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

MIXING MACHINES

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

T: +44 1733 283000 E: bpltd@bakerperkins.com www.bakerperkins.com

Greywell Road, Mapledurwell, Unit 2, Hatch Industrial Park,

Hampshire RG24 7NG

T: +44 (0)1256 474 547

E: enquiries@farleygreene.com

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

Grote Company

Deeside, CH5 2NT www.grotecompany.com

E: sales@grotecompany.com

T: 01978 362243 F: 01978 362255

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

Riggs Autopack Ltd Nelson, Lancs BB9 0HU

T: 01282 440040

E: info@riggsautopack.co.uk www.riggsautopack.co.uk

The Food Machinery Company Ltd Fenn Corner, St Mary Hoo,

Rochester ME3 8RF

T: 01634 272345

www.foodmc.co.uk

FOOD PROCESSING MACHINERY

T: +44 1256 766003 E: sales@fillers.co.uk www.fillers.co.uk

FOREIGN BODY DETECTION

T: 01252 510565 E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

HEAT EXCHANGERS

ProXES UK & Ireland Ltd

T: +44 1480 400684

E: ukireland@proxes.com

W: www.proxes.com

HOMOGENISATION

Reiser UK Ltd

PIZZA EQUIPMENT

Grote Company

Deeside, CH5 2NT www.grotecompany.com

E: sales@grotecompany.com

T: 01978 362243 F: 01978 362255

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

PUMPS – POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT

Reiser UK Ltd

Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

SORTING EQUIPMENT

Interroll

STERILISING TUNNELS

JenAct

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: jenact@jenton.co uk www.jenact.co.uk

TABLETING & TABLET COUNTING

Europharma

T: 01420 473344

E: admin@europharma.co.uk www europharma.co.uk

E: s

T: +44 (0)1260 272894 ales@jrboone.com www.jrboone.com

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

MIXING VESSELS

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

D.H. INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Sullivan House, Fenton Way, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6TD, UK

T: +44 (0)1268 410 666

E: dh@dhi.co.uk - www dhi.co.uk

OVENS

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

T: +44 1733 283000 E: bpltd@bakerperkins.com www.bakerperkins.com

PASTEURISERS

KHS UK Limited

6 Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NY

T: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935

E: info@khs.com www.khs.com

PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSING

Coperion K-Tron GB

4 Acorn Business Park, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1AS

T: 0161 209 4810

E: ckb@coperionktron.com www coperion.com

Europharma

T: 01420 473344

E: admin@europharma.co.uk www europharma.co.uk

T: +44 1256 766003 E: sales@fillers.co.uk www.fillers.co.uk

PUMPS VACUUM

piab

Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

T: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

SANDWICH PREPARATION EQUIPMENT

Grote Company

Deeside, CH5 2NT www.grotecompany.com

E: sales@grotecompany.com

T: 01978 362243 F: 01978 362255

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

SAUSAGE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

UV CURING

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

UV DISINFECTION

Jenton Ariana

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jentonariana.co.uk

UV INSPECTION

Jenton Ariana

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jentonariana.co.uk

VISCOSITY CONTROLS

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

Greywell Road, Mapledurwell, Unit 2, Hatch Industrial Park,

SIEVES & SEPARATORS Hampshire RG24 7NG T: +44 (0)1256 474 547

E: enquiries@farleygreene.com

SLICING & DICING

Grote Company Deeside, CH5 2NT www.grotecompany.com

E: sales@grotecompany.com

T: 01978 362243 F: 01978 362255

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

SMOKE OVENS

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

WASHING & STERLIZING

Europharma

T: 01420 473344

E: admin@europharma.co.uk

www europharma.co.uk

X-RAY INSPECTION

Anritsu – Product Inspection & Detection (EMEA) Unit 3, Scott Road, Luton, LU3 3BF, UK

T: +44 (0)845 539 9729

www.anritsu.com/infivis

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd

Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com

www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

Ishida Europe Ltd

Greywell Road, Mapledurwell,

Hampshire RG24 7NG

T: +44 (0)1256 474 547

Unit 2, Hatch Industrial Park, E: enquiries@farleygreene.com

FlexLink Systems Limited Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

SNACK PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Manor Drive, Peterborough, PE4 7AP

T: +44 1733 283000 E: bpltd@bakerperkins.com

www.bakerperkins.com

Kettles Wood Drive, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 3DB

F: 0121 607 7666

T: 0121 607 7700

E: info@ishidaeurope.com www.ishidaeurope.com

T: 01252 510565

E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com

www.ukinspectionsystems.com

MACHINERY FINDER

To advertise contact: Stephen Badgery

ADHESIVE APPLICATORS

Te GLUEING TECHNOLOGY

Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6TT

T: 01225 783456

E: general@igluetech.co.uk www.igluetech.co.uk

Nordson (U.K.) Ltd.

Langstone Road, Wythenshawe Manchester M22 5LB

T: 0161 498 1500

E: sales@uk.nordson.com

www.nordson.com

Robatech Gluing Technology

Basildon, Essex, SS15 6SW

T: 01268 490035

E: info@robatechgt.com

www.robatechgt.com

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

AEROSOL & SPRAY EQUIPMENT

D.H. INDUSTRIES LIMITED Sullivan House, Fenton Way, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6TD, UK

T: +44 (0)1268 410 666

E: dh@dhi.co.uk - www dhi.co.uk

AIR RINSERS

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk

www.auto-pack.co.uk

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd

10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk

www.propack.co.uk

AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLES

Aetna UK Limited Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

Scott Automation Ltd (Alvey)

T: +44 1384 210 278

E: info@scottautomation.co.uk www.scottautomation.co.uk

BAGGING EQUIPMENT

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com

From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

Packaging Machinery

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC

Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com

www.optima-packaging.co.uk

PFM House, 2 Pilgrim Way, Leeds LS28 6LU

PFM ing Machinery Ltd

T: +44 (0)113 2393401

E: sales@pfmuk.com www.pfmuk.com

Rovema Packaging Machines Ltd

8 Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8DP

T: 01296 310490 F: 01296 483440

E: sales@rovema.co.uk www.rovema.com

STATEC BINDER GmbH

Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com www.statec-binder.com

TPG - The Packaging Group

If you can think it, we can pack it!

www.the-packaging-group.com - a.beverley@the-packaging-group.co.uk

T: 01376 552020

E: sales@sfrpc.co.uk www.thesackfillingandrobotpalletisingcompany.co.uk

T: 01484 715111

E: info@yps.co.uk

W: www.yps.co.uk

Prince of Wales Works, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1QF

BAG PALLETISERS

T: 01282 601444 E: sales@adpak.co.uk www.adpak.co.uk

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

STATEC BINDER GmbH

Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com www.statec-binder.com

TAWI UK

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

T: 01376 552020

E: sales@sfrpc.co.uk www.thesackfillingandrobotpalletisingcompany.co.uk

BAG SEALERS

Sollas UK Ltd

Hampshire RG28 7BB

T: 01256 896930

E: sales@sollasuk.com www.sollas.com

BAR CODE READER VERIFICATION-OCR

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

Jenton Dimaco

T: +44 (0)1234 851515

E: sales@dimaco.vision www.dimaco.co.uk

www.logopak.co.uk E: enquiries@logopak.net

T: 01904 692333

SICK (UK) LTD

Waldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd, St Albans, Herts AL1 5BN

T: 01727 831121 F: 01727 856767

E: info@sick.co.uk www.sick.co.uk

BAR CODE SYSTEMS

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

Cobalt Systems Ltd

Cobalt House, Arden Square Electra Way, Crewe, CW1 6HA

T: 01270 539800

E: sales@cobaltis.co.uk www.cobaltis.co.uk

Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd

D4 Brookside Business Park, Manchester M24 1GS

T: 0161 655 4846

E: sales@ilsystems.co.uk www.ilsystems.co.uk

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

BESPOKE MACHINER BUILDER

BLISTER PACK SEALERS

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

BLOW MOULDERS

KHS UK Limited

6 Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NY

T: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935

E: info@khs.com www.khs.com

BOX MAKING MACHINERY

AUTOMATION

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

CAN FILLING EQUIPMENT

All-Fill International Ltd

5 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Rd, Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1RS

T: 01767 691100

E: info@allfill.co.uk www.allfill.co.uk

KHS UK Limited

6 Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NY

T: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935

E: info@khs.com www.khs.com

CAPPERS

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk www.auto-pack.co.uk

Cap Coder Ltd

Monument Business Park, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RW

T: 01865 891466

E: sales@capcoder.com www.capcoder.com

Capmatic Europa Ltd

T: UK +44 121 630 2052 / IE +353 188 31 695

Nottingham, NG9 1PF, United Kingdom

T: 0115 967 8787 E: sales@bwflexiblesystems www.bwflexiblesystems.com

Concetti

M: +44 7776 148129

E: t.mitford@concetti.com

W: www.concetti.com

T: 01427 611885

E: sales@gic uk.net

www.gic.uk net

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk www.auto-pack.co.uk

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

STATEC BINDER GmbH

Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com www.statec-binder.com

BANDING

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

BLISTER PACKS

Europharma

T: 01420 473344

E: admin@europharma.co.uk www europharma.co.uk

m

E: sales@capmatic.com

www.capmatic.com

Karmelle Ltd

Unit 17, Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Lane, Huddersfield HD1 3RR

T: 01484 533356

E: Karmelle@gmail.com www.karmelle.com

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com www.optima-packaging.co.uk

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd

10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk www.propack.co.uk

SP Filling Systems Ltd

Unit 28, Ddole Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF

T: 01597 824918 F: 01597 822553

E: sales@sp-filling.co.uk www.sp-filling.co.uk

Packaging Machinery

CAPSULATORS

Evolution BPS

T: 01721 724296

E: sales@evolutionbps.co.uk www evolutionbps co.uk

CARTONING MACHINES (CARTONBOARD)

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

CARTONING SYSTEMS

Aetna UK Limited

Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com

From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

Cama Group

Robotics and Packaging Machines

UK Subsidiary Swindon, Wilts, SN3 4TG

T. 01793 831111 E. cama-UK@camagroup.com

W. www.camagroup.com

ETPACK SPRINTER UK LTD

NEWBURY, BERKS, RG14 5SJ

T: 01635 905090

E: dianne@et-pack.com www.et-pack.com

Europharma

T: 01420 473344

E: admin@europharma.co.uk www europharma.co.uk

Te GLUEING TECHNOLOGY

Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6TT

T: 01225 783456

E: general@igluetech.co.uk www.igluetech.co.uk

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

28b Burnett Business Park, Gypsy Lane, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2ED T: 0117 986 5417

E: sales@keymac.co.uk www.keymac.co.uk

Kliklok International Ltd

Western Drive, Bristol BS14 0AY

E: Jason.Godwin@syntegon.com

T: 01275 557639 www.syntegon.com

+44 (0) 1937 832921 lambert.sales@mpac-group.com www.mpac-group.com

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC

Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com

www.optima-packaging.co.uk

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd

10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk www.propack.co.uk

105 Newdigate Road, Nottingham, NG16 1HN

T: 0115 875 9846

E: contact@raupack.co.uk www.raupack co uk

To advertise contact: Stephen Badgery T 020 8773 5525 E stephen.badgery@ppma.co.uk

Rovema Packaging Machines Ltd

8 Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8DP

T: 01296 310490 F: 01296 483440

E: sales@rovema.co.uk www.rovema.com

CASE ERECTING/FILLING/SEALING

T: 01282 601444 E: sales@adpak.co.uk www.adpak.co.uk

Aetna UK Limited Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

E: Packaging-Systems@antalis.co.uk

T: 0370 241 1466 W: www.antalis.co.uk

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk www.auto-pack.co.uk

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

Cama Group Robotics and Packaging Machines UK Subsidiary Swindon, Wilts, SN3 4TG

T. 01793 831111 E. cama-UK@camagroup.com W. www.camagroup.com

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

AUTOMATION

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

ETT UK Limited Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

Kensal Handling Systems Kensal House, President Way, Luton, LU2 9NR

T: +44 (0) 1 582 425 777 F: +44 (0) 1 582 425 776

E: sales@kensal.com www.kensal.com

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd

10 Hill Wootton Rd Leek Wootton, Warwicks CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk www.propack.co.uk

Quin Systems Ltd

Oaklands Park, Wokingham, RG41 2FE

T: 0118 977 1077

E: sales@quin.co.uk www.quin.co.uk

105 Newdigate Road, Nottingham, NG16 1HN

T: 0115 875 9846

E: contact@raupack.co.uk www.raupack co uk

SCM Handling Ltd

Broadgauge Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3RU

T: 01823 431838

E: sales@scmhandling.com www.scmhandling.com

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT

T: 01493 257070 E: info@siat.co.uk www.siat.co.uk

ETPACK SPRINTER UK LTD NEWBURY, BERKS, RG14 5SJ

T: 01635 905090

E: dianne@et-pack.com www.et-pack.com

ETT UK Limited Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

Ilapak Ltd

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

CASE ERECTING/LOADING/ SEALING/CLOSING

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

CASE LINING/FILLING/CLOSING

E: Packaging-Systems@antalis.co.uk

T: 0370 241 1466 W: www.antalis.co.uk

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

AUTOMATION

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

CASE PACKERS AUTOMATIC

Aetna UK Limited Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

T: +44 1427 611 969 E: sales@ampautomation.co.uk www.ampautomation.co.uk

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000 E: info@auto-pack.co.uk www.auto-pack.co.uk

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

Cama Group Robotics and Packaging Machines UK Subsidiary Swindon, Wilts, SN3 4TG

T. 01793 831111 E. cama-UK@camagroup.com W. www.camagroup.com

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

T: +44 (0)1767 310581 E: sales@endoline-robotics.com www.endoline-robotics.com

Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

Kensal Handling Systems Kensal House, President Way, Luton, LU2 9NR

T: +44 (0) 1 582 425 777 F: +44 (0) 1 582 425 776

E: sales@kensal.com www.kensal.com

KHS UK Limited

6 Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NY

T: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935

E: info@khs.com www.khs.com m

+44 (0) 1937 832921

lambert.sales@mpac-group.com www.mpac-group.com

Penn Packaging Ltd

Harkstead Hall Barn, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1DB

T: 01473 893990 www.penn-packaging.co.uk

E: email@penn-packaging.co.uk

Quin Systems Ltd Oaklands Park, Wokingham, RG41 2FE

T: 0118 977 1077

E: sales@quin.co.uk www.quin.co.uk

Rovema Packaging Machines Ltd

8 Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8DP

T: 01296 310490 F: 01296 483440

E: sales@rovema.co.uk

www.rovema.com

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT

T: 01493 257070 E: info@siat.co.uk www.siat.co.uk

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

CASE TAPING/STRAPPING/GLUING

T: 01282 601444 E: sales@adpak.co.uk

www.adpak.co.uk

Aetna UK Limited

Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

E: Packaging-Systems@antalis.co.uk

T: 0370 241 1466

W: www.antalis.co.uk

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk

www.auto-pack.co.uk

To advertise contact: Stephen Badgery T 020 8773 5525 E stephen.badgery@ppma.co.uk

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

Olmec-UK Ltd

Barton-Upon-Humber DN18 5RL

Packaging Machinery

Kensal Handling Systems

Kensal House, President Way, Luton, LU2 9NR

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

AUTOMATION

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

Nordson (U.K.) Ltd.

Langstone Road, Wythenshawe Manchester M22 5LB

T: 0161 498 1500

E: sales@uk.nordson.com www.nordson.com

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT

T: 01493 257070 E: info@siat.co.uk www.siat.co.uk

CHECKWEIGHER METAL DETECTOR COMBI UNITS

Anritsu – Product Inspection & Detection (EMEA)

Unit 3, Scott Road, Luton, LU3 3BF, UK

T: +44 (0)845 539 9729 www.anritsu.com/infivis

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd

Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

T: 01252 510565

E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

CHECKWEIGHERS

Anritsu – Product Inspection & Detection (EMEA)

Unit 3, Scott Road, Luton, LU3 3BF, UK

T: +44 (0)845 539 9729

www.anritsu.com/infivis

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd

Banbury Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

Ishida Europe Ltd

Kettles Wood Drive, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 3DB

T: 0121 607 7700 F: 0121 607 7666

E: info@ishidaeurope.com www.ishidaeurope.com

E: sales.uk@minebea-intec.com

T: 0121 779 3131

W: www.minebea-intec.com

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

www.sureservice.co.uk info@sureservice.co.uk 01440 765380

For all your weighing and labelling needs

T: 01252 510565 E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

Yamato Leeds, LS11 5AL

T: 0113 322 1546

E: sales1@yamatoscale.co.uk www yamatoscale.co.uk

CHECKWEIGHERS – COMBINATION

Anritsu – Product Inspection & Detection (EMEA)

Unit 3, Scott Road, Luton, LU3 3BF UK

T: +44 (0)845 539 9729 www.anritsu.com/infivis

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

M.D.S. Lt d Metal Detection Services St. Martins Studios, Greenbank Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 5PL

T: Sales 0161 286 8755 T: 0161 286 8750 E: sales@mds.org.uk www.mds.org.uk

T: 01252 510565 E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

CODING & MARKING

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

ATD Marking Systems

Marley House, The Mill, Great Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DE

T: 01858 461014 F: 01858 436900

E: mail@atduk.com www.atduk.com

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

Domino UK Ltd

Bar Hill, Cambridge

CB23 8TU

T: 01954 782551 E: enquiries@domino-uk.com www.domino-uk.com

T: 01727 84668 E: techsales@edding.co.uk www.edding.tech/en

Foenix Coding Ltd

The Barns, Hilltop Farm, Lyne Lane, Lyne Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0AW UK

T. 01932 701 449 sales@foenixcoding.com W. foenixcoding.com

Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd

D4 Brookside Business Park, Manchester M24 1GS

T: 0161 655 4846

E: sales@ilsystems.co.uk www.ilsystems.co.uk

Linx Printing Technologies Ltd St. Ives, PE27 5JL

T: 01480 775223

E: uksales@linx.co.uk www.linxglobal.com

Rotech Machines Limited Hertfordshire AL7 1AJ

T: +44 (0) 1707 393700

E: sales@rotechmachines.com www rotechmachines.com

THERMAL INKJET PRINTERS

T: 01652 631960

E: sales@olmec-uk.com www.olmec-uk.com

CONFECTIONERY WRAPPING MACHINES

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

Paramount Packaging Systems

T: 01252 815252

E: fuji@paramount-packaging.co.uk www.paramount-packaging.co.uk

CONTRACT LABELLING

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

T: 01255 553822

E: sales@premierlabellers co.uk www.premierlabellers.co.uk

CONVERGERS

Jenton Ariana

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jentonariana.co.uk

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

Kensal Handling Systems

Kensal House, President Way, Luton, LU2 9NR

T: +44 (0) 1 582 425 777 F: +44 (0) 1 582 425 776

E: sales@kensal.com www.kensal.com

CONVEYORS

Advance Automated Systems Ltd

T: 01325 328930

E: sales@advanceautomation.co.uk www.advanceautomation.co.uk

sales@kensal.com www.kensal.com

piab Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

T: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

SCM Handling Ltd

Broadgauge Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3RU

T: 01823 431838

E: sales@scmhandling.com www.scmhandling.com

T: 01206

www.sovereign-labelling.co.uk

E: sales@sovereign-labelling.co.uk

CONVEYORS

www.t-mark.co.uk email: sales@t-mark.co.uk call: 0870 803 1877

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

CODING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Foenix Coding Ltd

The Barns, Hilltop Farm, Lyne Lane, Lyne Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0AW UK

T. 01932 701 449

sales@foenixcoding.com

Olmec-UK Ltd

Barton-Upon-Humber

DN18 5RL

T: 01652 631960

W. foenixcoding.com

E: sales@olmec-uk.com www.olmec-uk.com COLLATING

3 Pendle Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9PN

T: 01695 558615 E: info@blackstarhandlingsystems.com www.blackstarhandlingsystems.com

BW Container Systems

Doncaster,Yorkshire DN11 8EW

T: 01302 711056 E: sales@bwintegratedsystems.com www.bwintegratedsystems.com

Cap Coder Ltd

Monument Business Park, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RW

T: 01865 891466

E: sales@capcoder.com www.capcoder.com

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

Interroll Ltd Orion Way, Kettering, Northants, NN15 6NL General Enquiries: gb.sales@interroll.com

T: 01376 552020

E: sales@sfrpc.co.uk www.thesackfillingandrobotpalletisingcompany.co.uk

CONVEYORS – POWERED ROLLER

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

AUTOMATION

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

COUNTING MACHINERY

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd Banbury Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com

www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

To advertise contact: Stephen Badgery T 020 8773 5525 E stephen.badgery@ppma.co.uk

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC

Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com

www.optima-packaging.co.uk

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd

10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk www.propack.co.uk

FILLING/DOSING & PRIMARY PACKAGING

+44 (0) 1937 832921

lambert.sales@mpac-group.com www.mpac-group.com

FILLING: DRUM & IBC

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

Karmelle Ltd

Unit 17, Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Lane, Huddersfield HD1 3RR

T: 01484 533356

E: Karmelle@gmail.com www.karmelle.com

SP Filling Systems Ltd

Unit 28, Ddole Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF

T: 01597 824918 F: 01597 822553

E: sales@sp-filling.co.uk www.sp-filling.co.uk

STATEC BINDER GmbH

Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com www.statec-binder.com

FILLING: GRANULES

All-Fill International Ltd

5 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Rd, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1RS

T: 01767 691100

E: info@allfill.co.uk www.allfill.co.uk

Concetti

M: +44 7776 148129

E: t.mitford@concetti.com

W: www.concetti.com

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com www.optima-packaging.co.uk

STATEC BINDER GmbH

Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com

www.statec-binder.com

FILLING: LIQUID

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close

Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk

www.auto-pack.co.uk

Cap Coder Ltd

Monument Business Park, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RW

T: 01865 891466

E: sales@capcoder.com www.capcoder.com

Capmatic Europa Ltd

T: UK +44 121 630 2052 / IE +353 188 31 695

E: sales@capmatic.com

www.capmatic.com

Evolution BPS

T: 01721 724296

E: sales@evolutionbps.co.uk

www evolutionbps co.uk

T: +44 1256 766003 E: sales@fillers.co.uk www.fillers.co.uk

Karmelle Ltd

Unit 17, Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Lane, Huddersfield HD1 3RR

T: 01484 533356

E: Karmelle@gmail.com www.karmelle.com

KHS UK Limited

6 Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NY

T: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935

E: info@khs.com www.khs.com

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com www.optima-packaging.co.uk

Riggs Autopack Ltd Nelson, Lancs BB9 0HU

T: 01282 440040 E: info@riggsautopack.co.uk www.riggsautopack.co.uk

SP Filling Systems Ltd

Unit 28, Ddole Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF

T: 01597 824918 F: 01597 822553

Packaging Machinery

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC

Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com www.optima-packaging.co.uk

105 Newdigate Road, Nottingham, NG16 1HN

T: 0115 875 9846

E: contact@raupack.co.uk www.raupack co uk

SP Filling Systems Ltd

Unit 28, Ddole Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF

T: 01597 824918 F: 01597 822553

E: sales@sp-filling.co.uk www.sp-filling.co.uk

FILLING: POWDER

All-Fill International Ltd

5 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Rd, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1RS

T: 01767 691100

E: info@allfill.co.uk www.allfill.co.uk

Concetti

M: +44 7776 148129

E: t.mitford@concetti.com

W: www.concetti.com

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

SP Filling Systems Ltd

Unit 28, Ddole Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF

T: 01597 824918 F: 01597 822553

E: sales@sp-filling.co.uk www.sp-filling.co.uk

STATEC BINDER GmbH Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com www.statec-binder.com

FOREIGN BODY DETECTION

T: 01252 510565 E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

FORM FILL SEAL – VERTICAL

TPG - The Packaging Group If you can think it, we can pack it! Tel: 0121 222 5370 Mob: 07490 410 381

E: sales@sp-filling.co.uk www.sp-filling.co.uk www.the-packaging-group.com - a.beverley@the-packaging-group.co.uk

FILLING: MOLTEN

T: +44 1256 766003

E: sales@fillers.co.uk www.fillers.co.uk

FILLING: PASTE

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

All-Fill International Ltd

5 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Rd, Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1RS

T: 01767 691100

E: info@allfill.co.uk www.allfill.co.uk

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com www.optima-packaging.co.uk

Riggs Autopack Ltd Nelson, Lancs BB9 0HU

T: 01282 440040

E: info@riggsautopack.co.uk www.riggsautopack.co.uk

FILLING: PHARMACEUTICAL

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

All-Fill International Ltd

5 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Rd, Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1RS

T: 01767 691100

E: info@allfill.co.uk www.allfill.co.uk

Cap Coder Ltd

Monument Business Park, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RW

T: 01865 891466

E: sales@capcoder.com www.capcoder.com

Europharma

T: 01420 473344

E: admin@europharma.co.uk www europharma.co.uk T: +44 1256 766003 E: sales@fillers.co.uk www.fillers.co.uk

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC

Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com

www.optima-packaging.co.uk

Rovema Packaging Machines Ltd

8 Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8DP

T: 01296 310490 F: 01296 483440

E: sales@rovema.co.uk www.rovema.com

STATEC BINDER GmbH

Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com www.statec-binder.com

TPG

www.the-packaging-group.com - a.beverley@the-packaging-group.co.uk

FILLING: SAUCES AND OILS

Evolution BPS

T: 01721 724296

E: sales@evolutionbps.co.uk www evolutionbps co.uk

FILLING: SOLIDS

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC

Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com www.optima-packaging.co.uk

STATEC BINDER GmbH

Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com www.statec-binder.com

FILLING: WEIGH

All-Fill International Ltd

5 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Rd, Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 1RS

T: 01767 691100

E: info@allfill.co.uk www.allfill.co.uk

AST Ltd

T: +44(0)7730 656691

E: wd@multiweighuk.com

multiweighuk com

The Food Machinery Company Ltd Fenn Corner, St Mary Hoo,

Rochester ME3 8RF

T: 01634 272345 www.foodmc.co.uk

HANDLING MACHINERY

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

HANDLING ROLLS & REELS

T: 01202 307700 E: info@packline.co.uk www.packline.co.uk

TAWI UK

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

HEAT SEALERS

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

MPE UK LIMITED

Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire SK23 7DQ

T: +44 1663 732 700

E: mark@mpe-uk.com

www.mpe-uk.com

HIGH-RESOLUTION CODING

ATD Marking Systems

Marley House, The Mill, Great Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DE

T: 01858 461014 F: 01858 436900

E: mail@atduk.com www.atduk.com

HOT MELT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT

AUTOMATION

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

Te GLUEING TECHNOLOGY

Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6TT

T: 01225 783456

E: general@igluetech.co.uk www.igluetech.co.uk

Robatech Gluing Technology

Basildon, Essex, SS15 6SW

T: 01268 490035

E: info@robatechgt.com

www.robatechgt.com

INDUCTION CAP SEALING

Enercon Industries Ltd

62-64 Edison Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8UX

T: +44(0)1296 330542 F: +44(0)1296 432098

E: info@enerconind.co.uk www.enerconind.co.uk

INK JET CODERS

ATD Marking Systems

Marley House, The Mill, Great Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DE

T: 01858 461014 F: 01858 436900

E: mail@atduk.com www.atduk.com

T: 01727 84668 E: techsales@edding.co.uk www.edding.tech/en

Rotech Machines Limited Hertfordshire AL7 1AJ

T: +44 (0) 1707 393700

E: sales@rotechmachines.com www rotechmachines.com

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

INK JET PRINTERS

ATD Marking Systems

Marley House, The Mill, Great Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DE

T: 01858 461014 F: 01858 436900

E: mail@atduk.com www.atduk.com

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

T: 01727 84668 E: techsales@edding.co.uk www.edding.tech/en

Foenix Coding Ltd

The Barns, Hilltop Farm, Lyne Lane, Lyne Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0AW UK

T. 01932 701 449 sales@foenixcoding.com W. foenixcoding.com

THERMAL INKJET PRINTERS

Nordson (U.K.) Ltd.

Langstone Road, Wythenshawe Manchester M22 5LB

T: 0161 498 1500

E: sales@uk.nordson.com www.nordson.com

T: 01252 510565 E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

LABEL INSPECTION

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

Jenton Dimaco

T: +44 (0)1234 851515

E: sales@dimaco.vision www.dimaco.co.uk

Olmec-UK Ltd

Barton-Upon-Humber

DN18 5RL

T: 01652 631960

E: sales@olmec-uk.com www.olmec-uk.com

LABEL PRINTERS

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

Weber Packaging Solutions Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

LABEL PRINTING SERVICES

Evolution BPS

T: 01721 724296

E: sales@evolutionbps.co.uk

www evolutionbps co.uk

HERMA UK Limited

The Hollands Centre, Hollands Road, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8PR

T: 01440 763366 E: sales@herma.co.uk www.herma.co.uk

Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd

D4 Brookside Business Park, Manchester M24 1GS

T: 0161 655 4846

E: sales@ilsystems.co.uk www.ilsystems.co.uk

Karmelle Ltd

Unit 17, Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Lane, Huddersfield HD1 3RR

T: 01484 533356

E: Karmelle@gmail.com www.karmelle.com

KHS UK Limited

6 Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NY

T: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935

E: info@khs.com www.khs.com m

Penn Packaging Ltd

Harkstead Hall Barn, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1DB

T: 01473 893990 www.penn-packaging.co.uk

E: email@penn-packaging.co.uk

T: 01255 553822

E: sales@premierlabellers co.uk www.premierlabellers.co.uk

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd

10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk www.propack.co.uk

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

LABELLING MACHINES

ALTech UK Labelling Technologies Ltd

www.sureservice.co.uk info@sureservice.co.uk 01440 765380

For all your weighing and labelling needs

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

LANE DIVIDER/COMBINER

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

ETT UK Limited

Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

Jenton Ariana

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jentonariana.co.uk

LASER CODERS

ATD Marking Systems

Marley House, The Mill, Great Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DE

T: 01858 461014 F: 01858 436900

E: mail@atduk.com www.atduk.com

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

L-BAR SEALERS MANUAL- AUTO

T: 01484 715111

E: info@yps.co.uk W: www.yps.co.uk Prince of Wales Works, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1QF

www.t-mark.co.uk email: sales@t-mark.co.uk call: 0870 803 1877

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

INSPECTION SYSTEMS

Anritsu – Product Inspection & Detection (EMEA) Unit 3, Scott Road, Luton, LU3 3BF, UK

T: +44 (0)845 539 9729 www.anritsu.com/infivis

Europharma

T: 01420 473344

E: admin@europharma.co.uk www europharma.co.uk

Evolution BPS

T: 01721 724296

E: sales@evolutionbps.co.uk www evolutionbps co.uk

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd

Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com

www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

M.D.S. Lt d Metal Detection Services

St. Martins Studios, Greenbank Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 5PL

T: Sales 0161 286 8755 T: 0161 286 8750

E: sales@mds.org.uk www.mds.org.uk

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

LABELLERS

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

ALTech UK Labelling Technologies Ltd

Central Park, Bridgend, South Wales CF31 3RT

T: 0800 612 6205

E: sales@altech-uk com www.altech-uk.com

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

Cap Coder Ltd

Monument Business Park, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RW

T: 01865 891466

E: sales@capcoder.com www.capcoder.com

Capmatic Europa Ltd

T: UK +44 121 630 2052 / IE +353 188 31 695

E: sales@capmatic.com www.capmatic.com

Central Park, Bridgend, South Wales CF31 3RT

T: 0800 612 6205

E: sales@altech-uk com www.altech-uk.com

Europharma

T: 01420 473344

E: admin@europharma.co.uk www europharma.co.uk

T: 07508 159971

E: robinson@langguth.com www langguth.com

Im Südfeld 17, 48308 Senden-Bösensell, Germany

T: 01206

304182

www.sovereign-labelling.co.uk

E: sales@sovereign-labelling.co.uk

LEAK TESTING

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

Ishida Europe Ltd

Kettles Wood Drive, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 3DB

T: 0121 607 7700 F: 0121 607 7666

E: info@ishidaeurope.com www.ishidaeurope.com

LINEAR VIBRATORS

E: sales@rileyautomation.com

T: 01332 275850 www.rileyautomation.com

www.sureservice.co.uk info@sureservice.co.uk

01440 765380

For all your weighing and labelling needs

LABELLING SOFTWARE

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

LINERLESS LABELLERS

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

HERMA UK Limited

The Hollands Centre, Hollands Road, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8PR

T: 01440 763366 E: sales@herma.co.uk www.herma.co.uk

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

AUTOMATION

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

ETT UK Limited

Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

SCM Handling Ltd

Broadgauge Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3RU

T: 01823 431838

E: sales@scmhandling.com www.scmhandling.com

TAWI UK

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

ALTech UK Labelling Technologies Ltd

Central Park, Bridgend, South Wales CF31 3RT

T: 0800 612 6205

E: sales@altech-uk com

www.altech-uk.com

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

Cobalt Systems Ltd

Cobalt House, Arden Square, Electra Way, Crewe, CW1 6HA

T: 01270 539800

E: sales@cobaltis.co.uk www.cobaltis.co.uk

Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd

D4 Brookside Business Park, Manchester M24 1GS

T: 0161 655 4846

E: sales@ilsystems.co.uk www.ilsystems.co.uk

Karmelle Ltd

Unit 17, Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Lane, Huddersfield HD1 3RR

T: 01484 533356

E: Karmelle@gmail.com www.karmelle.com

www.logopak.co.uk

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

POUCH FILL & SEAL MACHINES

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close

Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk www.auto-pack.co.uk

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

Penn Packaging Ltd

Harkstead Hall Barn, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1DB

T: 01473 893990 www.penn-packaging.co.uk

E: email@penn-packaging.co.uk

Rovema Packaging Machines Ltd

8 Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8DP

T: 01296 310490 F: 01296 483440

E: sales@rovema.co.uk

www.rovema.com

The Food Machinery Company Ltd

Fenn Corner, St Mary Hoo,

Rochester ME3 8RF

T: 01634 272345 www.foodmc.co.uk

TPG - The Packaging Group

If you can think it, we can pack it!

Tel: 0121 222 5370 Mob: 07490 410 381

www.the-packaging-group.com - a.beverley@the-packaging-group.co.uk

PRIMARY PACKAGING

+44 (0) 1937 832921

lambert.sales@mpac-group.com www.mpac-group.com

PRINT & APPLY LABELLING

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

E: enquiries@logopak.net

T: 01904 692333

E: sales@sovereign-labelling.co.uk

TAWI UK

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

RESEALABLE PACKAGING

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

RINSERS AIR / OIL

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk www.auto-pack.co.uk

ROBOTIC HANDLING SYSTEMS

T: +44 1427 611 969

E: sales@ampautomation.co.uk www.ampautomation.co.uk

T: 01206

304182

www.sovereign-labelling.co.uk

www.sureservice.co.uk info@sureservice.co.uk 01440 765380

For all your weighing and labelling needs

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

PRODUCT ASSEMBLY

+44 (0) 1937 832921 lambert.sales@mpac-group.com www.mpac-group.com

READY MEALS PACKAGING LINES

MADE IN GERMANY

AST Ltd

T: +44(0)7730 656691

Precision in Weighing Technology

E: wd@multiweighuk.com www multiweighuk com

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

READY MEALS SLEEVING

28b Burnett Business Park, Gypsy Lane, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2ED

T: 0117 986 5417

E: sales@keymac.co.uk www.keymac.co.uk

Kliklok International Ltd Western Drive, Bristol BS14 0AY

E: Jason.Godwin@syntegon.com

T: 01275 557639 www.syntegon.com

REEL LIFTING EQUIPMENT

T: 01202 307700 E: info@packline.co.uk www.packline.co.uk

T: 01282 601444

E: sales@adpak.co.uk www.adpak.co.uk

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

BW Container Systems

Doncaster,Yorkshire DN11 8EW

T: 01302 711056

E: sales@bwintegratedsystems.com www.bwintegratedsystems.com

Cama Group

Robotics and Packaging Machines

UK Subsidiary Swindon, Wilts, SN3 4TG

T. 01793 831111

E. cama-UK@camagroup.com W. www.camagroup.com

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

ETT UK Limited

Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

FlexLink Systems Limited

Milton Keynes, MK14 5BN

T: 01908 327200

E: info.uk@flexlink.com www.flexlink.com

https://twitter.com/holmach?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/holmach-ltd

T: 01780 749097 E: sales@holmach.co.uk www.holmach.co.uk

Kensal Handling Systems

Kensal House, President Way, Luton, LU2 9NR

T: +44 (0) 1 582 425 777 F: +44 (0) 1 582 425 776

E: sales@kensal.com www.kensal.com

KUKA Robo cs UK Ltd

Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7LL

Processing Equi

T: 0121 505 9970

E: sales@kukarobotics.co.uk www.kukarobotics.co.uk

piab

Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

T: 01509 857010

F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

Quin Systems Ltd

Oaklands Park, Wokingham, RG41 2FE

T: 0118 977 1077

E: sales@quin.co.uk www.quin.co.uk

RNA AUTOMATION LTD

Birmingham B35 7AG

T: 0121 749 2566

E: sales@rnaautomation.com

www.rnaautomation.com

SCM Handling Ltd

Broadgauge Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3RU

T: 01823 431838

E: sales@scmhandling.com www.scmhandling.com

ROBOT INTEGRATORS

T: +44 1427 611 969

E: sales@ampautomation.co.uk www.ampautomation.co.uk

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

T: +44 (0)1767 310581 E: sales@endoline-robotics.com www.endoline-robotics.com

ETT UK Limited

Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

Sipro Automation and Robotics Ltd

Unit 2A Vicarage Ln, Hoo,

Rochester ME3 9LB

T: 01634 273900 www.sipro.co.uk

T: 01376 552020

E: sales@sfrpc.co.uk www.thesackfillingandrobotpalletisingcompany.co.uk

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

ROBOTIC PALLETISERS

Aetna UK Limited

Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

T: +44 1427 611 969

E: sales@ampautomation.co.uk www.ampautomation.co.uk

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com

From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

BW Container Systems Doncaster,Yorkshire DN11 8EW

T: 01302 711056 E: sales@bwintegratedsystems.com www.bwintegratedsystems.com

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

T: +44 (0)1767 310581 E: sales@endoline-robotics.com www.endoline-robotics.com

T:

SCM Handling Ltd

Broadgauge Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3RU

T: 01823 431838

E: sales@scmhandling.com www.scmhandling.com

Penn Packaging Ltd

Harkstead Hall Barn, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1DB

T: 01473 893990 www.penn-packaging.co.uk

E: email@penn-packaging.co.uk

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

T: 01484 715111

E: info@yps.co.uk W: www.yps.co.uk

Prince of Wales Works, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1QF

SKIN PACKAGING

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

SLEEVE FEEDERS

T: 01444 239970

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

SLEEVING MACHINES

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com

From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

Cama Group

Robotics and Packaging Machines UK Subsidiary Swindon, Wilts, SN3 4TG

T. 01793 831111 E. cama-UK@camagroup.com W. www.camagroup.com

28b Burnett Business Park Gypsy Lane, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2ED T: 0117 986 5417

E: sales@keymac.co.uk www.keymac.co.uk

Kliklok International Ltd Western Drive, Bristol BS14 0AY

E: Jason.Godwin@syntegon.com

T: 01275 557639 www.syntegon.com

E: sales@sovereign-labelling.co.uk

STACKING

Jenton Ariana

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jentonariana.co.uk

STICK PACK MACHINES

Autopack Ltd

THERMAL PRINTERS

Unit B, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3SJ

T: 01844 213177 www.als-uk.com

ATD Marking Systems

Marley House, The Mill, Great Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DE

T: 01858 461014 F: 01858 436900

E: mail@atduk.com www.atduk.com

T: 01444 239970

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

KHS UK Limited

6 Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NY

T: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935

E: info@khs.com www.khs.com

Kliklok International Ltd

Western Drive, Bristol BS14 0AY

E: Jason.Godwin@syntegon.com

T: 01275 557639 www.syntegon.com

T: 01206

304182

www.sovereign-labelling.co.uk

SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINES

+44 (0) 1937 832921

lambert.sales@mpac-group.com www.mpac-group.com

Olmec-UK Ltd

Barton-Upon-Humber

DN18 5RL

T: 01652 631960

E: sales@olmec-uk.com www.olmec-uk.com

SPIRAL CONVEYORS

T: 01452 728753

E: info@ckf.co.uk www ckf.co.uk

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk www.auto-pack.co.uk

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ m

STRAPPING

3 Pendle Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9PN

T: 01695 558615 E: info@blackstarhandlingsystems.com www.blackstarhandlingsystems.com

STRETCH SLEEVING

E: sales@sovereign-labelling.co.uk

STRETCH WRAPPERS

Aetna UK Limited Oakley Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

T: 01206

304182

www.sovereign-labelling.co.uk

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

E: Packaging-Systems@antalis.co.uk

T: 0370 241 1466

W: www.antalis.co.uk m

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT

T: 01493 257070 E: info@siat.co.uk www.siat.co.uk

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

T: 01484 715111

E: info@yps.co.uk

W: www.yps.co.uk Prince of Wales Works, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1QF

TABLET/CAPSULE/CONFEC PRINTING

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

TAMPER EVIDENT SLEEVING

E: sales@sovereign-labelling.co.uk

E: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk www.labeller co uk

Open Date Equipment Ltd

Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4DG

T: 020 8655 4999

E: sales@opendate.co.uk www.opendate.co.uk

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

THERMOFORMING

+44 (0) 1937 832921

lambert.sales@mpac-group.com www.mpac-group.com

T: 01206

304182

www.sovereign-labelling.co.uk

Weber Packaging Solutions Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

www weber.co.uk

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

TRACK & TRACE m

105 Newdigate Road, Nottingham, NG16 1HN

T: 0115 875 9846

E: contact@raupack.co.uk www.raupack co uk

TRAY DENESTING SYSTEMS

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

TRAY ERECTING/PACKAGING

T: 01282 601444 E: sales@adpak.co.uk www.adpak.co.uk

Aetna UK Limited

Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com

From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

AUTOMATION

T: +44 (0)1767 316422 E: sales@endoline-automation.com www.endoline-automation.com

ETT UK Limited Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

TRAY SEALERS

Ishida Europe Ltd

Kettles Wood Drive, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 3DB

T: 0121 607 7700 F: 0121 607 7666

E: info@ishidaeurope.com www.ishidaeurope.com

Jenton International Ltd

T: +44 (0)1256 892194

E: sales@jenton.co uk www.jenton.co.uk

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

TUB/CUP FILLING & CLOSING MACHINES

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC

Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com

www.optima-packaging.co.uk

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd 10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk

www.propack.co.uk

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

TUBE FILLING

Adelphi Group Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ

T: 01444 472300

W: www.adelphi.uk.com

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC

Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com

www.optima-packaging.co.uk

UNSCRAMBLERS

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk

www.auto-pack.co.uk

To advertise contact: Stephen Badgery T 020 8773 5525 E stephen.badgery@ppma.co.uk

piab Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

Packaging Machinery

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl

www.blueprintautomation.com

Capmatic Europa Ltd

T: UK +44 121 630 2052 / IE +353 188 31 695

E: sales@capmatic.com

www.capmatic.com

OPTIMA Packaging Machinery PLC Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich NR 14 8FB

Hethel Engineering Centre

E: info-uk@optima-packaging.com

www.optima-packaging.co.uk

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd

10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk www.propack.co.uk

VACUUM CONVEYING

Coperion K-Tron GB

EQUIPMENT

4 Acorn Business Park, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1AS

T: 0161 209 4810

E: ckb@coperionktron.com www coperion.com

piab Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

T: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

TAWI UK

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

VACUUM CUPS

piab

Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

T: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

TAWI UK

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

VACUUM LIFTING EQUIPMENT

T: 01202 307700 E: info@packline.co.uk www.packline.co.uk

TAWI UK

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

VACUUM PACKING SYSTEMS

Reiser UK Ltd

The Reiser Building, Maidstone Rd, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

T: 01908 585300 F: 01908 585400

E: salesuk@reiser.com www.reiser.com

VACUUM PUMPS

piab

Oaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XN

T: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

TAWI UK

Unit G, Pentagon Park, Lodge Farm, Northampton, NN5 7UW

T: 01604 591120

E: eh.uk.sales@piab.com www.tawi.com

VACUUM TRANSFER SYSTEMS

Coperion K-Tron GB

4 Acorn Business Park, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1AS

T: 0161 209 4810

E: ckb@coperionktron.com www coperion.com

T: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011

E: info-uk@piab.com www.piab.com

VERIFICATION

Weber Packaging Solutions Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

VIBRATORY BOWL FEEDERS

Paramount Packaging Systems

T: 01252 815252

E: fuji@paramount-packaging.co.uk www.paramount-packaging.co.uk

E: sales@rileyautomation.com

T: 01332 275850 www.rileyautomation.com

RNA AUTOMATION LTD

Birmingham B35 7AG

T: 0121 749 2566

E: sales@rnaautomation.com www.rnaautomation.com

TM Robotics Ltd

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1JG

T: 01707 290370

E: sales@tmrobotics.co.uk www.tmrobotics.co.uk

VIBRATORY WEIGHERS

T: 01628 556000

E: contact.emea@zebra.com www.zebra.com VISION

T: 01428 748874 M: 0753 1122211

E: info@alliedvision com www.alliedvision.com

IMPERX, Inc. Florida, 33487, USA

T: (+1)-561-989-0006

E: sales@imperx.com www.imperx.com

SICK (UK) LTD

Waldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd, St Albans, Herts AL1 5BN

T: 01727 831121 F: 01727 856767

E: info@sick.co.uk www.sick.co.uk

T: 01628 556000

E: contact.emea@zebra.com www.zebra.com

VISION INSPECTION

T: 01428 748874 M: 0753 1122211

E: info@alliedvision com www.alliedvision.com

IMPERX, Inc. Florida, 33487, USA

T: (+1)-561-989-0006

E: sales@imperx.com www.imperx.com

VISION COMPONENTS

T: 01428 748874 M: 0753 1122211

E: info@alliedvision com www.alliedvision.com

IDS

Farnham GU9 7EQ 01252 916656

IMPERX, Inc. Florida, 33487, USA

T: (+1)-561-989-0006 E: sales@imperx.com www.imperx.com

VISION – END OF LINE INSPECTION

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd

Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

Jenton Dimaco

T: +44 (0)1234 851515

E: sales@dimaco.vision www.dimaco.co.uk

Olmec-UK Ltd

Barton-Upon-Humber

DN18 5RL

T: 01652 631960

E: sales@olmec-uk.com www.olmec-uk.com

SICK (UK) LTD

Waldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd, St Albans, Herts AL1 5BN

T: 01727 831121

F: 01727 856767

E: info@sick.co.uk www.sick.co.uk

Jenton Dimaco

T: +44 (0)1234 851515

E: sales@dimaco.vision www.dimaco.co.uk

SICK (UK) LTD

Waldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd, St Albans, Herts AL1 5BN

T: 01727 831121 F: 01727 856767

E: info@sick.co.uk www.sick.co.uk

Weber Packaging Solutions

Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

T: 01628 556000

E: contact.emea@zebra.com www.zebra.com

VISION – LINE SCAN TECHNOLOGY

Alrad Imaging Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2NS

T: 01635 30345

E: sales@alrad.co.uk www.alrad.co.uk

Alrad Imaging is a trading division of Alrad Instruments Ltd.

IDS

Farnham GU9 7EQ 01252 916656

Jenton Dimaco

T: +44 (0)1234 851515

E: sales@dimaco.vision www.dimaco.co.uk

VISION – SYSTEMS

T: 01428 748874 M: 0753 1122211

E: info@alliedvision com www.alliedvision.com

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com

From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

IMPERX, Inc. Florida, 33487, USA

T: (+1)-561-989-0006

E: sales@imperx.com www.imperx.com

E: sales.uk@minebea-intec.com

T: 0121 779 3131

W: www.minebea-intec.com

Olmec-UK Ltd

Barton-Upon-Humber

DN18 5RL

T: 01652 631960

E: sales@olmec-uk.com www.olmec-uk.com

SICK (UK) LTD

Waldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd, St Albans, Herts AL1 5BN

T: 01727 831121 F: 01727 856767

E: info@sick.co.uk www.sick.co.uk

Weber Packaging Solutions Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

T: 01628 556000

E: contact.emea@zebra.com www.zebra.com

VISION SYSTEMS –3D

IDS

Farnham GU9 7EQ 01252 916656

SICK (UK) LTD

Waldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd, St Albans, Herts AL1 5BN

T: 01727 831121 F: 01727 856767

E: info@sick.co.uk www.sick.co.uk

T: 01628 556000

E: contact.emea@zebra.com www.zebra.com

VISION SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR

Bytronic Birmingham, B60 1BL T: +44 (0)1564 793174

E: hello@bytronic.com www bytronic.com

Cobalt Systems Ltd

Cobalt House, Arden Square, Electra Way, Crewe, CW1 6HA

T: 01270 539800

E: sales@cobaltis.co.uk www.cobaltis.co.uk

IMPERX, Inc.

Florida, 33487, USA

T: (+1)-561-989-0006

E: sales@imperx.com www.imperx.com

RNA AUTOMATION LTD

Birmingham B35 7AG

T: 0121 749 2566

E: sales@rnaautomation.com www.rnaautomation.com

Weber Packaging Solutions Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

Packaging Machinery

WEB PROCESSING

Olmec-UK Ltd

Barton-Upon-Humber

DN18 5RL

T: 01652 631960

E: sales@olmec-uk.com www.olmec-uk.com

WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS

T: 01252 510565 E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

WEIGHING MACHINES

T: +44 1427 611 969 E: sales@ampautomation.co.uk www.ampautomation.co.uk

Anritsu – Product Inspection & Detection (EMEA)

Unit 3, Scott Road, Luton, LU3 3BF, UK

T: +44 (0)845 539 9729 www.anritsu.com/infivis

AST Ltd

T: +44(0)7730 656691

E: wd@multiweighuk.com www multiweighuk com

Autopack Ltd

Unit 12, Centenary Park, Munitions Close Rotherwas Ind Estate, Hereford HR2 6FJ

T: 01432 677000

E: info@auto-pack.co.uk www.auto-pack.co.uk

Nottingham, NG9 1PF, United Kingdom

T: 0115 967 8787 E: sales@bwflexiblesystems www.bwflexiblesystems.com

Coperion K-Tron GB

4 Acorn Business Park Stockport Cheshire, SK4 1AS

T: 0161 209 4810

E: ckb@coperionktron.com www coperion.com

PFM ing Machinery Ltd

PFM House, 2 Pilgrim Way, Leeds LS28 6LU T: +44 (0)113 2393401

E: sales@pfmuk.com www.pfmuk.com

STATEC BINDER GmbH

Industriestrasse 32, 8200 Gleisdorf, Austria. T: +43 3112 38580-0

E: office@statec-binder.com www.statec-binder.com

www.sureservice.co.uk info@sureservice.co.uk 01440 765380

For all your weighing and labelling needs

T: 01252 510565 E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

Weber Packaging Solutions Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HD

T: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310

E: sales@weber.co.uk www weber.co.uk

WELDING

KUKA Robo cs UK Ltd

Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7LL

Processing Equi

T: 0121 505 9970

E: sales@kukarobotics.co.uk www.kukarobotics.co.uk

WRAP AROUND CASE PACKING

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

WRAP AROUND PACKERS

T: 01282 601444 E: sales@adpak.co.uk www.adpak.co.uk

E: sales.uk@minebea-intec.com

T: 0121 779 3131

W: www.minebea-intec.com

Aetna UK Limited Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TA

T: 01234 825050

E: sales.uk@robopac.com www.aetnagroup.co.uk

T: +31 (0)348 410 999 E: sales@blueprintautomation.nl www.blueprintautomation.com

T: +44 (0)1502 470 500 E: sales@bradmanlake.com

From Process to Pallet www.bradmanlake.com

Cama Group Robotics and Packaging Machines

UK Subsidiary Swindon, Wilts, SN3 4TG

T. 01793 831111 E. cama-UK@camagroup.com

W. www.camagroup.com

ETT UK Limited

Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

KHS UK Limited

6 Monkspath Business Park, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NY

T: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935

E: info@khs.com www.khs.com

Penn Packaging Ltd

Harkstead Hall Barn, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1DB

T: 01473 893990 www.penn-packaging.co.uk

E: email@penn-packaging.co.uk

Propack Automation Machinery Ltd

10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QL

T: 02476 470074

E: office@propack.co.uk www.propack.co.uk

Rovema Packaging Machines Ltd

8 Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8DP

T: 01296 310490 F: 01296 483440

E: sales@rovema.co.uk

www.rovema.com

Ilapak Ltd

Uxbridge, Middlesex

UB8 2YF

T: 020 8797 2000

E: sales@ilapak.co.uk www.Ilapak.co.uk

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Sollas UK Ltd

Hampshire RG28 7BB

T: 01256 896930

E: sales@sollasuk.com www.sollas.com

T: 01484 715111

E: info@yps.co.uk

W: www.yps.co.uk

Prince of Wales Works, Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1QF

X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS

Anritsu – Product Inspection & Detection (EMEA) Unit 3, Scott Road, Luton, LU3 3BF, UK

T: +44 (0)845 539 9729 www.anritsu.com/infivis

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4XS

T: 01295 256266

E: Sales-UK@fortresstechnology.com www.fortresstechnology.co.uk

Unit 3 Malory Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7DT, UK T: 01493 257070

E: pma.uk@westrock.com www.westrock.com/automation-uk

WRAPPING/OVERWRAPPING

T: +44 1427 611 969

E: sales@ampautomation.co.uk www.ampautomation.co.uk

3 Pendle Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9PN

T: 01695 558615

E: info@blackstarhandlingsystems.com www.blackstarhandlingsystems.com

ETT UK Limited

Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7TD

T: 01502 470812

E: geoff@ett-uk.com www.ett-uk.com

Ishida Europe Ltd

Kettles Wood Drive, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 3DB

T: 0121 607 7700 F: 0121 607 7666

E: info@ishidaeurope.com www.ishidaeurope.com

E: sales.uk@minebea-intec.com

T: 0121 779 3131

W: www.minebea-intec.com

T: 01252 510565 E: sales@ukinspectionsystems.com www.ukinspectionsystems.com

Yamato Leeds, LS11 5AL

T: 0113 322 1546

E: sales1@yamatoscale.co.uk www yamatoscale.co.uk

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