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Pump puts pressure on hygiene

27-Feb-2007 - AxFlow has introduced a new hygienic pump from Wilden that is capable of handling even the most demanding food applications. The 38mm Wilden PV4 stainless...

Checkweigh and metal detect in one

27-Feb-2007 - The Metal Detector Checkweigher from Easiweigh provides accurate weight control while ensuring that the product is free from any metal particles in one integrated operation.It...

See the trends in food & drink

27-Feb-2007 - IFE07, the International Food and Drink Event, is the UK's leading international food & drink trade event. Held alongside the Pro2Pac processing equipment show at...

Seal and be sure with tray, film, lid and sealer package

27-Feb-2007 - The Smoothsolution package from D2 Europack has been developed to ensure high quality, consistent sealing. On show on stand A36, it comprises Smoothpack smoothwall aluminium...

From curtain factory to food

27-Feb-2007 - From sausage making to salad preparation, Chalcroft Construction's dedicated Food Projects division (stand B45) can design and build a factory for any food process. The...

Ready meal cartons go greener

27-Feb-2007 - Alexir Packaging, specialist manufacturer of printed folding cartons, has developed a more environmentally friendly packaging solution for ready meals, salads and other tray-based products.Alexipack, to...

Autoclaves kill bugs when switched off

27-Feb-2007 - Priorclave, stand F25, will be exhibiting examples of its front and top loading laboratory autoclaves. All feature the BioCote anti-microbial coating, which is effective against...

Get the cleaner for the job

27-Feb-2007 - Nilfisk-ALTO's product range and consultancy service for cleaning in the food processing industry will be on show on stand F32. Because there is no one...

Find the leaks in your MAP packs

27-Feb-2007 - Witt Gas Techniques, the gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier, will be exhibiting and providing information on a range of gas distribution, mixing...

Innovation to strut its stuff

27-Feb-2007 - The new processing and packaging exhibition Pro2Pac at ExCeL, London, March 18-21, will showcase the latest processing and packaging developments and innovations for the food...

Jus-Rol with it

27-Feb-2007 - Deal with issues today so they won't create problems tomorrow, says Jus-Rol manufacturing manager and globe trotter Brian Douglas

Weighbridge for hazardous food areas

29-Jan-2007 - Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched an ATEX-compliant weighbridge for use in hazardous areas in the food industry. The weighbridges can be used in zone 1 and...

Meat tests show up clear X-ray winner

29-Jan-2007 - The recently launched X-ray system from Ishida has come top in an independent European evaluation.Six X-ray equipment suppliers took part in the tests by European...

Ski-ing to success at Nestlé

29-Jan-2007 - Top quality equipment, high standards of workmanship and speed of installation helped CPS win two big orders from Nestlé UK when it wanted to upgrade...

Ceiling mounted robot saves space

29-Jan-2007 - TM Robotics has launched a ceiling mounted version of the Toshiba Machine TH450 pick and place robot arm, which will save space on the factory...

No fears over new rules on compressed air for food use

29-Jan-2007 - Most existing compressed air systems for food applications probably comply with the Food Grade Compressed Air Code of Practice prepared by the British Compressed Air...

Ink-jet printer wraps up M&S sandwiches

29-Jan-2007 - Uniq Foods is using a customised continuous ink jet printing system from Linx printing technologies to code Marks & Spencer sandwiches at its Northampton factory.When...

Dairy mixer gets sums right

29-Jan-2007 - The SmartMixer is an innovative mixing system for the accurate real-time mixing of a wide range of cultured dairy products such as yoghurt and soured...

No slips for banana packer

29-Jan-2007 - When Windward Banana wanted to upgrade its 3,500m² warehouse in Essex, it called in Ryebrook Resins to lay its Ryetech HT fast-cure floor finish. The...

Fresh bread feels the squeeze

29-Jan-2007 - Stable Micro Systems has developed a test to evaluate how much spring there is in a loaf, and thus how fresh it is.Used in conjunction...

Stamping head cuts choccy downtime

29-Jan-2007 - The chocolate industry is facing challenges from the increasing variety of recipes and smaller production batches. The new FlexiStamp multiple stamping head system developed by...

Mini mixer gets torque help

29-Jan-2007 - A torque sensor from Sensor technology is helping to analyse the mixing properties of recipes in a project that could slash development costs in the...

Renting is the smart answer

29-Jan-2007 - Cheese importer Eurilait is renting an Ulma Smart tray sealer from D2 Food Systems for handling packs of Greek feta cheese, which is a brand...

Puffed with pride

29-Jan-2007 - There is something special about working for a family-owned business, says Neville Carruthers

Water mist cuts costs of fires

27-Dec-2006 - Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions has launched a high pressure water mist fire protection system that offers improved protection, reduced water demand, lower installation costs...

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