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Aico has fire safety all wrapped up with new sleeves

26-Jun-2006 - With the responsibility for fire safety shifting to the employer, it is now more important than ever for manufacturers to ensure their systems are as...

Grate news for Kerrygold cheese

26-Jun-2006 - The Kerrygold Company has improved packing times by 20% on its fast-growing grated cheese lines and reduced giveaways with the help of an Ishida R...

When the alarm bells ring ...

26-Jun-2006 - A new safety system involving pagers has been launched to help alert the hard of hearing in the case of a fire. DefCall, from Call Systems...

Panels to keep fire in check

26-Jun-2006 - A new insulated panel system has been launched by Hemsec Manufacturing in response to the need for greater fire protection in food, hygiene and temperature-controlled...

Slick system for oil maker

26-Jun-2006 - Anyone building a new development in the food manufacturing industry needs to think very carefully about fire protection, but when dealing with oils and fats...

More pallet storage for McCain Foods

26-Jun-2006 - A heavy-duty pallet handling system, which provides buffer storage between production and cold store, has been installed by European Conveyor Systems at McCain Foods' factory...

The heat is on

26-Jun-2006 - The most radical reform of fire law to date puts the onus for fire safety onto employers. But while it might seem like a chore, it could save them money in the long run. Rebecca Green reports

Arla's got a lotta bottle

26-Jun-2006 - Two state-of-the-art bottle handling systems have been installed at Arla Foods' new 150M litre dairy in Lockerbie. The new lines, designed by Midlands based conveyor and...

Smooth movers

26-Jun-2006 - Moving through every part of the factory, from raw material intake to final product packaging, today's conveyors have to meet the same standards of hygiene as other parts of the process. Mike Spear describes what's new

Commercial Links

26-Jun-2006 - Firms are often not showing the commitment needed in order to see R&D projects through to fruition, as John Dunn discovers

In search of excellence

26-Jun-2006 - The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards, now in their sixth year, recognise the very best in the UK's food and drink sector. An independent panel of judges, including experts in continuous improvement and customers from retail and foodservice, will select those that deserve particular praise

What's the story, morning glory?

26-Jun-2006 - With volumes going through the roof and a new warehouse and data capture system to bed in, Jordans' operations director (designate) Kevin Smithson has his work cut out

Wok Express seals the deal

29-May-2006 - Expanding ready meals manufacturer Wok Express put the seal of approval on Packaging Automation's high throughput equipment by installing a PA182 (right) to meet rising...

Dipix eyes up Europeans

29-May-2006 - The Canadian automated inspection systems supplier Dipix has set up a London office to market its services in Europe. Dipix machine vision systems monitor the manufacture...

UK firms must automate or stagnate, warns Mitsubishi

29-May-2006 - They don't need rest periods, they never throw a sickie and they work for less than a quarter of the minimum wage: robots are the...

Going with the flow

29-May-2006 - Krohne has launched a robust vortex liquid, gas and vapour flow meter which can be cleaned and sterilised in place, making it ideal for food...

There are no flies on us...

29-May-2006 - Berson UV has launched an aerial assault on pests in the workplace with a new range of powerful ultra-violet (UV) light exterminators. With 250% higher output...

When push came to shove

29-May-2006 - Electric tugs have taken the strain off workers at Wrexham ready meal manufacturer Rowan Foods. The firm called on Master Mover to supply two customised MT5-400...

The worm has turned

29-May-2006 - With the heat rising on demand for summer barbecue products, equipment supplier UFM has launched the first industrial grinder capable of processing both frozen and...

Ice and easy does it

29-May-2006 - A new range of high-output ice machines for plant bakers has been launched by Hubbard Ice Systems. Used as a coolant during mixing, soft shafts of...

Carlisle scoops a second ice cream contract at Mackie's

29-May-2006 - Dairy specialist Carlisle Process Systems has won the contract to install a new production line, worth more than £350,000, at leading luxury Scottish ice cream...

Braby silo scores for footie pies

29-May-2006 - When production of Football's Famous Chicken Balti Pies at Shire Foods went into extra time, it decided to move to a new state-of-the-art manufacturing site...

A distinctly upper crust oven

29-May-2006 - How to replicate the taste, texture and look of artisanal breads using modern, continuous bakery technology has been the holy grail of equipment suppliers keen...

The gentle robots

29-May-2006 - Robots with magnetic 'hands' are giving loaf tins the gentle touch at independent baker Frank Roberts and Sons. The ABB IRB 6600 six-axis robots from RTS...

Control your dough

29-May-2006 - Whether you're handling pastry or bread dough, consistency is the name of the game. Michelle Knott examines how automation can help achieve this

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