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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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