productSamson Pallet Stability announces launch
Samuel Grant (Sheffield) has relaunched as Samson Pallet Stability.
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articleCoffee farmers overcome packaging challenges
DP World’s e-commerce platform, DUBUY.com, recently helped Rwandan coffee farmers overcome their packaging challenges, highlighting the critical role of technology solutions in supporting communities globally. Mike Bhaskaran explains.
productKite Packaging launches custom packing benches
The leading online UK packaging supplier has launched modular custom packing benches. These are made from ready-built units to the customer’s specification for a bench which better suits their industry, operation and environment.
productBakery equipment attrition rates down
Bakers Basco, the membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons to manage an industry wide bakery equipment solution, has reported marked improvements in attrition rates across its bread baskets and dollies, owing to better cross-team collaboration and education with bakery stakeholders.
articleLogiMAT is underway – key event to champion green intralogistics
LogiMAT 2023 exhibitors are set to demonstrate how investments in the right products and solutions can deliver sustainable business models and a lower consumption of resources.
newsPlastic Packaging Tax warning issued
HMRC has got the ball rolling faster than expected on the Plastic Packaging Tax, says the MHA, a network of accountancy companies.
productAutomated bagging system a ‘game-changer’
AN AUTOMATED packaging solution – provided by distribution partner Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) using Hugo Beck’s flexo e-com machine – has helped totes ISOTONER (UK) to fulfil five times its previous daily order capacity in the run up to Christmas.
product3PL opts for robotic case packing
Situated within one of its many UK facilities, the new system from CKF tackles branded pet food products within shelf-ready cardboard cartons.
newsCandidates sought for Management Apprenticeship Programme
THE FOUR year programme combines work-based learning with academic study at Sheffield Hallam University, leading to a BSc (Honours) Packaging Design and Technology.
newsApp supports packaging orders
KITE PACKAGING is the first supplier in the sector to launch an app to support customer ordering.
productDaifuku and ULMA Handling Systems to highlight partnership at LogiMAT
Daifuku, one of the world’s largest material handling system providers, and ULMA Handling Systems, a key partner company, have been working closely together since 1984.
productBakers Basco revs up surveillance capabilities
Bakers Basco, the membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons to manage an industry wide bakery equipment solution, has ramped up its tech capabilities with body worn video cameras to improve its equipment tracking surveillance to catch unlawful abusers.
productTime for automation at IntraLogistex
PACKAGING AUTOMATION specialist Sealed Air will be showcasing its wide range of protective packaging solutions at this year’s IntraLogistex show.
productCasting Support Systems launches Versatote Green
CASTING SUPPORT Systems, the UK based tote box manufacturer, has launched a new initiative called Versatote green.
productUpgraded print capabilities for security seals
JW PRODUCTS has improved its in-house printing capability with the introduction of new machinery that will provide customers with improved lead times for custom printed plastic seals.
productBox Latch products to be showcased
ITEM PRODUCTS, the UK’s leading designer and producer of a unique range of components for the packaging industry, will be showcasing Box Latch products on stand H12 at Packaging Innovations, NEC Birmingham on 15 & 16 February 2023.
articleBreaking through constraints
US automotive parts business ECS Tuning has reduced manual packing constraints by adopting right-size packaging automation, helping the business meet increasing order volumes.
productBetter carton handling to save labour costs
IT HAS been a tough few years for businesses in all industries and sectors, and the economic outlook remains challenging.
productEco-friendly paper document wallets
KITE PACKAGING has expanded its range of paper document wallets to include an A4 size (329x245mm) of both its plain and printed varieties.
articleInterrogate your options
The retail sector has always pushed the boundaries of automation in the warehouse, and this has gifted occupiers more control and efficiency. But the journey is far from over, and it is important to interrogate the solutions on offer, whether it is the flexibility of modular solutions, or how exactly data can add value. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
