product‘Made from food safe material’ not always enough
The migration of a hazardous substance into foodstuff is the main safety concern for food contact materials (FCMs).
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productNew oil-free drum motor
Interroll is introducing a new version of its oil-free drum motor based on the new and improved Interroll Drum Motor Platform.
productSmart vision system
SICK and AutoCoding Systems are collaborating on what is said to be the first fully-automatic smart vision inspection system for printed coding and marking on food, pharmaceutical and other consumer goods packaging.
productWarehouse signs
Inotec UK has completed a large warehouse finishing project for a leading chilled and ambient food manufacturer at its warehouse and distribution site in Leicester.
productMercadona to automate fresh food distribution at four DCs
The supermarket chain is investing €120m in automation to enhance freshness and lengthen shelf life.
productSealed Air to acquire Automated Packaging Systems for $510m
Automated Packaging Systems is best known for its Autobag products and has a facility in Malvern in the UK.
productASDA installs energy saving dock shelters
When a major supermarket wanted a low maintenance solution to seal the gap between loading bays and the vehicle body to save on energy costs, BID Group provided the solution by supplying and installing new dock shelters complete with airbags and side flaps.
productUnion suspects ‘vicious cost-cutting agenda’ as contract handed over
Warehouse workers at DHL Services in West Thurrock, Essex have voted to strike on 5 June over the prospect of a ‘serious deterioration in employment conditions’ when they are transferred to a new company next month, claims Unite, the union.
productHeineken invests in 3D printing for some conveying parts
3D printing technology provider Ultimaker is helping Heineken Spain create 3D printed functional parts and tooling for use on the manufacturing line.
productRecyclable chilled packaging range launches
The temperature controlled range from Kite Packaging comprises five products.
articleReefer delivery helps with traceable cold chain
Hannon Transport has expanded its fleet with 80 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers, fitted with telematics to provide a traceable cold chain for temperature-sensitive food and horticultural deliveries.
articleCold chain firm saves cash on electricity
The demand response specialist Flexitricity has cold storage and logistics business Norish manage its energy consumption.
productSlicker accumulation process
Ambaflex helped a ‘ready meals’ firm in the USA optimise its production lines.
productModular automation enables DC expansion
The Norwegian food retailer COOP is significantly expanding its central goods distribution centre in cooperation with Witron.
articleRent-a-ramp up and running quickly
Thorworld’s rent-a-ramp solution keeps wheels in motion for Nagel Group’s improved warehouse development.
productKeeping business moving
Briggs Equipment has delivered a new fleet of trucks to several sites across Ireland for Comans Beverage.
product3D warehouse 5G commerce – Tomorrow’s Warehouse predictions
We predict a mix of familiar headaches and new opportunities in the warehouse of the future. Lack of space is still a major concern, and unlikely to go away, while barely noticed new tech such as 5G may have a much bigger impact than anticipated.
articleOver 60 exhibitors at TCS&D Show
Visitors to the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Exhibition & Conference will get to see a wide range of solutions for the cold supply chain.
productEvidence gathered via GPS
Bakery equipment company Bakers Basco has used evidence gathered through GPS tracking to assist with a claim against a Birmingham-based company, Capital Waste Management, which was in possession of Basco equipment without authorisation.
productRobust trailers to handle logistics contracts
Hedges Distribution has specified two Krone Cool Liners because a more robust design was needed to handle its temperature-controlled logistics contracts.
