Food Manufacturing

New Interactive Machine Safety Seminars for 2017

The Machinery Safety Alliance is organising a series of Interactive Machine Safety Seminars during 2017. Topics to be covered include:

9th February 2017

Fortress Technology unveils smart inspection cube at Interpack

For every food or packaging inspection scenario there's a highly sensitive metal detection option. Visitors to the Fortress Technology stand at Interpack 2017 (Hall 17, Stand B42) will discover the full scope of the company's metal detection portfolio in the four key application formats: horizontal conveyor, multi-lane, gravity and pipeline, all integrated with Fortress' cutting-edge software and ancillary equipment.

8th February 2017

New Chairman for UKIVA

Paul Wilson, Managing Director of Scorpion Vision Ltd, has become the new Chairman of the UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA), taking over the reins from Ian Alderton. Wilson took up his new position at the recent UKIVA Annual Members' meeting held at Arena MK.

7th February 2017

Harting Technology Group remains on clear path for growth

Harting Technology group remains on a clear path for growth: sales during the recently ended 2015/16 fiscal year (September 30) rose by 34 per cent to EUR586 million (previous year: EUR567 million). Excluding negative currency effects, growth would have amounted to 3.9 per cent. That said, total sales nevertheless reached a new record high. Growth at the company is thus in line with the cautious forecast made by Harting Board Chairman Philip Harting at the last annual press conference, held in December 2015.

26th January 2017

Rockwell Automation expands Safety System Integrator Program

Manufacturers looking for help with safety system design and installation have new resources available to them as part of the Machinery Safety System Integrator program from Rockwell Automation. Seven new members have joined in the second half of 2016, bringing the total number to 33.

23rd January 2017

Stelram goes from strength to strength

After recently completing the move to its new 27,000 square feet facility, Stelram Engineering has further expanded its production capacity and its team of skilled employees. These developments will enable the company to continue to provide prompt and efficient service for its fast growing customer base, as well as developing ongoing projects, while offering outstanding design and manufacturing.

7th January 2017

adi Group named a Rockwell recognised system integrator

adi Group has joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork as a Recognised System Integrator. Rockwell Automation Recognised System Integrators are proven, trusted and established companies that offer demonstrated knowledge and experience in design, implementation, project management and maintenance of industrial control systems. There are currently just 24 companies in the UK who have met the requirements to become Recognised System Integrators.

21st December 2016

Bürkert appoints new account manager for Ireland

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has appointed Damien Moran as a dedicated Account Manager for Ireland. The position supports customers in specifying fluid control systems by coordinating the expertise from Bürkert's worldwide stock and engineering centres to deliver cost-effective, bespoke systems.

15th December 2016

Comau signs agreement for predictive maintenance systems

Engineering Ingegneria Informatica and Comau have signed a global cooperation agreement. The companies will join forces to pursue the development and marketing of products for predictive maintenance, that are based on modular hardware and software and designed to acquire and analyse field data (Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics). These products are targeted at the manufacturing industry and in particular, companies operating in the automotive, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and white goods sectors, according to the Industry 4.0 paradigm.

14th December 2016

HepcoMotion at Southern Manufacturing

HepcoMotion will be exhibiting its products for moving applications at this year's Southern Manufacturing on the 21st-23rd March 2017 at FIVE, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6XL. Catering for an array of industries, including food, automotive and aerospace to name but a few, Hepco's innovative range of products can meet practically any requirement from linear to circular, and heavy duty to XYZ systems.

13th December 2016

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