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The Great British Bounce Back at Foodex 2014

The Great British Bounce Back at Foodex 2014

Food and drink manufacturers that, through excellence and innovation, have helped to lead the UK economy out of the recession will be recognised at Foodex 2014 with the return of the Great British Bounce Back.

21st January 2014

Full Pilot MES integration support package from Optimal

Full Pilot MES integration support package from Optimal

Optimal is announcing a full commissioning and support package for the innovative Pilot MES software suite from food and beverage automation software specialist FELTEN. Working closely with FELTEN's UK distribution partner P4A, Optimal has developed a flexible package of support and integration services that spans specification, design and installation of related process and control hardware from new PLCs, HMIs and machine controllers through to local support for all software system integration and ongoing maintenance requirements.

7th January 2014
Foodex 2014 returns to the NEC

Foodex 2014 returns to the NEC

Foodex 2014, the trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries, is returning in 2014 to offer a one-stop shop for manufacturing professionals across the full industry spectrum including bakery, beverage, dairy, fresh, ingredients, logistics, meat and seafood sectors.

18th December 2013
Smooth transfer of transported goods onto downstream conveyors

Smooth transfer of transported goods onto downstream conveyors

Igus has added 14 new dimensions to its range of knife edge rollers, increasing conveyor design and planning flexibility greatly. Plastic knife edge rollers are used wherever smooth, lubricant-free transfer of transported goods is desired onto downstream conveyors. Because of their compact design and relatively tight radii, they are commonly found in food production machines, bottling lines and packaging systems as well as in point-of-sale units in supermarkets.

18th December 2013
Herga multi-pedal switches are just what the doctor ordered

Herga multi-pedal switches are just what the doctor ordered

Australian Medical Couches Pty. Ltd (AMC) manufactures a wide range of manual and actuator adjustable examination tables and couches. With a reputation for extremely high quality hand-crafted manufacture, the company uses application customised Herga Technology multi-pedal bellows footswitches in many of its motor assisted product lines. Supplied through K. D. Fisher & Co. Pty. Ltd, the Adelaide based electrical equipment provider specialising in safety and control systems, the footswitches are typically custom adapted in stylish moulded housings to suit the number of adjustable actuator axes as well as matching the colour of the table or couch specified by AMC's customer. Similarly, AMC logos and labelling are also part of the scope of supply.

29th November 2013
Reliable RH and Temperature sensor from Michell helps farmers to increase yield of healthy poultry

Reliable RH and Temperature sensor from Michell helps farmers to increase yield of healthy poultry

Michell Instruments is helping to increase the number of healthy chicks hatched in farms across Europe with its I7000 Hygrosmart temperature and relative humidity sensors.

29th November 2013
Mitsubishi Electric causes a stir in white sauce production

Mitsubishi Electric causes a stir in white sauce production

British process and automation expertise has helped one of Japan's largest food producers to cut white sauce production time by 83%, reduce cleaning between batches because there is no burn-on residue and minimise energy consumption. PDX Reactor technology was integrated with Mitsubishi Electric equipment to create a 1200kg plant that produces the sauce in a single-stage process.

29th November 2013
Foodex show for food and drink processing and packaging

Foodex show for food and drink processing and packaging

William Reed Business Media has announced the dates for Foodex 2014; the exhibition will take place from 24-26 March 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham. The organisers describe Foodex as the UK's premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries. As such, it will be of interest to a wide variety of professionals working in all areas of food manufacturing, and machine builders specialising in equipment for this industry are invited to enquire about exhibiting.

26th November 2013
Stemmer Imaging appoints new specialist in vision and automation

Stemmer Imaging appoints new specialist in vision and automation

Stemmer Imaging has appointed Laith Marmash to its UK sales force. With more than ten years experience in project management, sales and business development roles, Laith has a strong technical background in vision systems, automation control, and coding and marking technology. Laith has previously worked for AB Controls and Cognex, gaining particular expertise in the automotive, pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries; he will now work closely with Stemmer Imaging's partners and integrators within these sectors.

29th October 2013
Investment in people recognised at Norgren companies

Investment in people recognised at Norgren companies

Norgren is celebrating the achievements of two of its UK subsidiary companies, through the Investors in People (IiP) scheme. Both IMI Webber Ltd and Watson Smith were presented with the awards following rigorous assessments and interviews by the Investors in People team.

28th October 2013
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