Posted to News on 31st Jul 2025, 11:00
ERIKS highlights industry experience at Food Manufacturing Live 2025
ERIKS will showcase its experience in food-safe products and services at Food Manufacturing Live on Wednesday, 15th October at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park. The company brings over 80 years of experience of working closely with food manufacturers in full compliance with EC1935/2004, the European regulation governing Food Contact Materials.
(See ERIKS at FoodManufacturing.Live, 15 October 2025, on stand 31)
ERIKS' OEM capabilities ensure the company can reliably deliver both standard and custom-designed sealing solutions. Its advanced research and development facilities allow the continuous innovation of elastomer compounds and sealing technologies specifically tailored to withstand demanding food production environments.
Similarly, customised hoses, couplings, and specialist pneumatic products highlight ERIKS' leading-edge capability to address the highly specialised and stringent demands of food processing operations, supported by extensive in-house R&D and testing facilities.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore ERIKS' extensive range of industry-specific products, including SKF Food Line bearings for rigorous hygiene environments, premium elastomer components, and food-grade seals. ERIKS was recently appointed as the first SKF Maintenance Partner in the UK and Ireland, highlighting its deep technical expertise in SKF bearings, lubrication, maintenance products, and condition monitoring.
SKF's Regional Sales Manager, John Casey, will lead a dedicated session, 'From food grade to food safe,' at Food Manufacturing Live (11:3012:15), covering how SKF Food Line bearings enhance reliability, efficiency, and compliance with evolving food safety regulations.
In addition, ERIKS offers a comprehensive selection of valves, pumps, motors, gear units, and lubricants tailored specifically for the food sector. With more than 100 UK food production sites already benefiting from its specialist OnSite solutions, ERIKS is a trusted partner known for delivering reliable embedded support and supply chain efficiency.
One notable partnership is with Weetabix, an iconic brand producing millions of biscuits daily at its Burton Latimer and Corby sites. ERIKS' staff have been managing Weetabix's engineering stores for over two decades, supporting maintenance operations and ensuring production continuity. Recent enhancements to the partnership have involved closer alignment on strategic objectives, improved critical spare parts management, and proactive problem-solving initiatives, exemplifying ERIKS' dedication to client success.
Visitors to ERIKS' stand at Food Manufacturing Live can engage directly with experts who specialise in food manufacturing solutions, from initial planning and consultancy through to full implementation and maintenance. ERIKS' newly launched multi-tiered reliability service further supports manufacturers by reducing downtime, enhancing asset performance, and streamlining maintenance strategies. Leveraging advanced condition monitoring, real-time data insights, and proactive maintenance support, ERIKS ensures operational excellence and reliability for critical production assets.
