March 29, 2024

Processing and Packaging

ACMA at Interpack 2023: flexible and sustainable solutions for the industries of the future

ACMA, a Coesia company specialized in the development of systems for the packaging ofconsumer goods products, will participate at Interpack 2023 (booth D31-D57, Hall 6) with solutionscharacterized by a high technological level and sustainable footprint. On display “ACMA SmartHandling- Demo solution”, a simulation of a robotic distribution line for the management of flat-based asymmetrical chocolate

One year of digital print folders: Hubergroup Print Solutions takes stock

About a year ago, ink manufacturer hubergroup Print Solutions launched the digital print folder for its offset portfolio, which is intended to enable customers to benefit from faster and more efficient production, among other things. Now the international ink specialist is taking stock: according to hubergroup, the reaction of customers to the digital solution was

GEA opens state-of-the-art Technology Center in Wallau/Germany

GEA opened the doors of its new 1500-sqm Technology Center (XLAB) in Biedenkopf-Wallau for the first time on March 20. From now on, the new XLAB will be available to customers for product testing and training. During the opening ceremony, guests had the opportunity to be the first to get acquainted with the new location

VITO ME: Gulfood and new frying oil filter machine

VITO AG from Tuttlingen, Germany, begins the new year with a product innovation. After having announced the VITO VL frying oil filter in September 2021, which was very well received on the market, the successor model to the VITO 50 was presented in February, 2023. The portable frying oil filters can be put directly into

Fully automatic labeling: Applicators for any operation

At cab, Europe’s biggest manufacturer of label printing systems, they believe that every industrial plant has specific requests for fully automatic labeling. Cycle times are decisive, soare variable to be processed at high speed. Whether objects are at rest or moved on a conveyorwhen being labeled may be as well of importance, as well as

The right packaging a key factor in the
green transition

Living in the Bioeconomy is the title of the two-day conference Sweden is organizingduring the Presidency of EU. Today, Billerud’s President and CEO Christoph Michalskispoke about the role of fibre-based packaging in the needed green transition. Theconclusion is that material and design of package matters. The bioeconomy is an important part of the circular economy.

KHS: Lower energy costs plus reliable production

Since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, prices for electricity, gas and oil have rocketed. The situation on the world’s energy markets remains tense, with the high costs a huge financial burden for both consumers and industry. There is an increasing demand for alternative solutions to secure an economical supply of energy in the

Williams’ new cool Under Broiler Counter

Latest model in the UBC range can hold two different sizes of G/N pans Williams Refrigeration has launched a new model in its range of Under Broiler Counters, model UBC16, which is capable of storing 2/1 and 1/1 Gastronorm pans simultaneously. The Williams UBC range is designed to provide chefs with refrigerated storage right in

Bühler shows profitable growth in 2022

In 2022, Bühler expanded its business and improved profitability in an uncertain and volatile business environment. The company was able to mitigate effects of the war in Ukraine, tense supply chains, andsoaring energy and raw material prices, while further improving its financial position with a high equity ratio and repaying the first tranche of its

‘Food upcycling’: Hilcona’s new plant-based egg alternatives from chickpea water

Hilcona initiative “added value for food”. Instead of a waste product, the super ingredient ensures a culinary high. Lots of protein and plenty of fiber – hummus is considered very healthy. The vegetarian Hilcona competence center in Landquart in the canton of Graubünden is currently one of the leading manufacturers of hummus and tofu in

Sidel acquires Makro Labelling to expand offering in labelling machines

The Sidel Group expands its offering in state-of-the-art labelling technologies and broadens its reach in key market segments. This will ignite a further phase of international development for Makro Labelling Srl, an innovator and leader in the field. “We are excited to be able to offer enriched labelling expertise and even greater flexibility to our

AIMPLAS expands its open training programme

AIMPLAS has opened enrolment for its 2023 online courses, which includetwo new courses on mechanical recycling and chemical recycling of plasticmaterials.Besides these additions, AIMPLAS also offers courses throughout the yearon processes such as extrusion, injection moulding and compounding basedon the convenience of the online method. AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has openedenrolment for its online