machinery
Spotlight: Improving production efficiency with tooling that hits a sweet spot
While confectionery manufacturing has become ever-more automated around the world, there remain a number of operational challenges to successful production, as Luke Hoskin, I Holland Technical Sales Manager explains as he casts an eye over the sector
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
DT&G Limited completes the line-up for the World Confectionery Conference 2022
Managing director of equipment business DT&G Ltd, Lyn Pitt, has joined the ranks of speakers at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which completes our line-up for the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert gears up for Anuga FoodTec with packaging systems and Partbox 3D printing
German packaging machinery specialist Gerhard Schubert will be showcasing a number of its systems at Anuga FoodTec this month, including its lightline cartonpacker system targeting markets including confectionery and snacks manufacturing, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ProSweets 2022 event review
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to some of the key ProSweets exhibitors at the 2022 event, which returned against the odds amid a major spike in the coronavirus pandemic in Germany. We speak to Markus Rustler, CEO, Theegarten-Pactec, Cameron Gilchrist, Baker Perkins, Linda Mather of MacIntyre, Christoph Krombholz of LoeschPack, Paul Jeanneret, CEO GR Confectionery, Ruben Taks, of Lareka and Stuart Grogan from BCH.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec interview: CEO Markus Rustler ProSweets focus
Editor Neill Barston interviews Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec regarding ProSweets, pandemic challenges and hopes for 2022’s equipment and systems markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference adds Innova Market Insights to its keynote speakers
Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar, of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for the event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon set to reveal key industry automation solutions at Pack Expo event
Robotic pick and place systems and flow wrapping machinery will be among the heart of Syntegon Technology’s processing and packaging solutions being displayed at Pack Expo in Las Vegas, US next month reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Italy’s confectionery market shows resilience, including within sector machinery exports
Italy’s confectionery industry has experienced disruption this past year amid the pandemic, as with markets around the world. But its sector equipment industry remains notably strong, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Johannes Schubert unveiled as managing director of Schubert Packaging Systems
German packaging machinery specialist Gerhard Schubert has confirmed that Johannes Schubert is set to follow in his father’s footsteps in being named as managing director of a major subsidiary of the company, writes Neill Barston.
Gerhard Schubert posts results upturn and unveils cobot technology
The Gerhard Schubert packaging machinery group has posted an above forecasted turnover for 2020, with sales up 2.5% over the previous year, to €281 million, despite pandemic challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cama packaging machinery marks 40 years serving confectionery and bakery markets
The management of Italian-headquartered packaging equipment group Cama have praised its operations across the world, as the company celebrates 40 years in business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sacmi unveils its latest sustainability-focused wrapping machine series
Italian-based SACMI Packaging & Chocolate has unveiled its latest multi-style flat-base praline wrapping machine, the HY7, with a focus on high-speed and sustainable operating, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
MAKE UK calls for manufacturing apprenticeship review, as £1 billion in funding goes unspent
Latest figures from manufacturing organisation MAKE UK have found that a record total of £1.04 billion in apprenticeship levy funds went unspent in Britain last year, against a backdrop of skills shortages, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec expands board to drive digital innovation
German-based confectionery packaging machinery specialist Theegarten-Pactec has named Thomas Plewe, joining senior members Markus Rustler and Dr Egbert Röhm as part of its management board to help drive digital innovation within the business, writes Neill Barston.