machinery
Italian packaging machinery association elects Matteo Gentili as its chairman
The Ucima Italian packaging machinery association has elected Matteo Gentili as its new chairman during its annual meeting at Acetaia Leonardi in Magreta, Modena
Sacmi Group extends its chocolate and packaging division with new acquisition
The Italian Sacmi Group has confirmed a key expansion of its chocolate and packaging division with the acquisition of Pack Sud, a specialist in equipment and technology for the bakery sector. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Orangeworks machinery acquires fellow Netherlands business Tanis Food Tec
Netherlands food sector machinery manufacturer Orangeworks has acquired fellow Dutch company Tanis Food Tec equipment, specialising in systems for confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cama responds to coronavirus pandemic with enhanced factory acceptance testing
Italian-based packaging equipment specialist Cama has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with enhancing its digital manufacturing services with a new Live FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) programme.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ulma packaging welcomes government plans for plastics tax
Ulma Packaging UK has welcomed measures put forward by government to tax plastic packaging that is less than 30% recyclable.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert drives forward with €30 million expansion plans
Having been named as factory of the year 2018, German-based packaging specialist Gerhard Schubert is enjoying a strong level of momentum with €30 million plans to extend its present headquarters, as Neill Barston discovered When Gerhard Schubert first devised his original packaging machine, the SKA, in his garage in the mid 1960s, scarcely could he […]
Jenton launches new bespoke Emplex band sealer
Jenton International has introduced the Emplex MPS 7503, a heavy duty, high speed vacuum band sealer with custom designed frame, conveyor transport system and EU compliant guarding.
Loesch celebrates 100 years
System manufacturer Loesch Verpackungstechnik is celebrating its centenary this year, and will be showcasing historical and modern packaging machines at this year’s FachPack, 24-26 September in Nuremberg, Germany.
Businesses from across confectionery and bakery sectors to attend Gulfood Manufacturing
A diverse array of equipment, technology and processing systems businesses are set to gather for Gulfood Manufacturing, including firms from across confectionery and bakery sectors, for the event being held at Dubai’s World Trade Centre.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Malt Products Corporation invests in vacuum belt dryer
Malt Products Corporation has invested over $15 million in a new state-of-the-art drying plant, incorporating a vacuum belt dryer designed and built by drying technology expert Bucher Unipektin
Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.
Record breaking year for Wolf Packaging
Wolf Packaging, whose UK business arm is based in Birmingham, received orders for over 300 machines in 2018, while the group’s profitable revenue exceeded €30 million for the first time in the company’s history.
Rovema NA introduces Twin-Tube FFS for sweets and snacks
Rovema North America has introduced a twintube form-fill-seal (FFS) machine for the packaging of confectionery and snack products.
Italian packaging machinery association reports significant growth
According to latest figures from Ucima (Italian Automatic Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association), turnover for the sector, which includes confectionery equipment, is set to see 6.8% growth, to €7.7 billion, for 2018.