printers
ZDS to hold first 3D printing conference
In response to the increasing popularity of 3D printing, ZDS will host what it claims is the first 3D printing congress for the sweets and snacks industry next month.
Needham Coding unveils own brand CIJ printers
Coding and marking equipment company Needham Coding UK has launched its own brand range of high performance continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers.
A look at Interpack
As the industry gears up for the international processing and packaging fair Interpack, Confectionery Production takes a look at what will be on show.
Processing ProSweets
Everything from coating machines, 3D gum printers and naturally flavoured glazes to thin packaging solutions were showcased at ProSweets Cologne. Katie Smith reports.
Gearing up for Interpack
We’ve just sent the March issue of Confectionery Production to print. In it, you’ll find an overview of what’s happening at international packaging trade show Interpack, as well as the latest trends in confectionery processing and packaging.
Coding sweet success
John Tierney evaluates the trends, challenges and opportunities in labelling and coding.
Linx ‘breaking new ground’ with portable CIJ printer
Linx Printing Technologies says it is ‘breaking new ground’ with the launch of a compact and portable entry-level CIJ (Continuous Ink Jet) printer.
See you at PPMA
This month, the CP team will be attending PPMA at the NEC in Birmingham.
Ink jet printers
Confectionery manufacturer Thorntons has selected the new Linx continuous ink jet printers to meet its coding requirements.
Long life printer technology
Videojet Technologies Inc has introduced four new printers with the all new Long Life Core technology. The new additions to the Videojet CIJ portfolio offer an extended life service core, which is guaranteed to provide five years of operation from the time of installation. Manufacturing facilities are experiencing growing pressure to streamline production processes, reduce […]
UK labelling regulations
With just over four months to go until the main elements of the Food Information to Consumers EU 1169/2011 Regulation (FIC) are due to come into effect in the UK, analysis of the industry’s journey toward compliance has revealed that larger brands are showing more visible progress than smaller brands. In the second in a […]
Jet printers get an upgrade
Fox’s Biscuits has replaced old case coders with 14 robust and reliable TJ500 thermal jet printers from marking and coding specialist, Allen Coding. The TJ500 was chosen due to its clean operation, low maintenance, minimal operator involvement and print quality. The jet printers are being used by Fox’s Biscuits to apply a variety of date […]
Upgrade to snack bag printing
Allen Coding Systems has been chosen to update one of the printers at Devon-based Portlebay Popcorn. Jonty White from Portlebay Popcorn said: “We have worked with Allen Coding for several years and use the company’s printers on our bagging machines. We know them to be reliable and understand their equipment so, when an old, now […]
Chocolatier upgrades production line
French chocolatier Chocolaterie Jacquot has upgraded its production lines to include equipment from Linx Printing Technologies. Jacquot, part of the Cémoi chocolate manufacturer group, has been a Linx customer for several years, and is in the process of replacing all its continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers. The company is continuing its upgrade with the installation of […]