robotics
Schubert’s Mark Stepney appointed to key PPMA industry board
Managing director of Schubert UK, Mark Stepney has recently been appointed to represent the British Association of Robot Automation (BARA) on the board of PPMA, the British packaging and processing machinery body, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Spotlight: Theegarten Pactec develops suction support sealing for confectionery packaging
Devising optimal packaging for sensitive chocolate products is no easy task. As Theegarten-Pactec explains, it requires an effective combination of technical precision and the ideal packaging material. Drawing on decades of experience, the Dresden-based company has developed a special process called “suction supported sealing”. This not only allows chocolate products to be packaged more carefully, but also saves material to the benefit of the environment and makes processes more stable.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Robotics business Yaskawa unveils latest industrial lines for use within confectionery
Japanese-founded motion control and robotics firm Yaskawa has unveiled its latest range of industrial robots with a focus on smaller, flexible options, including for use within the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Endoline Robotics delivers latest generation of ‘plug and play’ palletisers
UK-based Endoline Robotics has launched a new series of upgradeable ‘Plug & Play’ robotic palletisers, offering manufacturers, including those working within confectionery, snacks markets greater flexibility.
Confectionery takes its place at the tip of a potential robotic retail revolution
Amid all the challenging headlines of the past year, it’s something of a relief to encounter some slightly more upbeat news that greeted us with the novel confectionery innovation of a US pilot of a robot serving customers in a New York store.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars trials breakthrough US robotic serving system to engage in-store shoppers
A breakthrough confectionery experience has been trialled in New York, US, as Mars Wrigley teams up with retail group Wakefern Food Corp, and technology firm Savioke, for an eye-catching robot serving venture, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Welsh-based RMGroup automated packaging systems firm gains industry certified status
The RMGroup UK (Rees Machinery Group), specialising in advanced packaging systems, has been named as the first manufacturer in the UK to be accredited under the RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert teams up with Winckler & Co exhibiting at Japan’s FOODtech
Packaging equipment firm Gerhard Schubert teamed up with Winckler & Co, as its trade partner in Japan, to exhibit core lines at FOODtech in Makuhari, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing moved to 2021 over coronavirus pandemic
The organisers of the major global equipment and systems trade fair Gulfood Manufacturing have confirmed the annual event scheduled for this November will be postponed until next year, amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Canada’s Theobroma Chocolat unveils new multi-million production site
A major investment of around $10 million is being made by Canada’s Theobroma Chocolat into an advanced factory for healthier product ranges at Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, which will enable the business to significantly increase its production volumes, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec delivers latest robotic vision picker system for confectionery
German-based packaging equipment specialist Theegarten-Pactec has release a key new Vision Picker line developed for fast handling of confectionery products, including chocolate bar and moulded chocolate figures. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert reports strong annual growth for 2019
German packaging machinery firm Gerhard Schubert has reported a continued pattern of annual growth, with 2019 revenues up 5.3% to €289 million.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability