Case studies
Nuts about filters
Sun Valley has purchased a number of bespoke filter systems designed and manufactured by filtration specialist Axium Process.
Speedy software update
When manufacturers update their business management system, they often need it designed and implemented within as little as a month or two to minimise disruption and maximise competitive advantage.
Conveyor installation
Following extensive expansion over the last 18 months, the Bury Black Pudding Company has taken the next step in automation and efficiency with the installation of a new conveyor system.
Biscuit wrap line
A feeding and wrapping line, capable of presenting stacked biscuits in variety of different formats, has been built for a European bakery by SPS Italiana Pack Systems, part of the PFM Group.
Confectioner stays sweet
New Linx continuous ink jet printers are meeting confectionery manufacturer Thorntons’ coding requirements across its range of products.
Boxing off spuds
A fully automated case erecting and sealing line has enabled Bennett Potatoes to fulfil its need for improved pack presentation.
Tray sealers for ready meal producer
Laila’s Fine Foods, a family run business, specialising in authentic, ready prepared meals, has purchased SL4 tray sealers from Packaging Automation’s (PA)’s eclipse range.
The key ingredient to effective packing
When McCain Foods launched Ready Baked Jackets in 2012, the product proved so popular that by 2013 the company needed to add a new line to its Scarborough facility, investing in its end of line process.
Brewing giant saves £100,000 annually
Veolia Water Technologies has supplied a bespoke water recovery system to Heineken’s Hereford cider mill in the UK.
Cartoner for pastry and cake manufacturer
In collaboration with Belgian agent AP Technics, Kliklok has won an order to supply its SFR end load cartoning machine to Pidy Gourmet, a family run business with a 40 year history, specialising in ready to fill pastry and cake products.
Seafood processor switches to natural cooling
Part of Young’s Seafood, Scottish smoked salmon processor Pinneys has switched to a natural ammonia cooling system from Star Refrigeration at its facility in Scotland, UK.
Pallet wrapping machines for meat customer
Frontline Packaging has supplied and installed six Atlanta Mytho semi automatic pallet wrapping machines at two sites in East Anglia, UK for a well known meat producer.
Weigher provides gentle solution for potatoes
An Ishida RV multihead weigher with an IP69K rating is providing protection against humidity and water ingress in order to accurately weigh and pack large volumes of peeled and cooked whole potatoes at potato specialist Friweika.
Printer helps popcorn reach global audience
Gourmet popcorn manufacturer Joe & Seph’s has recently installed an RX-S continuous small character inkjet printer from Allen Coding at its facility in Watford, UK. The Hitachi system is being used to fulfil the Middle East’s stringent food packaging requirements.