Krones promises jobs for life in return for flexibility
Krones the world's biggest manufacturer of beverage bottling lines and packaging machinery, has signed a pact designed to secure and upgrade the future of its facilities in Germany.
Archives for December 2, 2004
Chocolat Frey picks robot to boost productivity
Leading Swiss chocolate manufacturer Chocolat Frey has installed a high-speed robotic packaging line, as part of an ongoing attempt to consolidate product quality and productivity amidst a declining Swiss chocolate market, Tom Armitage reports.
Lack of folate, carotenoids raising heart disease levels in CEE
Diets low in foods containing folate and carotenoids may be a major contributing factor to the high rate of heart disease in Central and Eastern Europe, say researchers.
Indian sauce jar promises convenience and exotica
Patak's, the leading player in the £67.3 million UK Indian sauce market, has packaged its quick-cook Spice Express sauces in a new 350g Rockware jar with super-deep twist cap.
Study warns neglect of IT leads to production inefficiencies
A new report analysing IT budget and spending trends suggests that many firms separate, to their detriment, IT investment from investments in production capabilities.