NTF-Aalborg has launched Competition-Line, a stainless steel system for protecting and guarding food processing machines, initially targeting the German market.
Two new checkweighing scales have both been durably constructed for demanding production environments and heavy sanitary washdowns, claims their US-based manufacturer, Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
A new conveyor frame can be completely disassembled, without tools,
in 30 seconds, allowing processors to clean their machines and get
production underway again faster.
Concentration within the steel industry could result in greater
price stability and lower costs for packagers, though this needs to
be put in context, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Del Monte has announced that its profits fell significantly for its
latest financial quarter, mainly as a result of rising steel prices
- further proof that food manufacturers are feeling the pinch as
steel prices continue to rise,...
Metal packaging manufacturer Corus says that EU recycling targets
are achievable, but believes more investment in the UK's collection
infrastructure is needed. Anthony Fletcher reports.
TNA, a leading provider of packaging and distribution systems, is
readying to demonstrate its latest integrated packaging lines at
the forthcoming Interpack show.
Results from the first few months of this year indicate that
stainless steel production in 2004 will reach another peak level,
according to steel market analyst MEPS. But EU production is likely
to expand by just one per cent in 2004...
Packaging Progressions, manufacturers of a full range of stainless
steel food packaging and processing equipment have revealed a new
solution for the bakery packaging industry.
SWF Companies' Tisma Division has launched a high speed, small
centre TC 100 vertical cartoner, which is claimed to reach speeds
of up to 1000 cartons per minute and works well with a variety of
closing methods.
Kliklok-Woodman, a world leader in the manufacture of cartoners,
vertical form-fill-seal systems and end-of-line packaging
equipment, will be introducing an array of new machines at PMMA
Pack Expo in Chicago this year.
Corus, the Anglo-Dutch steel and aluminium maker, revealed last
night it was discussing a possible tie-up with the Brazilian steel
producer Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN), confirming weeks of
speculation.
CSN, the Brazil-based flat steelmaker, and Canadian aluminium
manufacturer Alcan are on a head-on collision course over which
will dominate the metal packaging market, reported Brazilian
business daily Gazeta Mercantil.
ADCO Manufacturing, based in both the UK and US, has announced the
launch of its Hand Load Cartoner, the ADCO 15DZ, to complement its
existing range of horizontal cartoners.
