In the Netherlands, ProMessa, a supplier of fresh meat products to supermarkets, has reduced its plastics use by 70 per cent using an Omori Flow Wrapper.

BASF and StePac have joined forces to create the next generation of sustainable packaging for the fresh produce sector. BASF is supplying its chemically recycled polyamide 6 product, Ultramid Ccycled.

The top-sealed food tray is a perfect example how to protect food, keep it fresh and reduce unnecessary waste. Proseal Australia sales manager Gary Lee looks at developments in the form.

Leading Australian berry producer Piñata Farms is now presenting all premium strawberries and raspberries in heat-sealed punnets, lifting the bar for berry production in Australia.

European retailer Salling Group and energy solutions specialist Danfoss A/S are collaborating with Microsoft on a project to reduce food loss and energy usage in Salling’s department stores.

Manufacturing is dependent on new innovations like 3D printing to reinforce supply chains, improve production line efficiency, and transform industries. Matthew Hunter from Konica Minolta explains.

Warehouse automation specialist Swisslog, with the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia, led a tour of Linfox BevChain for a look at how automation can save space and boost productivity.

Manufacturers and plant operators are increasingly choosing to invest in complete system solutions to integrate into existing operations. Matt Hale from HRS Heat Exchangers looks at why.

New hollow-core rubber and fabric Marsh Mellow springs developed by air spring producer Firestone cannot break or corrode like metal springs and are clean and silent in use.

BOGE has released its new S-4 series of screw compressors for the 45 to 75 kW performance range, once again expanding the fourth generation of the S series.

MULTIVAC's SFP Light steam flushing system offers an alternative to food product vacuum packing, saving on time and energy usage.

The NORD MAXXDRIVE XT industrial gear units are tailored to applications where high powers with low speed ratios are required.

Packaging machinery specialist Hugo Beck is seeing a strong demand for its servo X e-com range. Its Servo X e-com ensures products are packed with the lowest amount of material needed.

Engel has developed a smart assistance system which automatically optimises the acceleration phases to support faster movements in injection moulding machines.

EXAIR’s VariBlast Precision Safety Air Guns provide a focused blast of air capable of handling tough jobs while minimising air consumption and noise.

One of the world’s largest industrial mixing companies, SPX FLOW, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its premier mixing brand, Lightnin. Since 1923, it has been providing reliability and solutions to industry.