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  • Port of Amsterdam installs shore power for sea cruise ships

    The Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) has officially opened its shore power facility. With an expected 100 calls per year, this initiative is projected to reduce approximately three metric tons of particulate matter, 100 metric tons of nitrogen and 4.8 metric kilotons of CO2. The green electricity comes in part from the Ruigoord wind farm in…


  • Finnebrogue uses RELEX AI planning to reduce food waste

    To maximise supply chain planning across its four production facilities, Finnebrogue has chosen RELEX Solutions to increase production efficiency and maintain ideal inventory levels. Through demand sensing and planning, master planning, and production scheduling, the family-owned company hopes  Supply Chain Company, a RELEX partner, will provide implementation services to assist the project. Renowned for its…


  • Garvey’s 3D Infinity Accumulation Table streamlines frozen food production

    Garvey has developed a 3D Infinity Accumulation Table to streamline food production processes and transition to the next packaging stage. Whether companies want to apply branded cardboard sleeves or load items into multipack containers, Garvey’s solution is crafted to enhance efficiency. One of the standout features of the 3D Infinity system is the 3D Chute,…


  • Myprotein asks the public to name its newest high-protein snack bar

    Myprotein is inviting consumers to help brand its new protein bar, available to buy on myprotein.com from today and in selected branches of WH Smith Travel from next week. In a bold move that reflects the growing trend of consumer-driven brand building, Myprotein is unveiling the “incredible to eat, impossible to name” bar and inviting…


  • FIERE association established in France to strengthen power network industry

    Image courtesy 123rf The Industrial Sector of Electrical Network Companies (FIERE) association has been established in France to develop the electricity network industry. The country’s DSO and TSO, Enedis and RTE, created the association alongside professional organisations GIMELEC, SYCABEL and SERCE. According to Enedis in a release, the creation of the ‘Filière Industrielle des Entreprises…


  • Q&A: Stéphane Daeuble from Nokia discusses digital transformation

    A focus on digital transformation for enterprise customers in the last 13 years has given Nokia a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing companies operating in the industrial sector, said Stéphane Daeuble, Head of Marketing – Enterprise Solutions at Nokia. Spanning four industrial segments: transportation, energy, public safety, manufacturing and logistics, the complexity…


  • Arc adopts Siemens Xcelerator software to design electric boats

    Electric boat startup Arc Boat Company has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to design and manufacture its high-performance, fully electric boats. Long-term implementation Founded in 2021, Arc is a venture-backed startup based in Los Angeles, California. The company designs and manufactures everything for its electric boats in-house, including battery packs, powertrain systems,…


  • ULMA Packaging’s TFX range of thermoformers enhance productivity and uptime

    ULMA Packaging UK’s latest TFX range of thermoforming machines have been designed specifically for the demands of the modern food industry, combining advanced engineering, intelligent automation and a strong focus on sustainability. Performance is central to the TFX development. The machines feature hygienic construction and a suite of smart technologies that enhance productivity and uptime.…


  • Heat and Control acquires Fabcon Food Systems

    Heat and Control has acquired Fabcon Food Systems, a leading provider of bespoke processing and handling equipment systems for the food industry. This strategic acquisition reinforces Heat and Control’s commitment to providing customers with innovative, customised solutions that set the standard for yield, efficiency, and safety across a wide range of industries. Tony Caridis, president…


  • Fazer invests to strengthen the position of world’s largest rye bakery

    Fazer is addressing demand for rye bread by expanding its Lahti manufacturing capacity and launching a new, cutting-edge production line costing about €11 million. The investment strengthens the position of Fazer’s Lahti bakery as the world’s largest rye bakery, being a significant investment in the production of Finnish rye bread and the sustainability of bread…