Process industries
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Manufacturers demand Treasury release £1bn for skills training. Almost all manufacturers identify skills supply as crucial for growth, with half viewing it as their primary challenge. The education system’s inadequacy is a concern, as digital transformation and AI demand a skilled workforce. Industry seeks urgent government action.
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Amcor will present stretch hood films at Stuttgart’s LogiMAT 2026. The company will focus on engineered pallet protection for automated logistics lines, including selected films with up to 30% post-consumer recycled content.
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Hubergroup unveils Tinkredible MGA ink system for global markets. This high-performance ink offers food and drink manufacturers a unified solution for offset printing, adhering to diverse regulatory standards. By meeting stringent global requirements, it ensures brand consistency and safety across international packaging production and distribution.
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Autopack installs fully automated sauce packaging line for P&B Foods. The bespoke system integrates five machines and handles plastic and glass containers up to one litre, operating at speeds of 6,000 bottles per hour.
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Xaar and Polipress expand digital embellishment for premium Italian wine labels. Over 20 Versatex printbars are now installed across Italy, enabling converters to apply tactile varnishes, cold foil, and high-opacity whites as wine brands invest heavily in premium packaging.
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REWE leads sustainable retail with Frugalpac paper olive oil bottles. The innovative packaging, made from recycled cardboard, reduces carbon emissions and protects product integrity. Available in select stores, this marks a shift from traditional glass and plastic, offering an eco-friendly solution in the edible oils market.
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Testo Saveris will showcase digital environmental monitoring at LogiPharma 2026. The company will demonstrate how real-time temperature and humidity monitoring can strengthen compliance, reduce deviation risk, and improve pharmaceutical supply chain resilience.
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Amcor introduces mono-PE fertiliser packaging with 35% recycled content. Developed with DCM, the recycle-ready film incorporates 35% PCR and delivers a 17% carbon footprint reduction, aligning performance requirements with Europe’s tightening packaging and waste regulations.
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Minebea Intec automated silo dosing for Egyptian Ferro Alloys plant. A PR 77/100 kg C3MR load cell and Maxxis 4 controller now manage sticky silicon oxide powder fills with tolerance checks and traceability. The upgrade targets accuracy, safety, and reduced material losses.
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Global pharma supply chain leaders meet in Vienna. LogiPharma 2026 will gather more than 2,500 life sciences professionals to address intelligent futures, resilient networks, and global health impact, with emerging technologies and AI central to this year’s agenda.
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