Process industries


  • Industrial pneumatic valve positioning

    ifm’s MVQ3 range is designed specifically for industrial pneumatic valve positioning. The MVQ3 stands out with its IO Link sensor technology that provides high accuracy and simplicity in valve positioning, essential for maintaining optimal control in complex industrial processes. Its robust design ensures reliable performance in demanding environments, reducing downtime and maintenance costs for businesses.…


  • Ishida’s 12 Flex Grader Systems bring efficiencies to 2m poultry pressing plant

    Ishida Europe has played a key role in the establishment of Maple Leaf Foods’ recently opened C$772 (€520m) million poultry processing plant in London, Ontario, in partnership with its customer Maple Leaf Foods, one of Canada’s leading prepared meat and poultry producers. The plant features 12 Ishida Flex Grader systems and four Ishida RobotGraders, working…


  • OctoFrost announces acquisition of HiTec Food Systems

    OctoFrost, a globally recognised leader in food processing equipment, has acquired HiTec Food Systems, a Netherlands-based expert in tailor-made food processing machinery. The partnership enhances the global market position, combined portfolio, and shared commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. This strategic move combines OctoFrost’s expertise in blanching, cooking, chilling, and freezing with HiTec’s specialised…


  • Tesco calls on the government to present a clear plan for UK agriculture

    Tesco’s chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad has called on government to deliver a clear plan for UK agriculture at the Oxford Farming Conference as he announced plans to launch two low carbon concept farms in Tesco’s supply chain. A survey of farmers by Tesco suggests two thirds of UK farmers are already seeing the effects…


  • Biggest non-alc beer brand in US lands in UK

    Consumers wanting to try something new to keep Dry January interesting need look no further than the biggest non-alcoholic beer brand in the US, Athletic Brewing Company. The alcohol-free lager is only 25 calories per can, and is a lighter way to enjoy Dry Jan, arriving in the UK, via Ocado. Flavour is everything and…


  • Surface acoustic wave: flow measurement and prevention of biofilm in water for injection loops

    Flow control specialist Bürkert has developed a flowmeter that uses Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology that also helps to prevent the formation of biofilms in Water for Injection (WFI) loops. Designed for the pharmaceutical sector, Bürkert’s Type 8098 FLOWave flowmeter achieves high precision flow measurement by using contactless technology that also minimises the risk of…


  • Danos Names Habbit Decommissioning Opns Manager

    Jan 9, 2025 Blake Habbit, Danos Decommissioning Operations Manager (c) Danos Danos has promoted Blake Habbit to lead the growth and development of the company’s Gulf of Mexico decommissioning services. As operations manager, Habbit will oversee business operations and customer support throughout the decommissioning phase. Leveraging Danos’ diverse portfolio of service offerings, he will coordinate…


  • Danos Names Habbit Decommissioning Ops Manager

    Jan 9, 2025 Blake Habbit, Danos Decommissioning Operations Manager (c) Danos Danos has promoted Blake Habbit to lead the growth and development of the company’s Gulf of Mexico decommissioning services. As operations manager, Habbit will oversee business operations and customer support throughout the decommissioning phase. Leveraging Danos’ diverse portfolio of service offerings, he will coordinate…


  • Lindum Packaging’s hand wrap dispenser sets new standard for health and safety

    Forresters Chicken has raised the bar for health and safety in warehouse operations by being the first business to use the recently introduced double-handed pallet wrap dispenser from Lindum Packaging. Known for its robust design, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness, the dispenser transforms how businesses handle pallet wrapping. “Forresters Chicken has experienced frequent breakages with…


  • Britons want clearer, more transparent, and more standardised labels

    New research from NSF shows that people in Britain want food labels to be clearer more transparent and standardised. NSF, the global leader in food safety and quality, announced the compelling research findings into the state of food labelling practices in the UK, revealing critical insights into consumer expectations and the effectiveness of food labelling…