Process industries
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Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has bought Nottingham-based Autopak Machinery, a designer and manufacturer of bespoke bag filling and handling equipment. The move furthers Autopack’s capabilities in the flexible packaging market and continues to build its wider offer in processing and packaging lines for businesses across the UK. Autopak Machinery will be rebranded as APM, and…
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Building on the excellent market familiarity of the McLaren name, the Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging Group, a specialised manufacturer of paper and cardboard packaging, has restructured to simplify and unify how its family of businesses is presented to the market. The reorganisation marks the introduction of two new brands, McLaren Presentation and McLaren Divisions, which,…
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In the food and beverage industry, maintaining high hygiene standards is essential. With the new NXD tupH surface treatment, Nord Drivesystems make its aluminium drives more durable in extreme environments, thus ensuring long-lasting performance even under demanding operating conditions. Due to high hygienic requirements, drive solutions in the food and beverage industry are frequently cleaned and disinfected. With the…
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At Drinktec 2025, Amcor will display its extensive selection of closures, caps, and reusable cups for the beverage sector on Stand 250, Hall C6. Packaging innovations perfect for water, juices, soft drinks, and dairy products will be on display at the Amcor exhibit. Highlights will include a variety of hot and cold cups that are…
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Stefan Laackmann has taken over the position of managing director and spokesperson for the management board at GoodMills Innovation as of 1 September 2025. Alongside Jürgen Morawitz, he will oversee the company’s management and strategic development, with a particular focus on sales, marketing and application technology. Stefan Laackmann is a highly experienced industry leader that…
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Today marks the formal inauguration of a new €2.2 million project aimed at encouraging Europeans to cultivate, deliver, and consume more plant-based food. ProVeg International’s two national offices will be crucial to how the money is used. A component of the EU’s Food Impact Funding Framework is the Innovative Strategies to Accelerate Adoption and Consumption…
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A major injection of $14m in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives made from plants. Lead investor Emerald Technology Ventures runs Europe’s first specialist, venture-backed investment fund targeting the full packaging lifecycle. The fund aims to catalyse leaps in advanced materials that benefit…
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innocent drinks is adding new high-vegetable shakes to its core line. as part of the company’s plan to help people live healthier lives through the tasty benefits of fruits and vegetables. The Green Goodness and Red Goodness smoothies are packed with over 25% vegetables whilst still being fruit-led. The result is a delicious smoothie, with…
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NETZSCH Pumps USA introduces the TORNADO T1 XXLB-F Rotary Lobe Pump, a new high-performance model engineered for demanding, large-scale pumping applications. With flow rates up to 6160 GPM (1,400 m³/h) and differential pressures up to 174 psi (12 bar), the XXLB-F extends the TORNADO® line into new territory, offering maximum flow in a compact, modular, and service-friendly…
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Published: 03 September, 2025 Britain risks missing its 2030 offshore wind target of 55 gigawatts (5 GW floating) due to infrastructure bottlenecks, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council, a world-leading trade association for the energy supply chain. Despite a UK project pipeline totalling 96.4 GW (51.4% floating), only 43 GW –…
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