Case Studies
Result Group delivers a sticky solution for juice bottle neck tags
Labelmakers partnered with Result Group to deliver an adhesive tag for The Daily Drinks Company that is automatically attached to the bottle lid while on the production line, creating a point of difference in an overcrowded shelf space. [ + ]
Energy costs practically halved
Optimising the heater box where PET preforms are heated with ceramic reflectors has reduced the energy use at German mineral water bottler more than 40%. [ + ]
Accuracy, simplicity and increased plant efficiency were the medicines for Baxter
Compact, versatile and user-friendly labellers cured Baxter's labelling woes. [ + ]
Ishida delivers flexibility and quality to muesli manufacturer
Ishida Germany has devised a high-performance packing line comprising fully automatic multihead weighers and inspection systems that is providing flexibility and enhanced quality control at muesli and cereal manufacturer Peter Kölln. [ + ]
Meat processor quadruples throughput with labelling technology
Moving from hand to automatic label application has effectively quadrupled throughput for Australian beef processor Greenham & Sons. [ + ]
Ultibend lifts productivity with all-electric tube benders
Ultibend Industries, a manufacturer of stainless steel tube fittings for food and beverage processing systems, has boosted its productivity with two all-electric tube bending machines that automate the bending of tube fitting shapes. [ + ]
Brewery ditches labels for premium beer in sustainable PET
Belgian brewery Martens has used digital printing technology from KHS to eliminate labels, producing a visually appealing, premium and more sustainable PET package. [ + ]
Winery's custom forklift steps up to the marc
When boutique winery Ocean Eight decided to retire its 30-year-old 'relic' of a forklift, it was pleasantly surprised to discover its replacement could be custom-built to meet the winery's needs. [ + ]
Ishida weighers quadruple packing speed
Ishida Europe has installed a multihead weighing and packaging line for a fruit snacks manufacturer, increasing both speed and accuracy of the operation. [ + ]
Krones PET line runs hot and cold for Suntory Garuda
To maximise efficiency of its operation, Suntory Garuda installed a hybrid line from Krones, incorporating technology that combines hot-filling of teas and cold-filling of carbonated soft drinks. [ + ]
Ishida gentle handling keeps frozen fish intact
A major seafood processor has successfully replaced manual handling of frozen fish with Ishida gentle weighing technology. [ + ]
Creating a model microbrewery
With help from Krones, a Canadian brewery has created a model filling operation. [ + ]
Pump technology doubles the flow
Korean confectionery company Orion engaged JEC to develop a PD pump for its Shenyang plant to meet increasing demand for its products. [ + ]
Asahi's thirst for efficiency drives technology investment
Asahi Beverages is investing in real-time productivity improvement software to drive efficiency gains across multiple manufacturing sites. [ + ]
Securing a cut of the beef boom
Businesses in the meat processing industry are turning to automation to capitalise on the surge in demand for beef exports. [ + ]
