Vibrating conveyors from Vibration Systems & Solutions
07 January, 2011 | Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd
Vibrating conveyors from Vibration Systems & Solutions have no moving parts, other than the simple drive by pneumatic vibrator. This linear vibrator is the only moving part in the system and is designed with an air cushion at each end of the stroke, eliminating no metal-to-metal impact and with virtually no noise. This design overcomes the limitations of crank drive systems which have a sudden stop and start at each end of the stroke, causing stress on the mechanism and the bearings of the motor.
Grindsted Xanthan transparent gum range
06 January, 2011 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
The Grindsted Xanthan gum range is now available in transparent versions which are optimised for specific food applications where clarity is required.
Quikstix beverage delivery device
06 January, 2011 | Quikstix Australia Pty Ltd
Quikstix is a beverage delivery device which contains separate ingredients to make a quality, convenient plunger-style coffee or tea in any location. It is also suitable for any hot or cold beverage including chocolate, cordial, herbal infusions, isotonic drinks and soup.
Sunny Queen snap-frozen egg
06 January, 2011 | Sunny Queen Meal Solutions
Sunny Queen Farms has launched a new product - a fresh egg that is snap frozen, pasteurised, and HACCP and Halal approved.
Improve potato strip quality and yield
06 January, 2011 | Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Turkish processor Konya Seker decided to try something different on its potato strip production line. Unlike other potato processors that use optical sorters to remove defects on their primary lines, Konya Seker relies on an ADR5 automatic defect removal system from Key Technology. This application, called the ADRFirst solution, maximises product quality and increases yields at Konya Seker.
Peristaltic pump tackles troublesome pH levels at food manufacturer
06 January, 2011 | Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group has achieved significant savings in downtime and repair costs on the water treatment plant, thanks to the installation of a Bredel SPX50 high-pressure peristaltic hose pump from Watson-Marlow Pumps Group.
Replacing gear pumps at chocolate factory
06 January, 2011 | Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
Watson-Marlow Masosine MR and SPS series positive displacement pumps have been installed at Kinnerton, the chocolate and confectionery specialist. The first Masosine pump was introduced to replace a gear pump that was damaging product on an Easter egg production line, with a second model acquired recently to support a newly installed caramel production line. The company has now decided to standardise on Masosine pumps.
Krones ProShape oval plastic containers
05 January, 2011 | Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The ProShape process is an optimised production process for oval or asymmetrical plastic containers. It functions by using the heat-up and stretch blow-moulding technology of the current Contiform series, and combining it with a new module for orientation and selective temperature control of the preforms concerned.
Coca-Cola Amatil NZ goes to GS1net
21 December, 2010 | Bizcaps Software
Coca Cola Amatil (NZ), a leading NZ producer of soft drinks, diet drinks, juices and juice drinks, waters, energy drinks, sports drinks and cordials, has become GS1net live using Bizcaps’ E2 software to publish data to GS1net for its trading partner Foodstuffs.
Food Spectrum adds folding bins to its supply chain
21 December, 2010 | Chep Pallecon Solutions
Brisbane-based food ingredients manufacturer Food Spectrum is one of the first CEVA Pallecon customers to introduce the new plastic folding CEVAbin to its supply chain. Spectrum has been a long-term customer and over time has been a regular user of CEVA Pallecon’s liquid IBCs for the movement of honey and other products.
Schweppervescence on a pallet
21 December, 2010 | Loscam Ltd
Open communication, a collaborative relationship, good customer service and high-quality pallets - these were the criteria Loscam had to meet to win a contract with major beverage company Schweppes Australia.
Shear advantage as Steric blends in IBCs
21 December, 2010 | Matcon Ltd
Steric Trading, an Australian-owned food, beverage and non-food manufacturing company, produces products like beverage powders, toppings in many flavours, maple flavoured syrups, packet soups, lemon and lime juices and a wide variety of wet sauces.
Innovia Films NatureFlex N913 cellulose-based packaging film
16 December, 2010 | Innovia Films Pty Ltd
The NatureFlex N913 is the latest grade of NatureFlex cellulose-based packaging film. Derived from renewable resources, the film has a sealant layer for enhanced sealability and seal integrity. Other advantages of the product include providing a barrier to moisture, gases and aromas; and certified to meet EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 composting norms.
Dow Sealution peel polymers and Amplify TY functional polymers
16 December, 2010 | Dow Chemicals Australia Ltd
The Sealution peel polymers and Amplify TY functional polymers product lines packages are easier to open, provide more reliable seals and keep food fresher for longer periods of time.
Zip-Pak Zip360 resealable pouch
16 December, 2010 | Zip-Pak Pty Ltd
The wide opening of the Zip360 resealable pouch allows for easy access to contents and can be resealed in two ways.
