Consumers want convenience, easy openiing, resealability, easy to store, light weight, good for the environment — all of which flexible packaging delivers. [ + ]

Jason Sutton, Area Sales Manager at SMC Australia|New Zealand, offers important pointers for manufacturers and OEMs to consider when selecting the right automation supplier for the job. [ + ]

Heat and Control can help clients adopt more efficient and sustainable production methods to meet legislative changes around climate change. [ + ]

BioSteam, a Queensland based and Australian owned business, has been supplying commercial and industrial mobile steam cleaning systems for over 15 years. [ + ]

While there can be vast differences between the regulations, expectations and auditing of food manufacturers and producers across the country, one thing remains constant — risk management is a key to success. [ + ]

Danone GmbH was able to simply retrofit the desired safety standards in the existing plant at its production site in Ochsenfurt near Würzburg, Germany — thanks to the new Bürkert valve types that guarantee safe shut-off. [ + ]

Dissolved air floatation (DAF) systems have been used by the food industry for decades to treat wastewater and there is no debate that a DAF system is still by far the most appropriate solution for wastewater handling at large food processing plants. [ + ]

Electricity is not cheap but users can take steps in improving the efficiency of electricity used on site, reduce their bills and improving their overall power quality. [ + ]

Bestech Australia offers laser profile scanners and laser triangulation sensors equipped with a blue laser diode which offer numerous advantages over red-diode lasers. [ + ]

Calling Food Innovators! The Australian Macadamia Industry is seeking new innovative ideas to inspire packaged food product development using macadamias. Enter by December 17, 2017, and your idea could WIN you $35,000 in prizes! [ + ]

Enmin has released a video demonstrating how its Vibratory Spiral Elevators vertically convey products and raw materials. [ + ]

Hydroflux presented World Class Wastewater and Sludge Dewatering Technology at this year's FoodPro, which was held at the International Convention Centre this week. [ + ]

BioGill has available a green tech solution that provides low-cost ways to treat and reduce BOD loads on-site resulting in reduced wastewater discharge fees. [ + ]