Materials handling & storage and supply chain > Materials handling equipment

Maize miller reaps the benefit of gravity metal detectors

16 June, 2026

At its remote Queensland site, Corson Grain Products installed a Fortress Technology gravity Stealth metal detector with local support.


Avocado supply chain handling training program partners with Woollies

02 June, 2026

The Australian avocado industry has launched a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program, partnering with Woolworths on retail components.


Next-generation automation on show at CeMAT 2026

01 June, 2026

Swisslog will be showcasing its new 4-way pallet shuttle and other intralogistics automation solutions at CeMAT 2026.


Dematic celebrates 60 years of Australian innovation

28 May, 2026

From humble beginnings in Sydney's Northern Beaches, Dematic is now celebrating 60 years of manufacturing and engineering in Australia and New Zealand.


Addressing bulk ingredient flow challenges in food & beverage handling

27 May, 2026

The successful discharge of ingredients from silos or bulk bags into food processing equipment usually requires more than vessel geometry, air pressure or gravity.


Hyster lithium-ion batteries and chargers

15 May, 2026

Hyster unveils lithium-ion power solutions designed to deliver an integrated experience between battery, charger and forklift.


FLEXICON Mobile Bag Dumping Station with glove box

12 May, 2026

The system isolates bulk material from the operator and plant environment throughout opening, dumping and compaction of bags, and the conveying of material downstream.


Robots that can peel and slice curvy veggies

23 April, 2026

Curved objects have posed a challenge for robots, but now a new method has been developed to enable robots to peel and slice fruits and vegetables of all shapes and sizes.


Maximise throughput, minimise downtime

01 April, 2026

The food industry frequently encounters bulk solids that resist reliable flow — engineered equipment for non-free-flowing bulk solids is designed to solve these challenges.


Dimetix Laser Distance Sensors

13 March, 2026

Dimetix Laser Distance Sensors help users determine the exact level of silos at any time, allowing them to optimise raw material stock.


Key Technology COMPASS Optical Sorter for corn, peas and green beans

13 March, 2026

Key Technology has introduced its COMPASS Optical Sorter for fresh and frozen corn, peas and green beans.


The F&B manufacturing workforce challenge is about predictability, not volume

10 March, 2026 by Damien Durston, head of people management solutions at OneAdvanced ANZ

For many food and beverage manufacturers, the real difficulty lies in aligning workforce planning with an inherently volatile operating environment.


Swisslog's multi-temperature automation modernises cold storage and logistics

01 March, 2026

Australia's food and beverage manufacturers are under increasing pressure to manage complex product ranges, strict temperature requirements, and rising operational costs, while maintaining food safety, traceability and production efficiency.


WorkSafe helps take the strain out of manual handling tasks

24 February, 2026

In food manufacturing, certain repetitive tasks can lead to injuries if the risks aren't managed — WorkSafe Vic workshops are designed to help.


MARTOR Australia SECUMAX 370 (Model 370001) safety knife

11 February, 2026

MARTOR Australia introduces the SECUMAX 370, a concealed blade safety knife designed for cutting thick cardboard in warehouse and distribution environments.


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