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Schmalz JumboFlex 50 tube lifter

12 February, 2014

Schmalz's series of tube lifters feature one-hand operation for frequent, fast, ergonomic movement of light goods. The recently announced JumboFlex 50 offers a maximum load of 50 kg and, with the JumboFlex 35, the company offers handling solutions for every small load up to 50 kilograms.


Demag DC-Com chain hoist range

04 February, 2014

Enhancements to the Demag DC-Com chain hoist range have led to an improved FEM classification. According to the company, this has resulted in a doubling of their service life, since all sizes are classified in the next-highest group of mechanisms according to FEM rule 9.511.


NBE bulk bag filling process system

22 January, 2014

NBE has launched a complete bulk bag filling process system, which includes automated pallet introduction, automated metering of material supply, NTEP-certified precision bag weighing and automated filled-bag accumulation conveyors.


National Bulk Equipment automated bulk bag filling system

08 January, 2014

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) has introduced an automated bulk bag filling system which has been designed to ensure extended duty cycles in demanding operating environments.


Actisafe double and triple scissor-lift tables

17 December, 2013

Actisafe has introduced double and triple scissor-lift tables that have two-tonne load capacities. They can be custom designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of the manufacturing, handling, retail and food sectors.


NBE ProductSaver product recovery system range

12 December, 2013

The ProductSaver line of product recovery systems from National Bulk Equipment (NBE) has been designed to provide automated, controlled removal of free-flowing liquids or flow-resistant wet contents from their packaging.


Bakery mix-up has great results

12 December, 2013

As part of a £2.5 million project to improve its production flexibility to accommodate its broadening portfolio of bakery ingredient premixes, British Bakels looked to Matcon for a solution.



Toyota opens Tasmanian forklift branch

25 September, 2013

Toyota Material Handling has opened a new forklift branch in Connector Park, Kings Meadows in Launceston. Toyota forklifts were previously sold and serviced in Tasmania by an independent dealer.


VSS VacMount vacuum-mounted vibrator

02 September, 2013

Vibration Systems & Solutions has a method of holding a vibrator securely to the hopper wall by vacuum. This means that it can be used on any solid-walled container just as a normal vibrator.


Supplement producer mixes with the best

26 August, 2013

In 2004, Manumixx was producing around nine tonnes of product per week, with seven operating personnel. Looking to aggressively expand its operations, Manumixx purchased an IBC Blending & Discharge System from Matcon.


CHEP reduces carbon emissions with new compressors

05 August, 2013

Installing energy-efficient Atlas Copco compressors at its pallet production and repair sites in the UK has saved CHEP more than 1000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.


Solimar fluidisers for removing powder from silos

25 July, 2013

When removing powder from silos, the powder can pack down. The finer the powder, the more difficult it can be to remove. Solimar fluidisers offer a solution to this problem.


BEUMER paletpac 2500 layer palletiser

12 July, 2013

BEUMER has re-engineered its high-capacity layer palletiser, the BEUMER paletpac 2500. According to the company, the upgraded palletiser offers better accessibility, a shorter assembly period and higher flexibility.


Graco SaniForce 2:1 sanitary piston pump

10 July, 2013

Graco has added the SaniForce 2:1 piston pump to its SaniForce line of FDA-compliant sanitary transfer pumps for product evacuation out of drums and bins.


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