Materials handling & storage and supply chain > Materials handling equipment

Bacteria-killing spikes for food production surfaces

04 September, 2023

An RMIT University study has suggested that rough antimicrobial surfaces inspired by bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings could have food production applications.


Coffee conveyed from bulk bags to roaster to packaging

24 August, 2023

Mayorga Coffee has installed a bulk handling system at its roasting and packaging facility in Miami, which has improved productivity and plant cleanliness.


Pact Group sells 50% of its reusable plastic crate business

16 August, 2023

Morrison & Co has agreed to acquire a 50% interest in Pact Group's Crate Pooling business, a provider of reusable plastic crate pooling services.


Siemens SIRIUS signal columns

01 August, 2023

These signalling towers are used as visual aids to demonstrate the state or status a machine may occupy.


BLOCK-BUSTERÒ Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner

11 July, 2023

The BLOCK-BUSTERÒ Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner from Flexicon features arched doorway masts that increase overhead clearance for easier insertion and removal of palletised bulk bags using a forklift.


HMS Networks Ixxat Safe T100 controller for functional safety over EtherCAT solution

30 June, 2023

HMS Networks has released a new version of the Ixxat SafeT100 module allowing users to implement safe I/Os for FSoE — Functional Safety over EtherCAT.


Dematic Third Generated Freezer-rated AGVs

30 June, 2023

Dematic has launched its latest AGVs, with a third-generation model featuring advancements in sensor and navigation technology that meet safety standards.


Vegetable grower sorts out canned green bean processing

21 June, 2023

McCall Farms has increased output of its canned green beans and now processes around 304 million cans per year with the help of TOMRA sorters.


MHM Automation Automated Robots (AMRs)

09 June, 2023

MHM Automation has launched an autonomous vehicle that is suitable for handling materials in food processing and logistic operations.


Foodcare silverlined and nitrile glove

02 June, 2023

Foodcare offers a range of gloves suitable for the food industry.


Mitsubishi 4-Wheel Battery Electric Counterbalance Forklifts

02 June, 2023

Introducing the new range of Mitsubishi 4-Wheel Battery Electric Counterbalance Forklifts.


Hunter Valley winery installs electric forklift upgrade

15 May, 2023

A family-owned Hunter Valley winery has enhanced its carbon-neutral business status with the installation of an electric Toyota forklift.


Building an ice cream packing line

19 April, 2023

RML Machinery has partnered with SMC Corporation New Zealand to design and build a fully integrated packing line for ice cream brand Tip Top.


Vaisala Polaris — the newest generation of Brix meters

01 April, 2023

Did you know that switching from lab measurements to inline Brix you can bring immediate savings?


NORD MAXXDRIVE XT industrial gear units

22 March, 2023

NORD has developed the MAXXDRIVE XT industrial gear unit for the bulk material industry.


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