Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Toyota opens Tasmanian forklift branch

25 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd

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.


Ammeraal Beltech Pop-up flight for conveyors

19 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Rydell Beltech Pty Ltd

The pop-up flight pops up at the foot of the conveyor incline to support the food as it moves up the elevator. Once the product has been successfully discharged, the flight pops down again so an automatic scraper can clean up the belt.


10-year study explores supply chain optimisation

16 September, 2013 | Supplied by: GS1 Australia

A joint 10-year research study has revealed how supply chain integration is a critical strategy for businesses today. The Project Noah study is a joint venture of GS1 Australia and the University of Melbourne.


Gear up to reduce downtime and running costs in the boning room

16 September, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty Ltd

Upgrading old powered roller technology to a modular belt design driven by a highly efficient drive package has reduced the downtime and running costs in a major NZ meat processing plant.


CHEP Australia crate dryer

16 September, 2013 | Supplied by: CHEP Australia

CHEP Australia has launched a crate dryer that it claims delivers an 80% drier crate. The centrifugal dryer technology has been installed at CHEP’s Scoresby service centre in Victoria.


Mettler Toledo PFA569lift Floor Scale with platform

12 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd

The Mettler Toledo PFA569lift Floor Scale is a stainless steel floor scale with an easy-to-lift platform for simplified washdown in hygienic applications. The platform is built so one person can safely lift the platform manually.


VSS VacMount vacuum-mounted vibrator

02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd

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.


ALDI adopts new-generation CHEP crate

02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: CHEP Australia

ALDI Australia has adopted CHEP's new-generation re-usable plastic crate. The Gen 3 crate was developed in consultation with the retailer and was launched at ALDI's Salisbury store in Brisbane.


Heat and Control FastBack FDX Force Displacement drives

01 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

FastBack FDX Force Displacement drives are reportedly 40% smaller than comparable inertia drive horizontal motion conveyors and convey up to 1100 kg.


Supplement producer mixes with the best

26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Matcon Ltd

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.


HydraCon food-safe modular conveyor

20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: HydraCon Conveyors

The HydraCon modular conveyor is a food-safe alternative to traditional fixed length conveyor systems. It is a completely modular design and can be configured to meet any changing plant layout or future design.


Responsiveness in recalls

15 August, 2013 by Dannielle Furness

The tentacles of a supply chain are far-reaching. There are so many players, steps and processes and therefore so many opportunities for error - human or otherwise. Every industry faces a degree of exposure as product moves down the line, but none is more vulnerable than food manufacture and processing, where the simplest of mistakes can have extreme consequences.


Perfect Packaging Multiweigh multihead combination weighers

13 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging

Multiweigh combination weighers, available from Perfect Packaging, are suitable for precise and fast weighing of products ranging in size from granulates to large and bulky products.


National Bulk Equipment automated material handling system

09 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Mercer Technologies

National Bulk Equipment has available an automated material handling system for moving fragile food product through multiple process operations into bulk storage for temporary holding prior to final packaging.


BEUMER twin-belt turning device for palletising

08 August, 2013 | Supplied by: BEUMER Group Australia Pty Ltd

An alternative to existing clamp-type turning devices, the device works with two separately driven belt conveyors which, by applying a differential speed between both belts, turn the bag 90° or 180°.


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