Workers begin at Fonterra's UHT processing plant
07 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdEmployees at Fonterra's new UHT processing plant in Waitoa have started work, with 80 of the 100 new employees already on deck. The remaining 20 will start work between now and August when all five of the site's milk processing lines will be operational.
Vikan colour-coded buckets
07 April, 2014 | Supplied by: WR&D Wells Pty LtdThe Vikan colour-coded range of products is designed to improve a company's internal hygiene and allergen control, and make it easier to maintain HACCP/quality management systems to comply with all hygiene audits.
Relpol MR-ET1P Temperature Monitoring Relay
07 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdRelpol has released its MR-ET1P Temperature Monitoring Relay in Australia. Sometimes called a PTC or thermistor relay, these devices monitor the temperature of a motor winding, using up to six PTC thermistors.
Fonterra set to snare 10-year Woolworths milk contract
04 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdFonterra Australia is favoured to win a contract to process Woolworths' own brand milk in Victoria for the next 10 years. The contract represents a significant milestone: Woolworths' previous contracts were for a period of one year only.
MatrikonOPC Matrikon Industrial Data Logger
04 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Matrikon Asia-PacificMatrikonOPC has released the Matrikon Industrial Data Logger, an intelligent automation data gateway that provides third-party connectivity, onboard data collection and intelligent data forwarding.
Romer AgraStrip for Total Milk milk allergen test
04 April, 2014 | Supplied by: IntermedPreviously, to test for the presence of milk allergens, processors had to decide whether to look for casein or Beta Lactoglobulin as an indicator for allergenic residues. With the AgraStrip Total Milk, it is possible to test for both at the same time.
Gut washer improves tallow quality
03 April, 2014 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater Solutions
Thomas Foods International's Murray Bridge facility in South Australia has the capacity to process 5000 head of cattle and 52,500 head of lamb and mutton each week. The company recently installed a gut washer from CST Wastewater Solutions.
Breconcherry Tornado high-flow jetting tank washer
31 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaAvailable from Tecpro Australia, the Breconcherry Tornado is a high-flow jetting tank washer designed to provide high-impact jets for difficult-to-clean products such as yeast, glue and resin.
Centralised vacuum supply is reliable and efficient
31 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Busch Australia Pty Ltd
Based in Brisbane, Primo Smallgoods is one of Australia's largest smallgoods producers. The company's processing facility relies on a centralised vacuum unit from Busch Australia for its vacuum supply.
Centec Rhotec in-line density monitor
31 March, 2014 | Supplied by: B-R Controls Pty LtdThe Rhotec in-line density monitor continuously measures the density of liquids. Centec, a German-based company, designed the Rhotec for maximum sensitivity and high accuracy.
igus metal-detectable polymers
31 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdDesigned for safe and residue-free food manufacture, igus polymers are lubricant-free, chemical resistant and antimicrobial. The detectable polymers can be picked up by metal detectors.
Europe looks at meat transportation, storage and the cold chain
31 March, 2014 | Supplied by: European Food Safety Authority
A variety of carcass chilling regimes, combining maximum surface temperature and maximum transportation times can achieve bacterial growth results equivalent to or lower than the current requirements.
Sick DeltaPac MultiTask photoelectric sensor
31 March, 2014 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdFor higher efficiency and quality in the packaging industry, the DeltaPac MultiTask photoelectric sensor utilises Delta-S-Technology, which combines four PinPoint emitters and two receivers with SIRIC and distance measurement technology.
Aplex APC-3593P projected capacitive touch stainless steel panel PC
31 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesInterworld Electronics has released the APC-3593P projected capacitive touch stainless steel panel PC from Aplex. The APC-3593P is housed in a fanless fully sealed stainless steel IP65 and IP69K certified enclosure with waterproof I/O connectors.
pitt&sherry to design $10m Strahan Aquaculture Hub
28 March, 2014pitt&sherry has been chosen to work on the $10 million Strahan Aquaculture Hub development on Tasmania's west coast. The engineering consultancy has secured key planning approvals and will undertake detailed design for the TSGA development.
