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Machinery Update - July / August E-bulletins
15/07/2025

Machinery Update - July / August

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Canadian containers benefit from range of systems automation from trays to pallets
E-bulletins 15/07/2025

Canadian containers benefit from range of systems automation from trays to pallets

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Safety system equips repackaging line with secure guarding and more space efficiency E-bulletins
15/07/2025

Safety system equips repackaging line with secure guarding and more space efficiency

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New collation shrink-wrapper lifts speeds on tray-packed glass bottles by one third
E-bulletins 15/07/2025

New collation shrink-wrapper lifts speeds on tray-packed glass bottles by one third

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Case-sealer adapts to dimensions of random packs and integrates with partner software E-bulletins
15/07/2025

Case-sealer adapts to dimensions of random packs and integrates with partner software

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Fixed scanners handle high volumes of cases and pallets efficiently, key supplier explains
E-bulletins 15/07/2025

Fixed scanners handle high volumes of cases and pallets efficiently, key supplier explains

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Shelf-ready tray and carton blanks can be loaded on to packing line in multiple ways E-bulletins
15/07/2025

Shelf-ready tray and carton blanks can be loaded on to packing line in multiple ways

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Euromilk’s Proud Dairy Brand ‘Kukkonia’ Packing Milk in Stick Packs
Members News 14/07/2025

Euromilk’s Proud Dairy Brand ‘Kukkonia’ Packing Milk in Stick Packs

The Slovakian dairy Euromilk fills UHT milk (for its Kukkonia brand) on an aseptic stick pack machine from technology leader IMA Hassia.

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Vacuum Reduces Maintenance Effort and Energy Consumption in Cheese Production Members News
14/07/2025

Vacuum Reduces Maintenance Effort and Energy Consumption in Cheese Production

One vacuum pump instead of five, more than 50% energy savings and significantly reduced maintenance costs.

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Keeping Vacuum Pumps Cool During Summer Months
Members News 04/07/2025

Keeping Vacuum Pumps Cool During Summer Months

As temperatures rise, the performance and durability of vacuum pumps can be significantly affected.

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