What will PPMA look like in 2035?

~ Personalisation, sustainability and agile manufacturing ~ The PPMA Show has always been a snapshot of where the UK’s processing and packaging sector is heading. Every September, the innovations on display hint at how factories will look in the years ahead. With the show taking place every year, it’s sometimes hard to notice the cumulative […]

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Beontag to Spotlight Labeling Materials and Smart Tag Innovations at LabelExpo Europe 2025 

Beontag returns to the world’s leading label and package printing event, with expanded labelling materials and RFID solutions that are reliable and consistent for a vast array of needs Global business enabler Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labeling materials and smart tags such as RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth, is set to exhibit its expansive portfolio at […]

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Soken Engineering presents multi-material and dedicated heat sealers at London Packaging Week 2025

The company’s range of multi-material and dedicated heat-sealing machines are demonstrated throughout the 15 & 16 October event at Excel London. Soken Engineering, a market leader in heat sealing technology for over 30 years, will showcase its range of multi-material and dedicated heat-sealing machines at London Packaging Week, which returns to Excel London on 15 & 16 […]

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Continuous Process Solutions unveils two cutting-edge steel belts for food manufacturing

Continuous Process Solutions, a leading provider of advanced steel belt technologies, has expanded its product range with two exciting innovations for the food manufacturing sector from their production partner Mingke. These additions are now available exclusively from Continuous Process Solutions and are set to boost production efficiency and hygiene across a wide range of food […]

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West Midlands conveyor company wins prestigious business award

A West Midlands-based conveyor company has emerged as a worthy winner in a prestigious regional business awards programme. Continuous Process Solutions, based in Dudley, offers a tailored range of high-performance, high-strength steel conveyor belts, machinery, equipment and technical support for the food industry, as well as for chemicals, wax, pharmaceuticals, rubber, plastics and wood-based panel […]

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Why ROI is more than just cost savings

Warehouse automation is becoming a strategic priority as companies seek greater efficiency and resilience in their supply chains. But one question remains central: how much does it actually cost and is it worth it? Return on investment (ROI) is about more than cost savings. It includes flexibility, reliability and the ability to maintain operations during […]

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UKWIR research explores FOG-based wastewater charging

A robust move towards preventative, source-control solutions to prevent pollutants from entering the wastewater system in England and Wales was a key recommendation of the Independent Water Commission (IWC), which unveiled its Final Report on 21 July.  This indicates a fundamental shift towards a more holistic and preventative approach to environmental management within the water […]

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Expiry dates and manufacturing mayhem

Ever noticed how your favourite Walkers crisps almost always expire on a Saturday? That’s because the company’s production week starts on Sunday, so everything made that week shares the same “best before” date. This small detail points to a bigger challenge: the changing number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) in consumer goods is making food and […]

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