Turn-key solution from company specialising in Green and Brownfield plant installation
3D scanning technology and VR are key components when it comes to Automation Mechatronics installing new plant and machinery. Here’s why.
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How master data can allow retailers to thrive
Master data has been around for a long time, but is something that can be taken for granted if not utilised properly.
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State-of-the-art Coopers’ facility leads the way for local food manufacturing
Iconic Australian brewery, Coopers, have dramatically improved operational efficiencies thanks to Ahrens-built malting facility.
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Woolworths $57m DC upgrade sees faster food deliveries for South Australia
Last week Woolworths completed its $57 million investment into the expansion of the Adelaide Regional Distribution Centre (DC). This change means Woolworths’s customers will receive their groceries at a much faster and frequent rate.
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Illawarra Smallgoods’ ASRS Freezer Project comes to completion
Building one of the first medium size Automatic Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) industrial freezers in Australia had its challenges. However, Total Construction’s expertise made sure it was up and running on time.
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SMC Corporation invests in local manufacturing in 2021
SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand (ANZ) will now undertake in the local assembly and stockholding of its latest range of electric cylinders.
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5 ways FMCG manufacturers can benefit from upgrading to cloud-enabled inkjet technology
As the FMCG supply chain becomes more demanding the adoption of cloud-enabled devices is accelerating and manufacturers are reaping the benefits. Find out more.
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PathoSans: A green solution for plant wash downs
Cleaning down plant and machinery is a key process when it comes to making sure the end product isn’t contaminated and meets stringent Australian standards in terms of food and beverage hygiene.
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New capping headsets are all about smooth torque
Making sure your bottling production line runs smoothly is key to getting product out and one that can be a concern for production and operation managers if things start to go wrong. One of the critical elements in a bottling line is the capping headsets.
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Wilmar’s sweet alternative making waves in beverage industry
Sugar and alcohol are two key ingredients for many beverages produced in Australia, and ingredient specialist Wilmar Sugar Australia (Wilmar) is one of the major players in the market.
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Safety solutions ensure safe movement of high racks
The Czech partner KREDIT manufactures mobile high-bay shelving systems and sells these all over the world. Its customers store a wide variety of goods in the shelves, from paper rolls to icecream, from automotive spare parts to frozen foods. To provide protection as these racks weighing several tons move about in a warehouse, and also to detect any feet and manned forklift trucks, the company set out to find a competent logistics automation partner. The intralogistics applications from SICK offer a suitable solution for this company’s needs.
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As You Sow assisting Mondelez International and PepsiCo to cut Virgin Plastic
Mondelez International and PepsiCo have agreed to decrease the use of virgin plastic in their packaging as part of a larger goal to eliminate single use plastic in their operations.
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FRDC: How Australian consumers support sustainable seafood
As part of the Sustainable Seafood Week, held from the 8 to 14 of March, the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) asked individuals from all parts of the seafood supply chain how they contribute to and support sustainable seafood.
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Insect protein: Rising in popularity for animal feed
While pet food, mainly for cats and dogs, currently has the highest demand for insect protein, a report released by Rabobank, an agriculture banking specialist, found that its high protein factor and low production costs could make it viable for the animal feed market.
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Coles ‘Drop of Good’ helping to Clean Up Australia
Held over the weekend of 6 and 7 of March, Coles Liquor launched its ‘Drop of Good’ campaign to support Clean Up Australia in their mission to clean, fix and conserve Australia’s environment.
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Australia’s most sustainable seafood 2021
Held annually, the Sustainable Seafood Awards focus on encouraging fisheries, suppliers and their retailers to be sustainable and protect the future of seafood.
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NZCS enters seafood supply agreement with Talley’s Limited
New Zealand Coastal Seafoods (NZCS) has entered into a supply agreement with Talley Limited for bone-in and boneless Ling Maw, Green-Lipped Mussel meat and Ling and Hoki Fish Skin products.
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Nestlé acquires Essentia as part of global water business transformation
Nestlé USA has acquired premium functional water brand Essentia Water (Essentia). This comes as part of Nestlé’s announcement in June 2020 to transform its global water business to focus on international premium and mineral water brands.
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Murray River Organics appoints Birol Akdogan as CEO and managing director
Birol Akdogan has been appointed CEO and Managing director of Murray River Organics (MRG) following a review by the Board on Friday 5 March.
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Key Technology introduces hyperspectral sorter
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces the first VERYX BioPrint digital sorter. As the world’s only sorter that can combine near infrared (NIR) hyperspectral detection with color cameras, VERYX BioPrint analyzes a richer set of data about the materials it is sorting to improve detection performance and maximize process yield. Key’s VERYX BioPrint C140 sorter for nuts removes shells, foreign material (FM) and product defects as well as shape sorts and color grades to maximise product quality while virtually eliminating false rejects.
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