Materials Handling

The McCrometer FPI Mag is suitable for capital or maintenance projects, retrofits and sites never before metered. The unique combination of accuracy, ease of installation and total cost savings make the FPI Mag the perfect choice for a wide range of Municipal and Industrial Applications. It  is the next generation mag meter. The FPI Mag … Continue reading McCrometer FPI mag, a new approach to accurate water flow measurement →

Fish is a nourishing, healthy food that is popular throughout the world. However, as the planet’s population grows, fish stocks in some oceans are dwindling. One way to address this shortage is fish farms. Popular in Europe, especially Nordic countries, aquaculture also occurs throughout Australia – from the tropical north to the more temperate climes … Continue reading Why industrial gases are important in fish farming →

IPCO offers a range of steel-grade belts to suit different needs and environments. IPCO 1100C grade is a carbon-steel product that is used by the bakery industry, while IPCO 1200SA is a stainless-steel grade suitable for applications such as food conveying, cooling, freezing and drying. Both are available either in solid form or perforated. IPCO … Continue reading Solid and perforated steel bake oven belts save time and money →

Your greatest cost is also your greatest asset. Make one crucial step before investing in new technologies and invest in future-proofing your people. Here’s why… Technology is no doubt having a transformational impact on the supply chain sector; blockchain, automation, machine learning and AI are improving operational processes, driving efficiency and ultimately better supply chain … Continue reading Future-proofing your supply chain: It’s not what you expect →

Food & Beverage Industry News talks to MHE-Demag Australia’s Paul Clarke about how dock levellers help ensure logistics operations are safe and efficient.

With Australian-grown produce now on the march, managing director Vince Di Costanzo explains how MHE-Demag Australia is driving the food and beverage industry forward.

Flexco has introduced a new Segmented Transfer Plate which it will display at MEGATRANS2018.

Truck manufacturer Isuzu has announced its support of multi-modal supply chain event MEGATRANS2018, joining the show as a Platinum Sponsor.

SMC has added to its gripper range with the launch of the MHM-X6400, which uses a magnet for the handling of steel plate, without the need for vacuum.

Smalte Conveyor Solutions recently supplied a quote for 23 stainless conveyors used to carry dips and spreads from a production area into a packing area – and then into an HMPS Case Packer.

Knife edge rollers from igus are offering optimum results in high speed conveying applications through precise and quick movement of goods, especially in constrained spaces.

Signode has introduced the Predator 2 range consisting of a new and improved stretch wrapper and strapping machines.

Key Technology has introduced new features that enhance their vibratory conveyors – Iso-Flo, Impulse, Horizon and Marathon – for food processing and packaging lines.

The loading dock is a critical link for any business that ships and receives goods, so it makes sense that using the best equipment available is key in the efficient and safe handling of those goods. That’s why Assa Abloy has introduced the first telescopic lip dock leveler to Australia. The DL6020T Teledock – available … Continue reading Increase loading dock safety with Australia’s first telescopic lip dock leveller →

Universal Robots’ Certified System Integrator, Andrew Donald Design Engineering (ADDE) has developed the first end-of-line automated palletising system for Australian standard pallets, which incorporates Universal Robots’ UR10 robot to create a collaborative and flexible palletiser. With most packing operations still finishing with an operator loading a carton onto a pallet manually, ADDE saw an industry … Continue reading Australia’s first automated, collaborative palletising system →

Haver & Boecker announces the availability of ‘the world’s most user-friendly bag palletiser’ in the Australian market. Developed by Haver & Boecker’s palletising technology division, Newtec Bag Palletizing, the new Terram 1000 offers Australian manufacturers of animal feed, seeds, mortar and plastic granulates an efficient bag palletising solution that combines user-friendly operation and maintenance with … Continue reading User-friendly bag palletiser →

Farmer Power,  has just launched two fund raising campaigns in partnership with APCO Australia to help promote and fund an educational campaign for the public and as a signal to the government to inform them on the issues within the dairy industry. According to the news release by Farmer Power, they have said that the financial … Continue reading Farmer Power launches new fund raising campaigns →

Technavio market research analysts forecast the global automated food sorting machines market to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of close to seven per cent during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research company’s analysts highlight the following three market drivers that are contributing to the growth of the global automated food sorting machines … Continue reading Automated food sorting machines to grow at seven per cent CAGR by 2021 →

Key Technology will showcase the Veryx C140 digital sorters at the foodpro trade show in Sydney from 16-19 July, 2017.

Container leasing company Seaco has continued to strengthen its presence both in Australia and worldwide since its amalgamation with Cronos Containers.