Browsing: Factory
Discover what’s new in the food processing factory, inside and out. From food factory design, materials, staff safety systems, food factory cleaning, warehousing and logistics, through to waste, heating and filtering systems.
Celebrating New Zealand honey
National Honey Week will take place for the first time this year from 25 November – 2 December to raise awareness and support of New Zealand honey and to encourage more Kiwis to include it in their diets. Continue →
Potato processor back to NZ ownership
Balle Bros Group managing director, Dacey Balle says that Simplot, which had owned the business since 2008, had been excellent custodians but that the move to local ownership was a positive step for the New Zealand potato industry. Continue →
A clearer view of the inside
The ability to inspect internal surfaces and other features of a product without causing damage is one of the key benefits offered by industrial videoscopes. Continue →
Complete system for French fries
Heat and Control is big in French fries – over 16,000 kg/hr of finished crispy batter-coated French fries will be produced using their latest batter applicator and multi-zone fryer system. Continue →
Process solutions for the dairy industry
The dairy industry is changing with more companies consolidating manufacturing facilities and investing in single, larger plants. Continue →
Cupcakes to chocolatier
Jess Wallace has always spent time in the kitchen and her love of baking started as a small girl in her grandparents’ kitchen. Continue →
Tank cleaning head eliminates contamination
The Sanitor Tank Cleaner, available from Tecpro Australia is uniquely designed to provide the highest possible standard of hygiene and sanitation. Continue →
Low Acid validation for GEA Procomac ABF
GEA Procomac’s ABF (Aseptic Blow Fill) has successfully passed the LA (Low Acid) microbiological validation making it suitable to fill milk and milk based products. Continue →
Tough solutions for harsh conditions
Panasonic’s range of Toughbooks and Toughpads provide sturdy, temperature resistant options for data entry and computing in harsh factory, logistics, and food processing environments. Continue →
Partnership aims to clean up waterways
Fonterra and the Department of Conservation (DOC) announced in March a $20 million community investment initiative to improve the natural habitats of some key waterways around New Zealand over coming ten years. Continue →
Study to highlight water recycling in food production
New research being undertaken by the Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence is examining the increasing use of water recycling in food production and manufacturing. Continue →
There’s nothing to be scared of
“We started like most companies – exploring new ways to engage our team members,” says Joe Bosnich, training coordinator at Pernod Ricard. Continue →
Showcase of innovation and technology in Christchurch
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Canterbury plays host in May to well over 100 engineering and machine technology companies showcasing the latest technology, products and services at SouthMACH 13. Continue →
The latest ISO range extensions
NHP introduces the latest range of products to the ISO (Industrial Strength Options) plugs and sockets product range. Continue →
Energy management key business strategy for Silver Fern Farms
One of New Zealand’s biggest meat exporters is set to build its international brand through a range of energy management and efficiency measures. Continue →
Research into water recycling
Increasing the use of water recycling in food production and manufacturing is among new research being undertaken by the Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence. Continue →
Eco programme delivers smart savings
Auckland meat snacks manufacturer Jack Links has uncovered tens of thousands of dollars in energy savings, thanks to prompting from its international customers. Continue →
Innovation in glass making
A research and development facility capable of melting and forming glass in a small-scale manufacturing environment will be the centrepiece of a new facility at the Owens-Illinois, Inc., Continue →
A better way to mark industrial concrete floors
CANZAC’s Superior Mark Floor Marking Tape’s patent pending beveled edge on all sides is a durable and cost-effective way to organise industrial floors of warehouses and factories. Continue →
Lighting control systems
In industrial settings one area that can establish significant energy savings is lighting control. Continue →