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SIG is the first in the industry to enable customers to demonstrate their commitment to responsible aluminium sourcing using the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification

From today, SIG will offer the world’s first aseptic carton packs that use foil certified to the ASI standard. This will add value for customers, brands and retailers by promoting responsible sourcing throughout the value chain – from suppliers all the way through to consumers. SIG customers will also have the option...

OEE Overview

In today’s competitive economy, some of the biggest challenges for pharmaceutical manufacturers are to increase availability, enhance performance, and improve product quality. In addition, companies need to optimize batch processing, which presents unique challenges not found in other manufacturing processes. One...

Coperion’s optimized stainless steel WYK diverter valve for CIP applications is a match for even the most stringent hygiene and purity demands

At Powtech 2019 (April 9-11, 2019, Nuremberg/Germany), Coperion and Coperion K-Tron will present their versatile bulk materials handling solutions for various process steps at their booth no. 4-290 in Hall 4. Along with the newly redesigned stainless steel WYK diverter valve for CIP cleaning and the ZV rotary valve,...

With the Schubert Flowmodul, the flow-wrapping process is entirely integrated into a TLM picker line. As a result, the Flowmodul system saves up to 70 per cent space compared to a flow-wrapper with conventional feed

A Flowmodul system from Schubert saves up to 70 per cent of floor space compared to a mechanical flow-wrapping machine. The Schubert Flowmodul’s extremely slim machine layout is based on an approach pursued by company founder Gerhard Schubert as early as in the 1980s: robot-assisted packaging processes.

Allvac demonstrates innovative drive at Iffa 2019

Allvac presents its strong innovative drive on the subject of sustainability at Iffa, the leading international trade fair for the meat industry, which will be held in Frankfurt from 4 to 9 May. At its stand (Hall 11, Stand E30), the Allgäu-based film manufacturer will not only present its sustainability report, but...

Sisto-16TWA stainless steel diaphragm valve for drinking water applications

The Luxembourg-based KSB subsidiary Sisto Armaturen S.A. is extending its current range by launching its proven Sisto-16TWA valve type series for drinking water applications with new materials for wetted components. The new valves, which will make their debut at ISH 2019 (10 - 15 March), are an advanced development...

Fristam FDS TSG: efficient mechanical drive solution

Fristam Pumps is expanding its range of hygienic twin screw pumps to include a Twin Speed Gearbox (TSG) model. The TSG model is available as an additional option for all standard sizes in the FDS range. In terms of its construction, it is a simple and robust mechanical drive solution with various advantages compared...