Automation
Americas: Foodservice facility installs automation system for on-demand orders
Material handling automation systems and software company viastore has installed an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) for Gordon Food Service (GFS) at its...
Asia Pacific: Zebra Technologies releases findings on warehousing, wearable solutions
Enterprises are expected to increase the number of warehouses as global online sales continue to grow, according to a survey conducted by Zebra Technologies....
Americas: GEA’s brewhouse installed in craft beer production plant
GEA has installed a 4-vessel Craft-Star in Washington, US, for craft beer producer DC Brau Brewing Company.
The system is scheduled to begin commercial...
Americas: Flexicon releases conveyor handling many sources
Flexicon releases a flexible screw conveyor with trough hopper that can receive material from multiple outlets of feeders, grinders, blenders and other process equipment.
The...
Middle East: Flowpack solution that keeps blueberries fresh
Israeli company StePac launches Xflow, a patented, functional, flowpack solution for blueberries as a cost-saving alternative to traditional preformed bulk packaging.
Blueberries in clamshells...
Asia Pacific: Zebra Technologies unveils mobile computers for warehousing
Toll Global Logistics reported significant productivity gains after implementing the TC8000 — the latest enterprise mobile computer from Zebra Technologies Corporation.
The mobile computer is...
Europe: Pentair to sell business unit to Emerson
Pentair says it has reached an agreement to sell its valves and controls business to Emerson for US$3.15 billion in cash, subject to customary...
Europe: Sidel offers resource-saving service
Sidel introduces the ECO Booster, which is part of the Sidel Services portfolio that reduces the consumption of materials, electricity and compressed air. ...
Americas: FFS machine that does the work of two
Matrix will exhibit a Morpheus XL with extra wide jaws for packaging frozen, fresh-cut, and individually quick frozen packaging at Pack Expo in Las...
Asia Pacific: KHS to build €10M plant in Kunshan, China
KHS plans to build a new plant and service center in Kunshan, China.
With a total investment of around €10 million (US$11.08 million), the...