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Turning up heat on food factory pests
Following three years of research and extensive testing, Rentokil has announced a chemical-free pest control process called ‘Entotherm’....

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Robotics & Automation

Copa-Data 'takes automation to new level'
In January 2010, Copa-Data, the international automation expert based in Austria, officially began selling the new version of its HMI/SCADA software, zenon

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Packaging

'Ultra-compact, versatile' new label printer
Article image A new SATO label printer (the CG2 series) has been launched in the UK. It can be used to print two-inch labels, receipts, wristbands or HF RFID tags on demand.

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Environment

Bakery cuts energy use through lighting solution
Article image The need to stay competitive leads food manufacturers to look closely at their bottom line. Nicola Martin reports on how a Wakefield bakery uses energy efficiency to manage rising energy.

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Hygiene

Now it's curtains for bacteria says SMI
Article image Following five years of research a huge hygiene breakthrough has been achieved by Seymour Manufacturing International (SMI)

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Temperature

Chalcroft 'benefitting from economic conditions'
Article image Increased consumer demand for quality prepared and fresh foods, and businesses opting to refurbish and extend premises, is said to be boosting construction specialist Chalcroft

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Logistics

Why 'add-ons' improve forklift operations
Article image As Transmon Engineering launches devices to improve the use and management of forklift trucks, it claims new ‘add-on’ technologies should be explored to reduce cost, improve safety and increase energy performance

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Pumps & Drives

ABB technical guides offer independent advice
Article image ABB has produced a range of technical guides that offer concise explanations of the major technologies and technical issues in motor and variable speed drive operation

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Meat & Dairy

IFFA: Meat packing solutions from Ishida
Article image Ishida Europe will be displaying various meat packing solutions at this year’s IFFA show, including a complete high-speed tray packing line and fresh food weighers, among others

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Foodstuffs & Beverages

Flow meters 'help brewer keep its head'
Article image The Max-Trak 180 mass flow-meter from Sierra Instruments distributed by Litre Meter has been selected by Orval Brewery to help it get exactly the right amount of head on its Trappiste beers

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