< PreviousCorrugated tube heat exchangers Scraped surface heat exchangersTurnkey processing plants Plate Heat Exchangers Piston PumpsHRS Heat Exchangers offers a wide range of heat exchangers for hygienic processing in the food industry:Tube in tubeTriple tubeMulti tubeScraped surface PlateFOOD SYSTEMS:HRS is able to combine its products into complete processing plants.Thanks to our experience of over 20 years in the market we can offer ourcustomers a wide range of modular system solutions, suitable for the mostcommon scenarios.The core of the system solution that HRS offers is the thermal treatmentsection: any kind of heat exchanger combination can be used for obtaining the best result for the pasteurisation or sterilisation process. Theheat treatment sections can be combined with other process steps such ashomogenisation and deaeration. Efficient system integration of pumps,tanks, heat exchangers, aseptic fillers, piping, controls and other equipment lead to complete solutions for the food processing industry.The HRS scraped surface evaporator forconcentration of environmental waste aswell as juices, fruit and other food productsENVIRONMENTAL WASTE EVAPORATION-CONCENTRATION:Evaporation is an effective way of reducing the impact of environmentalwaste. It is a Thermal process where energy is invested to separate waterfrom the effluent, thus reducing its volume. The evaporated water, whencondensed, can be reused again. In environmental processing the effluentis often a fouling substance. Normal Evaporators would have a limited operation time between stops for cleaning. HRS has overcome this problemby applying the Unicus scraped surface evaporator. The scraped surface means constant removal of fouling which maintains theconstant evaporation capacity. The Unicus can evaporate to very high levelsof concentration.Contact Michael Adkins at HRS for more informationT: 01923 232335 michael.adkins@hrs.co.uk www.hrs.co.ukSEE US AT UK AD & BIOGAS 20124-5 JULY NECHALL 3A STAND F140:Layout 1 18/5/12 09:24 Page 1Huge opportunities foranaerobic digestionThe anaerobic digestion of food waste offers major benefits for the industry, as the conferenceprogramme at UK AD & Biogas 2012, at Birmingham NEC on 4th and 5th July, will illustrateAnaerobic digestion presents hugeopportunities to the food and drinkindustry. It can help to reduce transport,energy and waste treatment costs and cutgreenhouse gas emissions. Its flexibilityallows it to treat many different organicfeedstocks – liquid by-products frombreweries or distilleries, vegetable off cuts,abattoir waste and much more.There are still, however, somechallenges to those interested in exploringthe opportunities that AD offers, so theAnaerobic Digestion and BiogasAssociation has dedicated an entire day’sconference programme at UK AD &Biogas 2012, the UK’s only AD andbiogas trade show, to the issues faced bythose looking at the anaerobic digestion offood waste.The ‘Getting Value from Your FoodWaste’ conference day on Wednesday 4thJuly is a must-attend event for anybusiness with responsibility for collectingor treating food waste. Lord Deben, Chairof the Visionary Panel for food waste, hasbeen invited to discuss the role that ADcan play in diverting food waste fromlandfill and the wider environmentalbenefits that AD can deliver through thesustainable intensification of foodproduction. Sessions will then focus onAD in the food and drink industryhighlighting the different options forbusinesses including collection and offsitetreatment and integrating AD into yourbusiness and treating waste onsite.With industry experts taking youthrough the business case, opportunities,service and technology options and casestudies from food and drink companiesthis year’s conference will showcase whyAD can generate an income stream,UK AD & BIOGASwww.fdiforum.net41offset energy costs, reduce wastetreatment and transport costs, and reducegreenhouse gas emissions. The conference forms part of UK AD& Biogas 2012 – the largest dedicated ADand biogas tradeshow in the UK. Thisevent is a must for anyone interested inAD. Including over two hundredexhibitors, 22 free seminars, ADprofessional clinics and an industryawards ceremony, UK AD & Biogas 2012will give you all the tools to find out ifAD is right for your business.UK AD & Biogas 2012 is held atBirmingham NEC on 4th and 5th July.Food & Drink International readers canreceive free entry to the exhibition. Justenter the discount code GEN3283 whenyou pre-register on www.adbiogas.co.uk.Please note this does not include freeentry to the conference.Are you a food manufacturer, processor or retailer, a farmer, a local authority, an exhibitor or a member of ADBA? Contact matthew.ireland@adbiogas.co.uk orcall 02031 764 415, before registering, to receive your unique discount code and up to 70% off standard conference rates.41:Layout 1 18/5/12 09:25 Page 1seepexseepex are a leading supplier of pro-gressive cavity pumps to the biogas in-dustry and they regard the ADBAexhibition and conference as one ofthe most important dates in the calen-dar. On show will be pumps to handleviscous products and sludges, mixingsystems for liquid and solid feedstockand innovative designs of progressivecavity pump.seepex demonstrates an impressive track record in biogas plants, both in Europe and the UK,where pumps are able to handle all the transfer applications in biogas production from a varietyof different feedstocks. In addition to liquid transfer, seepex use open hopper pumps with spe-cialist auger design for handling feedstock and sludges with DS% up to 40. In many of these applications, seepex pumps have been shown to reduce main-tenance time by up to 85%.seepex specialise in expert advice for pumping problems and experienced engineers will be on hand to answer any queries.Tel: 01935 472376 Email: Sales@seepex.co.ukStand E4742www.fdiforum.netUK AD & BIOGASOndeo Industrial SolutionsOndeo Industrial Solutions, part ofSUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT, providessustainable operational and environ-mental solutions across the entire foodand drink water cycle. An increasingly popular approachby businesses is to generate energy,and revenue, from by-products withthe associated benefit of governmentincentives such as the Feed-in Tariff.This has been accompanied by ad-vances in specialised technologies, theapplicability of which can be difficultto assess without specific practicalknowledge and experience. Finding the right cost effective method and technology for any givenproject at the outset is imperative. Ondeo Industrial Solutions can work with you to develop and implement the best overall so-lution, on a turnkey basis if required, using a holistic approach. From the initial upfront feasi-bility study to integrated operations and maintenance, Ondeo’s multidiscipline experts have anin-depth technical and working knowledge of the water cycle to deliver innovation, add valueand drive results. Tel: 0870 241 6643 Email: enquiries_uk@ondeo-is.com www.ondeo-is.co.uk Stand P13PlanET BiogasMore than 250 realised biogas plants and more than200 employees at national and international PlanET of-fices – this is an impressive success story! PlanET Bio-gastechnik GmbH ranks among the top five providers ofplanning, building and maintaining of biogas plantsworldwide.PlanET’s comprehensive sales and service structureguarantees a quick reaction within a short distance tothe customer. By using their modular designed principleSYSTEMBIOGAS, they ensure operators and investorshave the possibility to improve the efficiency of existingplants as well as the adoption to new developments andcircumstances within the biogas market. PlanET biogasplants are characterised by high gas yields, reliable tech-nology, low energy consumption and excellent efficiency. PlanET cofermentation plants transform waste intoenergy. Waste materials such as food waste, slaughter-house waste and waste products from the food industrypredominately serve as fermentation substrates and helpfood processing companies to reduce energy and disposalcosts.Tel: 0049 2564 3950 0www.planet-biogas.deStand C25ClearfleauClearfleau is a British company that designs and builds innovative on-site anaerobic digestion plants for industrial applications, generating energyfrom processing effluents and co-products from food and drink manufacture.AD is an established process for bio-waste treatment where micro-organismsthat thrive in an oxygen-free environment convert biodegradable materialsinto biogas. The technology combines renewable energy production with effluent and nutrient management and can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Clearfleau’splants operate on a confined footprint and digest materials such as sugars, oils and fats, plus reject product or ingredients. Clearfleau’s technology is particularly suited to on-site treatment of dairy, food and drinks processing effluent. Renewable electricity and heat generatedcan be used on site to replace fossil fuels, providing significant cost savings. Post treatment, cleansed effluent can be discharged to sewer at much reducedcost. The process can be extended to allow cleansed liquids to be recycled as grey water. Tel: +44 (0) 844 477 6292 Email: info@Clearfleau.com www.clearfleau.comStand B2342-43:Layout 1 18/5/12 11:47 Page 1UK AD & BIOGASwww.fdiforum.net43BioconservacionIt is all about air quality. Since1996, Bioconservacion has been theworld leader in gas absorption andair filtration.The company´s mission is to pro-vide solutions that address newchallenges and meet the expecta-tions for better air quality. Biocon-servacion´s specialised laboratorycan solve any need in the market re-lated with the filtration of gasesfrom air flows. Many industrialcompanies around the world counton Bioconservacion systems forodour control, corrosion control,desulphurisation of Biogas andemergency gas scrubbers.ProtektFruit, a division of Bio-conservacion, offers post-harvest gas filtration solutions that enable com-panies to maintain the freshness of their produce, increase hygiene andreduce waste drastically. Customers at all levels throughout the supplychain trust in Bioconservacion for a safer storage and transportation oftheir fresh produce.Tel: +34 93 237 13 62 Email: info@bioconservacion.com Industrial solutions: www.bioconservacion.euPost-harvest solutions: www.bioconservacion.comStand E147Pentair HaffmansPentair Haffmans’biogas upgrading tech-nology offers two sub-stantial advantagescompared to conven-tional systems. PentairHaffmans’ system re-covers 100% of themethane, which elim-inates the environ-mentally-harmful‘methane slip’ that usually occurs with other upgrading techniques. In ad-dition, the CO2 by-product is recovered and can be sold, providing an ad-ditional source of income. Pentair Haffmans’ biogas upgrading systems are based on a combinationof membrane and cryogenic technology and range from standard plug-and-play units with a maximum capacity of 700 Nm3/h to custom-designed so-lutions.The dedication to customers’ systems continues after the sale. Throughcomprehensive lifecycle management, Pentair Haffmans ensures that theinstallation operates at optimal performance. Regardless of where a plant islocated, their global network of service engineers is ready to serve their cus-tomers. In addition, product specialists provide 24/7 technical support byphone, email, Skype or remote service. Tel + 31 (0)77 323 23 00 Email: info@haffmans.nlwww.haffmans.nlStand B55Huber TechnologyHuber Technologycan supply inlet pack-ages comprising of ascreen, grit removaland treatment suit-able to handle the 2-15% dry solids in thefeed to an AnaerobicDigestion plant.Huber Technologyhas a range of gritwashers and classi-fiers for the removaland treatment of grit.To ensure good clean grit is achieved, returning the biomass to the process,Huber Technology grit classifier washers are used.The Huber Technology Strainpress and Ro3 Sludge Acceptance Plantprovide effective screening of the sludge. The Strainpress has been provento be effective in the removal of plastics from the digestate prior to landfill. Huber Technology is also able to provide belt and drum thickeners anddewaters for thickening and dewatering of the digestate. After initial de-watering, the sludge can be dried to a pellet and the water recycled to theplant inlet using Huber Technology dryers and biological conditioningplant.Contact Hannah Ryan Tel: 01249 765049Email: hr@huber.co.uk www.huber.co.ukStand F39www.fdiforum.net42-43:Layout 1 18/5/12 11:47 Page 244www.fdiforum.netACHEMAAM TechnologyAt ACHEMA, AM Technology will be launching a new flow reactor system to improve processefficiency.The Coflore are flow reactors particularly suited for multi-phase processes, high viscosity reac-tions, counter current extractions and crystallisations. Its patented mixing system pro-vides efficient mixing, residence time control and precise temperature control. This inturns means faster reactions, higher purity and milder operating conditions both insynthesis and work up applications.For the lab scale, the Coflore ACR offers high flexibility and multi-phase handlingability to optimise the processes over a full spectrum of conditions with minimal useof materials. Following the ACR success, ACHEMA will see the launch of the larger scale flowreactor range – Coflore ATR. In addition to the flexibility of the ACR, the ATRoffers multi-temperature control to perform steps such as pre-cooling, quenchingand crystallisation. The benefits of using continuous processing range from higheryields, better quality, lower energy costs and smaller footprint. The Coflore reac-tors have been successfully being used across the board, with application in flavourand fragrances, polymerisations, crystallisation, biocatalysis and extractions.During ACHEMA, AM Technology have organised a daily demo to showcase the re-actor performances. Contact them for more information or to arrange a visit with a localrepresentative.Contact: Dr Gilda Gasparini Tel: +44 (0) 1928 515454Email: sales@amtechuk.com www.amtechuk.comHall 4.2 Stand E41The fast-moving food and drinkindustry is increasingly interested in newtechniques, and this is demonstrated withthe huge number of exhibitors andvisitors expected at this year’s ACHEMAexhibition. The forecasts for the chemicalindustry and plant engineering of apositive trend are already reflected inimpressive registration figures, and theexhibition sections devoted toInstrumentation, Control andAutomation Techniques andPharmaceutical, Packaging and StorageTechniques show clear growth rates overthe last show in 2009 when a total of3767 exhibitors and over 173,000 visitorsattended.ACHEMA, which takes place inFrankfurt am Main every three years, isthe global summit for technologydevelopers, suppliers and users. As wewent to press, it was expected that nearlyhalf of those attending in Frankfurt willcome from outside Germany – withparticularly large increases from Indiaand China, as well as several EasternEuropean countries. The hot topics at ACHEMA 2012 areenergy and resources. New energy storagetechnologies, particularly energy-savingplant, are highly relevant, while theincreasing use of renewable resourcescoupled with the application ofbiotechnological processes is generatingnew requirements for equipment andtechnology. ACHEMA spans thecomplete value chain of the industry,from laboratory techniques through topackaging technology.With over nine hundred lectures, theCongress programme of ACHEMA 2012will review the entire spectrum of processengineering, pharmaceutical productionand biotechnology. The focus will be notonly on close-to-market solutions, butalso on the latest findings from researchand industrial application.Visitors can also visit BiobasedWorldat ACHEMA, which takes a closer lookat the bioeconomy, bringing togetherrepresentatives from politics, industryand research. The transition to aneconomy based almost exclusively onrenewable resources depends on co-operation with businesses, andBiobasedWorld also features TechnologyTransfer Days as well as an AcceleratorForum of the European BIOCHEMproject – aiming to facilitate market entryfor SMEs with biotechnology solutions.The inaugural ACHEMA PartneringPlatform will also enable exhibitors andattendees to selectively identify potentialcooperation partners, initiate contactsand schedule meetings with them winadvance of the event. An extensivesupporting programme with guest eventsand panel discussions adds further valueto attending the event.ACHEMA 2012 is at Frankfurt amMain on 18th to 22nd June, and for moreinformation, and to register to attend,visit www.achema.de.Positive outlook for ACHEMA 2012The world’s biggest exhibition for chemical engineering, biotechnology and environmentalprotection take place on 18th to 22nd June in Frankfurt am Main44-45:Layout 1 18/5/12 11:52 Page 1Sherwood ScientificKnown for high quality and reliability, Sher-wood Scientific products are all manufactured inCambridge and sold and supported through a dis-tributor network covering over eighty countries.The history and heritage of Sherwood’s prod-uct lines can be traced back more than seventyyears to companies such as Johnson Matthey,Corning and CIBA Corning. The manufacturedrange of scientific instruments include FlamePhotometers, Chloride Analysers, Colorimeters,Fluid bed Dryers and Magnetic Susceptibility Bal-ances, with applications in industries, such as food, cement, water, fertiliser, soil, chemicals, phar-maceuticals and clinical chemistry as well as in education and research.Sherwood’s latest version of the highly acclaimed Model 926 Chloride Analyser, used by foodmanufacturers around the world as part of their QA/QC protocols for Salt determination in prod-ucts, will be on show for the first time at Achema.Email: enquiries@sherwood-scientific.com www.sherwood-scientific.comHall 4.2 Stand G38ACHEMAwww.fdiforum.net45Oxford InstrumentsAt Achema, Oxford Instruments will be showcasingthe AffirmoEX Benchtop EMR system and the MQCBenchtop NMR system.Oxford Instruments’ latest benchtop analyser providesfree radical and transition metal oxidation state infor-mation. Electron Magnetic Resonance is a unique tech-nique in making these important measurements. Aninvention established sixty years ago and also known asEPR or ESR, Oxford Instruments’ AffirmoEX uses thelatest magnetic materials coupled to RF electronics toprovide a small footprint, low cost system, straightfor-ward to use with no cumbersome cooling requirements.Oxford Instruments’ benchtop NMR analyser offersfast, easy quality control measurements in a compact package. The MQC has a small benchtop foot-print, modular design for easy serviceability, upgradeable firmware and with software self-diagnos-tics to aid servicing. The MQC uses Oxford Instruments’ MultiQuant and EasyCal softwarepackages, allowing simple calibration and measurement of up to four constituents in samples. Tel: 01865 393200 Email: magres@oxinst.comwww.oxford-instruments.com/mqcHall 4.2 Stand N81Bellingham + Stanley – A XylembrandUK manufacturer Bellingham + Stanley will fea-ture two new refractometers at Achema alongsidetheir globally recognised RFM340+ brand instru-ments.The Pro-Juice refractometer has been specificallydesigned to eliminate commonly experienced meas-urement repeatability issues observed when using aconventional refractometer to measure orange juiceduring the reconstitution phase of production. Pro-Juice carefully pre-conditions the sample prior to highaccuracy measurement so that users may achieve ahigher quality end product whilst having a tightercontrol on concentrate yield.Originally launched as a half scale model in 2011,the OPTi series of digital hand held refractometerscomprises almost 50 scale derivatives for use through-out the food and beverage industry where the meas-urement interest falls below 54°Brix or it’s scaleequivalent. The addition of the new full range OPTi+refractometer on show for the first time in Europe atAchema, further extends the opportunity for handheld measurement throughout the production facility.Tel: +44 1892 500400Email: sales.bs.uk@xyleminc.comwww.bellinghamandstanley.com Hall 4.1 Stand G13 PriorclaveAchema gives UK autoclavemanufacturer Priorclave thefirst opportunity to showcasea number of new develop-ments on including a range ofsteam sterilisers with TactrolTouch, a new touch screencontrol.The EH150 autoclave, a 150litre front-loading Priorclavegiving 20% more loading areathan conventional models ofsimilar size is the first steamsteriliser to be released withthe new touch screen controls. Developed by Priorclave, Tactrol Touchprovides for easier set-up and monitoring of the autoclaving process and isexpected to be made available on all Priorclaves later this year.The EH150 steam steriliser will be seen alongside the popular top-loadingEV100, the compact C60 top-loading Priorclave and the H60 compact front-loading model. The sterilisers featured give an insight to the broad designspectrum of Priorclave’s smaller models, a versatile range catering for low-vol-ume, periodic sterilising requirements to higher volume and more frequentapplication.Tel: 020 8316 6620 Email: sales@priorclave.co.ukwww.priorclave.co.ukHall 4.2 Stand D37NDCNDC presents two industrial moisturemeasurement approaches at ACHEMA –On-Line, with the CM710e industrialmoisture gauge, and At-Line, with the In-fraLab rapid analyser. The non-contacting CM710e, withruggedized IP65, IP67, ATEX or air/watercooled housings, is installed over a con-veyor belt. Optional high speed opticalgating controls measurement on discon-tinuous product flows. CM710e can alsobe used with a PowderVision sampler.The CM710e gives high resolution out-puts via analogue or digital connectivity.With a five second measurement time,the InfraLab replaces time-consuming labmethods, bringing precision analysis to process personnel via an intuitive touch-screen interface. InfraLab can store up to ten thousand sample files, with USBdownload. Ethernet and LIMS connectivity enables integration into networks.CM710e and InfraLab are engineered for a range of applications, includingbiofuels, ceramic powders, detergents, pharmaceuticals, chemical and mineralpowders, food and feed. Factory pre-calibrations facilitate fast set-up with con-venient adjustment to local reference methods.Contact: Dr Reinhard Wondraczekwww.ndcinfrared.com/chemicalsHall 4.2 Stand A6044-45:Layout 1 18/5/12 11:52 Page 246www.fdiforum.netLOGISTICS LINK LIVEDexionDexion, a leading manufacturer of efficient industrial storage solutions, will be exhibiting their in-novative Tornado Vertical Storage Machine with a live demonstration at Logistics Link Live.The Tornado Vertical Storage Machine offers safe and secure storage for small parts handlingwhich makes this storage system particularly effective for the food and drink industry. The Tornadoautomatic storage systems can save up to 70% floor space compared to traditional shelving and isequipped with password protected access levels to improve efficiency and help reduce picking errorsby 60%. To illustrate the efficiency and speed of the machine, visitors at the show will be able to pickall the parts needed to assemble a plastic toy car.Alongside this, Dexion will be presenting a seminar on how to improve efficiency within the ware-house and picking processes, through the use of automated solutions. Tel: 0870 2240220 www.dexion.co.ukStand 154Taking place on 13th and 14th June,Logistics Link Live is two days ofnetworking, seminars, exhibitions andlearning. Over a hundred companies aretaking part in the exhibition section ofthe show, all of which could help youimprove your processes or save youmoney on the day-to-day running of yourbusiness. There are six demonstrationzones, encompassing live demonstrationsof products where you can see how theyactually perform, which can sometimeshelp you to envision how it could directlyhelp you. With the NEC not only offeringenough space for the show, it is also largeenough to recreate warehouse conditionsto effectively showcase these elements. With a packed seminar program too,it’s definitely the place to be when itcomes to useful knowledge transfer. Withspeakers orating on a wide range ofsubjects, such as warehousing, barcodetechnology, cash flow delivery, automatedstorage solutions, using cloud technologyand voice picking, you are sure to findsomething that will fit your businessremit.Supported by the UK WarehousingAssociation, Logistics Link Live 2012 isamong the largest logistics eventsavailable. A conference program thatincludes such logistics luminaries such asProfessor Alan Braithwaite of theCranfield School of Management, RuthWaring of Labyrinth Logistics ConsultingLtd and Peter Surtees, European SupplyChain Director for Kimberley Clark. Ofparticular note is Peter’s speech onmeeting costs and cash flow problemswith better collaboration. Peter’sexperience of pioneering collaborationthrough various supply chains andwarehousing projects means this will be aspeech to look forward to.These events are always a greatopportunity to network and promoteyour business. The 2012 show will seethe return of the Networking Lounge,where you can find out how yourcustomers and peers are finding ways toovercome challenges within the logisticsindustry. The role of women in thismale-dominated industry will also bechampioned at the event with theWomen in Logistics meeting, taking placeat 11.30am on 14th June, as the industrypushes for more women to enter theindustry, it will be interesting to see whatis said.As a bonus to visiting Logistics LinkLive, entry also includes access to Subcon2012, where you can get the latest newsand information about the contractingand sub-contracting manufacturingindustry. For those who deal in this area,it is surely a boon to be able to look intoboth subjects in one place.For more information, visit the websiteat www.logisticslink.co.ukThe place for logisticsThe logistics industry will have all eyes on the NEC in June as Logistics Link Live 2012showcases the latest innovations and developments in the industry46-47:Layout 1 18/5/12 11:54 Page 1Balluff RFIDRFID systems from sensor specialistBalluff ensure the right data at the righttime at the right place.With over 25 years’ experience in In-dustrial RFID, they have a complete prod-uct portfolio of LF - HF- UHF systems forevery application, from conveying sys-tems, logistics and distribution through tomanufacturing plant with tool, fixturesand pallet ID. RFID is just one of Balluff’smany product ranges – for example, longrange optical sensors for warehousing applications are also featured on the stand.Balluff Ltd is a subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, Neuhausen, Germany, a leading manufacturer ofa wide range of inductive, optical, vision, capacitive and magnetic sensors as well as linear position transducers, Industrial RFID systems, connectivity andsafety solutions. Balluff products for OEM and factory floor solutions are used to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufactur-ing, assembly, and packaging sequences for numerous industriesTel: 0161 282 4700 Email: sales@balluff.co.uk www.balluff.co.ukStand 124LOGISTICS LINK LIVEwww.fdiforum.net47Proteus Software and Belgravium TechnologiesWarehouse Management Software au-thors Proteus Software and leading mobiletechnology providers Belgravium are join-ing forces at Logistics Link Live to promotetheir combined solution. The two compa-nies have recently joined together to be-come the founders members of the LogisticsTechnology Alliance.The Logistics Technology Alliance hasbeen formed to provide the perfect mar-riage of logistics hardware and software anda flexible, end-to-end total systems solu-tion. The Alliance offers operations such as3PLs, transport companies, shippers andretailers a one stop shop for a total logistics system solution. The group combines state-of-the artsupply chain software such as Warehouse Management Systems, Transport Management Sys-tems, ERP and Asset Tracking, linked to mobile computing, in-cab technology and wireless datacapture systems.Linda Rodway of Proteus Software says, “We are delighted to be showcasing our combined so-lutions at Logistics Link Live.” Tel: +44 [0] 121 7177474 www.proteussoftware.com Stand 146topVOX LimitedtopVOX is a specialist in speech-based logistics appli-cations (Pick by Voice) and manufacturer of the Voxterhardware system for speech recognition. topVOX incorporates voice recognition into logisticsprocesses to free employees from needless work: hands-free from paper tickets or barcode devices, eyes-free fromreading or orientation work. Thanks to new Plug & Playfeatures for the highly productive Voice Suite Lydia®,topVOX now fulfills the requirements of its customers inthe logistics industry even better. Customers are lookingspecifically for a system for speech-based personnel man-agement in intralogistics that they can integrate into theirexisting IT infrastructure with as little effort as possible.Proven flexibility and reliability have made topVOX amarket leader. Rapid payback, no training, easy integra-tion and excellent recognition are key reasons why ourcustomers worldwide have selected topVOX as the‘choice for voice’. topVOX Limited, Ashcombe CourtWoolsack Way, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1LQTel: +44-1327 261 050Email: info-uk@top-vox.com Stand 148Lutterworth EcolightingEnergy-efficient lighting specialistsLutterworth Ecolighting will be showcas-ing its state-of-the-art lighting range atLogistics Link Live.Lutterworth Ecolighting systems pro-vide warehousing and industrial opera-tions with savings in excess of 70% onlighting energy costs plus a reduction incarbon footprint and the cost of carbontax. The company’s lighting solutions alsodeliver enhanced workplace health andsafety, increased operational efficiencyand are 100% tax deductible in the firstfinancial year, delivering a rapid returnon investment.Lutterworth Ecolighting will be featur-ing several fittings from its energy-efficient range including its Rackmaster,Industrial Hi-Saver, Hi-Saver Deluxe in addition to LEDs.Martin Needham, Managing Director, says, “Logistics Link Live gives usthe opportunity to demonstrate light sources that are suitable for every ap-plication. From food manufacturers to logistics operators, visitors to the standwill find energy-efficient lighting products that will meet their immediate re-quirements as well as delivering significant long term energy savings.”Email: enquiries@ecolightinguk.comwww.ecolightinguk.co.ukHall 3A Stand 102Tydenbrooks Security Products GroupSecurity sealsolutions providerTydenbrooks Se-curity ProductsGroup is show-casing its capabil-ities for the foodand drink indus-try.Tydenbrooks’ unique range of indicative seals, cable and bolt seals andtamper evident labels and self-adhesive tapes are marked with a sequentialnumber for tracking and identification purposes. They are used worldwideby diverse industries to safeguard assets, including food transportation, aircargo, anti-counterfeit, cross border and retail distribution.Meeting ISO 17712 and C-TPAT for security compliance, the Alum-a-Loc is a heavy duty cargo security cable seal for sealing shipping containersand trucks with built-in advanced security features. The KT packaging taperange meets the needs of logistics managers responsible for the secure trans-portation of high value goods. A customised security message and number-ing under the surface and top surface design in any language is now available,with a variety of colours possible on larger quantities, to further enhance se-curity. Tel: 01886 812427 Email: enquiry@tydenbrooks.euwww.tydenbrooks.euStand 23646-47:Layout 1 18/5/12 11:54 Page 248www.fdiforum.netEUROPEAN CONNECTIONEvery country is proud of itsculinary heritage and every regionhas its own specialities. Parma isno exception and, for centuries, this areahas been producing the most wonderfuland unique artisan food products. ParmaHam and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese,also known as Parmesan, are nowprotected by the European Union’s PDOscheme. The scheme is designed toprotect the heritage, character andreputation of precious food and drink -ensuring that imitation, and ofteninferior, products can’t be reproducedunder the same product names, as thePDO status proves authenticity,guarantees origin and productionmethods.‘Discover the Origin’ is an establishedEuropean Union campaign designed toraise awareness around five ProtectedDesignation of Origin products -Burgundy Wines, Parma Ham, DouroWines, Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese,and Port. The European Union and theprofessional industry bodies behind thiscampaign are working together to raisethe awareness of each specific PDOproduct’s origin and production process. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeseParmigiano-Reggiano cheese isproduced within a restricted area thatincludes Parma, Reggio Emilia andModena, and whose borders reachBologna, along the banks of the Reno,and Mantua, along the right bank of thePo. The cheese is handmade bycraftsmen using traditional methods andParmigiano-Reggiano is one of the oldestand richest cheeses known in the world.It is still produced as it was ninecenturies ago with the same ingredients,same processing technique and sameartisan care. It is the only cheese that canundergo such extensive maturationperiods - more than 24 months, whichenable it to improve its nutritional andorganoleptic features.Parmigiano-Reggiano is a cooked andnon-pressed cheese with a hard andslowly matured paste. It is a totallynatural cheese known worldwide as the“King of Cheeses” due to its specialproduction, nutritional and organolepticfeatures. Parmigiano-Reggiano can onlybe produced using artisan methodsspecified in the Production Regulation,which establishes precise productionmethods - a special diet of dairy cows andrules for use of marks (MarkingRegulation).It is more than mere cultural andtraditional aspects that firmly tieParmigiano-Reggiano to its territory,which assure that nowhere else in theworld can the same product be obtained,not even if the same processingtechniques are used. First of all, it isWe travel to Parma to discover thegastronomic delights of the region...A tasteof ItalyWe travel to Parma to discover thegastronomic delights of the region...A tasteof Italy48-49:Layout 1 18/5/12 09:26 Page 1EUROPEAN CONNECTIONwww.fdiforum.net49microbiology that binds Parmigiano-Reggiano to its area of origin. In fact, themilk used for Parmigiano-Reggiano is rawmilk coming exclusively from the area oforigin. It is a special milk characterised bya specific and intense bacterial activity ofthe autochthonous microbial flora, whichis influenced by environmental factors, inparticular by the hay produced in thearea of origin that is the main feed forthe cows dedicated to this cheeseproduction.The strict Production Regulation, theclose tie to the area of origin, the use ofraw milk and the richness of totallynatural ingredients (sixteen litres of milkproduce 1 kg of Parmigiano-Reggianocheese) render this cheese a unique andsuperior product.Parma HamParma Ham is a jewel in the culinarytradition of Europe. It is an all naturalproduct, steeped in tradition, and used ina wide range of modern cuisine. By law,only hams produced and cured in the hillsaround Parma, may become Parma Hams- the unique conditions of this regionmake it possible to produce a very specialham that has been appreciated sinceRoman times. The pigs used inproduction must have been bred in tennorthern and central Italian regions andParma Ham is made from only fouringredients - pork, salt, air and time.The Parma Ham Consortium protectsthe product quality, purity and ensuresthat production is carried out with fullcompliance according to traditionalmethods. It is identified by its famouslogo, the Ducal Crown, which guaranteesits quality and authenticity. The entireParma Ham production chain involves160 companies, around five thousand pigfarms and a hundred abattoirs; threethousand processing workers and thirtythousand office workers.Successful growthThroughout Europe, artisan foodproducts such as Parma Ham andParmigiano-Reggiano cheese arebecoming more and more popular withconsumers. As a result, exports of theproducts have risen in recent years.Parma Ham, for example, ended 2011successfully - sliced ham grew by 10.6%,while exports recorded a 4% growth for atotal turnover of €1.5 billion. Thenumber of branded hams was just overnine million, of which 6.8 million wereabsorbed by the Italian market, while theremaining 25.6% consisted of foreignmarkets, which now represent aconsiderable part of the sector’s business. Paolo Tanara, President of theConsorzio del Prosciutto di Parma, says,“The results are evidence of the solidityof our brand – we are able to consolidatethe traditional markets and to win newones despite the loss of pricecompetitiveness. Our strength lies in thepossibility of counting on a consolidateddemand and on a well-structureddifferentiation of markets anddistribution channels, which are a securebase on which to build ourdevelopment.”As regards the more traditionalmarkets, those that represented a wellconsolidated market for Parma Ham -France, essentially stable; Germany, withat almost 5% and Great Britain at 1.5% -prove to be the main markets for ParmaHam exports, with about 400,000 pieceseach, followed by Benelux with 200,000hams sold.There has also been very interestingdevelopments in the North Europeancountries, like Denmark and Finland,where Parma Ham appears to have wonover even the most demanding consumers.From the viewpoint of geographicdistribution, the EU market maintains apredominant share (65%), but the non-European area is continually growing andattracts attention mainly for its dynamism.Paolo Tanara says, “The developmentof the international markets isundoubtedly determined by the success ofthe sliced product that is today worth42% of the entire exports of Parma Hamand is doing extremely well, whereas thewhole product remains essentially stableand is dominant in the non-Europeanarea. In 2011, almost 67 million packswere sold by the Consortium’s companiesthat recorded a total increase of 10.6% onthe previous year. Parma Ham in traysconfirms the brilliant performance of thelast few years and consolidates aparticularly favourable growth trend bothin Italy, with about 402,000 hams, andabroad, with a 9.3% increase in the saleof hams bearing the Ducal Crown. Welook forward to the future withconfidence.”IMAGES COURTESY OF THE CONSORZIO DEL FORMAGGIO PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO ANDTHE CONSORZIO DEL PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA48-49:Layout 1 18/5/12 09:26 Page 2Next >