< PreviousExhibitor ListFor the latest list visit: www.ppmashow.co.ukABB LIMITEDF70ACROVISION LTD C91ACEPAK E120ADAMUS G07ADPAK MACHINERY SYSTEMS LTD H90ADPAK MACHINERY SYSTEMS LTD C10ADVANCE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS F12ADVANCED DYNAMICS LTD B42ADVANCED ENGINEERING LTD C11ADVANCED HANDLING G48ADVANCED LABELLING SYSTEMS A16ADVANCED PROCESS SOLUTIONS B46AEROCOM UK E114AETNA UK LTD J60AGRIMECH & COMAU A101ALLEN CODING A01ALL-FILL INTERNATIONAL LTD F22ALLPACK PACKAGING G100ALRAD IMAGING J92ALTECH UK LABELLING TECHNOLOGIES LTD A70ALVEY BV H50AM LABELS LTD A51AMBAFLEX SPIRAL CONVEYOR SOLUTIONS G82AMS LTD E11ANGLO PRODUCTION PROCESSES J52ANTARES VISION & CREST SOLUTIONS F62APEX SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES LTD C62APOLLO VTS H32APP UK LTD E26ASTEC IT SOLUTIONS LTD H84ASTECH PROJECTS LTD F82ASTRAPAC (MIDLANDS) LTD J72ATD MARKING SYSTEMS J94ATLANTIC ZEISER LTD A46ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS F44ATWELL SELF-ADHESIVE LABELLERS D102AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS LTD C40AUTOMATED TECHNOLOGY GROUP J70AUTO PACK LTD J82AUTOPAK MACHINERY LTD A67AVE UK LTD B12AXELENT LTD G70BARRY-WEHMILLER E60BECKHOFF AUTOMATION F50BERGER TOOLS LTD G01BERNSTEIN LTD D36BIZERBA (UK) LTD G10BIZERBA (UK) LTD H20BIZERBA (UK) LTD J30BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS B72BOSGRAAF BV G110BRADMAN LAKE LTD B50BRILLOPAK LTD C24BRITISH ENCODER PRODUCTS D22BRONKHORST UK LTD E70BS&B SAFETY SYSTEMS F46BST DETECTABLE PRODUCTS F80BYTRONIC AUTOMATIONF64CAMA UK A90CAMPAK LTD H112CATAXA73CEIA SPA D14CELLCOMB AB H104CGP COATING INNOVATIONH96CIMLOGIC LTD B76CITRONIX UK & IRE (CODETRONIX) J61CLEAN AIR GROUP B101CLEARVIEW IMAGING LTD G44CLIFTON PACKAGING GROUP LTD E54COBALT SYSTEMS LTD D62CODEOLOGY LTDF90COGNEX UK C32CONTROL STATION H110CONVERGING SOLUTIONS K106CONVEYOR SYSTEMS LTD D12COTSWOLD MECHANICAL LTD H44COUGARTRON (PART OF BM TEKNIK)F40CPACK PACKAGING MACHINERY LTD C102CRC INDUSTRIES UK LTDA35DETECTAMET DETECTABLE PRODUCTS D01DIXON GROUP EUROPE LTD J44DUSTCONTROL UK LTDJ50DUTTON ENGINEERING LTDG05ECOBLAST SUPPLIES LTD E12ELAFLEX LTDG66ELESA (UK) LTD E02ELTHERM UK LTD H82ENDOLINE MACHINERY LTD H85ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM - INTEGRAPAK G42EPSONE44ERAPA (UK) LTD J96ERIEZ MAGNETICS EUROPE LTD G24ETPACK SPRINTER UK LTD F92ETT-UK LTD C34EUCHNER UK LTD H74EVOLUTION BOTTLING & PCKG SOLUTIONS G32EXCEL PACKAGING MACHINERY LTD A60EXDS LTD K71FARLEYGREENE LTD A55FEG LTD K93FILEDER FILTER SYSTEMS LTD E50FINDER PLCF106FISCHBEIN-SAXON LTD B30FLEXCOH100FLEXLINK SYSTEMS LTDD92FLEXTECH HOSE SOLUTIONS LTDA62FLEXTRACTION LTD G74FLUKE (UK) LTD F125FMH CONVEYORS A80FORMERS INTERNATIONALG41FORTRESS TECHNOLOGY (EUROPE) LTD A42FOUNTAIN FOOD MACHINERY H102FPE GLOBAL LTDG50FRIEDHEIM INTERNATIONAL LTD F30FRISTAM PUMPS (UK) LTD E110FT SYSTEMS & AROL GROUPJ63GAINSBOROUGH ENGINEERING COB52GAINSBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS B44GEMU VALVES LTD A20GRIPPLE AUTOMATION F42GUYSON INTERNATIONAL LTDA03HBM UK LTD E36HEINEN FREEZING GMBH G54HENDERSON FOOD MACHINERY J95HEPCOMOTIONF60HERBST SOFTWARE H72HERMA UK LTD C42HERRMANN ULTRASCHALLTECHNIK GMBH E42HEUFT LTD D104HI-TECH MACHINERY LTDD44HIWIN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION D46HMK AUTOMATION & DRIVESF102HOLMACH LTDC30HOLMACH LTD (MENGIBAR UK) E10HUNDRED MACHINERY ENTERPRISE CO. H86IBASE EUROPE (TMC TECHNOLOGY) A61IBIS PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LTD H70ICE - INTERACTIVE CODING EQUIPMENT C65ICOTEK A103IDHAMMAR SYSTEMS LTD C12IFM ELECTRONIC LTD A82ILAPAK LTD D10ILC DOVER - JET SOLUTIONS F112ILPRA (UK) E40INDUCTIVE AUTOMATION H101INDUSTRIAL LABELLING SYSTEMS LTD G20INDUSTRIAL WASHING MACHINES LTD C100INOXPA UK LTD F100INTAMAC (ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM) G65INTEGRATED GLUEING TECHNOLOGY G52INTERROLL LTD F10ISBIR SENTETIK D24JACOB (UK) LTD A11JARSHIRE & DOTEC B70JENTON INTERNATIONAL LTD A10JENTON DIMACO B03JEROS UK LTD K103JOHN L LORD & SON LTD E34JR BOONE LTDA02KARMELLE LTDE30KAWASAKI ROBOTICS (UK) LTD J74KECOL PUMPING SYSTEMS LTD H30KEMTILE LTDE22KENRAY GLOBALG06KTEC GROUP E03KVC (GB) LTD G34LAETUS GMBH G72LAFERT ELECTRIC MOTORS LTD A24LANDFILL ALTERNATIVESB75LANGGUTH (GRUNWALD) J102LENZE UK J56LEUZE ELECTRONIC LTDA50LEYBOLD UK LTD H34LIFT SAFE LTD J100LIFTING TECHNOLOGY LTD F94LIFTVRACD94LIGHTHOUSE (UK) LTDA71LINE EQUIPMENT LTD D02LINKX SYSTEMS E104LOGOPAK INTERNATIONAL D34LOMA SYSTEMS C22LONDON ELECTRONICS LTD G03LONGFORD EUROPE NV A36MAGNUM MATERIALSE01MARDEN EDWARDS D28MARECHAL ELECTRIC GROUP B100MATRIX VISION GMBH G46MAZIAKB74METTLER TOLEDO LTDH60MINEBEA INTEC A30MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC C60MOODY DIRECT LTD G09MOUNT PACKAGING SYSTEMS H40MULTIPIX IMAGING COMPONENTS LTD A52MULTIPOND LTD D30NADELLA S.R.L. E100NEOCERAMG62NEOPOST SHIPPINGE82NERAK-WIESE LTDD40NETZSCH PUMPS & SYSTEMS LTDJ20NEW CODE PARTNERSHIP LTDF104NIDEC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION UK LTD E72NILFISK LTD E51NORDSON (UK) LTD F32NORPAK LTDA66OEESYSTEMS INTERNATIONALJ22OMRON ELECTRONICS UK LTD B34OPEN DATE D33PACEPACKER & FANUCC50PACKAGING AUTOMATION LTDA14PALAMATIC LTDJ62PALLETISER LTD H94PAR GROUP E24PARAMOUNT PACKAGING LTD F24PAYPER S.A. A64PENN PACKAGING LTD F114PFM PACKAGING MACHINERY LTDC20PIAB LTD G80PIPELINE PRODUCTS LTDA41POLAR PRINTERS (ELEPACK) G61POUCH MACHINE D77PREMIER LABELLERS D54PREMIER TECH CHRONOS BV E106PRIDEN ENGINEERINGF14PRINTSAFE LTD D60PROTEK PACKAGING LTD (PREO) B26QUICKLABEL (ASTRONOVA)J40RAR UK AUTOMATION/R.A. RODRIGUEZE20RAUPACKF120RAX INDUSTRIES LTDJ80REA JET LTDD32REDPACK PACKAGING MACHINERYC72REDZONE PRODUCTION SYSTEMSF41REISER UK LTD D70RILEY AUTOMATION E81RIGGS AUTOPACK LTD A21RISKMACH (SPIERS ENGINEERING SAFETY)K96RM SEALERS LTDA12ROBATECH UK LTD (WH LEARY) D20ROBOTICS & DRIVESH92ROTECH MACHINES LTD A37ROTEX EUROPE LTD G64ROVEMA PACKAGING MACHINES LTD D96RS COMPONENTS UK LTD F34RULMECA UK LTD G26RUSSELL FINEX LTDB40SAMSON NANO (SAMUEL GRANT PCKG) J48SATO UK LTD G114SCHUBERT UK LTD E90SCHUR STAR SYSTEMS C92SEALOCK LTD F20SERVO COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS LTD A25SEWTEC AUTOMATION D75SHAWPAK (RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PCKG) E14SHEMESH AUTOMATION LTD B20SICK UK LTD A26SILVERSON MACHINES LTDG30SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL H54SOLLAS UK LTDB32SPECIALISED INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS LTD C90SPRINGVALE EQUIPMENT LTD D26STATEC BINDER GMBHE102STEMMER IMAGING LTD A44STERIBAR SYSTEMS H53SYCAMORE PROCESS ENGINEERING K90SYSTECH GBC14T FREEMANTLE LTD B10TALENS ENGINEERING K95TAPFLO UK LTD B83TAVIL IND S.A.U. D52TAWI UK B82T MUSK ENGINEERING LTDE84TELSONIC (UK) LTD H80TENDRING PACIFIC LTDF18TEXAM LTD G112THE FOOD MACHINERY COMPANY A100THERMAL PRINTER SUPPORT LTD J58TIANSON CO LTD (SUNTIUM CO LTD) G02TREPKO A72TURBO VACUUMENTATION J120TUV RHEINLAND UK LTDA97TRAINERAID A91ULMA PACKAGING B60UNITECH ENGINEERING D50UNITRONICSD29UNIVERSAL FILLING MACHINE COMPANYB22UNTHA UK A22UPM CONVEYORS LTDA34VACUCOM LTDE52VACULEX UK LTDE112VALCO MELTON B28VEE DEEE122VIBRATECHNIQUES LTDG40VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES LTDC70VIKING MASEK B80VORTEX GLOBAL G60WAGO LTD A68WATSON MARLOW G56WDS COMPONENT PARTS LTD H42WENGLOR SENSORIC LTD B102WINKWORTH GROUPA40WIPOTEC-OCS LTD D100WIRE MESH FABRICATIONS A65WITTENSTEIN LTDD90WOLF VERPACKUNGSMASCHINEN GMBH J104YAMATO SCALE DATAWEIGH (UK) LTD B14YORKSHIRE PACKAGING SYSTEMS LTD A54YTRON-QUADRO (UK) LTD E80ZALKIN / KRONES UK H5242-54_Layout 1 21/08/2017 15:16 Page 9HERMA Labelling Systems HERMA UK will exhibit a wide range ofself-adhesive labelling systems at theforthcoming PPMA Exhibition. The labelling systems, which are allbased around the market leading HERMAlabel applicator, will include thecompany’s price competitive B and Crange ideal for food and other industrieswhere quality machinery achieving top,base, side and wrap around labelling area requirement. The company’s market leading HERMA362E front and back labelling system willalso be on display ideal for the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and foodindustries, offering precise, secure, traceable labelling solutions.Tel: +44(0) 1440 763366 Web: www.herma-labellingmachines.co.ukEmail: Trudy.jenkinson@herma.co.ukStand: C42Food & Drink International 51www.fdiforum.netPPMABritish EncoderProductsThe British Encoder Products team willbe once again making the short trip tothe NEC in Birmingham, to exhibit at the2017 PPMA Show.Sales Manager Alan Hughes said: “Weare looking forward to the show and inparticular meeting new potentialcustomers and many old friends from thepackaging world.”He added: “We will be showing ourlatest products, including the 25SP and 58SP programmable encoders, launchedinternationally in 2017. These units offer flexibility to designers and maintenance engineers,and can help reduce unplanned production down time along with associated costs.” Looking ahead to 2018, the company expects to have some exciting developments innetworkable encoders. Watch this space.Tel: +44(0) 1978 262100 Web: www.encoder.co.ukEmail: sales@encoder.co.ukStand: D22Eriez EuropeEriez Europe will be making their debut at thePPMA Show showcasing a range of theirmagnetic separation and metal detectionsolutions for improved and efficient metalremoval and product purity. Removing metal contamination is critical in anyprocessing and packaging line. Unwanted metalsnot only result in costly damage to machinery,loss of productivity and downtime, but canimpact a company’s reputation on product quality. Visitors to the Eriez stand can see a selectionof magnetic separators for ferrous contaminationthat can be installed in chutes, ducts, pipes, overbelts and under belts, and other areas where free-flowing materials are present.For the first time in Europe, Eriez will also beshowcasing the Xtreme® Metal Detector, thenewest model in the company’s extensive metaldetector product range. This feature-rich, multi-frequency unit is designed to achieve the highestlevels of sensitivity to detect small metalcontaminants in packaged, loose and free-fallapplications.Tel: +44(0) 29 2086 8501Web: www.eriez.comEmail: nfo@eriezeurope.co.ukStand: G24Krones UKKrones will be demonstrating theunrivalled technology range at thisyear’s PPMA Show. As a major player in the bottlingand capping industry, formore than 80 years,Zalkin will be displayinginformation on a range ofcap handling and capfeed equipment,including the following:- For the pharmaceutical industry –the Zalkin TM300 single-head capper- For the wine and bottlingindustries – the Zalkin TM135 ROPP capper- For the food and pharmaceutical industries – Zalkin ultra-cleanfeaturesZalkin capping machines handle all varieties of push-in, push-on,twist-off, roll-on, pilfer proof, child resistant and screw caps of plastic ormetal, with torque control by magnetic, electro-magnetic, hysteresisand ‘intelligent’ capping systems. The range is from semi-automatic bench type, to fully-automaticsingle and multi-head versions free standing or synchronised to fillingmachinery. Outputs are available from 1,000 per hour to 1,000 perminute. Zalkin is represented in the UK and Ireland by Krones UK.Tel: +44(0) 1942 845000 Web: www.krones.com/enEmail: sales@krones.co.uk Stand: H52Rotech MachinesResponding to the codingand handling challenges of thelatest ‘lift-the-flap’ style luxurypack sleeve, Rotech will launchits new off-line RF Auto sleeveand carton friction feeder atPPMA 2017. This offline sleeve codingsolution for overprintingessential information, such asbatch numbers and use-bydates, accurately handles thelatest cardboard watch sleeveswhich vary in thickness due tothe new addition of aninformational flap incorporatedinto the sleeve. Without any humanintervention, the RF Auto stack-to-stack feeder’s patented auto-gatefeature automatically adjusts to accommodate the varying thickness ofeach flat pack to boost coding productivity and eliminate set-up timeand sleeve waste, which could amount to £20,000 per annum alone. The new auto-gate function targets manufacturers who find thatincreasingly varied packaging styles can present a challenge forconventional coding systems, minimising set-up downtime andeliminating waste packaging. Tel: +44(0) 1707 393 700 Web: www.rotechmachines.comEmail: sales@rotechmachines.comStand: A3742-54_Layout 1 21/08/2017 15:16 Page 10Tel: +44 (0)1772 323529Email: sales@dixoneurope.co.ukwww.dixoneurope.co.ukYour Right ConnectionFor Hygienic Process SystemsValvesFittingsHoseFabricationEngineered Products52 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netPPMASpringvale Equipment Celebrating a fantasticyear of business, SpringvaleEquipment will return to thePPMA Show with partnersMespack & Langen topromote the very latesttechnology.Mespack are unique inbeing able to offer f-f-sequipment for sachets,stickpacks and pouchestogether with pre-madepouch solutions. Exciting developmentsbeing presented this yearinclude in-line laser cutting of shaped pouches, giving a truly flexiblemachine for companies looking to create individual designed poucheswhilst saving on film waste.Langen has developed its latest benchmark in hygienic cartoning,the MAESTRO, completely servo driven with open stainless steelconstruction. It provides the fastest changeovers, increasingproduction time, superb hygiene ergonomics, performance,accessibility, low maintenance and final product quality. It handles alarge range of product/carton combinations, with speed capability upto 500 cartons/min. Langen’s tailored solutions are made to suit products and cartonsrequiring careful handling, collation and organising from up-streamequipment.Tel: +44(0) 1420 542505 Web: www.springvaleltd.co.uk Email: info@springvaleltd.co.ukStand: D26 Palletiser Palletiser is a UK manufacturer of palletisation and specialistconveyors and will this year exhibit for the first time a ML85S- 850Roller ball pathfinder product lane sorting conveyor.It can take product entry in two or three lanes and distribute to anyone of three lanes on exit. The machine will be going to a foodcompany after the PPMA Show to sort stacked breads from a robotpicking machine and divert to anyone of three packing machine lines.Should one packing line fail, the production then automatically routesto another line in failover mode. Palletiser have experience of this type of sorting machine withspeeds exceeding 80 cases per minute for a 500 x 400mm productthat is used with high output layer palletisers. The roller ball beltingsupplied by Systemplast is multi directional when activated by a seriesof drive motors to give lateral movement when conveying goingforward. Tel: +44(0) 1892 664262 Web: www.palletiser.bizEmail: sales@palletiser.bizStand: H94 42-54_Layout 1 21/08/2017 15:16 Page 11Food & Drink International 53www.fdiforum.netPPMAHBMHBM will beexhibiting its world-leading range of loadcells and weighingelectronics forcheckweighers,packaging and fillingand sorting machinesat this year’s PPMATotal Show.With speed,precision, hygiene andprice being some ofthe keyconsiderations formanufacturers ofpackaging machines,HBM will beshowcasing its latestrange of load cellsand modules. Thisincludes the award-winning WTX120weighing terminal, which has been designed for simpleintegration into industrial and rail mounted weighingapplications.Suitable for use in filling, dosing and sorting plants andmachines, the new high performance terminal is based on thevery latest strain gauge technology and is approved for legal-for-trade applications. It offers real time communication viaindustrial Ethernet and Fieldbus interfaces. Easily integrated intostandard industrial control systems, the WTX120 is compatiblewith PanelX software.HBM’s impressive range of load cells, have been specificallydeveloped to meet the stringent hygiene regulations required infood production. The innovative PW25 and PW27 range of loadcells, designed for use in filling systems and packaging plants,multi-head combination weighers and static scales, arehermetically encapsulated and housed in stainless steel makingthem compatible with all cleaning and disinfectant rangescommonly used in the production process. Also on display at the show is the FIT7A intelligent digitalload cell for dynamic weighing applications. Featuring class C4accuracy per OIML R60 and a maximum scale division Y of upto 25,000, the FIT7A addresses the problems associated withbottlenecks, which can slow down production rates.Incorporating the very latest and sophisticated technology, theFIT7A performs an impressive 180 weighings per minute.Tel: +44(0) 20 8515 6000Web: www.hbm.com/enEmail: info@hbm.co.ukStand: E36RiggsAutopack Riggs Autopack will be exhibiting a selection of their highquality volumetric depositors and filling machines, transferpumps and conveyor filling lines at this year’s PPMA Show. Riggs Autopack is a British manufacturer of high qualitybespoke depositors and filling machines, transfer pumps andautomatic conveyor filling lines. Founded in the early 1930’s, theyare an awarding-winning UK market leader with an excellentreputation, and supply their equipment pre-dominantly to thefood production industry. They design and build their depositors and filling machines attheir Lancashire factory, and supply to a wide variety of foodproducers throughout the UK and overseas. Clients typicallyrange from small start-up companies and artisan producers,through to large scale food manufacturers such as multi-nationalgroups and international factories.Visitors to the Lancashire company stand on A21 will view a twinhead automatic filling machine with conveyor, and a selection ofsemi-automatic filling machines with foot pedal control designedfor small to medium scale production requirements.The company’s depositors and filling machines are available asa semi-automatic stand-alone unit for small scale producers, oras an automatic conveyor filling system for medium to largescale manufacturers. They provide damage free depositing ofhot or cold liquid, semi-liquid and suspended solid products, andaccurately fill most container types or size. If you’re investing in a high quality semi or fully automaticdepositing system to accurately fill jars, bottles, pots, tubs, readymeal trays, cartons, buckets, jerry cans, pouches or bags, thenRiggs Autopack could have the solution.Tel: +44(0) 1282 440040 Web: www.riggsautopack.co.ukEmail: info@riggsautopack.co.ukStand: A2142-54_Layout 1 21/08/2017 15:16 Page 12Linkx Packaging SystemsLinkx Packaging Systems NEW TFS500single-head tray erector provides exceptionalconsistency and efficiency at outstandingspeeds of up to 60 trays per minute. It isprobably the fastest single-head tray erector inthe world, designed and made in the UK. Linkx TFS500 boasts the latest highperformance servo and control technologies,vertical tray magazine, versatile tray handling forfast, easy size and style changes and anextremely compact footprint for seamlessintegration into any production line.The TFS500’s high specification, modularconstruction is designed to be future proof formaximum return on investment; its tooling can be adapted to handle a wide range of tray sizes and styles.Its high performance, efficiency and versatility ensure payback is fast too. See the TFS500 in action at PPMA 2017.Tel: +44(0) 01502 713777 Web: www.linkxpackaging.com Email: info@linkxpackaging.com Stand: E10454 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netPPMASilverson MachinesSilverson Machines is a world leader in the design and manufacture ofhigh shear mixers for the food, pharmaceutical,cosmetic and chemical industries. At the PPMA Show, Silverson will be launchingthe Verso FMX5 – its first ever benchtoppowder/liquid mixer. Dispersing powders into liquids can pose justas big a challenge in the laboratory as it can onthe production floor, but the new pilot scaleFlashmix can easily incorporate a wide range ofpowders with the same performance, mixingcharacteristics and repeatability that the larger modelsprovide. This also offers an easy and accurate means of scaling up. Silverson will be demonstrating the new mixer in action at its stand throughout theexhibition.The company will also be showing working examples of its production scale batch,ultramix and in-line high shear mixers and a range of laboratory equipment.Tel: +44(0) 1494 786331 Web: www.silverson.co.ukEmail: sales@silverson.co.ukStand: G30RulmecaRulmeca will present innovative drive solutions atthis year’s PPMA 2017 – including hygienic drummotors, energy efficient 24VDC RollerDrives,conveyor rollers and conveying elements. Rulmeca offers versatile, powerful and highlyefficient drives for belt conveyors - with diametersfrom 81.5mm to 1000mm and power from 0.02kWto 250kW. As a totally enclosed sealed unit, thecompact drum motor is ideal for general conveyingapplications and environments involving frequentwash-downs (with IP66/69 rating).Also featured, the RDR 24VDC Drive Rollerconsists of a brushless motor cartridge with electricvariable speed motor (24V dc low voltage) andrelative reduction gear housed in a 50 mm diametertube. It can be easily applied to a wide variety oftasks - frequent start/stop operations, constantspeed variable load and accurate product placement.Other exhibits include high quality conveyorrollers and driven rollers fitted with sprockets orPoly-V/ round belt heads. Tel: +44(0) 1536 748525Web: www.rulmeca.comEmail: ghalligan@rulmeca.comStand: G26Yorkshire Packaging SystemsYorkshire Packaging Systems(YPS) – winners of the PPMAGroup Customer Service Awardand the PPMA OutstandingAchievement Award – will beattending the show once againthis year.The event will coincide withtheir 40th birthday celebrations,testament to their longevity,industry reliability and unrivalledcustomer service. On display will be theirdesigned, manufactured, easy-to-use, compact and cost-effective palletising solution.Yorkshire Packaging SystemsPalletising systems are designedto be highly durable, have a small footprint and provide a full return oncosts usually within 12 to 24 months.YPS will also unveil their new re-designed high speed SVA 60x35fully automatic side feed sleeve sealer and TR65/100 shrink tunneldesigned to run with its high quality polythene shrink film. The modelincorporates new features which have been added to strengthen itsposition in the market. A new intuitive touch screen control systemmakes it easier than ever for operators whilst servo controlled motorsprovide far more control, speed and reliability. Tel: +44(0) 1924 441355 Web: www.yps.co.ukEmail: enquiries@yps.co.ukStand: A54Evolution Bottling & PackagingSolutionsEvolution Bottling &Packaging Solutions are the UKand Ireland supplier oftechnologically advancedinspection systemsmanufactured by Logics &Controls. The company’s range ofsystems are suitable forinspection at every stage of theproduction line starting fromempty bottle inspection, throughthe fill level check, correctclosure check, label applicationinspection, up to checking theweight of the carton. LOGILEVEL and LOGICLOSURE provide a reliable robust, compactsystem for the verification of correct fill level and closure inspection onGlass, PET or HDPE containers. The system is simple, quick and easy to install. Utilising a HighFrequency Capacitance system, LOGILEVEL will inspect with highprecision the fill level inside the container even if it is totally opaque. Tel: +44(0) 1721 724296Web: www.evolutionbps.co.uk/ppmaEmail: sales@evolutionbps.co.ukStand: G3242-54_Layout 1 21/08/2017 15:16 Page 13Food & Drink International 55www.fdiforum.netLABELEXPOAimed at printers, brand owners anddesigners, Labelexpo Europe is thelargest all-inclusive trade fair for labeland package printing professionals.With 650 exhibitors, it will have thelatest big machine displays and livedemonstrations. Visitors will be able to sample thelatest tech and next-generationmaterials from exhibitors. There will alsobe two dedicated feature areas with thedebut of the ground-breakingAutomation Arena and return of theLinerless Trail, as well as severaleducational paid-for master classes runin collaboration with the Label Academy. Automation ArenaIndustry 4.0 is the current trend ofautomation and data exchange inmanufacturing technologies.Demonstrating this shift towardscombining industry with the Internet ofThings, the Automation Arena is apractical workshop featuring twoautomated press lines for digital andconventional label production. It willshow how information managementcan integrate workflow and automateproduction, working towards betterperformance, reliability and profitabilityfor today’s printer.The Automation Arena is being heldin collaboration with Cerm, Esko,Xeikon, MPS, Kocher + Beck, AVT,Rotocontrol, Matho and Wasberger.Three half-hour long real-timepresentations will run daily at 11.00,13.00 and 15.00 over the show’s firstthree days and once at 11.00 on thefinal day. These sessions will be filmedlive and relayed via large screens toshow visitors every single, detailedaspect of the job. Linerless TrailThe Linerless Trail returns with afocus on in-house production and newmaterials. Linerless labels incorporateboth adhesive and a release coating,eliminating the need for a separaterelease liner and will benefit printerslooking to improve their greencredentials. Bringing together Evonik,Henkel, Maan, Mitsubishi HiTec PaperEurope, Ritrama and Transfer Trade,participants will be organising livedemonstrations on their stands as wellas handing out samples.Label Academy master classes& workshopTwo master classes provide theopportunity to further technicalknowledge with educationalpresentations by industry experts. Themaster classes – MIS & WorkflowAutomation and Shrink SleeveTechnology – are run in association withThe Label Academy alongside the Inks,Coatings and Varnishes workshop.The Academy is the global trainingand certification program for the labeland package printing industry andsupported by FINAT, the TLMI andLMAI. Consisting of a series of self-study modules, combining free accessto a detailed synopsis, relevant articlesand videos with paid-for text books, theAcademy is sponsored by Cerm, FlintGroup, Gallus, MPS, Taghleef Industries(Ti) and UPM Raflatac.An early bird discount rate is nowavailable until 15 September withshow entry costing €55. Visitors canregister online and learn more aboutthe show’s feature areas and exclusiveLabel Academy master classes atwww.labelexpo-europe.com.LabelexpoEurope 2017Labelexpo Europe 2017 gears up for its biggestevent to date as it returns to Brussels Expo,Belgium during 25th – 28th September. 55-57_Layout 1 21/08/2017 14:34 Page 1Please visit www.vipcolor.com , or contact us at: Europe/EMEA: info@vipcoloreurope.com , Tel. +34 93 588 3018Digital Colour Label PrinterREVOLUTIONARY PRINTING SOLUTIONSUS: info@vipcolor.com , Tel. +1 800 404 3185 Asia: asia@vipcolor.com , Tel. +65 648 48 019Exceptional print quality, up to 1600x1600 dpiPrintable width up to 215mm (8 1/2 in)Blazing printing speed, up to 18 m/min (12 ips)igiala oouor rLabel rineREVOL· Print professional labels that surpass the quality of pre-printed labels.· Test variants of your label designs that may appeal to different demographics,segments or niches within hours-days compared to weeks with traditional press.· Print hundreds of labels for market trial before committing to volume run.· Run batch labels for promotion without the hassle of managing the inventory of pre-printed labels.Meet compliance requirements of new regulations with up-to-date nutrition labels, thanks to “on-demand” printing capabilities of VP700 digital colour label printers 56 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netLABELEXPOInnoviaFilmsIn today’scompetitive marketplace, biscuits andbakery packers facea range ofchallenges. “On the one hand,as overall productioncosts are scrutinized,achieving highefficiencies isbecoming increasingly vital. On the other hand, maintaining productquality throughout the shelf life of the product, is also important. Inmany instances, shelf life extension is desirable,” said Amaia Cowan,Market Development Manager at Innovia Films.In response to the demand for increased speeds, the companyrecently introduced a new high speed Biaxially OrientedPolypropylene film – Propafilm™ REF. This new coextruded filmcompliments the company’s already well-established range of highspeed films. Speeds of 80 m/min and >100m/min have been provenwith these materials.Innovia Films offers a range of products to satisfy the toughestapplications and demands. Whether you are looking for high moisture or gas barrier or mineraloil protection, Innovia has the products for you.Tel: +44(0) 1697342281Web: www.innoviafilms.com/markets/biscuits-bakeryEmail: packaging@innoviafilms.comStand: 4B48KPGKPG specialistprinting pressesare installedthroughout theworld, printingartificial casings,tube laminates(ABL/PBL), filmsand multi-layered/multi-substrate labels.Using a single temperature controlled impression drum, up to 8-colours can be printed on either side of the web. Euroflex presses canbe gearless or gear-driven, with excellent print quality even at highproduction speeds. Available in three web widths of 260, 400 and 520with single or twin drums or stack configurations, Euroflex can bespecified for use with solvent, UV, alcohol and water based inks.Versions are available for printing 4 – 16 colours, with manyadditional features offering maximum production flexibility and pressutilisation; combination printing including screen, foiling and digital,open or closed chambers, over-laminating, 360 degree printing for all-round designs and internet diagnostics.Built for durability and reliable operation 24 hours/day, all Euroflexpresses can be specified for non-stop production, using in-line fullyautomatic unwind/rewind systems.Tel: +44(0) 1733 235533 Web: www.kpgeurope.comEmail: info@kpgeurope.comStand: Hall 3 Stand 3E50 55-57_Layout 1 21/08/2017 14:34 Page 2Food & Drink International 57www.fdiforum.netLABELEXPORavenwoodRavenwood Packaging, will be showcasing its completelinerless package – ‘The Circle of Linerless’ – at this year’sLabelExpo. The countdown has begun. It’s international linerless comingto the rescue again. Only this time Ravenwood is embarking ona ‘quest’ with material suppliers – Evonik, Innovia, Ashland,Henkel and Antalis. The company’s ‘Raveneers’ will be out in full force, joined bytheir trusty comrades, the Fauxlafels, at the leading trade showfor labelling, package printing and converting. They’ll beshowcasing their linerless technology and taking centre stagewill be the awesome Com500 Coater on the dazzling ‘life-sized’labelling video wall along with linerless applicators from theirflagship Nobac 500 machine range. And totally new for thisyear’s show is their ‘Quest for the Circle of Linerless’ trail.The ‘Quest’ invites the show’s visitors to ‘embark on ajourney of linerless discovery’, commandeered by their bravestand most trustworthy Fauxlafel of them all – ‘Sir Fauxalot’. The gameplan is simple and those that complete the quest willbe entered into a draw to win an amazing prize. Quest cards canbe collected from any one of the stands in residence on the trail.The full line-up includes Ravenwood, Evonik, Innovia, Ashlandand Henkel. Antalis will also be involved but not exhibiting at theshow, although they will have a presence on the Ravenwoodstand. A ‘stamp of linerless approval’ will be awarded from eachand on completion of the quest, cards should be popped intothe prize draw bins provided at each stand.Tel: +44(0) 1284 749144 Web: www.ravenwood.co.ukEmail: natalie@ravenwood.co.ukStand: C645Dantex GroupFollowing thesuccess of theirhighly popularPicoColour press,Dantex willpresent its latestinnovation, thePicoJet DigitalUV Inkjet Press atLabelexpoEurope. The PicoJet,developed by itsAdvanced Engineering Team, will work at 350mm width and at75m/min (250ft/min), incorporating 600dpi at 2.5pl dot size. It isideally placed for high quality and long run lengths. PicoJet is a 7-colour printing system, which can be custom configured to offerwide colour gamut printing. The press uses energy-efficient LED finalcure with temperature controlled backup roller for temperature-sensitive substrates. PicoJet includes static control, web cleaning andcorona treatment for wide choice substrate printing capability.In addition, Dantex will also have their PicoColour press on showas well as their full range of letterpress, UV Flexo and dry offsetmaterials, together with its latest addition, the Marathon range ofplates and processors. A full range of processors and plate cleaningequipment will also be on stand.Tel: +44(0) 1274 777 777Web: www.dantex.comEmail: info@dantex.comStand: 3A20Taghleef IndustriesTaghleef Industries (Ti) isbringing an unparalleled selectionof BOPP films at LabelexpoEurope this year – its new“Speciality Label Range” for PSLfacestock products as well asover-laminations, and even IMLand WAL roll-fed labels. Extra matte finish DL SoFTTOUcH® films with tactileproperties create a smooth, softeffect and transmit a sensation ofluxury. Anti-Scratch films withgloss, matte and silky-mattefinishes ensure scuff and abrasionresistance. The other novelty is LSG, a veryhigh yield white vodied film forfacestock with outstandingwhiteness and gloss. For IML, Ti will highlight a wide range of finishes from orange peelwith LIU and LIX to LIM with its unique satin finish. Metallic lookTitanium™ LTZ and LHZ complete the range delivering high impactlabel designs. Ti will also present next generation film for heat shrink sleeve labels.Tel: +39(0) 431 627 111 Web: www.ti-films.com Email: staff@ti-films.com Stand: Hall 5 Booth C40www.fdiforum.net55-57_Layout 1 21/08/2017 14:34 Page 358 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netPOWTECHTaking place over three days and in six exhibition halls,POWTECH 2017 will offer visitors the chance to experiencethe latest equipment and systems for the whole gamut ofmechanical processes from A to Z. Forums, guided toursand lectures complement the presentations by the around850 exhibitors expected to attend. The show offers the latest technical solutions coveringeverything from sorting, grinding and mixing toagglomerating and filling. The show will also focus ondigital solutions for process control, automation and in-linemeasurement, all of which are proving increasingly ofinterest to the industry. Trade visitors at POWTECH will get to experiencetechnologies covering the entire process chain of feed andfoodstuff production. Including KSE, almost 400 of theapproximately 900 exhibitors have a focus on thefood/feed sector. Many of these companies will providelive demonstrations of their latest systems and plant atPOWTECH, which will give potential buyers plenty ofopportunity to inspect them thoroughly. Anyone seekingto take their knowledge of process technology to a newlevel should be sure to take a look at the POWTECHsupporting programme. The expert forum in exhibition hall2 will host non-stop presentations on topics relating to bulksolids and production.In the outdoor area, the programme will also includemoderated live demonstrations showing the huge amountof energy that a dust and oxygen explosion can release,and the options available to protect against them. Pleasevisit for a current list of exhibitors and additionalinformation on the event. There are myriad reasons to visit Powtech andtake advantage of the benefits it can bring tobusiness, including:1. 360° view of mechanical processing technologiesA picture is worth a thousand words, so choose the 360°panoramic view of the entire process chain of processingtechnologies and discuss the leading-edge developments inanalysis, size reduction, screening, mixing, conveying,dosing and compacting with the industry’s top experts. 2. Clear focus on powder, granule and bulksolids technologyAs an international exhibition, Powtech reflects the trendsPOWTECH 2017Bulk solids experts, process technicians, engineers and plant operators from allover the world will gather on 26th-28th September for POWTECH in Nuremberg. 58-61_Layout 1 21/08/2017 14:35 Page 1www.ndc.comMaking Light WorkOur CM710e on-line gauge directly measures the moisture and ! " # $ Hall 2 Stand 443Food & Drink International 59www.fdiforum.netPOWTECHin the industry through its exclusive focus on mechanicalprocessing technologies – for the benefit of exhibitors andvisitors. The compact event gives you easy access to theleading suppliers of basic processing technologies forpowder and bulk solids, plant engineering and processingcomponents, equipment for measurement, control andautomation, products for nanoparticle technology, safetyand environmental technology, plus services formechanical processing technologies.3. The perfect stage for work, dialogue andnew contactsPowtech is far more than just a trade exhibition. It is astage for working and discussing and the exchange ofideas between engineers prepares the ground for valuablenew contacts and business relationships. But it is also theperfect stage for newcomers. As in the past years, younginnovative companies show their new product andprocess developments in the “innovation made inGermany pavilion”.4. Inspiration for tomorrow’s processingtechnologiesMeetings, deadlines and pressure of costs. Do you oftenhave no scope for creativity during your daily work?Powtech is guaranteed to inspire you with its presentationof pioneering innovations. The accompanying programmeshows you the latest trends and product developments inthe fields of explosion protection, easy-to-clean solutionsor cleanrooms.For more information, or to register, visitwww.powtech.de/en. 58-61_Layout 1 21/08/2017 14:35 Page 2Next >