< PreviousGUARANTEED PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT througha SINGLE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONThe Harford END to END Manufacturing Execution SolutionAutomated coding &labelling verificationto meet retailers' codes ofpracticeOptimisedAverageQuantity LawRoving quality audits,H&S checks,engineer lineattendance, HACCP Automatedline efficiency& OEEIntegrated productionperformanceimprovementOn-lineVisionReal timepaperless qualityAutomated Short Interval Controlon factory monitorsIf you missed us at PPMAcall us today for yourFREE site audit17-25_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:46 Page 4Food & Drink International 21www.fdiforum.netMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTof any of the following: paperless quality; automatedcoding & labelling verification; line efficiency & OEE;100 per cent vision inspection; automated line set-up;average weight control; barcode verification andautomated short interval control. Where othercompanies might only deal with various aspects of legalcompliance, or control and cost reduction, Harford offera total solution. Breaking with tradition, the company arethe only supplier to bring together all modules, such asdowntime analysis, quality systems, coding or labelling,and more besides, in one easy-to-use integratedinformation management system. Focusing oncontinuous improvement has allowed Harford to stayahead of the competition, which enables it customers todo the very same. Having cemented themselves as world leaders in thedesign and manufacturing of high shear mixers, SilversonMachines Ltd maintain an innovative and efficientassortment of powder/liquid mixers, hygienic mixers anddisintegrator/dissolvers. Such is the crossover capabilitiesof production line equipment, that Silverson is able toservice the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and lube oilindustries as well as food. The fact that the company hasenjoyed a prosperous 60 year history, as well as providingequipment to over 150 countries is proof enough of theirposition. It’s also evident in the mixers themselves. 22 ÁNew PacLite conveyor beltintroduced by CambridgeEngineered Solutions Cambridge Engineered Solutions has introduced PacLite, a newlighter weight, flatwire conveyor belt with variable openings ideallysuited for three segments of the food processing industry: packaging,baking, and rock traps used for root crops. Manufactured using a new proprietary process developed by thecompany’s engineers, PacLite is 30-50 per cent stronger than astandard flatwire belt and weighs 10 per cent less than its predecessor,PacTitan®. PacLite’s weight, strength and open area make it particularly suitedfor: packaging during can washing processes for foods and beverages;baking ovens where breads, cakes and other larger goods require pansfor movement along the processing line, and rock traps where dirt,stones, stems, and debris need to be separated from root crops likepotatoes, carrots and beets. PacLite is available in both standard and heavy-duty versions andfeatures Cambridge’s NokLokTM picket technology, a proprietary formof perfect and interlocking links that increases strength, durability andproduct stability and reduces belt stretch and distortion.:(67(510(&+$1,&$/+$1'/,1*8./7'DŽƐƐ^ŝĚĞ/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůƐƚĂƚĞ͕ĂůůŝŶŐƚŽŶ͕ŽƌŶǁĂůů͕W>ϭϳϳ^dĞů͗ϬϭϱϳϵϯϴϯϳϴϴĞŶƋƵŝƌŝĞƐΛǁŵŚͲƵŬͲůƚĚ͘ĐŽŵǁǁǁ͘ǁŵŚͲƵŬͲůƚĚ͘ĐŽŵ&ŽůůŽǁtD,ĂůůŝŶŐƚŽŶŽŶ͗WƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶůŝŶĞĂƵƚŽŵĂƚŝŽŶŵĂĚĞƐŝŵƉůĞPHOTO: ROBERT KNESCHKE / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM17-25_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:46 Page 522 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTWithout adhering to stringent health and safety legislation,all the efficiency in the world won’t count for anything.Silverson’s range of hygienic mixers is 3A and EHEDG(European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group) anddesigned to fully comply with FDA and cGMP requirements.As every aspect of a food production line must be designed insuch a way for ease of cleaning and to keep health risks to anabsolute minimum, the hygienic mixers are a reliable andcertified choice. Not all equipment is transferable, as the food and beverageindustry has very specific needs when it comes to processing,producing and packaging. Therefore, Uelzena eG specialise inthe manufacture of spray-dried ingredients and preliminaryproducts, alongside any sort of milk fat preparations for thefood industry. Having spent over 30 years pioneering thedevelopment and production of instant drink powder forvending machines, gastronomy and trade, Uelzena have builtup considerable product and development experience fromwhich special manufacturing and packaging technologies havegrown. Its services are able to provide vaporising, spray drying,agglomerating, mixing and packaging. Aetna Ltd has grown to become the largest manufacturer ofpallet stretch wrapping systems in the world, which is reflectedin their diverse semi- and automatic products. Its Helix rangeof rotating arms is a fully automatic entry level rotating armstretch wrapping machine which puts over 25 years’ worth ofleadership in stretch wrapping into practice. Due to therotating arm technology, the process of stretch wrapping isperformed on a static pallet. By doing so, the risk of a productfalling from the load during the wrapping process regardless ofthe arm rotation speed is avoided. Every one of its palletstretch wrappers from Robopac Sistemi can be fitted with apower pre-stretch film delivery system, which reduces filmusage by up to 50 per cent when compared with hand24 ÁPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/BALONCICI17-25_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:46 Page 6We manufacture machinery to suit almost every Cartoning, Sleeving and Case Packing application. Visit our web site or call on our stand and we will be happy to discuss your requirements. The UK Market Leader www.tfreemantle.com Our market leading range of Cartoning Machines. Simple manually operated Two Flap Sealers. Cost effective and reliable. For speeds up to 60/min. Semi and Fully Automatic Cartoners available in both continuous motion and intermittent options for speeds up to 150/min. The UK’s best selling Sleeving Machinery. Simple, robust and reliable Preglued Sleevers in both Semi and Fully Automatic executions for a huge range of sleeve and tray types and designs up to 120/min. Wraparound Sleeving Machines for high volume applications to suit both single and multipacks at speeds up to 120/min. Compact and innovative Case Packing Equipment. Semi Automatic Top Load Case Packers that are designed to be compact and flexible. The machine erects, presents for loading and closes the case all within one compact footprint. Fully Automatic Side and Top loading Case Packers incorporating collation and loading systems for medium to high speed applications. The UK Market LeaderT. FREEMANTLE LIMITEDAtkinson Way, Foxhills Industrial Estate,Scunthorpe DN15 8QJ UK+44 (0)1724 276908+44 (0)1724 276909sales@tfreemantle.comTFE17-25_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:46 Page 7wrapping. This is particularly significant as sustainabilitybecomes of even greater importance. Ensuring the correct weight of product is every bit asimportant as health and safety practices in the supply chain.Applied Weighing International Limited have become the UK’sleading manufacturer and supplier of process weighingequipment and load cells by offering effective, reliableequipment. Its Applied Weighing High-speed checkweigher is aversatile option that can be tailored to suit almost any high speedweighing application. The emphasis on speed, whilstsimultaneously offering dependability and top performance,make it an attractive option for the food industry. Being able totailor it to the individuals needs of a manufacturing allow for agreater degree of uses. A range of interface and communicationoptions are available, as well as being offered as a fully usablestandalone unit. Information can be stored in an internaldatabank, including tolerances and information regardingproduct routing and belt speeds. All of which make it an idealsolution for in- weight checks and classification and sorting fordiffering weights and sizes. If the above examples have proven anything, it’s that investingin the best available equipment is a way to automate andoptimise the production line. Developments in machinery arehelping to solve some of the persisting problems of theproduction line, from wastage to health and safety, and that canonly be a good thing. Florigo shows its strengths withnew high performance 25 t/h fryer Florigo, a tna company and leading food processing equipmentmanufacturer, has taken its processing capabilities to a new level withthe company’s breakthrough high performance 25 t/h fryer. As well as clear performance and efficiency benefits, the fryerincorporates industry-leading zonal flow technology with six differentzones equally divided over the length of the fryer. Each zone has acontrolled oil inlet and outlet for optimum oil flow throughout the kettle.This combined with innovative laminar flow technology helps to ensurea constant oil velocity around the product for optimum heat transferduring frying. The result is a consistent, high quality potato product. Key to reducing oil loss or wastage and maintaining profitability is oilmanagement. With outlets in each zone, oil is continuously drained fromthe system removing all fines and particulates, while freshly filtered oil isinjected to maintain optimum oil temperature over the fryer length. Inaddition, the fryer’s self-supporting belt ensures reduced oil volume inthe frying kettle, guaranteeing a low oil turnover time of approximately10 hours. 24 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTSilverson opensnew purpose-builttesting facilitySilverson Machines has always operated a “try before you buy”policy - offering demonstration mixers for free on-site trials, and bymaintaining an on-site Test Centre where clients can bring in theiringredients and test a full range of mixers under actual productionconditions. Taking this service to a new level, in October Silverson openedthe doors to a new purpose-built testing facility. The facilityencompasses three testing bays and is equipped with laboratory,pilot scale and bulk production units for in-tank and In-Line mixingprocesses, and a full range of new Flashmix powder/liquid mixers. Alongside the practical testingarea the facility incorporates alaboratory, showroom andconference area.The new test centre is co-locatedwith Silverson’s award-winningTraining School, where apprenticesspend the first year of a five yearapprenticeship getting a solid groundingin all aspects of mechanical engineering.Back in September, Silverson took onsix new youngsters, taking the number ofapprentices in the scheme to ten - aconsiderable investment for a company with around ahundred staff in total. The Training School and Test Centre have been brought togetherunder one roof to highlight the technology and professionalismvisible in Silverson’s production facilities and the people who workthere, reinforcing the company’s position as a high qualitymanufacturer and market leader. In addition, the apprentices willassist with trials, gaining an appreciation of how High Shear Mixersmixers are used in a wide range of industrial applications. If you have new mixing applications or would like to see how Silverson can improve your mixing process, contact Silverson to arrange a trial in the new facility. Visit www.silverson.co.uk or call on +44 (0)1494 786 331 17-25_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:46 Page 8Food & Drink International 25MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTTel: 01924 441355Email: enquiries@yps.co.ukwww.yps.co.ukYorkshire Packaging Systems,winners of the Customer ServiceAward at the 2014 PPMA Awardshave had further success by winning theOutstanding Achievement Award at thisyear’s awards. The YPS team recognisedthe hard work that company ChairmanDavid Johnson had dedicated to not onlyYPS but the packaging industry, andnominated him for this prestigious award.It is a great honour that his efforts havebeen recognised by the industry and he isnow the proud winner of the OutstandingAchievement Award 2015. This man began his career as awrapping mechanic at United Biscuits inHalifax in the 60’s, which sparked afascination and enthusiasm for thepackaging industry that has lasted alifetime.But he was keen to progress in life, andsaw machine sales as the perfectopportunity. So he left a comfortableposition with no sales experience andapplied for a job selling shrink wrappingequipment. He got the job and found henot only enjoyed it, and become thenumber one sales man in his first year.After five years, he wanted anotherchallenge and so joined one of theindustry’s leading shrink filmmanufacturers at the time. Again he wasvery successful, not least because he knewwhere all the machines were!One of his new customers justhappened to be then a very newlyestablished business called YorkshirePackaging Supplies, a very small subdistributor, but with growth aspirations.This was where he was offered his biggestopportunity and biggest risk. To give up asuccessful career and secure position witha major international manufacturer ofshrink film to join a tiny outfit inDewsbury.After three years of rapid growth, theowners looked to sell the business and sohe bought it by re-mortgaging the houseand taking on substantial debt eventhough he had a family with, at the timethree young children under 10. Within a year, disaster struck with theirsingle largest customer going bust. Theloss of cash flow was immense and alsoplunged the company into a substantialloss making position without the strongestbalance sheet at the time to weather thestorm.He described this as one of the worstmoments of his life and went into a severedepression . . . for 30 minutes and thendecided to fight back. He formed a planwithin the hour and with the help of hisold employer and an incredibly supportiveback manager (they did exist then!) YPSsurvived against the odds.It really cannot be stressed enough thatwithout the sheer will and defiance at thattime of this man then YPS would notexist today. This event occurred in thesame week as Black Wednesday and thestart of the recession of the late 80’s andso it is no exaggeration to say for lots ofreason it took nearly a decade to recover.It is also testament to the man that therelationship he developed with the thenbank manager would last for the next 20years. He became YPS non-executivechairman on his retirement in the early90’s until his death in 2011. Throughout all this, his principles andvalues have never once beencompromised. His integrity is legendary asis his continued enthusiasm as he rapidlyapproaches 70 and still takes an activerole in YPS.The one thing that has made usoutstanding is our relationships; we arethe exclusive UK distributors for all oursuppliers who are long established,premium manufacturers. These includeHugo Beck, ULMA Packaging andBollore. We have a dedicated team of serviceengineers with the highest level of backup and support to cover every anglewhether it be film or machinery which hasbeen recognised by the industry as we arethe proud winners of the PPMACustomer Service Award 2014. We have also introduced our own rangeof British designed and built low cost,palletising systems which appeal to apreviously untouched market and offer afull return on investment within 12-24months. A long journeyAfter winning an award at this years’ PPMA Exhibition, YorkshirePackaging Services reflects on how it all began – and how it could alltoo easily have ended. www.fdiforum.netEXCLUSIVE UK DISTRIBUTORS FOR 17-25_Layout 1 20/10/2015 09:57 Page 926 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netIn an industry where correctmeasurements are of the highest priority,weighing technology maintains a veryimportant role within the supply chain.Ordinarily, this takes place without anyhitches, but when there aremiscalculations or numerical errors, theknock-on effects can be devastating. For arecent example look no further thanTesco withdrawing almost 70,000 packsof garlic bread slices from sale, as somewere found to be underweight by as muchas 21 per cent. Despite stating thatBakkavor - the manufacturer behind thegarlic bread - has taken steps to ensure asimilar event won’t take place again,details are very scant on the ground. Ofcourse, this incident accounts for a largermargin of error, but the smallest possibledenominations matter. This is an industry, after all, wheretransparency is becoming of greater publicconcern, and consumers have a degree ofpower and influence hitherto unfounded.Shoppers are savvier than they have everbeen, and the composition of foodstuffsisn’t something than can be shirked, withproducers hiding behind semantics orbuzzwords. Such increasing complexitytends to drive manufacturers further awayfrom their lean objectives, leading to theadoption of better strategies which are lessoperator dependent and and lessdependent upon paper recording. So, nomatter which way the argument isexplored, ensuring correct measurementsand effective monitoring is as imperativeas the need to clearly list allergens. As ever, the measurement andmonitoring of the production line is onepart of the wider fight for ensuring foodsafety. Think of it like dominoes and theanalogy speaks for itself. So, what stepscan be taken to help ensure the very bestin monitoring and measurement?Ensuring the best possible equipmentmight sound too simple a solution forsolvency, but good equipment pays foritself in spades. The attention andtechnological prowess used in themanufacturer of this equipment is whatwill help ensure an effective, efficient andreliable production line. Checkweighing is an integral part of theproduction line, and will come intocontact with all products as they journeythrough the supply chain. As this is sucha pivotal aspect of production,manufacturers of weighing equipmenthave a responsibility to the food industryto supply products which comply withbest practices and meet strict legislativerequirements. It’s not just aboutguaranteeing the most accurate data andstatistics, but also about making sure thatthe equipment itself is in line with designrequirements, especially when it comes tothe ease at which they can be cleaned. Measuring equipment must employ anFightingwithdrawal withproduct design Fightingwithdrawal withproduct design As weighing anddetection technologyis a core part of theproduction line, itonly makes sense tohave the very best. 26-28_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:50 Page 1intuitive design that minimises any deadspaces, as well as joints and fastenings,so that no food will get trapped andbecome a hygiene risk in the process.Likewise, the material itself needs to benon-toxic and durable to curb the risk ofany breakages. If stainless steel seemslike the obvious choice, than it’s onlybecause of its proven durability,resistance to corrosion, ability towithstand extreme temperatures, its non-corrosive nature and how there’s noreaction between the metal and food.These benefits can be improved upon byhaving the surface area which comes intocontact with the raw foods finished witha fine brush design, removing any impurities anddrastically reducing the risk of any food clinging tothe surface. Different production lines will have need of differentequipment, depending on size, scale and the kinds ofPhone app allowsresearchers toconduct concealedfood safetyobservationsSmartphones have become soubiquitous, and text messaging and socialmedia activities so common in publicplaces, that rarely does anyone pausethese days to ponder what a person isdoing with their phone. Thatpervasiveness allows an app to be usedin direct, concealed observations withoutalerting the people being observed.That’s the conclusion of food scienceresearchers in Penn State’s College ofAgricultural Sciences, who studiedwhether phones could be used in placeof the traditional clipboards to improvethe quality of data collection related tofood safety observations.Food safety practices employed by food handlers often are monitored forresearch, inspection and regulatory purposes. However, if surveillance is notconcealed, it can result in unintended behavioural changes, according to study co-author Catherine Cutter, professor of food science. Those changes commonly arereferred to as the Hawthorne Effect and can render such observations meaningless.“This study should be of interest to researchers, regulatory personnel and foodindustry professionals who are seeking ways to evaluate the food safetybehaviours of food handlers,” said Cutter, a food safety specialist with PennState Extension. Food & Drink International 27www.fdiforum.netMEASUREMENT AND MONITORING28 ÁPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/VERESHCHAGIN DMITRYRedesigned texture measurement andanalysis website launched by FoodTechnology CorporationFood TechnologyCorporation (FTC), expert inthe field of product textureanalysis, has launched a newversion of its website,implementing responsive webdesign for an improved userexperience that is equallyaccessible across mobile,tablet and desktop browsingdevices.For those new to textureanalysis, finding informationremains easy and intuitive,with the logical navigation andcategorization of information.The main areas coverproducts: * Texture analyzers, fixtures and accessories* Industry-related applications (bakery, confectionery, dairy, fruit & vegetables, gels, meat &fish, plus non-food), and* Test methods (bulk analysis, compression, extrusion, penetration, shear, snap and tension).FTC works closely with schools, universities, and faculties in the food science, agricultureand nutrition disciplines, which is reflected in the Learning Zone area of the site. Additionalinformation covering the pet food and animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals sectors hasbeen added to the website, reflecting the importance of texture testing in these industries.The new website can be found at www.foodtechcorp.com 26-28_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:50 Page 228 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netMEASUREMENT AND MONITORINGfoodstuffs being produced. All of thesefactors will influence the technologicalrequirements of manufacturers. Having theright units in place can improve efficiencyand cut down on the risk of future recallsand withdrawals. Seafood producer JosephRobertson, for example, has recentlyinstalled two CW3 combinationcheckweigher and metal detection units,alongside an IQ3 metal detector, fromLoma Systems. These units have beeninstalled on three separate packing lines,and inspect seafood products at speeds ofup to 80 packs per minute, replacingoutdated models at the Aberdeen-basedmanufacturing plant. The checkweigherworks by measuring product weights, aswell as rejecting ‘out of tolerance’ products,while the metal detector identifies up andrejects contaminated items. By investing in a new checkweigher, abusiness can safeguard quality, its bottom-line and its profits. As far as the foodindustry is concerned, preserving quality,profit and reputation is fully achievable byselecting in the right fit-for-purposeequipment. Harford Control believe that monitoringshould cover all aspects of production,including health and safety checks, toensure that consistently high qualityproducts are sent our and stay out, withbatch rejections eliminated. But for mostcompanies, to do this in one hit would bechallenging, not just from a financialinvestment perspective, but also inhandling the implementation, the training,support and coaching so essential tosustained development. It is also a hard callto spend money on improving consistencywhen, at best, only serves to matchsupermarkets reasonable expectations and,in that regard, the investment merely addscost rather than profit to the bottom line. The architecture available from Harford,however, combines the need forconsistently high quality through theminimisation of risk, with the ongoingneed for cost reduction and performanceimprovement. This single system holisticapproach combines the best of existinglegacy systems with the latest availabletechnologies for automated riskminimisation and automated performanceimprovement towards optimisation. So,whether the biggest challenge is betteryields, greater efficiency or minimisationof risk, manufacturers can continue theirlean journey wherever it’s most importantby choosing the most relevant modules,thereby building a single integrated, realtime and paperless factory environment,rather than a confusing mixture ofdisparate and fragmented systems. If Tesco’s withdrawal has a silver liningit’s this. Complacency is tantamount tostagnation. A greater variety of resourcesare needed to ensure the most accurateand reliable and routine measuring occursacross production line. Understanding andutilising the very best checkweigher anddetection equipment manufacturers haveto offer will help keep food productionlines within legislative boundaries, as wellas complying with health and safety lawsand ensuring the best end product. Thesupply chain is symbiotic, if one part falls,everyone else suffers.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ASA STUDIOMars, Incorporated opensGlobal Food Safety Center Mars, Incorporated has announced the opening ofits Global Food Safety Center, a first-of-its-kind facilityfor pre-competitive research and training that aims toraise global food safety standards throughcollaboration. Convening governments, academics, regulatorsand industry peers, the Mars Global Food SafetyCenter is intended to drive global focus on addressingthe challenge of food safety, leading to better access,availability and nutrition, as well as reduced foodwaste and an increase in overall quality of life.Building on decades of research, the Mars GlobalFood Safety Center is a $15 million investment inMars’ ongoing commitment to working with world-leading experts to ensure the safety and security offood for generations of families. In 2014, Mars and theUniversity of California-Davis jointly established theInnovation Institute for Food & Health, fostering a newtype of public-private partnership that catalyzes muchneeded innovation at the intersection of food,agricultural and health. 26-28_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:50 Page 3Food & Drink International 29www.fdiforum.netPLANT MAINTENANCEAutomation gives manufacturers offood and drink the ability to carryout complicated tasks quickly andeasily. However, it also brings with it thepossibility of excessive downtime whenbreakdowns and accidents occur –interruptions which many companies canill-afford.It may be an unfortunate truth, butcompanies that carry out maintenancechecks on a planned basis (i.e. at set timesof the year) often fail to meet theirtargets. To stay ahead of the game,manufacturers should look to implementconstant on-the-spot inspections.Problems with machinery should beaddressed as they arise, not months downthe line. The best way to increaseproductivity is to ensure that every pieceof machinery runs as smoothly as possible. Investing up-front in some of the moresophisticated technologies on the marketcould pay dividends in the long-run. Forexample, Electrical Panel Thermographycan be used to identify even the mostimperceptible flaws in a piece ofmanufacturing equipment. By measuringthe temperature of a piece of machineryor individual component, thermal imagingdevices can catch minor electrical faultsbefore they cause serious damage, whichultimately means less downtime is neededfor maintenance. Companies can also carry outspectrographic oil analyses to keep theirmachines running smoothly. The oil usedto lubricate manufacturing machineryneeds to be uncontaminated in order todo its job properly, but the only sure-fireway to guarantee this is to use an ICP(inductively coupled plasma mass)spectrometer to identify and weed outunwanted particle compositions.30 ÁPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/KZENONAhead ofthe gameCompanies that carry out maintenance checks on a planned basisoften fail to meet their targets. On-the-spot inspections often providemore comprehensive results, and a competitive edge. 29-31_Layout 1 19/10/2015 11:51 Page 1Next >