Machinery Update May June 2020

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www.machineryupdate.co.uk MACHINERY UPDATE 5 PPMA matters Responding to ‘new normal’ work patterns Tim Paul CHAIRMAN, PPMA GROUP OF ASSOCIATIONS (INCORPORATING PPMA, BARA AND UKIVA) Given the COVID-19 situation that we now find ourselves, it’s befitting that the theme of this edition is about convenience foods and logistics, as well as many news stories about how the packaging and processing industry has been responding to customer needs. Before I continue, though, I am sure you will join me to thank NHS workers and those on the frontline whose support has been unwavering during this national crisis. The global pandemic has resulted in unprecedented financial and logistical issues for the manufacturing community; not since the 1940s have so many been waylaid and inconvenienced for so long. Despite the upheaval, I have been speaking to many manufacturers who have been flat out trying to fulfil their orders. If the supermarkets report an upsurge, it’s no surprise that the supply chain is going to experience the same demand. Remote commissioning and maintenance of equipment will quicken the acceptance of AI One of the things that I am sure will come out of this virus are new ways of working for everyone. For example, in this issue we report on machinery manufacturers that are not only maintaining and fixing equipment remotely through AI, but are also commissioning new equipment this way because of the current travel restrictions. It would be remiss of me to make a sweeping statement to say that things will change, but inevitably there will be a shift in how companies go about their daily business once we return to ‘the new normal’. And this will surely include keeping spare machines and parts that engineers can access at short notice. Ultimately, all roads lead to the consumer; whether in terms of choice, availability and price. Convenience foods certainly have played their part during the current crisis; as has shopping on-line which our warehousing and e-Commerce feature highlights. And it is interesting just how quickly the narrative has changed at a time of need in terms of single use plastics. During this pandemic, where would we be without plastics packaging which not only helps to preserve foodstuffs by extending shelf life, and therefore cutting trips to the supermarket, but it also helps to reduce food waste? There is of course a balance to be had, and it’s important not to lose sight of what we need to achieve now and how we can work together to influence the future for the better. n IMPROVE FOOD PRODUCTION LINE EFFICIENCY High pressure washdowns SKF Food Line hygienically designed bearing unit High shock loads SKF Stainless steel Food Line bearing units High Humidity SKF Food Line stainless steel deep groove ball bearing with solid oil 0800 8766 441 enquiries@acorn-ind.co.uk www.acorn-ind.co.uk ®
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