Packaging, Warehouse and Automation Issue 202

PACKAGING
WAREHOUSE
& AUTOMATION
September 2025 | Issue 202
Checkpoint Systems
Vertically integrated RFID and RF solutions – Page 8
Qimarox
Page 11
Gordian Strapping
Page 13
G Webb Automation
Page 15

On the Cover
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Contents
Issue 202
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Checkpoint Systems
As a technology leader, we at Checkpoint Systems offer vertically integrated
RFID and RF solutions that enable companies to optimise their operations,
enhance security and loss-prevention, and protect their valuable assets.
Editor’s Notes
Welcome to our September edition of Packaging, Warehouse
& Automation! In this issue, we showcase a curated selection
of features on innovative companies across diverse industries,
exploring the technologies and solutions shaping the future of
packaging, logistics, and automated systems.
Tomorrow’s Warehouse returns to Manchester’s Old
Trafford Cricket Ground on 30 September 2025, bringing together the latest solutions designed to
enhance warehouse performance, flexibility, and resilience. As the leading hybrid conference and
exhibition for logistics professionals, the event offers a unique platform to explore the future of
modern warehousing. Attendees will have the chance to connect directly with Warehouse, Logistics,
Distribution, Operations, Production, and Facilities Managers, along with Directors and Buyers from a
wide range of sectors. (See page 6 for details.)
For more than 35 years, the annual PPMA Total Show®
has been a key event on the processing and packaging
industry calendar. Taking place from 23-25 September at
the NEC in Birmingham, PPMA Total 2025 is expected
to be buzzing with energy and anticipation, offering an
ideal platform for networking with leading exhibitors
and exploring the latest cutting-edge technologies and
innovative solutions. (See page 10 for details.)
Other topics include: Robotics & Automation, Sustainable Packaging, Food & Drink Packaging,
Warehouse, Appointments.
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Robotics & Automation News
Movu Robotics
powers
Knorr-Bremse
Movu Robotics announces an agreement for
a state-of-the-art installation of 10 atlas pallet
shuttles, 3 elevators and 4 escala bin shuttles at
Knorr-Bremse’s plant in Lisieux, France.
Knorr-Bremse, founded in 1905, is a leading German
manufacturer specialising in braking systems for
rail and commercial vehicles. With over a century of
experience, it stands as one of the world’s largest
and most influential companies in its field. Movu’s
automation solutions are tailored to enhance
Knorr-Bremse’s production efficiency by optimising
warehouse automation processes for greater
flexibility and responsiveness. Positioned directly
upstream of the production lines, these solutions
enable real-time parts replenishment, ensuring
seamless workflow and minimal downtime.
Delta+ Consulting facilitated this project in close
collaboration with Knorr-Bremse and Movu
Robotics, underscoring the commitment to
innovation and operational excellence shared by
all partners involved. The project’s go-live for the
installation is scheduled for early 2026.
In a recent visit to Movu Robotics’ Experience
Centre in Lokeren, Belgium, Stéphane Devulder,
Managing Director of Knorr-Bremse France,
expressed his enthusiasm for the project, “At
Knorr-Bremse, we are always innovating to keep
our manufacturing and logistic processes efficient
and reliable, especially in the automotive industry,
where precision is key. This advanced installation will
feature two powerful systems working together: the
Movu atlas, with space for 5,000 pallets managed
by 10 shuttles and 3 elevators, and the Movu escala,
handling up to 2,500 bins with 4 shuttles.”
www.movu-robotics.com/en
Interroll has selected IMHX (NEC,
Birmingham, 9-11 September) to
premiere its award-winning MCP Play
system in the UK.
Visitors to Stand E30 will see first-hand
how Interroll is pioneering a new era of
modular material handling, driven by
flexibility, performance, and simplicity.
MCP Play represents the latest
evolution of Interroll’s Modular
Conveyor Platform (MCP), delivering a
plug-and-play solution that dramatically
shortens project lead times while
bringing enhanced functionality.
Designed to help system integrators
Rainbow Dynamics
launches RackBot
RackBot, the latest
innovation in automated
intralogistics technology
from Lancashire-based
Rainbow Dynamics, is
described by the company
as representing a paradigm
shift in goods-to-person
automated order picking.
Thanks to its streamlined
design and straightforward build process, RackBot
can be installed and up and running in one-third of the
time that it would take to construct a traditional toteshuttle
system. And because RackBot is compatible
with standard storage units, it can cost as much as
50% less to install than other automated picking
solutions that require more high-end storage systems.
RackBot is incredibly agile and can be quickly adapted
to meet a user’s changing requirements. This flexibility
coupled with its cost efficiency and ability to be
rapidly deployed, makes RackBot an ideal choice for
businesses seeking to introduce a cost-effective
and adaptable automated
picking solution within the
shortest timeframe and
with minimal disruption
to their operational
processes.
It is suitable for use in a
broad range of industries
including the electronics,
pharmaceutical,
automotive parts sectors and online grocery fulfilment
centres. And RackBot is particularly suited to the
new breed of micro fulfillment centres that feature in a
growing number of supply chains.
From November products from Rainbow Dynamics’
range of sustainable robotic load handing and parcel
sortation solutions can be seen operating within a
realistic live warehouse setting at a new ‘Customer
Experience Centre’ in Chorley, Lancashire.
Please contact Frazer Watson (frazer.watson@
rainbow-dynamics.com) for details.
The importance of robotics
for intralogistics
Is robotics just a shortlived
trend or will it
dominate the intralogistics
of tomorrow? The latest
study by Unitechnik
Systems GmbH shows
that companies see
robotic solutions primarily
as a way to increase
productivity and as an
opportunity to combat the
shortage of skilled labour.
Almost 75% of those
surveyed are planning
future investments in robotic systems, demonstrating
the high relevance of the topic. At LogiMAT,
Unitechnik presented a practical example of the
integration of robotic solutions and made the study
results available to interested parties free of charge.
Only just under half of all respondents (48%) already
use robotic technology to support intralogistics, but
almost three quarters will invest in it in the future. This
is one of the findings of the study recently conducted
and end users respond rapidly
to changing market demands,
MCP PLAY removes the ‘one
package per zone’ constraint
of traditional modular
solutions, but without the
need for complex, bespoke
programming. This unlocks
increased throughput and
reduced energy consumption
with a preconfigured, plugand-play
solution.
At IMHX, Interroll experts will
demonstrate how MCP Play
can support businesses under
pressure to scale operations,
by Unitechnik with more
than 150 participants
from companies
in various sectors.
Autonomous in-house
material transport is
the most common task
currently performed by
robots or AMR systems.
Palletising, packaging
and order picking tasks
are also performed. The
majority of respondents
(82%) associate the
introduction of robotic solutions with an increase
in productivity. Almost 70% see this as a suitable
means of combating the shortage of skilled workers.
However, many study participants (67%) are put off
by the high investment costs and interface integration
(43%).
Information on the robotics study is available
here: www.en.unitechnik.com/logistic-systems/
technologies/robotics.html
Interroll to unveil MCP PLAY at IMHX 2025
increase efficiency, and adapt quickly to new
challenges. The solution’s built-in control system
and intuitive design make it ideal for fast-paced
logistics environments, from manufacturing and
warehousing operations to food distribution and
beyond.
The innovation enables reduced system
commissioning times and boasts many new
features for adjusting parameters and settings.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this nextgeneration
solution in action. Visit Interroll at IMHX
2025 to discover how MCP PLAY is redefining
simplicity and speed in modern material handling.
www.interroll.com
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+44 (0)1256 347090 info@oriental-motor.co.uk
www.orientalmotor.eu/uk

Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event Preview
The go-to conference for warehousing
Attend Tomorrow’s Warehouse to gain
practical, actionable insights that will help you
make sure operations are a match for changing
commercial realities.
Tomorrow’s Warehouse, held at Manchester’s
Old Trafford Cricket Ground on 30 September
2025, is the go-to conference/exhibition hybrid
for logistics professionals to get to grips with
modern warehousing.
Without the cost, hassle and planning required
for a major exhibition, the show gives sponsors
& exhibitors access to warehouse professionals
in a relaxed atmosphere against the backdrop
of a stimulating conference programme.
The programme shines a spotlight on
unprecedented transformation in the
warehouse, tracking trends and offering
insights.
This one-day, free-to-attend conference also
highlights a range of solutions that boost
warehouse performance and flexibility.
We are determined that attendees will go back
to their workplace with ideas, approaches,
products, solutions and partners, all in mind, to
action real improvements to their operations.
Tomorrow’s Warehouse is a one-day, freeto-attend
conference tackling operational
challenges in warehousing and logistics at a
time of upheaval. It aims to ignite enthusiasm
in today’s warehouse, allowing managers
to embrace the positives of the great
technological mega-trends that are sweeping
over logistics.
No doubt you are feeling some pain in your
operations, whether it is a lack of warehouse
space, throughput bottlenecks, skill shortages,
a need for solutions that will help meet
sustainability goals, or many other challenges
that are typical in the modern warehouse.
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference will
help with all of this, providing insights and
market trends from a range of expert speakers,
and giving you the opportunity to network with
your peers. We take pride in providing answers
and takeaways that have real practical benefits.
We have a plethora of partners on site who can
help boost your processes and projects with a
dazzling array of clever and useful solutions.
Exhibit to access operations professionals who
are seeking insights and solutions to boost
their logistics processes in times of rapid and
deep transformation.
The Event presents an opportunity to engage
with Warehouse, Logistics, Distribution,
Operations, Production & Facilities Managers
& Directors, and Buyers across a range of
industries from retail and eCommerce, to
pharma, manufacturing, food and drink, contract
logistics, and much more.
Don’t miss this free-to attend conference
tackling operational challenges in warehousing
and logistics at a time of unprecedented
transformation.
https://tomorrowswarehouse.live
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What will the 2035 BEUMER fashion
fulfilment centre look like?
The year 2035 marks a new era in fashion
logistics. At the heart of this transformation
stands the BEUMER fashion fulfilment centre –
a fully automated environment where humans
can dedicate their time to more purposeful
and creative work, while robots and intelligent
systems take on the physically demanding
tasks of warehouse operations.
From the moment a sea container arrives,
the centre springs
into motion. The
receiving dock is
alive with humanoid
robots on wheels
and legs, seamlessly
unloading cartons.
These cartons are
placed onto takeaway
conveyors that feed
into a high-speed
BEUMER receiving sorter. Depending on
the requirement, goods are directed either to
robotic palletisers for reserve storage or to
the next stage: the goods-to-person (GTP)
system.
What once required human skill and dexterity
is now handled with precision by BEUMER
robots. Thanks to leaps in digital analytics,
AI, and vision systems, even the most
For more than 50 years,
Brysdales has been making the
UK’s storage spaces smarter,
safer and more cost effective.
Our expert team of designers,
project managers, installers
and inspectors take the hassle
out of warehouse optimisation.
From the initial concept through
to choosing the right solution,
to configuring mezzanines,
partitions and offices and
complying with fire safety and
building regs. We bring together
the best know how, the best
equipment and the highest
safety and CDM compliance
standards to boost your
business’s productivity.
Brysdales is one of the very
first members of SEMA, playing
an active role in the UK’s most
trusted Storage Equipment
professional body, leading the
industry in safe installations,
Inspections and maintenance
complex GTP handling tasks are executed
autonomously and safely. Robotics, coupled
with advanced grippers and cloud-based
processing power, ensure accuracy, speed, and
consistency far beyond today’s benchmarks.
At the core of the fulfilment journey is the BG
Pouch System. This order fulfilment engine
can process more than 10,000 items per
hour, handling both flat-packed garments and
garments-on-hangers
in one streamlined
flow. Returns – a
persistent challenge
in fashion logistics
– are also managed
effortlessly, bypassing
unnecessary storage
steps and accelerating
resale.
Visitors to the BEUMER Group Stand at
Tomorrow’s Warehouse will be able to discover
how close we are already to realising the dark
warehouse.
Orders are assembled automatically with
unmatched accuracy and service levels. At
packing stations, items are gently unloaded
into machines that use sustainable, resourceefficient
materials. Highly programmable
with qualified people, according
to the SEMA standards
The efficiency of any modern
warehouse relies on the
partnership between the
storage solution and the
optimisation of operational
processes, eliminating mundane
tasks that can be easily handled
by smart robotics solutions.
That’s why we have partnered
with Rainbow Dynamics,
to exclusively offer our
customers intelligent solutions
to increase productivity and
efficiency, through our 4D Pallet
Shuttle and our ‘Goods To
Man’ Rackbot and Software
solutions.
Both systems are fully
operational in our EFFI Centre
in Chorley.
T 01257 240000
sales@brysdales.co.uk
www.brysdales.co.uk
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sortation technology ensures flexibility for
direct-to-store replenishment, shelf-ready
preparation, or precise shipping sequences.
While the vision of a dark, fully automated
warehouse seems futuristic, many of the
technologies enabling this transformation
already exist today. Robotics, intelligent
sortation, and advanced diagnostic software
are continuously optimising warehouse
performance. As these technologies converge,
the physically demanding nature of warehouse
work is rapidly disappearing.
The BEUMER fashion fulfilment centre of
2035 is more than a facility – it is a blueprint for
the future of logistics: autonomous, efficient,
sustainable, and designed to empower people
to focus on higher-value activities. The dawn of
this future is closer than we think.
M +44 (0)7353 121369
theresa.macdonald@beumer.com
www.beumergroup.com
RM Group UK
RM Group UK is one of
the UK’s leading end of
line automation specialists,
one of the only UK OEMs
to achieve Siemens
Solution Partner status,
and a long standing ABB
Robotics Value Partner.
The company is a proud
supplier to PepsiCo,
Twinings, Mars/Wrigley,
Greggs, Toyota Materials
Handling and Bentley Motors
to name a few, thanks to its
extensive portfolio of automation
solutions and market leading
service, covering case erecting,
filling and sealing, to palletising
and pick & place, pallet wrapping
systems, conveyor solutions
and bespoke turnkey automation
solutions.
RM Group’s ethos is de-risk
automation for its clients,
focusing on a partnership
approach to ensure automation
fits your business and delivers
the output you expect. The
company handles the full life cycle
of a project, from conceptual
design, simulations, through to
engineering design, programming,
installation and after sales
support, all supported via a
dedicated project management
team.
The company recently released
the country’s first UK designed
and manufactured AMR, in
collaboration with Siemens,
designed to revolutionise UK
manufacturing automation
within the construction, food
& beverage, intralogistics and
FMCG sectors, fully supported
from a UK team, backed by
the world largest electronics
manufacturer.
Contact
T 01686 621704
sales@rmgroupuk.com
www.rmgroupuk.com
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Checkpoint Systems
RFID technology enables the automatic
tracking and identification of products and
assets. Thanks to this technology, companies
can enjoy unprecedented visibility of their
stocks in real-time, leading to greater accuracy
in inventory management and improved
operational efficiency.
As a technology leader, we at Checkpoint
Systems offer vertically integrated RFID and RF
solutions that enable companies to optimise
their operations, enhance security and lossprevention,
and protect their valuable assets.
We are passionate about driving excellence in
enterprise digital transformation – achieving this
through leading-edge RFID and RF solutions
across diverse industries such as logistics,
retail, fashion, food and beverage, health and
beauty, DIY and many more.
Our passion
for innovation
drives us to
constantly develop
new solutions
that address
the evolving
challenges of each
industry. Through
RFID technology,
we provide
unprecedented
visibility and
control, improving
inventory
accuracy,
efficiency, and customer experience. Through
RF technology, we help businesses achieve
maximum security for high-theft merchandise
with our Alpha solutions and our RF Antennas
to provide comprehensive protection.
In an increasingly dynamic and competitive
business environment, efficient inventory
management and supply chain optimisation
have become vital to the success of any
company. This is where RFID technology
comes in as a powerful and revolutionary tool.
There are three things needed to make RFID
work for you: the tag, software and hardware.
A successful tagging program enables brands
to successfully implement item-level inventory
management, and the RFID label is at the
heart of every deployment. Checkpoint owns
the complete supply chain from inlay design
through to manufacturing and encoding,
allowing us to control performance and
quality. Our global network of print shops and
production facilities strategically located around
the world can deliver your labels how and when
you need them.
In this hyper-connected world, the use of RFID
in warehousing and logistics offers significant
benefits, such as reduced data entry errors,
decreased inventory lead times, and the
ability to track and trace products quickly and
accurately.
It is time for
warehousing
and logistics
companies
to transform
the way they
optimise their
operations,
and to
achieve this
and generate
maximum
ROI from any
investment,
you need the
right hardware for the job – that’s where we
come in.
Technology needs to be an enabler, not a
hindrance when it comes to achieving your
goals. All of our hardware is built and tested
to ensure that it provides near-perfect uptime
so as not to contribute to any production
downtime. From our encoding tunnels to
shipping tables to high-speed box readers,
everything carries the Checkpoint brand
synonymous with quality. All of our Supply
Chain RFID solutions are typically integrated
with Checkpoint Systems ItemOptix software,
providing the latest, feature-rich options to
solve use cases for suppliers, distributors and
retailers. In RFID, detection is key. Missed
reads or stray reads directly impact efficiency
and data integrity. Lower cost solutions often
claim equal performance, but our solutions are
proven to perform consistently in the most
demanding environments.
At Checkpoint Systems, we are committed
to innovation and technology. For this
reason, we have an innovation centre where
we continuously develop and improve our
products. Here we carry out rigorous tests
and evaluations to ensure the effectiveness
and quality standards of our solutions. But
we don’t stop there. We are also prepared to
meet the specific needs of our customers. If
a customer has a particular requirement, we
create customised solutions to address and
meet those requirements. Our Innovation Hub
is the heart of product creation and adaptation,
enabling us to offer cutting-edge solutions
that perfectly match the needs not only of our
customers but also of the industry.
Our highly experienced team can help you
create and manufacture the perfect intelligent
RFID label for your needs, however you
need it for your product. Available in a wide
range of formats, from labels and stickers to
fully integrated brand labels, our extensive
inlay portfolio is suitable for products across
logistics, retail and beyond.
Here at Checkpoint Systems, a division of CCL
Industries, we pride ourselves on our strong
track record and experience in successfully
implementing RFID and RF solutions across
various industries. Join us on the journey
of innovation and discover how Checkpoint
Systems’ RFID and RF solutions can take your
business to the next level.
T 01635 567070
ukinfo@checkpt.com
https://checkpointsystems.com
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Creating solid ground for
warehouse efficiency
Bylined to Tom Kavanagh,
General Manager at
Mainmark UK
Efficient warehousing
only works when the sum
of all its parts perform
as they should. Every
aspect of a facility, from
forklifts moving pallets
at speed to automated
guided vehicles (AGVs)
navigating pre-set routes, depends on a predictable,
stable environment. When any element falters, the
ripple effects can be costly.
In reality, delays and downtime are part of the industry.
UK manufacturers collectively lose more than £180
billion each year due to unplanned stoppages,
breakdowns, and inefficiencies. These figures highlight
just how sensitive warehousing operations are to
disruption.
Subsidence compounds this problem in ways that are
often underestimated. An uneven floor may start as a
minor irritation, but soon becomes a safety hazard for
forklift operators. In automated facilities, even small
changes in floor levels can throw AGVs off course or
lead to racking misalignment. Cracked slabs, unstable
driveways, or sinking lorry parks not only slow
throughput but also increase maintenance costs and
risk exposure.
The ground beneath a warehouse may not always be
the first thing managers think about, but when it begins
to move, the entire operation is at stake.
Engineering confidence into warehousing
foundations
As part of a global leader in ground engineering,
Mainmark specialises in restoring stability and level
surfaces to commercial and industrial facilities. Our
technologies, such as resin injection underpinning, are
designed to be fast, efficient, and non-invasive. This
provides a practical solution to subsidence without
lengthy shutdowns or disruptive reconstruction.
Crucially, our approaches are far more sustainable
than traditional underpinning, delivering significant
reductions in embodied carbon at a time when the
logistics sector is under increasing pressure to meet
environmental targets.
Traditional underpinning and piling vs modern
resin injection
For decades, the default response to subsidence was
concrete underpinning or piling. Both are labourintensive
processes
that typically involve
excavation beneath
foundations, installing
piles or pouring new
concrete, and often
require heavy machinery
on-site for weeks at a
time. While effective,
these methods are
disruptive by nature.
Floors or slabs may need
to be broken out, warehouse operations paused, and
external areas dug up to reach foundations. Not only
does this create logistical challenges, but the carbon
footprint of cement, excavation, piling rigs, and plant
use is considerable.
Resin injection methods such as Mainmark’s Teretek®
work differently. Instead of digging down to shore up
foundations, resin is injected directly into the ground
beneath the affected area. As it expands, it fills voids,
compacts the soil, and can lift sunken slabs back into
alignment. The process typically requires only a small
crew, compact equipment, and no excavation meaning
warehouse activity can often continue around the
works.
From a speed perspective, what might take
underpinning or piling
contractors weeks to
achieve can often be
completed with resin in a
matter of hours or days.
Avoiding demolition,
concrete pouring, and
heavy plant delivers
a substantial carbon
saving, something that
is increasingly vital for
warehouse operators
facing Scope 3 emissions
reporting and sustainability targets.
Perhaps most importantly for busy facilities, resin
injection avoids the invasive disruption that traditional
approaches inevitably bring, ensuring downtime is
minimised and throughput is protected.
Resin Injection: the fast, clean fix
One of our most widely applied technologies is
Teretek®, a resin injection system that works by
expanding a specially formulated material beneath
slabs and foundations. The resin compacts weak
ground, fills voids, and can re-level sunken concrete
with millimetre precision. For warehouses, this means
forklift aisles can be restored overnight, racking can
be brought back into tolerance, and loading bays
stabilised all while operations continue.
Precision lifting for complex challenges
For larger or more complex cases, we deploy JOG,
a computer-controlled grouting technology that
uses high-mobility cementitious grout to gradually
and evenly re-level entire structures. This level of
precision is critical in facilities that rely on automation,
where even slight deviations in floor level can have a
disproportionate impact on performance. With JOG,
entire facilities can be lifted back into position without
compromising safety or requiring lengthy closures.
The solutions in action
Our solutions are already benefitting warehousing
operations across the country. At a Pontefract
warehouse, Ultima Furniture faced a challenging
scenario: a 3,700m² facility had subsided by up
to 353 mm over 10-15 years. Concave ‘bowl’
deformations, cracked cladding, and tilted drainage
was compromising worker safety.
Demolition was initially considered but ultimately
rejected as too expensive and time-consuming.
Instead, Mainmark implemented a combination of
JOG and Teretek® to execute a controlled lift across
3,000m² of floor, achieving a maximum elevation of
325mm within just 12 weeks while parts of the facility
remained operational throughout.
In another case at Milton Keynes, a commercial
property developed subsidence after a prolonged
heatwave and tree root encroachment, leading to
foundation rotation and up to 94mm of movement.
Using a dual strategy of JOG for foundation relevelling
and Teretek® for internal void filling, Mainmark
restored both internal and external levels. Importantly,
the building was returned to level within seven days,
allowing window replacements and refurbishment
without business interruption.
Looking ahead at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
At the end of September, Mainmark will be
showcasing these technologies at Tomorrow’s
Warehouse. Our team
will be on hand to share
case studies, discuss the
sustainability advantages
of resin injection and
computer-controlled
grouting, and explore
how these solutions can
be tailored to the unique
challenges of different
facilities. For warehousing
professionals, it’s an
opportunity to see how
ground engineering innovation is directly supporting
safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the sector.
In an industry where even small inefficiencies can
cost hundreds of thousands of pounds every year,
subsidence is not a problem that can be left to chance.
By acting early, warehouse managers can prevent
minor issues from spiralling into costly downtime,
reduce operational risk, and protect their investment in
automation and infrastructure.
If you’re interested in our solutions or are worried
about potential subsidence related issues, visitor our
stand at Tomorrow’s Warehouse to see how our
experts can help keep your operation firmly on solid
ground.
T 0800 975 0507
https://mainmark.co.uk
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CHC Waste: Smarter waste solutions for
warehousing & logistics
At CHC Waste, we know logistics and warehouse
operations move fast. That’s why for over 30
years we’ve been the partner of choice for leading
logistics providers, distribution hubs, and household
name brands.
We don’t just ‘take waste away’, we turn it into
opportunity. Whether it’s cardboard, film, pallets,
plastics, complex composite materials or hazardous,
we help our clients:
ä Cut costs by maximising recycling and rebates
ä Stay compliant with full legal documentation and
reporting
ä Save time through dedicated account
management and a customer portal
ä Boost sustainability with closed-loop and circular
economy solutions
Our national coverage and hands-on account
managers mean you get reliable service with clear
results. Warehouses and logistics teams can focus
on what they do best,
while we take care of the
waste efficiently, legally,
and sustainably.
In a sector driven by
supply chain pressure,
consumer demand, and
tighter regulation, CHC
provides stability and
innovation. We deliver the
right solutions, at scale,
every day.
TEJAS Software Ltd
TEJAS Software Ltd is an organically-grown
international company established in 2000 with
its offices based in UK, US, India and Mexico. Our
Principal business focuses in providing fulfilment
solutions for Omni-channel retailers, distributors
manufacturers and 3PL providers around the world.
We have been helping clients with eCommerce by
providing end-to-end supply chain fulfilment solutions
using our cutting-edge Order Management System,
Warehouse Management System, Purchase Order
management Systems and CRM integrations. Our
suite of products takes care of Operations from
Order Consolidation, Automating Inventory & Stock
Management etc through to Shipping, Customer
Service, including Exchanges and Returns.
TEJAS has deep roots within e-commerce offering
scalable, flexible and cost-effective end to end
solutions that offer 100% efficiency in every step
of your operations. We pride ourselves in solving
complex and important fulfilment challenges, to help
your business grow. This has been our founding
purpose and ‘Mantra’.
We understand that having multiple omni-channel
eCommerce business intelligence systems can be
challenging. Our in-house team have the expertise to
integrate new systems to maximise your company’s
profitability and growth plans.
We cater for Startups, SMEs as well as Enterprise
Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse waste doesn’t
have to be a problem. With CHC Waste, it becomes
a resource.
And that’s not all… Expanding into WEEE
Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste
stream worldwide. Businesses face increasing
responsibility to ensure their Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is managed safely
and compliantly.
At CHC WEEE, we handle everything from small
devices to complex components. Equipment is
collected, sorted, and processed to maximise
recycling and recovery. We provide full
documentation and environmental reporting so
businesses can prove compliance and demonstrate
sustainability credentials.
CHC’s IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) – Security
first
When IT assets reach
end-of-life, disposal
isn’t just about
recycling, it’s about
protecting data. Every
organisation remains
the data controller for
the information on its
devices, even when
decommissioned. That
means ensuring secure
erasure or destruction of
data is not optional, it’s a
level retailers, distributors and manufacturers with our
solutions helping grow their business. Our employees
are an integral part of what makes us a great
company who are committed to provide the very best
to our customers.
Product range and services:
ä Warehouse Management System
ä Order Management System
ä Purchase Order Management System
legal responsibility.
CHC’s ITAD services deliver peace of mind through:
ä Certified data wiping and destruction
ä Comprehensive audit trails and compliance
reporting
ä Responsible recycling of end-of-life equipment
With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in
October 2025, thousands of businesses will face
large-scale hardware upgrades. Planning secure,
compliant ITAD now reduces risk, avoids cost, and
ensures equipment is handled responsibly.
Our clients trust us to manage IT assets with the
same care, transparency, and reliability we’ve built
our reputation on in warehousing and logistics.
CHC Waste – Smarter waste solutions for every
stream.
T 0800 085 7829
info@chcwastemgt.co.uk
www.chcwastemgt.co.uk
ä CRM, Shipping, Tax & Accounting, Payment, EDI
etc Integrations
Product Category:
ERP • Fulfilment Software • Supply Chain
management • Software solutions • Logistics •
Technology Solutions • Retail Solutions • Stock &
Inventory Management • Warehouse Automation
www.tejassoftware.com
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It takes more than sound technology and
know-how to plan and realise the best
logistics systems.
WITRON’s ‘End-to-End’ logistics systems
offer a cost-efficient, sustainable and
ergonomic solution for every application
across all industries, if it is handling largevolume
or small-volume articles, if the article
range is small, broad, or inhomogeneous,
if maximum dynamics is required, or a
continuous work process. It doesn’t matter if
the products are picked into totes, cartons or
onto trays, pallets, or roll containers, or other
dispatch units. All warehouse solutions –
whether highly automated, semiautomated,
or manual – are modular and based on
standardised system components.
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For every task, the right solution
WITRON Group, established in 1971
(headquarters Parkstein, Bavaria, Germany),
designs, realises, and operates customised
logistics and material flow systems
that generate sustainable competitive
advantages for its clients. WITRON has all
the decisive key elements of a successful
project under one roof: logistics design,
information and control technology,
mechanics design and production, as well
as functional responsibility as general
contractor for logistics.
The WITRON Group has more than 7,500
employees worldwide and is considered the
global market leader in the implementation
of highly dynamic automated end-toend
logistics solutions for the food retail
industry, annual sales in 2024 amounted to
€1.4bn.
T +44 (0)1782 641119
info@witron.co.uk
Burg Group doubles capacity
with palletiser upgrade
Vinegar producer Burg Group has doubled the
capacity of its palletiser by adding an extra infeed
conveyor. The upgrade of this Qimarox palletiser
was part of the relocation of a production line from
Roosdaal (Belgium) to Heerhugowaard (Netherlands).
The upgrade was carried out by QU&S.
Burg Group makes the world healthier, tastier and
cleaner with natural vinegar and syrup. What started
75 years ago with
a vinegar factory in
Heerhugowaard, has
today grown into an
international company
with production sites
in the Netherlands,
Belgium, Germany,
France, the Czech
Republic and the United
States. With a focus
on sustainability and
innovation, Burg Group
strives to continuously
improve processes and
minimise environmental impact.
Installation and maintenance
For over two decades, Qimarox Upgrading & Services
(QU&S) has played an important role in Burg Group’s
mission. The co-operation started in 2003 with the
installation of the first Lowrunner palletiser at the
production site in Heerhugowaard. Due to the need
for more efficiency and expansion of production
capacity, the first system was expanded in 2009 with
two Highrunner palletisers. In 2021, QU&S further
increased capacity in Heerhugowaard by moving a
third Highrunner palletiser from its production site in
Klundert to Heerhugowaard.
QU&S maintains the palletisers by checking the
mechanics, electrics and controls annually, and
repairing or replacing them if necessary. The result:
minimal disruption and hardly any downtime. “This
proactive approach
to maintenance is the
pledge we make to
Burg Group and all
other companies using
our machines: that we
will provide a reliable
palletising solution and
maximum productivity
by minimising unwanted
stoppages,” says Jasper
Foppen of QU&S.
Relocation of
production line
In January 2023, Burg Group knocked on
QU&S’s door again. The company had decided to
relocate an entire production line from Roosdaal
to Heerhugowaard: a major project that required
major rebuilding of the production hall. QU&S was
commissioned to upgrade one of the three existing
palletisers to make it suitable for integration into this
production line.
The main issue was the capacity of the palletiser,
which was not high enough to handle the extra
products and stack them on pallets. QU&S therefore
converted the machine and created a second infeed
conveyor. Thanks to the double feed, capacity has
more than doubled, from 14 to up to 35 trays per
minute. This was not QU&S’s first conversion project
for Burg Group.
Flexible arrangement
A major challenge was communication between
the various parties involved in the relocation of the
production line. As a result, despite the project team’s
excellent preparation, Burg Group experienced start-up
problems after commissioning in Heerhugowaard.
Appropriate intervention by QU&S quickly fixed these
problems. The end result was a successful upgrade for
Burg Group.
Vincent den Engelsman, manager maintenance &
engineering at Burg Group, said, “I like the fact that
the QU&S mechanics know what they are doing and
it is very convenient that you have one fixed contact
person.”
Watch the Case Video:
https://we.tl/t-Wvc8SMmCT2
www.qimarox.com
Palletising
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PPMA Total 2025 Preview
The UK’s biggest processing & packaging
machinery exhibition
For more than 35 years, the annual PPMA Total
Show® has been a key event on the processing
and packaging industry calendar. Taking
place from 23-25 September at the NEC in
Birmingham, the show is celebrated for drawing
thousands of visitors and exhibitors from across
the FMCG sector. Hall 5 is once again expected
to be buzzing with energy and anticipation,
offering an ideal platform for networking with
leading exhibitors and exploring the latest
cutting-edge technologies and innovative
solutions.
Showcasing the latest in processing and
packaging machinery, including robotics and
industrial vision, this is going to be an unmissable
three day exhibition experience, so expect
live demonstrations of exciting innovations,
face-to-face contact with industry experts,
and much more! The show is renowned for
bringing together the very best suppliers of
processing and packaging machinery, robotics
and industrial vision systems with the capability
to deliver significant benefits to a wide range
of businesses. These include cost reductions,
increased efficiency, quality improvements, and
reduced downtime and turnaround, all of which
can deliver a healthy return on the investment in
these technologies.
Visitors will be able to see the latest innovations
from an impressive line-up of over 350
exhibitors, comprising over 1,500 brands.
These exhibiting companies will be showcasing
their latest cutting-edge solutions for the
full spectrum of the manufacturing industry,
including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages,
building materials and suppliers, pet care, and
microbrewers and distillers.
Supported by an insightful seminar programme
featuring keynote speakers from leading brands,
everyone can gain actionable insights from
industry leaders on topics like sustainability,
smart manufacturing, and operational efficiency.
There will also be a Live Demonstration Theatre,
where you can see brand-new product launches
brought to life through a highly interactive
panel discussion. With morning and afternoon
sessions on each of the three days, PPMA Total
Show TV will also be recording live as experts
from each exhibitor operate working machinery
on their stands.
Each day you will have the chance to take part
in one of the Daily Innovation Tours, designed
to introduce you to the latest technological
solutions and to expand your understanding of
various machinery and their suitability for your
business needs. This is a great way to discover
the latest breakthroughs in processing and
packaging technology, with visits to selected
exhibitors launching new technologies in the
Demonstration Theatre.
Available in one handy app, make the most
of your experience and get The PPMA Total
Show® App on your mobile before you visit. One
click is all it takes to open the app in your browser
– no download is needed, which is why you
won’t find it in the app store. Bookmark seminar
sessions, browse event content, and even use
SmartScan and ContentCapture within the app.
Contact
www.ppmashow.co.uk
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Challenge what you know about CIJ -
Rotech at PPMA 2025
Rotech will be
returning to this
year’s PPMA
Total Show,
bringing their
best in class
coding solutions,
including a range
of continuous
inkjet printers,
from their
newest partner
LEIBINGER.
Taking centre stage will be the award-winning
IQJET, a CIJ printer designed to overcome many of
the frustrations manufacturers have simply learned
to live with.
CIJ reimagined
The IQJET is engineered to deliver maximum
reliability in the most demanding of production
environments. Its fully automatic nozzle seal, a
signature feature of every LEIBINGER printer,
allows the ink circuit to be totally airtight between
production runs, ensuring a trouble-free and rapid
start up every morning and preventing delays in
production.
The nozzle seal, in conjunction with LEIBINGER’s
Eco-Solve system, delivers dramatic savings in
fluid use, further adding to the value proposition of
the range.
Gordian Strapping to exhibit at the 2025
PPMA Show
We are thrilled to announce that Gordian
Strapping will be exhibiting at this year’s PPMA
Show, taking place from 23rd–25th September
2025 at the NEC, Birmingham.
As the UK’s largest processing and packaging
machinery exhibition, the PPMA Show is a
key event for industry professionals looking
to discover the latest innovations in packaging
machinery, robotics & automation. With cuttingedge
developments on display in processing,
packaging, container design, and material
solutions, the event attracts professionals
from sectors including food, beverage,
pharmaceuticals, household goods, pet care,
microbreweries, building supplies, and more.
Whether you’re looking to improve packaging
efficiency, enhance sustainability, or streamline
operations, the PPMA Show is the place to be.
Visitors can network
with suppliers, source
new solutions, and gain
insights from industry
influencers and
technical experts – all
under one roof.
Expanded capabilities,
same practical focus
With the addition of
LEIBINGER CIJ, Rotech’s
capabilities are broader
than ever. Their industrial
inkjet offering now spans
an even wider range of
production line demands,
from high-speed bottling
and canning lines to flatform
cartons and direct-tobox
printing.
Whatever the line set up or coding requirement,
Rotech delivers consistent, high-quality codes
wherever they are needed. All while maintaining
the same sharp focus on uptime and down-toearth
service.
In-house, in control
A selection of Rotech’s range of in-house built
feeding systems will also be on show, serving as a
reminder of the company’s long-standing strength
in offline coding. For businesses working with
packaging types that are tricky to code on-line,
these systems offer an ideal solution. They’re
versatile, extremely easy to use and have been
designed with the operator in mind.
The Rotech difference
Rotech’s way of working is shaped by real-world
experience and a clear understanding of what
What you’ll see
at the Gordian
Strapping stand
We’re proud to be showcasing some of the
latest innovations in strapping and wrapping
machinery, including:
ä StraPack SQ-800 – This high-speed
strapper runs min 30% recycled content
polypropylene strap, making it ideal for
environmentally conscious businesses.
Known for its reliability and consistent
performance, it’s a great choice for companies
seeking sustainable yet high-throughput
solutions.
ä iQ-400PLT2B – A semi-automatic pallet
strapping machine that balances ease of use
with improved load security. It’s designed to
boost reliability and operational efficiency in a
wide range of industrial settings.
ä StraPack RQ-7000 Tandem – The
narrow body stainless steel strapper with
tandem operation is perfect for high-volume
production. The twin configuration increases
throughput and reduces downtime.
production teams actually need. With LEIBINGER
CIJ now part of the range, they can support more
coding applications than ever while keeping things
straightforward and production focused.
At this year’s PPMA Total Show, visitors will be
able to see that in action. From the latest inkjet
technology to well-established feeding systems,
everything on Stand A31 is there to solve real
coding challenges.
Come and see the IQJET up close, speak to the
team and explore how Rotech can help you do
coding differently.
sales@rotechmachines.com
www.rotechmachines.com
ä OMS 08 – This fully
automated strapping
machine is built
for high-demand
environments,
offering outstanding
durability, precision,
and performance.
ä PKG Discovery
A – An advanced
automated
packaging machine offering flexibility and
efficiency for a variety of packaging sizes –
from small items to large or irregular loads.
ä PKG Discovery with Zephyr system – This
system features an automatic film hooking
mechanism using air, eliminating the need
to manually attach the film to the pallet. It’s
designed to improve operator safety and
ease of use, and we’re proud to be showing it
for the first time in the UK and Europe.
Come and find us on Stand G80 – and see
our machines in action!
We look forward to welcoming you and
demonstrating how our latest solutions can help
your business operate smarter, safer, and more
sustainably.
For further information, call
01256 394400 or visit our website at:
www.gordianstrapping.co.uk
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Tailored engineering solutions
IRY Group is a collection of specialised
trades established to assist customers with
multiple engineering needs. Founded in 2022,
the company is based in Halifax and works
with manufacturers, packaging companies,
commercial industrial organisations and
production facilities across the country.
With a broad and versatile range of flexible
packaging technologies, IRY Group is equipped
to meet every form, fill and seal requirement
across the food, pharmaceutical, medical device
and wet wipe industries.
Its advanced solutions are all built in Yorkshire
and include flow wrappers, vertical bagging
machines, modified atmosphere packaging
systems, product handling systems, counting
equipment, feeding systems and weighing
Advancing auger
technology
All-Fill International will be exhibiting at
the PPMA Show 2025 on the 23-25
September 2025 at Stand A32.
All-Fill International is the world leader in
precision auger-based filling equipment,
trusted by manufacturers across
industries for unrivalled build quality,
innovation, and customer care.
From our UK headquarters, All-Fill
International offers more control,
accuracy and reliability through our
cutting-edge solutions for powder
filling, ranging from micro-dosing
stations to fully automated high-speed
lines. Designed to handle powders of
every type – free-flowing, compactable,
or complex – our machines ensure
accuracy, efficiency, and reduced waste,
with dose ranges from 10mg to 50kg
and speeds up to 400 containers per
minute.
We take great pride in the flexibility and
ease of use of our machines as well
as features like quick-change tooling,
tool-less cleaning, and customised
configurations that guarantee seamless
integration whether filling into jars,
pouches, sacks or more.
If you need to fill 10 containers per
minute or 200, All-Fill International
delivers customised solutions that
uphold the highest hygiene standards
equipment. IRY Group
also specialise in fully
automated, turnkey
packaging lines.
IRY Group
provides comprehensive
solutions for all
building access points,
including preventative
maintenance, emergency
breakdown response, repairs and full system
installations. From automatic and manual doors,
to vehicle barriers and roller shutters; IRY Group
can deliver a total solution for clients’ access
needs.
With ADSA and DHF-qualified engineers, IRY
Group also delivers professional inspections
that prioritise safety for all users of your access
systems. Offering a 24/7 emergency call-out
service, giving peace of mind whenever issues
arise. This enhanced customer support also
extends to the company’s other engineering
ventures, assuring clients that working with IRY
Group establishes a partnership rather than just
another transaction.
Unique to the sector, IRY Group supplies
a wide range of parts for a diverse array
of equipment and machinery. Its custom
fabrication service uses advanced 3D scanning
technology – ideal for sourcing obsolete or hardto-find
components. The company also has the
capability to reverse engineer almost any part
the client may need. This approach minimises
while maximising productivity. Backed
by extensive R&D, rigorous testing,
and dedicated after-sales support,
All-Fill International builds long-term
partnerships that earn customer trust
and loyalty time after time.
At the show we are excited to
present information on our range
of filling machines, ranging from the
high precision Series 1 Micro Fill, the
semi-automatic Series 10 Volumetric/
Gravimetric and the Series 100 fully
automatic filling machine.
Our expert team are excited to be
returning to PPMA this year and
looking forward to the opportunity
to discuss projects face-to-face with
customers, partners, and prospects.
T 01767 691100
info@allfill.co.uk
https://allfill.co.uk
equipment
downtime,
enhances
operational
efficiency and
helps extend the
service life of the
client’s machinery.
As a company
at the forefront
of innovation, IRY Group will be exhibiting at
this year’s PPMA show on the 23rd-25th of
September. Alongside demonstrating its unique
product lines, the company will also be launching
The Nano, an entry level flow wrapper designed
to increase productivity and efficiency for
companies of all sizes.
IRY Group goes beyond delivering highperformance
equipment. Its dedication to aftersales
support, preventative service maintenance
and a well-stocked spare parts inventory ensures
its clients enjoy maximum uptime and long-term
reliability.
Whether you need flexibility, efficiency or full-line
automation, IRY Group delivers solutions tailored
to your product and built for performance.
Come see us on Stand A79.
T 0800 080 6248
M 07841 533300
M 07427 390816
info@irygroup.co.uk
www.irygroup.co.uk
Enterprise Tondelli
On Stand A02 at the
PPMA SHOW 2025,
Enterprise is delighted
to be attending the
UK’s No.1 event for the
very latest processing
and packaging
machinery.
For food processing we
introduce the SP.125
steam peeler used for efficient
peeling of potatoes, carrots,
redbeets and with a second series
for apples, pears, etc, in a totally
enclosed high steam pressure
injected steam chamber. Once
steam is injected into peeling
chamber, potatoes flesh expands
and breaks skin cells separating
from potatoes flesh. The steam
peeler can be supplied as a
standalone unit or as part of a
complete French fry or processing
line up to 10 tonnes per hour.
For our packaging sector we will
be showcasing our 100 cartons
per minute wraparound Baumer
cartonner that can handle both
corrugated and kraft board in less
than 8 metres. The range includes
equipment to pack bottles, cans.
Jars, soft packs, and single serve
cartons into tray and film or
wraparound cartons from 20-100
packs per minute! The optional
unique continuous motion 90
degree infeed system also solves
container handling issues.
Another new product is pouch
drying equipment that ensures that
even in the hard to get to places
the pouch is completely dried thus
avoiding problems with secondary
packaging and potential mould.
Other new products are can filling
for both carbonated and hot filling
of juices on the same machine.
We also have a new range of
compact depalletiser and robotic
mini palletisers for small spaces
and lower outputs that save you
labour.
Can’t wait? Visit our website at:
www.enterprisetondelli.co.uk
or call 01525 718288.
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Webb Automation releases latest
Rotorplant System with enhanced
hygiene, efficiency, and safety
G Webb Automation, a
leader in powder filling
technology, is proud to
announce the launch of
its revised Rotorplant
System, a high-speed
rotary filling solution now
re-engineered with a host
of design improvements
that set a new benchmark
for performance, hygiene,
and operator safety.
The Rotorplant has long been trusted across the
food, nutrition, and pharmaceutical sectors for
its precision filling, container handling, and quick
changeovers capabilities. Building on this foundation,
the latest redesign delivers significant upgrades
across mechanical, electrical, and hygienic design,
ensuring manufacturers achieve maximum efficiency
with minimal downtime.
Key enhancements in the new Rotorplant
System:
ä Improved Guarding – Overhauled design
reduces product leakage and build-up while
enhancing operator safety and protecting internal
components.
ä Streamlined Pneumatic Routing – Externalised
pressure gauge and manual on/off valve for easier
monitoring and access.
ä Next-Generation Sensors & Switches –
Upgraded to the latest
safety switches and
container sensors for
improved reliability and
modern compliance.
ä Refined Electrical
Design – Cable runs are
now more internal, with
optimised wiring layouts
that reduce clutter and
improve serviceability.
ä Compact Scroll Drive
– A complete redesign
reduces footprint and enables faster changeover
of parts, maximising production flexibility.
ä Enhanced Conveyor Legs – New design limits
exposed threads and surfaces, reducing product
ingress and improving hygiene standards.
ä Superior Hygiene Features
– Fewer bolts and trap points,
along with re-engineered
assemblies, make cleaning
quicker and more thorough.
ä Advanced Dust Extraction
– New 6-way manifold
positioned closer to the turret
with optimised hose routing,
resulting in better extraction
efficiency and easier machine
access.
ä Redesigned HMI Mounting
– Stronger Rittal arm with a
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cleaner appearance; the new HMI enclosure oers
better technician access and reduced product trap
points.
A step forward for manufacturers
“The Rotorplant has always been about delivering
speed, precision, and reliability,” said Ian Bowman,
General Manager at Webb Automation. “With these
latest enhancements, we’ve not only improved
operator safety and hygiene but also made the
system more accessible, and future ready. It’s a
machine built to keep our customers ahead in highly
competitive production environments.”
The upgraded Rotorplant System can be tailored
to meet specific production requirements,
including applications in sports nutrition, food, and
pharmaceutical manufacturing.
From 23-25 September you can
learn more about this new system
and its capabilities at the upcoming
PPMA Total Show at the NEC on
Stand G74. The Webb Automation
team will be on hand to answer your
questions and discuss the latest
challenges and opportunities. We
hope to see you there!
T +44 (0)1684 892929
sales@webbautomation.co.uk
www.webbautomation.co.uk
Macsa id UK to show
SPA2 NANO UV laser
coder and thermal ink
jet printer
Macsa id UK on Stand A46 will be
highlighting a wide range of advanced
coding and marking equipment. Among
the machines on show will be the high
speed SPA2 NANO UV laser system
which offers high contrast, damage
free operation, and clean and uniform
marking making it ideal for a variety of
delicate or difficult substrates including
flexible packaging films. There will be
live demonstrations of a conveyor
mounted Macsa low cost idTIJ thermal
inkjet printer. With significant ease of
use and low maintenance benefits, the
idTIJ is aimed at fast, high resolution
applications. Macsa’s affordable
SPARK small character laser coder
and Fibre laser coder for marking
aluminium beverage cans will also be
highlighted.
Macsa’s versatile SPA2 NANO UV
laser system is compact, lightweight
and simple to install and delivers a
high quality beam that is used for
precision marking of delicate or difficult
substrates such as flexible packaging
films or high strength, high heat
resins. The machine’s digital galvos
and drivers together with new dual
processor facilitates easy integration in
the most demanding production lines.
The NANO UV can mark multiple
materials with similar parameters,
reducing the need for operator
intervention and increasing line up
time and efficiency. It is capable of
generating greater contrast for more
appealing aesthetics and improved
readability of 2D codes. Through
suppressed heat effects, burns and
yellow tinting are eliminated which
allows for a virtually perfect finish.
For product information, please
contact: sales.uk@macsa.com or
telephone 01462 816091.
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Bradman Lake to showcase compact
cartoner and case packer at PPMA 2025
Bradman Lake, a global leader in packaging
technology, will present its compact cartoner
and case packer solutions at the PPMA
Total Show 2025, taking place at the NEC
Birmingham from 23-25 September 2025, at
Stand C100.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see
the SL903i indexing-motion, servo-driven,
automatic end-load cartoner in action – a
compact, high-performance machine that
continues to set the benchmark in sideload
cartoning – alongside a compact SLCP
automatic side-load case packer, known for its
flexibility and space-efficient design.
Featured Technologies at PPMA Total
2025:
SL903i End-load Cartoner:
ä Compact and efficient layout for optimal use
of floor space
ä Indexing motion with
servo-driven precision for
reliable performance
ä Proven in demanding
production
environments with
consistent results
SLCP Side Load
Case Packer:
ä Space-saving,
compact
footprint
ä Advanced case
turnover system
for seamless case
outfeed orientation
ä Optional integrated
elevator for upper-floor delivery – ideal for
multi-level production setups
ä Trusted by manufacturers worldwide for its
robust performance and flexibility
The SL903i Cartoner and SLCP Case Packer
have been carefully engineered to help
manufacturers make the most of their floor
space and improve operational efficiency.
Trusted by industry leaders
The equipment on display will be running
energy products from Swisher, a US-based
company headquartered in Jacksonville,
Florida. In December 2024, Swisher placed
an order for five SL903i End Load
Cartoners and nine SLCP Side Load
Case Packers – a strong endorsement
of Bradman Lake’s technology and
engineering expertise.
From process to pallet:
Experience the full packaging
line
At Stand C100, attendees
will also enjoy exclusive
video demonstrations of
Bradman Lake’s complete
packaging line – from flow
wrapping, cartoning, and case
packing to tray packing, shrink wrapping, and
palletising – showcasing a seamless, end-toend
solution.
The Bradman Lake team looks forward
to welcoming you at Stand C100 and
demonstrating how they continue to shape the
future of automated packaging.
info@bradmanlake.com
www.bradmanlake.com
Experience next-gen automation, live and
hands-on with SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE UK,
the global industryleading
specialist in drive
technology, is returning
to the PPMA Total
Show after a ten year
hiatus, ready to debut
its latest automation
systems, gears, motors
and more.
Digital transformation
might be at the
forefront of many minds, but lots of UK factories
still struggle with energy-hungry drives, manual
changeovers, and maintenance headaches.
The SEW-EURODRIVE team will be on
Stand F110 helping you tackle the stalemate,
demonstrating working systems that prove higher
efficiency and faster throughput are now plugand-play,
with no six month integration marathon
required.
Stuck with rising costs and sluggish
production?
Discover how to resolve slow pick and place
issues with our Maze Cinematic Delta Robots,
designed for high-speed performance and high
precision. They’re also available in hygienic,
stainless-steel housing – ideal for the food and
pharmaceutical processing industries where
aggressive washdowns are a necessity.
Bored of inflexible,
weak gantry
systems?
Meet evolving lifting
requirements and make
gantry operation easy
with the ever reliable
and efficient ‘Gary the
Gantry’, built to handle
and grip heavy loads
while moving in multiple
directions. The gantry
uses extra-low voltage
drives for safety and flexibility, helping you reduce
the risks of dangerous electric shocks.
Oversized motors wasting energy AND space
on your production line?
Whether you’re in need of motors for high
precision control in bottle manufacturing, or help
in quickly assembling secondary packaging,
look no further than our CM3C/CM3P series of
synchronous servo motors. They deliver high
torque density in tight machinery, making them
perfect for use in food and beverage production.
Ready to level up your sustainable
processing goals?
Switch from plastic to recyclable paper without
compromising on speed, with our ultra-efficient,
innovative sustainable paper packaging machine,
developed in collaboration with Hugo Beck. The
Flow Pack R is powered by our advanced drive
and automation technology, with precise, highspeed
movement for packaging food, cosmetics,
household goods and more.
Got a list of pain points you’d like to resolve?
The SEW-EURODRIVE UK team will be holding
live demonstrations throughout the PPMA Total
Show on Stand F110 and are there to help with
any application questions you may have.
Whether you’d like to talk all things motors with
UK electronics managers Stuart Swarbrick & Leon
Hulme, or you’d like to hear about the future of the
drive industry from SEW-EURODRIVE Germany’s
solution manager for machine automation, Jonas
Schmitt, we’d love to speak to you.
Get in touch: info@sew-eurodrive.co.uk
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Food & Drink Packaging News
Hugo Beck boosts efficiency and
sustainability in instant meal packaging
Hugo Beck, a leading
manufacturer of
horizontal packaging
solutions, has recently
enabled a prominent
instant noodle meal
producer to significantly
enhance its packaging
operation through the
implementation of its servo
X packaging line.
In the fast-paced world of
instant meal production,
speed and reliability
are paramount. Recognising that its previous side
New beer foam separator
reduces water wastage
Atlas Copco, a leading brand
in the beer industry for
compressors and N2 generator
systems, recently introduced a
new innovative solution for the
beer bottling process, the Beer
Foam Separator (BFS 900).
Built to be used in combination
with its industry 4.0 ready GHS
VSD+ screw vacuum pump,
the addition of the beer foam
separator is primed to improve
energy efficiency, reduce
lifecycle costs and lower the
rejection rate of over and underfilled
bottles in the process.
The beer foam separator was designed and
developed in partnership with leading brewery
customers and in direct response to the excess
foam production that hampered the beer filling
process. The high amount of foam generated at the
end of the filling process would enter the vacuum
line and disrupt the process leading to poor quality,
Packaging plays important
part in Mindful Chef’s quest
Founded in 2015 by three school friends, Myles,
Giles and Rob, in Devon, Mindful Chef delivers
healthy, fresh, delicious meals directly to customers’
doorsteps. Sourcing high-quality ingredients from
sustainable suppliers, Mindful Chef has quickly grown
to be the highest rated recipe box in the UK. But its
mission doesn’t stop there as it continues to set new
standards for Mindful eating with every box delivered.
Driven by a passion for freshness and sustainability,
the Mindful Chef team set out to create one of the
most sustainable boxes on the market, boosting
their green credentials and proudly upholding their B
Corp status. They sought packaging that not only
protected ingredients during transit but also embodied
their commitment to the environment at every turn.
By working together, our Smurfit Westrock team
developed the existing Mindful Chef packaging to
make it as sustainable as possible and able to keep
contents cool over extended periods, enhancing
customer loyalty to keep them returning to the brand
time and time again.
reduced output.
Through innovative engineering
and rigorous testing, Atlas
Copco’s Beer Foam Separator
(BFS 900) actively solves
the foam issue with its smart
features and easy to maintain
design, providing full protection
to the vacuum pump and saving
on costs too.
“Like we always say, we
provide not just products, but
solutions. Our new beer foam
separator is an example of this. Our vacuum pumps
and the systems we build, contribute significantly
to maintaining quality, shelf life and ultimately,
customer satisfaction. This also encourages more
trust and reliability for consumers, vital for our
valued customers,” explains Pamela Cateland,
Marketing Manager West, Atlas Copco Vacuum.
www.atlascopco.com/vacuum
sealer packaging line
had become increasingly
unreliable, the well-known
food production facility
sought out a solution that
could better match their
high-volume production
demands. The new
packaging line would
be fed by an automatic
pot filler and would need
to maintain the rapid
output demanded by their
technical environment.
After approaching Hugo Beck’s UK sales partner,
Mindful Chef came to us at Smurfit Westrock, looking
for a fully closed-loop solution for their packaging,
and the team were ready to get stuck in and deliver
packaging that went full circle and fulfilled their brief
for ‘packaging built most sustainably, using solely
recycled and recyclable materials’.
www.smurfitkappa.com/uk/innovation/
success-stories/mindful-chef-case-study
Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), the company
was supplied a servo-driven side sealer, the servo
X, along with a double chamber shrink tunnel – a
combination with unbeatable speed and precision.
The Hugo Beck servo X packaging machine,
integrated with a double chamber shrink tunnel, offers
a potential throughput of up to 10,000 cycles per hour
in order to comfortably handle the desired number
of instant meals. Such output speed is achieved by
a combination of the servo-driven motor and the
continuous motion transverse sealing bar, which
moves with the product, ensuring there is no stop/
start action that would slow the process down.
www.hugobeck.com
Reliable under
the most
demanding
conditions
The confectionery and snack industry thrives on
variety. With its innovative, sustainable, flexible and
future-proof packaging solutions, Schubert helps
manufacturers respond quickly and easily to changing
market requirements. At ProSweets Cologne 2025,
visitors had an opportunity to experience the machine
manufacturer’s cutting-edge technology in person.
Schubert presented an innovative blank feeding
solution for cartoners and providing information about
a new erecting unit with a vertical magazine.
A TLM cartoner with a single-lane erector, seamlessly
interacting with the automated Comfort Feeder blank
feeder, was on display at the stand. The machine
exemplifies Schubert’s ‘Power Compact – high
performance in the smallest of spaces’ concept.
Thanks to the Comfort Feeder, the cartoner
automatically feeds blanks directly from the pallet.
The comprehensive solution is a uniquely streamlined
machine concept that combines erecting, filling and
closing at up to 60 cycles per minute in a compact line.
A small number of system components, lightweight
and quick-change robot tools – some of which are
manufactured using 3D printing – and the Comfort
Feeder enable up to five hours of operation without
having to refill the carton blanks. This is of real benefit
to machine operators.
To provide manufacturers with even more support
when packaging multi-variant product assortments,
Schubert has also designed a new vertical magazine
in which blanks of different sizes are stacked on top of
each other – another advantage in terms of flexibility.
Additionally, a new A3 erecting unit supports singlelane
erection of the boxes. This allows manufacturers
to use fewer robotic units in their lines, enabling them
to benefit from a more cost-effective overall solution.
www.schubert.group
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Warehouse News
A warehouse
in motion
Mobile racking system for Greenteam/
Nypan
In order to create more storage capacity,
the Hungarian company Greenteam,
in cooperation with its sister company
Nypan, modernised its warehouse with an
OHRA cantilever racking system mounted
on five traversing carriages. Within a
compact area of just 6 x 15 metres,
Greenteam has created the high storage
capacity needed to store worktops in 120
different colours.
The traversing carriages can be controlled
by remote control from the forklift truck,
thus enabling worktops to be quickly
stored and retrieved. With the mobile
racking system from OHRA, the company
has tripled its total storage capacity. In
addition, customers can now be supplied
40% faster.
A new video illustrates the
compactness of the racking system
and the easy access to the stored
items:
https://youtu.be/NZIZyJ_syEg
www.ohra.net
XPO’s new warehouse
services for Crown Paints
XPO Logistics, a leading
provider of innovative and
sustainable end-to-end
logistics solutions across
Europe, has secured the
contract to manage warehouse
operations for Crown Paints
– part of the international
coatings giant Hempel A/S.
XPO Logistics will operate two warehouses for
Crown Paints at its production sites in Darwen,
Lancashire – home to the company’s headquarters
– and Hull, Yorkshire. This marks the beginning of
a new partnership with the Hempel Group’s largest
decorative brand.
In France, XPO Logistics also works with Hempel,
the Crown Paints parent company. Since 2018, the
company has been distributing products from Hempel
sites to shops or transferring them between sales
outlets. XPO Logistics operates in various regions
of France and Spain, where Hempel’s production and
From small beginning come
great things
A quarter of a century after
its founding, HUBTEX UK has
grown from humble beginnings
in a garage to become a
major player in the UK market.
HUBTEX UK’s history is one of
continuous growth, innovation
and a firm commitment to quality
and safety.
HUBTEX’s roots go back to
the early 1980s, before Malcom
Manser and HUBTEX GmbH had
the idea of​setting HUBTEX UK.
HUBTEX UK began operations in
1999 – initially in a small garage that served as a sales
office. The first branch was opened in 2002, and an
office with an attached workshop followed in 2004.
Since then, HUBTEX UK has undergone considerable
change. The company, which started as a one-man
operation, now employs 16 people. In 2008, HUBTEX
UK moved to its current building in Milton Keynes.
Another milestone was reached when the service
department was expanded to 10 technicians. The
team now has the responsibility
of ensuring that the vehicles are
comprehensively maintained and
serviced.
The first customers started using
Hubtex sideloaders as early as
1986. This model symbolises
the durability and reliability of
Hubtex products. In 2004,
HUBTEX UK exhibited for the
first time at IMHX, a major trade
fair in Birmingham. This market
positioning enabled the company
to expand its product range to
include multidirectional forklifts and to strengthen its
market presence in order picking vehicles for kitchen
worktops, wood-based materials, laminate, decorative
panels, aluminium and plastic profiles. Other important
milestones for the company included the launch of the
MaxX and FluX model lines in 2016 and the PhoeniX
series in 2018.
www.hubtex.com/en-gb
storage sites are located.
Dan Myers, managing
director – UK and Ireland, XPO
Logistics, said, “Crown Paints
recognises the importance of
connecting to its customers
through creating value in every
aspect of its operation. This
is one of the key reasons
XPO was chosen as its long-term strategic logistics
partner. Leveraging our expertise and technology, we
will support Crown in delivering continuous value for
its customers.”
XPO Logistics’ warehouse services include receiving
finished goods, picking, preparing, and packing
customer orders, and site-based shunting at Darwen
and Hull. Other value-added services will also be
included, creating the safest working environments in
the industry.
www.xpo.com
Virtual warehouse assistant has an open
ear for its colleagues
UniWare is the heart of automated logistics centres
and, in addition to warehouse management, also
handles material flow control and system visualisation.
At LogiMAT 2025, Unitechnik demonstrated how the
warehouse management system will communicate
with logistics employees in natural language in the
future. In addition, an AI-based cobot from Sereact &
the Skypod system from EXOTEC demonstrated new
approaches to modern warehouse automation live.
The own warehouse management system UniWare
from system integrator Unitechnik provides a wide
range of information, including the current system
status, storage location occupancy, fault message
history and order progress. The warehouse
management system uses dashboards and graphics
to visualise all important information so that every
UniWare user can access it. In future, all authorised
employees will have even easier access to this data by
communicating with UniWare in natural language. This
is the logical further development of the UniWare-
AI control centre assistant presented at the last
LogiMAT.
“Show me the five most frequent faults in lane 1
in the last month.” “How many order items did we
dispatch the day before yesterday?” In future, this
or similar questions could be sent to the warehouse
management system via the employee’s smartphone
headset. The desired information appears on the
display in the form of text, speech, graphics or tables.
By communicating in natural language, UniWare
also makes it possible to provide sophisticated and
individual information about the logistics centre’s
operations without having to operate the software
manually.
www.unitechnik.com
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Sustainable Packaging
CCL’s IML division targets growth at K 2025
with smart, sustainable IML solutions
CCL Label, a leading
provider of advanced label
and packaging solutions,
is excited to announce
the participation of its IML
Division in K 2025, the
world’s premier trade fair
for plastics and rubber,
taking place in Düsseldorf,
Germany, from October
8-15, 2025.
At Hall 4/Booth B51,
CCL’s IML Division
will present its latest
advancements in In-Mould Labelling (IML)
technology
– designed
to meet the
evolving needs
of the food,
personal care,
and household
product
sectors.
Hinojosa obtains a
new EcoVadis gold
medal
Hinojosa Packaging
Group has been
awarded the EcoVadis
gold medal for the
third consecutive
year, achieving with
78 points out of 100
its highest score
to date and being placed in the
97th percentile of the best rated
companies. The company has
experienced sustained growth
since has started in 2020 to
certify management and positive
impact on sustainability, within this
internationally recognised platform.
The EcoVadis evaluation covers
a wide range of non-financial
management systems, including
impact on issues such as
environment, labour practices
and human rights, ethics and
sustainable procurement. Both
in environmental area and labour
practices & human rights’ area, the
company has improved its previous
scores by 10 points, reaching,
respectively, 90 and 80. Progress
“Our IML
solutions are
developed with
sustainability,
performance,
Positioning itself as
a flexible, innovative
alternative to traditional
IML giants, the CCL IML
Division will showcase its
growing capabilities in In-
Mould Labelling (IML) –
a strategic focus area as
the company continues
to expand its footprint
across the European
packaging sector.
“K 2025 is more than
just a trade fair – it’s a
statement of intent,”
in these two areas has enabled
Hinojosa to further improve this
year the overall score and position
itself in the top 3% of all companies.
The improvement in the
environmental area is due, among
other things, to the validation of the
emissions reduction targets and to
achieving the Net-Zero Standard in
2050, as part of the SBTi (Science
Based Target initiative). Some
of the company’s commitments
in this area include achieving a
60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2
emissions and a 42% reduction
in Scope 3 emissions by 2030,
in addition to using 100% of its
electricity from renewable sources.
Contact
https://hinojosagroup.com/en
and shelf impact in
mind,” says Fernando
García Berbegal, Chief
Sales Marketing Officer
for IML at CCL. “As a
global partner with local
expertise, we’re proud to
offer innovative materials
and processes that help
our customers meet
regulatory demands,
reduce plastic use, and
elevate brand presence.”
Helping Lismore
reach their
sustainability goals
The Lismore range of Speyside
malts is one of WM Lundie & Co’s
most cherished offerings. Created
with recipes passed on by the Lundie
family, the traditions and craftsmanship
that were originally created by them
continue today.
With a growing number of consumers
now expecting brands to prioritise
sustainability,
WM Lundie &
Co turned to
Smurfit Westrock
to take steps to
align with these
values, ensuring
that their
Lismore brand
not only honours
its rich heritage
but also looks to
the future.
WM Lundie & Co had already been
using our metal-based composite
tubes to offer their customers an
enhanced premium drinking experience.
Seeking to become more sustainable,
they decided to move away from metal
bases, swapping to paper-based tubes
which are 100% recyclable. This shift
says José Vicente Guillem Picó, General
Manager at CCL Spain. “We’re here to
challenge the status quo in IML by offering
faster response times, tailored solutions, and
a customer-first mindset. As brands look for
more agile partners, the IML Division is ready
to deliver. We are part of the global network
and are targeting growth in many regions where
CCL already has a substantial footprint.”
With growing demand for eco-conscious
packaging across Europe and also globally,
CCL’s IML technology is a key enabler for
brands seeking
to combine
functionality, design,
and sustainability.
Visitors are invited
to explore how
CCL’s global
capabilities and
local service can
support packaging
innovation across
diverse market
segments at Hall
4/Booth B51.
Contact
www.ccllabel.com
aligns with their sustainable ethos and
meets the growing demands of ecoconscious
consumers in the market.
To keep up with demand, WM Lundie
& Co recognised the importance of
switching to recyclable luxury whisky
tube packaging for their Lismore
brand. Our paper-based tubes have
made the packaging 100% recyclable
within kerbside
recycling
schemes,
simplifying the
disposal process
for customers.
By transitioning
to paper-based
materials, this
has resulted
in significant
CO 2 savings,
successfully
meeting the
brand’s environmental goals. This
shift not only supports the Lismore
brand’s commitment to sustainability
but also allows their customers to shop
more responsibly, aligning with their
preference for eco-conscious brands.
www.smurfitwestrock.com
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