Handling, Processing & Storage

Hosokawa Alpine AG has expanded its range of multi-processing systems to include the UPZ 100 III fine impact mill. Thanks to a newly developed universal mounting solution, it can now be seamlessly integrated. The company thus guarantees maximum flexibility in the development of new products whose grinding properties cannot be reliably predicted in advance. As product development often…
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LEWA, part of Atlas Copco Group Industrial Flow division,  has brought together a portfolio of hygienic industrial flow technologies designed to help manufacturers in the food and beverage industry maximise production efficiency while maintaining product integrity. This initiative integrates a full range of hygienic industrial flow technologies - including lobe, centrifugal, reciprocating…
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Greif‑Velox has introduced VeloDrum SafeClosure, a patent‑pending technology designed to automate one of the final manual operations in drum filling: opening and closing fine‑thread drum closures. The system replaces a labour‑intensive step that has traditionally limited standardisation and process reliability. VeloDrum SafeClosure converts the task into a fully monitored sequence…
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Akona Process Solutions is bringing together the expertise of its four specialist brands - Cablevey, Kason, Marion and Spiroflow - to demonstrate complete powder handling and material processing solutions for manufacturers across multiple industries. Akona will showcase a carefully selected range of equipment that highlights the breadth of its process capabilities, from raw material delivery…
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British Sugar has announced a proposal to reduce its operational footprint from four factories to three, ceasing beet processing at Cantley from the end of February 2027. Under the proposal, British Sugar will concentrate beet processing operations at Bury St Edmunds, Newark and Wissington. These factories are well positioned and have the capacity to produce the same volume of sugar as today,…
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Borger has completed the installation of a new pump and maceration system for a processing facility converting mixed food residues into a uniform, compost‑ready material. The configuration — comprising an auger, grinder and rotary lobe pump — provides controlled movement and size‑reduction of challenging, acidic waste streams, ensuring consistent flow and dependable handling. Built…
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Peel Ports Group has entered a new partnership with specialist liquid‑bulk operator Chane to accelerate growth in bulk‑liquid cargoes across the Port of Liverpool. The agreement supports expanding storage capacity at Chane’s primary UK terminal within the port, enabling the handling of a wider range of liquid products including chemicals, food‑grade materials and biofuel feedstocks. The…
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Solids handling equipment specialist, Ajax Equipment, has supplied one of the UK’s leading providers of resource management with three ash handling systems and a large ash conditioner for the processing of Air Pollution Control Residues (APCr). Each system consists of a modified silo and quadruple screw feeder, as well as the associated collecting conveyors and elevators. The handling systems…
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Rockwell Automation has announced a new collaboration with Beypiliç in Turkey to strengthen personnel safety and machine protection at a newly constructed meat processing facility. As part of the project, Beypiliç is implementing a facility-wide safety solution designed to prevent unauthorised access to electrical control panels, support safer maintenance conditions and help ensure compliance…
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Metsä Group has selected Valmet to deliver a 3D Fibre molded fibre production line for their mill in Äänekoski, Finland. The investment responds to growing demand for alternatives to replace plastics by enabling high-volume industrial production of three-dimensional fibre-based packaging that is competitive with similar plastic solutions. This investment marks a significant milestone as the…
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Gericke has launched its new Formulation Skid (GFS) Gen3 - a continuous manufacturing platform designed to help manufacturers progress faster, operate more simply and maintain a high level of safety across evolving production requirements. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are under increasing pressure to accelerate development timelines while managing shifting volumes, containment requirements, and…
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Solids handling specialist Ajax Equipment has supplied UK Remediation with a new screw to enhance feeder performance at the company’s Exeter washplant. UK Remediation approached Ajax for new flights for an existing auger. Upon inspection of the auger Ajax’s engineering team quickly found that complete replacement of the screw would be more economical, quicker to manufacture, deliver greater…
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Emerson has introduced PACEdge™ version 3.0, a major update to its IIoT enablement platform designed to accelerate AI adoption and simplify application deployment. The latest release brings new capabilities that directly support packaging and food and beverage manufacturers seeking to enhance productivity, standardise operations and unlock greater value from machine‑level data. PACEdge 3.0…
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Independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian equipment manufacturer Weightpack, bringing advanced net weight filling and capping systems closer to the UK. The partnership gives manufacturers in the food, drink, chemical, cleaning, personal care and wider liquid packaging sectors direct access to Weightpack’s high-performance filling…
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This Flexicon® flexible screw conveyor with trough hopper can receive material from multiple outlets of feeders, grinders, blenders, bulk bag dischargers, or any process equipment with a wide-style discharge. Measuring 108 in. (275 cm) in length, the hopper’s low (36 in/92cm) profile enables it to be positioned beneath the discharge point of most vessels. The hopper’s bottom features a…
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Metso delivered a solid second‑quarter performance for 2026, reporting strong order momentum, improved profitability and continued investment in customer‑focused service expansion. The company said activity in both the Minerals and Aggregates segments remained healthy, supporting double‑digit order growth and a strengthened backlog. Orders received rose 18% to €1,462 million (€1,241…
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HAVER & BOECKER will present a wide range of new bulk‑handling, packing and filtration technologies at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026, with a strong focus on its AIR (Artificial Intelligence & Robotics) concept. The company will demonstrate how AI‑driven systems, advanced robotics and sustainable wire‑mesh solutions are reshaping production efficiency, quality control and…
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A new Munson Ribbon Blender, model HD-6-1/2-15 SS, blends up to 14.16 m3 of bulk solid materials with or without low or high percentages of liquids. The split double-helical agitator design employs outer and inner blades that move material in opposing directions, achieving batch uniformity in 5 to 10 minutes typical. One-piece welded construction, heavy-gauge walls and reinforced end panels…
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singold gerätetechnik has introduced the Knocker to go, a mobile pneumatic knocker designed specifically to improve material flow in containers, silos and other vessels used across the bulk handling and processing industries. The innovation centres on a new magnetic holder that allows the company’s long‑established pneumatic knockers to be deployed exactly where flow problems occur —…
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Swiss technology group Bühler has launched Lucent, a new industrial cocoa nib roaster that cuts energy use by at least 20% per tonne compared with its predecessor while increasing throughput by up to 20% within the same footprint. The machine, developed by Bühler engineers and manufactured in Appenzell, is now available to cocoa processors worldwide. The release comes as manufacturers face…
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