The Australian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE) has announced the 2021 event will be postponed to 24-25 August 2022 at the ICC Sydney, due to the impact of continued border uncertainty and extended lockdowns.
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Electric cylinders in high demand
Best known for their flexibility, ease of use and precision, it is easy to see why electric cylinders are so in demand.
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Exciting new technology for classic food products
As a pivotal partner of the Natec Network, Gold Peg manufactures innovative equipment for producing classic food products such as processed cheese, mozzarella, mayonnaise, mashed potato, baby food, and all types of sauces.
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How to save time on belt repairs: A grain handling case study
When you work in the grain handling business, ensuring your conveyor equipment is in tip top condition for harvest season is essential. Which is why Kerry Hickmott leans on BSC in Toowoomba for the support and supply of LOCTITE®product for preventative maintenance and belt repair.
“I run a workshop that primarily builds and repairs grain handling equipment for a major grain producer,” explains Kerry. “In Queensland we have two harvest seasons for grain – these fall over spring and summer. For this reason, we carry out maintenance and repair work from April through to September to make sure the equipment is in good condition for harvest.”
Grain belts are, of course, critical to these operations. Business Development Executive for BSC in Toowoomba, Mark Brocherie, explains why.
“When it comes to handling the grain, conveyor belts are commonly used. This rubber belting can tear from time to time,” he says. “If you do have a tear in the belt, it can lead to premature failure and consequently cause a lot of damage, including a potential breakdown.”
According to Kerry, breakdowns have to be avoided at all costs.
“Downtime is not an option for us – if it does occur, it has serious implications for our business, not just in terms of immediate costs but in how those subsequent delays will affect our customers,” expounds Kerry. “It’s a competitive business. If people are waiting too long to drop their grain off, they will call another grain depot to make alternative arrangements.”
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Ready-to-eat meal market is experiencing rapid growth
Total Construction is helping companies get new manufacturing facilities off the ground for the growing ready-to-eat meal sector.
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Keep up with the rapidly evolving industry technology
Open IIoT is encouraging food and beverage manufacturers to get onto Industry 4.0 or risk falling behind the competition. Balluff sales manager Jim Wallace told Food and Beverage Industry News that Industry 4.0 concepts were critical when it came to making informed decisions about the production process.
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Aerofloat helps food court meet industrial wastewater standards
Wastewater specialists Aerofloat are finally seeing the results of a custom-built wastewater treatment system in South Australia after constructing it during the pandemic.
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CBS Foodtech takes up latest slicing technology
Ahead of foodpro 2021 Food and Beverage Industry News spoke to CBS Foodtech about their latest offering, which will also be on display at the industry trade show.
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Peace of mind with oil-free and why best practice is smarter choice
Food and beverage manufacturing is without question taken for granted in everyday life, that is until the COVID-19 pandemic. The way Sullair produced and distributed its food was brought to the forefront in 2020 and the scenes of empty supermarket shelves are still etched in the public’s memories.
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Critical pH monitoring for cultures
Global manufacturer Burkert has released its final DFS whitepaper concluding fermentation is the nucleus of the production process and is performed under a controlled environment.
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Supporting food producers from start to finish
Industrial gas supplier Air Liquide will have a presence at this year’s foodpro trade show in Sydney. Visit their stand to find out how they could help you improve the quality and performance of your production.
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Sustainable coffee: inside and out
Australians love coffee; whether sipping it in a café, watching a friend proudly make you a latte on their new machine, or ordering coffee pods to make your favourite blends at home. Buying behaviours have also changed and consumers expect more from their coffee. Coffee must be sustainable inside and out, starting with the way it is grown, sourced, staffed, manufactured and more recently how it is packaged.
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A foundation primed for success for leading poultry producer Ingham’s
Ingham’s, Australia and New Zealand’s largest integrated poultry producer, saw strong growth in profit and earnings in the first half of FY21, and set to continue in the coming months.
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The Robot People makes collaborative robots accessible to SMEs
Universal Robots partner, The Robot People, discuss the benefits of introducing collaborative robots amongst SMEs in Australia.
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Rexnord flattop chains: Chugging along since the 1930s
If you had milk with your cereal this morning or a soft drink with your lunch, there’s a high chance the product you held in your hands travelled on a Rexnord conveyor chain at some point in its production or handling process to reach you. As a world leading manufacturer of conveying solutions, Rexnord’s conveying chains are adopted by many original equipment manufacturers in the food and beverage sector.
Rexnord introduced its ground-breaking FlatTop conveyor chains in 1938, starting with the straight-running 815 TableTop® stainless steel chain. These were the world’s first metal chains that integrated a top plate with hinge eyes, giving them the versatility to convey anything from individual units to packaged and cased goods.
The Rexnord FlatTop conveying chains, including the TableTop and MatTop® series, have since been expanded to offer many materials, types and grades, enabling the solutions to be used across a wide range of applications, from beverage filling to case handling, container making, food conveying and even automotive.
Rexnord’s conveying chains are supplied and supported in Australia through Industrial Solutions Australia businesses – namely CBC, BSC and Webster BSC.
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Protecting the masses from falsified protein in dairy
It is safe to say that melamine is an unwanted guest at the dinner table.
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The future of workforce management in food manufacturing
Food and Beverage Industry News speaks to Gideon Joseph, practice director and Nick Crawford, practice manager at Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) about how purpose-built workforce management solutions can help food manufacturers to engage their employees, reduce labour costs, boost productivity and minimise compliance risk.
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Ahrens at home amongst the vines
While having a national reach and presence that continues to see unstoppable growth, Ahrens’ roots are and will always be firmly planted in one of Australia’s premier food and wine regions – the Barossa Valley.
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Increasing torque with the new Rexnord TLK 136
When it comes to conveyor manufacturing, the first thing that comes to mind is how to set things in motion. Everything that needs to move along a production line, requires a positive drive.
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Moving manufacturing beyond compliance, towards operational excellence
Are you a senior manufacturing leader looking to move your organisation beyond compliance and towards operational excellence? If so, then register your interest for this exclusive virtual roundtable discussion on Tuesday 27 July at 2pm.
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