The medium is the message
Automating packaging and coding not only streamlines the process but also checks all of the boxes – efficiency and transparency, material traceability and sustainability.
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Kwik Lok appoints Eric Hill as CEO
Eric Hill will take on the CEO role of Kwik Lok Corporation from November 25. He takes over from Don Carrell, who assumed leadership in February 2019, and will exit the company after a temporary consultative role to support the leadership transition.
A tight, steel belt on energy spending
Spending energy with the utmost caution is not a present-day, circumstantial trend. Energy savings and sustainability improvements start in the oven.
Gulfood Manufacturing: IPCO highlights conveying solutions
IPCO will highlight opportunities for greater baking, cooling and conveying productivity at Gulfood Manufacturing. The Swedish company has a local sales and service network for the Middle East markets.
IPCO to highlight improvements in productivity at Fispal
At Fispal Sao Paulo, Brazil, IPCO will showcase high-productivity solutions for baking and chocolate forming, including demonstrations of its Rotoform chocolate chip depositor. The company will also introduce the latest addition to its range of conveyor components – a new belt tracking solution –highlighting the benefits of wraparound service support.
Kwik Lok promotes Bas Reijndorp to global distribution role
Kwik Lok Corporation promoted Bas Reijndorp into the role of Global Distribution Sales Manager for Europe and the Middle East. He will develop, execute, and grow Kwik Lok’s distribution and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) network in Europe and the Middle East.
Packaging: The science of sustainability
Widely different concepts, approaches and methods lead to advancing sustainability throughout a company’s operations. For Kwik Lok, sustainable materials used in packaging closures are the immediately visible result of this mindset. And, this priority also influences the process.
ProSweets 2024: IPCO highlights chocolate depositor
AT ProSweets, IPCO will showcase the IPCO Rotoform HP rotary drop depositor for chocolate chip production and an advanced piston depositor. The Rotoform HP (High Performance) is the latest model in this series and was specifically designed for chocolate processing. The dosing unit will be showcased with live demonstrations at the trade show in Cologne (Hall 10.1, Stand G080).
IPCO acquires Chinese partner Long Goal
IPCO extends its footprint in China with the acquisition of Nantong Langwei New Materials, ‘Long Goal’. Following the acquisition deal signed on October 13, 2023, IPCO increased its local steel belt production capabilities for the Chinese market. The move means IPCO benefits from lower cost levels and shorter lead times while also reducing CO2 emissions and risks caused by transportation to and from Sweden.
Kwik Lok launches Enviro-Lok sustainable closure
Kwik Lok announced the launch of its latest bag closure designed for sustainability. The Enviro-Lok is a polypropylene bag closure that is made to keep products safe and fresh, while also delivering a better potential for recycling.
iba: IPCO highlights new laser belt-cleaning service
IPCO is preparing to showcase its steel belts and complementary equipment at iba this October. Marko Leber, General Product Manager, Food, IPCO, shared with us what visitors can look forward to at the stand and the company’s focus for the upcoming years.
It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon! Kwik Lok at iba
Last time iba was staged in person, it provided a platform for EUR 2.1 billion in trade fair contracts. Five years later, anticipations run high for the industry’s first ‘official’ get-together in Europe since the pandemic. With exhibitors bringing their best and latest to the stand, we asked key industry players what news they are bringing to the Messe Munich, when the gates open to visitors for iba ’23 in October.
