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Contents…
Industry news 4. Output prospects improve as order books firm 5. Boost for innovation in manufacturing
FACTORY FOCUS: MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
11. MMS passes with flying colours 12. Infrared windows cut maintenance costs
Features Energy management... 6. ‘Hard to beat’ energy savings
Ask the expert... 9. Improving productivity: Taking lean into visual
Exhibition preview...
15. Packaging & processing extravaganza 16. High efficiency washers on show
Waste management & recycling... 18. Reducing costs of waste management 20. Compactor saves £50,000 costs a year
Industrial flooring...
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22. Resin specialist takes the floor 24. Slip hazards put to the test
Industrial buildings... 26. Custom-built storage facilities 26. Demand grows for temporary loading canopies
Sales Executive Joe Ockelford
Classified Designer Kirsty Hood
Production Controller Gemma Dunmill
Publishing Director Kathryn Ambrose
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Next month... Features in the September 2012 issue of Factory Equipment will include: Health & Safety: PPE • Industrial compliance • Inspection & measurement • Security • Factory focus: Packaging equipment
JULY/AUGUST 2012
SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY INDUSTRIAL FLOORING
Resin specialist takes the floor
EXHIBITION PREVIEW
Packaging in the spotlight at PPMA
Flexible bagging equipment from Automated Packaging Systems
INSIDE: LATEST ISSUE OF MATERIALS HANDLING & LOGISTICS COVER STORY
On the search for flexible bagging equipment? This year at PPMA, Automated Packaging Systems sets out its stall and promises visitors a hands-on experience with everything from voidfill and protective packaging on-demand systems to simple desktop plug-n-play baggers and fully integrated solutions for food, medical, mail order fulfillment and industrial applications. Stand C40, PPMA, NEC, 25-27 September
Automated Packaging Systems T: 01684 891400
www.autobag.co.uk Turn to page 8 for more details
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