ISHIDA EUROPE MARKS 20 YEARS OF UK MANUFACTURING addition, as Ishida has further expanded its offering
over the years to include the design of complete packing lines for a variety of fresh food applications, the Woodgate factory is also involved in the supply of infrastructure equipment such as gantries and conveyors for complete turnkey factory installations. The Ishida Europe manufacturing facility also
provides a comprehensive apprenticeship programme for the next generation of engineers.
Packing line solutions specialist, Ishida Europe, is celebrating 20 years of manufacturing in the UK. The company opened a dedicated European facility for the assembly of its multihead weighers and checkweighers in Woodgate, Birmingham in September 1997. Since then UK staff numbers have increased to over 400 and production has more than quadrupled. In
Another offering is the company’s exchange programme that enables both component suppliers and end customers to visit the manufacturing operation and understand more about the processes. “The 20 year milestone is a significant one for Ishida UK manufacturing which has allowed us to take stock of just how far we have come in a relatively short time,” commented John Priest, Ishida Europe’s operations director.
MACH 2018 YOUR GATEWAAT WAY TO THE UK M RKETAY TO THE UK MARKET MACH 2018 returns to the NEC in
CH 2018 YOUR GATEWAY MACH 2018 on behalf of the
Birmingham, from9-13 April 2018. Taking place in Halls 17, 18, 19, 20, 6 and 7, this is the first move of the show since relocating to the NEC. “The shift in technology towards a more digitised, automatedmodel of manufacturing is an exciting
evolution of the sector, and MACH is at the forefront,” said James Selka, CEO of Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), which organises
organisers have decid e industry. “As such, we
as owners and d to refresh
the show and enhance the exhibitor and visitor experience bymoving to this new location in 2018.”
The overriding theme running
through the show is interconnected technology and the future of
manufacturing, bringing together live machinery demonstrat manufacturers froma
range of ions and
technologies, including: milling, turning, metrology, additive
manufacturing, to oling and Industry 4.0 technologies. Also, the vibrant seminar programme includes leading speakers fromacademia and industry, marrying together the theoretical and practical aspects of 21st centurymanufacturing.
So far, 90 per cent of exhibitor space has been allocated for the upcoming 2018 ed ition.
FLTA SAFETY CONFERENCE TACKLES SAFETY IN THE FACE OF CHANGE The Fork Lift Truck Association hosted its annual National Fork Lift
U
K manufacturing is showing no signs of
slowing down - the words of PPMA Group CEO Andrew Mint at the PPMA Show last month. Judging by the new product launches and demonstrations that took place across the exhibition floor, I think this statement rings true - read the full review opposite. Elsewhere, we explore the
Safety Conference in Coventry at the end of September. The event addressed the theme of ‘Managing fork lift safety in changing times’, with speakers from public and private sectors and conference sponsors Jungheinrich UK and Safety Partners Mentor FLT Training.
It saw the premiere of Lisa’s Story, a hard-hitting short documentary giving an account from last year’s guest speaker, Lisa Ramos, who lost her leg when she was run over by a fork lift truck.
strategy
plans of work, worke improving fork lift tr
Delivering the keynote address, Philip White, head of operational gy at the HSE, provided delegates with a snapshot ’ of the current climate, including the latest trends and statistics, and he encouraged delegates to remember the factors that significantly contribute to uck safety, including: competence, risk assessment, r involvement and clear communications.
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importance of health and safety NEW£4.5 MILLION FACILITY in industrial environments with a look at anti-fatigue solutions for employees who stand up for long periods of time. Also, tapping into a supplier’s
knowledge of workplace safety can helpwhen choosing right PPE for certain job
s, or to the
ensure safety tests are carried out onmachines and electrical items to avoid potential hazards.
Jack Cheeseman - Editor 4 OC OCTOBE BER 201 2017 | FAC ACTORY EQ EQUIPMEN PMENT
Ion Science, manufacturer of high performance gas detection instrumentation and sensors, has completed the move into its new purpose-built £4.5million, 1,500sqmfacility. Located in Cambridgeshire, the state-
The British Safety Council s itish fety cil’’s
International Safety Awards 2018 are now open for appl ations. The ards recognise an rew rd organisations whi h have
demonstrated true commitment to achieving high standards of health and safety dur ng the 2017 cal ndar year. Last year, 535 organisations oma wide range of ndustr es, countr es and conti ents won an Intern io
mmi me S fety www.
www.britsafe.org
The staff at Arco have raised over £5,000 for two chosen charities, thes, the Ellie Mai Fund, which aims to support families with children suffering from brain tum urs, and Kidney Research , th le
The staf at Arco have rai ed over £5,000 for two chosen chari El e M Fund, whi h ai
in ch rity co to suppor
to devel ping treatments and publ awareness of kidney disease. The company’s national distribution centre (NDC) team were joined by colleagues from the new digital team and head office to complete the Yorkshi e Three Peaks Walk and the y of The Roses Cycle Chal enge.
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re joined by tal te
and h ad office to com lete th Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk and the Way of The Roses Cycle Challenge.
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series designed EEF has launch
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anufacturers thr ugh the
challenges and benefits that the fo rth in
strial revolutio Teamand speci
bri g. The series, del vered by experts from EEF’s Manufacturing Growth Team and special guest speakers, will providide key insig ts into fiv different topics, w
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insights into five
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TY FOR ION SCIENCE of-the-art flexible new plant will meet current and
desi n which provides the effect of a cluster of smaller, low level agricultural type buildings, the facility has been specially constructed to achieve the highest possible hygiene, quality and environmental standards. Duncan Johns, managing director at Ion Science, commented: “This is amassivemilestone in the company’s 27-year history and we’re looking forward to achieve further expansion in both new and previously untappedmarkets and territories.”
short-termneeds and reflect its on-going ambitions. Featuring a technologically advanced yet sympathetic g ,
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techno gies are to be m de appllicab
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chal enges and benefits that the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) will bring. The series, delivered by experts fromEEF’s M
(4IR) w ll
fam es w th chi dren sufferi g from brain tumours, and Kidney Research UK, the leading UK charity committed to developing treatments and public awareness of kidney disease. The com any’s national distribution cen re (N colle
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achievi g high standards of health and safety during the 2017 calendar year. Last year, 535 organisations from a wide range of industries, countries and continents won an Internationall Safety Award.
ternati nal Safety Awards 2018 are now open for applications. The Awards recognise and reward organisations which have mo
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