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SAFETY
Safety must be prioritised at every stage of a machine’s lifecycle, from design through to maintenance, to protect productivity and reputation
FOOD & BEVERAGE 21
Reducing food waste in production is essential, and false rejects from metal detectors is a challenge that must be addressed
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