foodex meatex 55 SHOW BRIEFS Claricom will demonstrate the latest version of its CLARiFY advanced technical product database software for centralised coding control.

Packaging Coding Management (PCM) is an important factor in the reduction of packaging waste during the manufacturing process, says the company.

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The line up includes a number of packaging and processing suppliers and customers.

This far reaching seminar programme has attracted the brain boxes from the food supply chain: Food & Drink Federation (FDF), Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) with retailers and brand owners, plus Envirowise; Food Standards Agency; United Biscuits; Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA); Lincoln University; TraceAssured and Moy Park; and the British Plastics Federation.

Exhibitiors represent all aspects of food production, food processing, packaging, food safety and hygiene, ingredients,consumables, refrigeration, IT,logistics, traceability, advisory services, research and academic institutions.

The PPMA is represented at Foodex Meatex Stand W***

Under the collective title Food & Drink World Foodex Meatex is one of five shows taking place across 8 inter connnecting halls at the NEC. The other shows are the Baking Industry Exhibition (BIE), Food & Drink Expo,Convenience Retailing Show and the International Forecourt and Fuel Equipment Show. Register on line at:www.**odexmeatex.co.uk

Your entry badge to Foodex Meatex will also allow you free entry to: Food & Drink Expo,Baking Industry Exhibition,Convenience Retailing Show and International Forecourt & Fuel Equipment Show.

Foodex Meatex 2008 also marks the UK launch of Innova,Marel Food Systemʼs complete production control software.

Innova covers the complete value chain in the production cycle from receipt of supplies to product dispatch.

The company says it reduces the time a factory manager needs to spend on monitoring the production process.

Three working slicing and portioning systems head an array of technology on show. AEW Delford will demonstrate its new generation automatic, high speed slicing line for cooked meats, bacon, cheese and fish with its PolySlicer 3000 Vision Slicer. This is linked to a G2300 Checkweigher, VBS Buffer System and an IPL Robot that loads sliced product groups onto a Multivac thermoformer prior to forwarding to a Converger and 8060 weigh price labeller.

Marelʼs Portion and Pack system comprising an Opticut volumetric portioning machine combined with a Quickloader and a Scanvaegt RF5 checkweigher will also be demonstrated. This system delivers boneless meat portions directly into trays ready for sealing and packing.

Scanvaegtʼs ScanPortioner B55, a high output fresh meat portion cutter, with 3D vision system, is claimed to accurately produce high volumes of fixed weight portio***

It has 90 product programmes and user friendly software is said to provide minimal giveaway, higher yields and greater output.

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foodex meatex 56 Marel gets to work on speed Syspalʼs stand will feature working demonstrations of automatic conveyors and robotics systems with hygiene stations and critical control zones, plus a modular kitchen. Stand ***

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Spiroflow is introducing an expanded flexible screw conveyor that can perform as a metering feeder in both volumetric and gravimetric mode, it claims.

The company will also feature its big bag conveying/weighing/filling equipment capable of discharging into one tonne bags. Stand ***

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Riggs Autopack will show its Model 1000 mini fill spot depositing machine. The machine has a low level feed hopper and a hand held nozzle for use on ready meals, bakery and dessert lines for hand finishing of products. Stand ***

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The Ishida Seal Tester incorporates a special vision system to read label information and reject packs where the label is missing, incorrectly positioned or contains inaccurate information or unreadable bar codes. Stand ***

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Also on show is the flexible 55ssT thermal transfer coder that features an innovative instant change option, says the company. This allows it to be easily switched for intermittent or continuous motion.

Claimed to set a new benchmark in laser coding performance, the next generation LASERSystem Plus series will also be featured. The companyʼs sturdy 4ACC offline carton coder will also be on display.

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Allen Coding at the ready applications for the food and drink sector. The company says the equipment provides a costeffective solution to enhance hygiene, reduce downtime and minimise motor replacement costs. Stand ***

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Stand Q288; BIE Stand H88B

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Also on show will be the Char Grilling, Searing and Bar Marking Unit, which performs a number of different tasks designed to enhance the taste and texture of the finished cooked product, says Double D.

The travelling cooker will be on show at the Baking Industry Exhibition. The oven, says the company, is versatile enough to give consistently good results on everything from pizza and morning goods, to craft breads and confectionery. A continuous oven with optimum control,Double D has invested heavily in its air flow system which gives the user complete control over both top and bottom heat.

Stand V340; BIE Stand K30B

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Cooking at the Double LASERSystem PlusSHOW BRIEFS Holmes Mannʼs new range of Siat, low cost, pallet wrappers will be on stand.

Also featured is the full range of Siat case sealers,including a stainless steel version for use in food applications where full washdown is required or where the environment is cold or damp. Stand A***

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foodex meatex 58 Interfood will use its giant 500m2 stand as a shop window for a wide range of new developments covering both equipment and ingredients.

A new offering will be the TVI GMS Multicut 1200 meat portioning system from Germany, which has integrated,advanced pressing and slicing technology, says Interfood.

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Reiser has taken one of the largest areas ever seen at the exhibition, measuring some 798m2 it will be showing a number of new products for the first time in the UK:The Vemag 208 high speed sausage linker for cutting and linking sausages uses natural or collagen casings; the Vemag mince portioning system is capable of running at speeds of 140 portions/minute and, claims Reiser, has the best weighing accuracy in the industry.

Reiser is sponsoring Foodex Live, and will also be giving three live daily demonstrations with audio on Sunday April 5 and Monday Apri***

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Where size matters The first time showing of Domino UKʼs V300+ thermal transfer printer (TTO) for flexible packaging will take place at Foodex Meatex.

The V300+ achieves a print resolution of 300dpi, is capable of applying high quality variable data including text, bar codes,Data Matrix codes as well as logos onto a wide range of web materials, says Domino.

It is designed for use in both continuous and intermittent modes, and can be mounted on a variety of flexible packaging machines including vertical or horizontal form/fill/seal machines and label applicators.

Said to be a new concept for TTO, the V300+ incorporates a standard intelligent controller within the printer unit, resulting in improved connectivity to any existing user interface, says the compa***

The unit includes simple,maintenance free dancing arm technology providing consistent tension between new and used ribbon spools, which results in less maintenance, increased uptime and production speeds.

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Free dance action with thermal transfer Eco savings One of the V series in action TVI Multicutcomponents 59 Festo has launched a new series of high performance cantilever axes with spindle drives for handling applications that demand fast and precise positioning, it says.

The new ESGA series axes are based on an open platform design that allows OEMs and systems integrators to use either a servo or stepper motor.

The cantilever axes come in 50mm and 60mm wide models,the former has a nominal stroke length of 100mm while the larger unit is available in 100, 200 and 300mm stroke lengths.

The 50mm units are rated for speeds up to 1m/sec and can accommodate loads up to 3Kg,while the 60mm version is rated for speeds up to 1.5m/sec and loads up to 6Kg.

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Fast and precise positioning Bosch Rexroth has added a new compact electro pneumatic pressure regulator to its range.

The ED02 offers high accuracy and dynamics despite its small dimensions says the company. It is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including the food sector and is available with IP65 sealing for harsh environments.

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Pilz is launching an analogue input module for the PNOZmulti modular safety controller.

The PNOZ ma1p will accept two analogue voltage or current signals, typically in a dual redundant configuration.

The module is suitable for use with a wide range of sensors,says the company, notably encoders and temperature,pressure or position/level sensors.

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