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Six SOMIC case packers chosen by Ornua Foods

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04/12/2025

Six SOMIC case packers chosen by Ornua Foods

Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) successfully completed!

Members News 02/12/2025

Fixed Force Gas Struts, Precisely Calibrated

Fixed Force Precisely Calibrated WDS Components Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of a new, comprehensive range of fixed force gas struts.

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02/12/2025

VMECA’s 2025 Distributor Meeting

VMECA’s 2025 Distributor Meeting took place in Frankfurt, Germany on 11th & 12th November 2025. Bringing together global partners and distributors to celebrate innovation and success.

Members News 02/12/2025

Bird Brothers Optimises Packaging Efficiency with C-Wrap Labelling

Bird Brothers Optimises Packaging Efficiency with C-Wrap Labelling Bird Brothers, one of the UK’s leading egg producers, has taken a significant step toward modernising its packaging operations by integrating Bizerba’s GLM-Ievo 120 C-Wrap labelling system.

Bizerba Labels UK Wins Prestigious FlexoTech Award for UV Flexo on Paper or Board

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28/11/2025

Bizerba Labels UK Wins Prestigious FlexoTech Award for UV Flexo on Paper or Board

Milton Keynes, UK, 16/10/2025 | Bizerba Labels UK is proud to announce its win at the FlexoTech International Print & Innovations Awards 2025, taking home the award for UV Flexo on Paper or Board.