News on Processing Equipment from United Kingdom

July 08, 2017

McCain Foods Scarborough expansion plan approved

Plans to expand the McCain Foods (GB) potato processing factory in Eastfield (Scarborough) have been approved by planners last Thursday, clearing the way for the proposed £100m investment (USD 130 million).

June 22, 2017

Tong launches new Fieldloader options for easier transport

Tong Engineering is pleased to announce new design options on its popular Fieldloader, including unique automatic transport-mode features, allowing users to make the machine even more compact for road transport.

June 14, 2017

Three musketeers (3Ms) invest in potato grading and sorting line

With six farms as shareholders of 3Ms (Three Musketeers) operating more than 34,000 acres, they have contracted Haith, Tomra and Dijkstra to put in a new state-of-the-art potato grading and sorting line at their site at Bentwaters, near Woodbridge, Suffolk. A brand new building for this has been constructed also.

June 08, 2017

Burts Chips and Keogh's Crisps chose Key Technology’s Optyx to sort their batch fried potato chips

Key Technology’s Optyx® digital sorters are selected by regional processors of batch-fried potato chips/crisps working to satisfy the rising quality expectations of consumers and retailers around the world.

March 14, 2017

McCain Foods announces an investment of £100m in its Scarborough Potato Processing Plant (United Kingdom)

McCain Foods announces an investment of £100m (USD 120m) in its Scarborough Potato Processing Plant (United Kingdom).

February 02, 2017

Tong expands Sales Division with new Commercial Manager

Tong Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality handling equipment for the vegetable and recycling industries, has announced the appointment of Ian Hodgson to the newly created role of Commercial Manager.

January 10, 2017

Fabcon Food Systems Agrees Alliance with Definitive Innovation, manufacturers of dry seasoning screw feeders

Fabcon Food Systems (FFS) has been appointed sole distributor of the Definitive Innovation range in the UK and Ireland.

November 10, 2016

Haith Group introduces high performance washer for root crops from stony soil

The new Haith Tri-Wash is a high-performance process washer for root vegetables, specifically designed for growers wanting increased efficiency where crops are lifted on soils with high stone contents.

November 07, 2016

Ishida Europe launches Sentinel, a remote monitoring solution for its weighing and packaging line equipment

Weighing and packing line equipment specialist Ishida Europe has introduced a unique remote customer care software solution that combines machine performance monitoring with comprehensive data capture and in-depth analysis: Ishida Sentinel™

August 24, 2016

Tong Engineering welcomes another family member in the team

Alice Tong, daughter of Chairman Charles Tong, and sister to Managing Director Edward, has joined the long-established family-run vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering.

August 02, 2016

Jobs to be axed at Herbert Engineering

Jobs are to be axed at Herbert Engineering in Wisbech after the company went into administration on July 14

Tong launches Diagnostics technology to reduce downtime for all its advanced potato handling equipment

July 28, 2016

Tong launches Diagnostics module for all its advanced potato handling equipment

Tong Engineering is now offering potato processors using its advanced grading and handling equipment a Diagnostics module as part of its latest pro-series Auto-Touch HMI touch screen control.

RJ Herbert Engineering has been placed into administration. Company for sale

July 16, 2016

RJ Herbert Engineering has been placed into administration and is offered for sale.

Last week, administrators were appointed to R J Herbert Engineering and R J Herbert Group Ltd of Walton Highway near Wisbech.

May 12, 2016

Fine for safety failings at McCain Foods (GB) exceeds 1 million USD

McCain Foods (GB) in Whittlesey, near Peterborough, has been fined £800,000 (1.15 million USD) for safety failings after an employee nearly lost his arm.

May 11, 2016

Tong Engineering showcases latest potato handling equipment at Cereals 2016

UK Potato handling equipment manufacturer, Tong Engineering is presenting its latest equipment range at the largest arable event in the United Kingdom, Cereals

March 18, 2016

Tong Engineering expands Processing Equipment Portfolio through Partnership with Marcelissen

Tong engineering announces the expansion of its range of vegetable processing equipment through a partnership with Netherlands-based food processing equipment manufacturer, Marcelissen.

February 21, 2016

New GEA UK structure offers total solution to food sector

GEA embarked worldwide on a group alignment to ensure GEA can offer the most advanced, efficient solutions and service in the market out of one point of contact.

February 15, 2016

Tong Engineering announced the promotion of Carole Metcalfe to Marketing Manager

Tong Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality handling equipment, has announced the promotion of Carole Metcalfe to Marketing Manager

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