2010

Ishida Solution Preserves Fresh Meat Taste  07/12/2010

An Ishida Screw Feeder multihead weigher has enabled a major Finnish meat company to pack sticky fresh meat rapidly into trays without resorting to 'excessive' chilling, which has the important benefit of preserving the product taste.

Ishida Weigher Flexes its Mussels  06/12/2010

An Ishida RS-Series multihead weigher at leading French shellfish producer and processor Medithau Maree has increased production throughput and reduced giveaway for 1.4kg vacuum packed trays of ready-to-cook mussels supplied to leading supermarkets in France.

World's Smallest Weigher Solves Polydentia Problem  06/12/2010

Ishida Europe's smallest multihead weigher is enabling Swiss dental supplies specialist Polydentia SA to accurately weigh and pack dental wedges faster than previous manual weighing had permitted.

Greater Accuracy for Denmark's Top-Selling Liquorice  08/11/2010

A 24 head Ishida multihead weigher is reducing product giveaway by as much as 10% to maximise the throughput of liquorice pastilles at the Toms Gruppen A/S factory in Hvidovre, near Copenhagen, Denmark.

More Snacking with Ishida - Packaging & Print Media (September 2010)  05/11/2010

P&PM visits Simba's Cape Town plant to see a new Ishida line in action and to witness a certification ceremony for Simba technicians.

From Bags to Trays in 15 minutes with Ishida Packing Line Soluiton  02/11/2010

French meat products supplier Andre Bazin has installed a packing line from Ishida Europe, which is capable of packing products into trays and bags while reducing manual handling and delivering fast accurate weighing.

High Speed Clip Strip System Opens Up Big Retail Opportunities for Strategy Group  26/10/2010

Leading contract packer, Strategy Group of Nelson, Lancashire, has become the first UK company to install Ishida's new Flexible Strip Pack Applicator (F-SPA), seen as the streamline solution for hanging products in stores. Strategy Group is using the system to expand operations, increase business and pursue opportunities in new market sectors, and says it has made 'an immediate impact' on its business. The automatic clip strip solution provides effective merchandising for retail outlets, while offering significant cost savings compared to hand loaded alternatives.

New Breakfast Cereal Line Delivers on Demand  06/10/2010

A 16 head four mix Ishida multihead weigher at leading Swiss breakfast cereal manufacturer Kentaur GmbH has achieved greater speed and accuracy in the weighing and packing of a wide variety of popped wheat cereals and corn flakes, leading to cost savings and reduced product giveaway.

Ishida in the Spotlight at Emballage with New Multiheads  08/09/2010

Ishida Europe is launching a new multihead weigher for citrus fruits and root vegetables at Emballage 2010. Further highlights for visitors to the Ishida stand include a complete high-speed tray packing line, state-of-the-art weighers for fresh products, and an advanced X-ray inspection system, all of which emphasise the company's leadership in weighing accuracy, inspection and quality control.

Confectionery Packs get the All Clear from Ishida X-Ray  02/09/2010

Leading Swiss confectionery firm F. Hunziker & Co. AG has installed Ishida's advanced IX-EA-2161 X-ray inspection system, along with a DACS-W-012 checkweigher, to provide maximum quality control in the packing of pastilles and powdered drinks into bags at its factory in Dietikon, near Zurich.

Ishida Solution Handles Four Products on Two Packing Lines  05/08/2010

German organic food company Rapunzel Naturkost has invested in two Ishida RS multihead weighers for the weighing and packing of four diverse products, including muesli, dried fruit and cashew nuts, and a new range of gourmet, ready-to-eat dishes containing rice, vegetables and spices.

Ishida Provides the Right Solution for Frozen Food Lines  14/07/2010

Ledo, the largest supplier of frozen food products in Croatia, has benefited from the expertise of Ishida Europe in the installation of three weighing and packing lines for frozen vegetables, fish and pastry that have enabled the company to reduce product giveaway, increase production capacity and tighten production control.

Portable Advantages for Ishida Strip Pack Applicator  01/07/2010

Ishida Europe has launched a new portable version of its pioneering Strip Pack Applicator system, which produces ready-to display hanging strips of pillow packs for retail display.

Advanced Automation and Complete Traceability from Ishida  04/06/2010

Ishida Europe has designed and installed a complete packing line enabling three to four operators to produce prepared salads at up to 40 trays per minute, whilst automating inspection and making every pack traceable to a stored X-ray image.

Ishida Supplies A Smoked Salmon Solution  07/05/2010

A complete solution for the weighing and packing of salmon lardons has been supplied by Ishida Europe to smoked fish specialist Meralliance, enabling the company to reduce product giveaway while at the same time enhancing pack presentation in retail outlets.

Mike Heffernan to Head up Ishida Europe Sales  28/04/2010

Ishida Europe has appointed Mike Heffernan as Director of Sales - Core Products to lead the company in the next stage of its growth programme. Mr Heffernan will be responsible for sales of Ishida's extensive range of weighing and associated equipment, including its world leading multihead weighers, checkweighers, X-ray systems and snack food bagmakers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Tight Pack Control at Mash Direct  20/04/2010

An Ishida tray sealer and checkweigher/metal detector combination at Mash Direct, manufacturer of Ireland's leading quick-serve mashed potato, vegetable and cabbage products, are delivering speed and efficiency in the packing process, as well as helping to maintain quality standards and reduce product giveaway.

Fast Payback for Ishida Nuts Line  08/04/2010

A major German nut processor has cut average giveaway from 2g to 0.4g per 200g can of nuts by switching from volumetric methods to Ishida multihead weighers.

The Future Looks 'Tray Bien' at Marie  08/03/2010

Leading French food manufacturer Marie Surgelés has selected Ishida to design and install a new line for the weighing and packing of ready meals into microwavable trays.

Exhibition Showcases Ishida Packing Line Solutions  26/02/2010

Weighing and packing solutions for a variety of products including snacks, fresh and frozen produce and ready meals, plus the latest developments in quality control systems, will form the focus of Ishida Europe's stand at Total Processing & Packaging 2010.

Seafood Packing Solutions from Ishida Europe  15/02/2010

At this year's Seafood Processing Europe Exhibition, Ishida Europe will demonstrate its expertise in weighing and packing solutions with a range of equipment including the latest multihead weigher and checkweigher developments, an entry level X-ray inspection system, and the company's award winning QX-1100 tray sealer.

Integrated Solutions for Fast Snacks Packing  10/02/2010

An Ishida iTPS integrated multihead weigher and bag maker is achieving speeds of 160 bags per minute at London-based snack manufacturer Snacks Unlimited.

Meat Packing Solutions from Ishida Europe  10/02/2010

Weighing and packing equipment specialist Ishida Europe will be displaying a variety of meat packing solutions at this year's IFFA exhibition, including a complete high-speed tray packing line, state-of-the-art fresh food weighers, an advanced X-ray inspection system, and the latest checkweigher developments, all of which demonstrate the company's expertise in weighing accuracy, inspection and quality control.

Fast Payback As IDCS Enhances Mokate Quality  07/01/2010

The installation of Ishida's new IDCS (Ishida Data Capture System) for checkweighers has delivered significant cost savings and production line optimisation at leading Polish coffee, tea and cocoa producer Mokate, leading to a payback on investment within 12 months.


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