F O O D T E C H PA C K T E C H FOODTECH PACKTECH BIGGEST SHOW IN MORE THAN A DECADE New Zealand’s biennial food and beverage manufacturing, 32 JULY 2016 packaging and processing technology trade event Foodtech Packtech (FTPT) is on track to be the biggest in more than a decade, with leading industry suppliers from all over New Zealand and overseas gearing up for the event. With four months still to go until kick-off, FTPT is well on its way to being a sell-out. Nearly 200 exhibiting companies will be showcasing the latest technologies, products and services to inspire New Zealand’s food and beverage manufacturing, packaging and processing industries at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland from October 11 to 13. Covering all facets of food and packaging industry capability, the show is promising much. “There’s a huge pipeline of innovative new products being launched onsite at the show, in some cases Southern Hemisphere firsts,” says the XPO event manager Deb Haimes. EPNZ, for example, is bringing the latest industrial inkjet printers from LEIBINGER, representing the highest level of quality and reliability in product marking – perfect for food manufacturers. The automated Sealtronic nozzle seal always prevents the ink in the printhead from drying out. Together with Clean Instant Start and Stop Technology, it also ensures small-character inkjet printers start up on the production line every time without needing maintenance. “EPNZ always looks forward to the Foodtech Packtech show,” says EPNZ manager Gary Clare. “It’s a great chance to see existing clients again and also brings the opportunity of meeting new clients and exciting challenges.” The Foodtech Packtech 2016 theme of Adding Value to NZ’s Food Chain will be dominant over the three days, through live product demonstrations, special features and a very full schedule of free industry-led education and learning seminars. This year’s event is co-located with the Materials Handling & Logistics Expo (MHL), which organisers XPO Exhibitions are most excited about. “Bringing MHL to the show helps complete that value chain ‘pasture (or sea) to plate capability’ for food manufacturers.” says Haimes. The overall event seminars are organised in partnership with NZIFST, bringing together leading experts and professionals to share their knowledge, skills and ideas that are critical to the sustainability and growth of the vibrant food and beverage industry. “There is very strong industry support for Foodtech Packtech 2016,” Haimes says, “which, I believe, reflects the current industry and economic sentiment. FTPT 2016 is set to showcase many amazing examples of successful hi-tech Kiwi food and beverage manufacturing capability. “Every Foodtech Packtech, the buzz grows. With world-class seminars, the cream of suppliers, a myriad of opportunities to network and do beneficial business …this is the not-to-be-missed event for 2016.” Foodtech Packtech 2016 runs from October 11 to 13 at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland. Free registration is now open for industry professionals wishing to attend. Simply visit: www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz For exhibiting, please contact: Deb, 09 976 8367 or deb@xpo.co.nz More information: Irene Smith, 09 976 8352 irene@xpo.co.nz FT104 WELLS AND VIKAN LAUNCH REVOLUTIONARY ‘ULTRA SAFE’ FOOD GRADE BRUSHWARE Vikan AS in Denmark has just launched a revolution in food grade brushware design…the ‘Ultra Safe Technology’ (UST), which is available in New Zealand. With global food safety standards increasing all the time, Vikan UST brushware exceeds any and all such standards of safety without the use of non-EU food contact approved resins as found in some resin set brushware, distributor Wells Hygiene says. The brushware, through the design of the ‘Filament Security Units’, delivers the most secure filament retention available, as the product is effectively a onepiece hot moulded brush (handle and filaments). Furthermore, the clever spacing of the bristles / filament security units makes the product extremely easy to clean, sanitise and inspect. All products have been validation tested and the cleaning efficacy is excellent. Furthermore, the British Food Safety peak body, the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT), recently awarded Vikan UST brushware top honours at the annual Best New Product or Service award in Europe. Vikan’s exclusive distributors in New Zealand has taken delivery of its first shipment of Vikan UST brushware. For further information, Wells Hygiene can be contacted on +64 9 263 9332 or sales@wellshygiene.co.nz.
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