Circular economy & second-life equipment: when does it make sense?

Circular economy & second-life equipment: when does it make sense?

In a linear industrial economy, equipment reached the end of its projected lifecycle and was promptly replaced. However, as UK manufacturers face a range of pressures – rising material costs, stringent ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets, and the need for rapid scalability – the “Circular Economy” is no longer just a buzzword; it is…

Beyond Brexit: Flexible Automation and the Drive for UK Supply Chain Reshoring

How rotary tables supercharge your production line

A production line, no matter what industry we talk about, involves a sequence of processes through which the product passes from accumulation to being ready to dispatch. Each stage of the production line contributes to the assembly, packaging, and refinement of the product. This is why it’s important to pick and choose the machines and…

2026 Planning Begins Now: What to Consider When Upgrading Your Conveyor Systems

Modular conveyors on the production line

In the food and beverage manufacturing industry, conveyor systems are at the heart of most warehouses and one of the best choices is the modular conveyor. Here we look at some of reasons why modular conveyors are the best fit.    Labelling  Modular conveyors have linked belts making them ideal and typically used for businesses…