Food & Confectionery

Bosch closes acquisition of Osgood Industries in USA

Osgood

Bosch Packaging Technology has closed its acquisition of Osgood Industries, Inc., based in Oldsmar, Florida, a filling and packaging machine specialist. The antitrust authorities have approved the appropriate documents. Bosch thereby further strengthens its engagement in the liquid food industry in North America and additional markets. With sales of approximately 26 million USD in 2014, Osgood Industries employs about 150 associates. It has been agreed that the purchase price will not be disclosed. …more

Everybody say cheeeeese!

Cheese secondary packaging

It’s hard to think of another food product that has risen in global popularity like cheese. This is why Bosch Packaging Technology has engineered solutions to accommodate cheese producers and their global needs. …more

Switching on success

Elematic 6000

Model companies really do exist, and Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH in Lüdenscheid, Germany, is one of them. The market leader manufactures state-of-the-art electrical installation technology such as light switches, outlets, dimmers, motion detectors, and other high-tech products. These must reach wholesalers safely and securely packaged, and for this, the company has a reliable partner at its side: Bosch Packaging Technology has been helping Busch-Jaeger write its success story since 1996. …more

World Health Day 2015

World Health Day

April 7 was World Health Day and this year the focus was on food safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that some two million people die each year from infections caused by contaminated food or drinking water. To mark World Health Day, events are taking place in several countries to highlight national issues surrounding bacteria, parasites and chemical substances, and how they can end up on your plate. …more

Record breaking assorted biscuits packaging

Biscuit line

A major biscuits and snacks manufacturer in the Asia-Pacific region needed a line for quick changeovers, flexibility for new formats, pack styles and system reliability to package its biscuits of various shapes and sizes. For more than 20 years, they have relied on Bosch Packaging Technology and therefore turned to Bosch Packaging Systems AG, based in Beringen, Switzerland, for a new seamless system. Tailor-made for maximum flexibility and 24/7 productivity, the high-speed line offers two packaging options: package one type of biscuits directly in flow wraps or insert them into big carrier trays for future customizing for assorted packs. …more

Bosch plans to acquire Osgood Industries, Florida

Osgood

Bosch Packaging Technology plans to acquire Osgood Industries, Inc., based in Oldsmar, Florida. Agreements to this effect were signed on February 6, 2015. Bosch thereby intends to further strengthen its engagement in the liquid food industry in North America and additional markets. With sales of approximately 26 million USD in 2014, Osgood Industries employs about 150 associates. The transaction is pending the successful completion of all necessary antitrust approvals. The purchase price was not disclosed. …more

Swizzels Matlow falls for Bosch Delta robotics.

Delta Robot with Squashies

You always remember your first Love Heart and for many, these unforgettable sweets with embossed messages are an indelible part of childhood. Behind these and other top-selling treats is Swizzels Matlow, a UK success story with an 80-year legacy of confectionery delight and sales exceeding 90 million dollars. To meet growing demand for the popular “Squashies”, Swizzels’ latest confectionery range where its favorite brands are transformed into squashy gum formats, the confectioner needed to ramp up production. …more

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