Andrew Turner, regional sales manager, Hanningfield Asia-Pacific, looks back at the success of capsule transfer systems, and why they’re a must have for any manufacturer.
Capsules
It is 1999. The Euro has come into use, ‘The Matrix’ is in cinemas, Bluetooth technology is launched, and the world is paranoid over the potential implications of the Millennium Bug.
At the rear entrance to a large pharmaceutical plant in Ireland, a young sales engineer stands by his wooden crate, checking it over for damage in transit. His rugged good looks and chiselled jaw hide his apprehension over the day ahead. The site, the product, and to some extent the application is all new to him, and he is very aware that he and his machine will be under scrutiny for the remainder of the day. The pressure is on to perform.