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March 14, 2023
Lan Handling at Interpack 2023
At this year's Interpack we show you the full product handling picture. Tell us about your production automation challenges, together with our partners, we make sure you get the best solution possible. Want to take your production to the next step? Make sure to visit us in hall 11 booth E44.
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March 6, 2023
Lan Handling appoints Christiaan van Terheijden as new CEO, effective march 1st, 2023.
Van Terheijden (46) has extensive experience in leading complex international organizations in the technical industry. His broad experience in achieving profitable sales growth and innovation-driven business transformations across international markets will help Lan Handling Technologies accomplish its global ambitions.
December 6, 2022
Lan Handling develops even more compact case packer
Lan Handling Technologies' latest case packer has been redesigned with an even more compact footprint. In addition to the high capacity (up to 160 trays per minute) and accurate product placement by the 6-axis robotic arm, the new design delivers significant benefits.
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October 13, 2022
Lan intensifies partnership with Avans University of Applied Sciences
Students studying Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Automation at Avans in Den Bosch again will be visiting Lan this school year. After several years of good cooperation, Lan has been included in the curriculum, as a project for the minor 'Machines in Motion'.
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September 22, 2022
Lan Handling at Pack Expo 2022
The Pack Expo 2022 is coming up, and Lan Handling is present! Next October 23, 24, 25 and 26th you can find our stand in the North Building, booth 5043. Visit and tell us about the challenges you come across, and let us show you how we can help you automate your retort loading. Get your free ticket!
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August 30, 2022
Lan Handling at PPMA 2022
Let's go! It's almost time for the PPMA 2022. Of course, Lan Handling, as specialist in End-of-Line automation, is also present. On September 27, 28 & 29 we show you everything about our end-of-line solutions, with special attention for our multifunctional and interchangeable gripper.
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May 31, 2022
Check out our aftermovie: Lan Handling Expert Days 2022
On May 11th and 12th, we welcomed dozens of food producers at our location in Halfweg. For two days, the program focused on the product route 'from packaging to palletizing'. Together we made the journey through the entire production chain, which is full of new insights, innovations and trends.
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March 24, 2022
Expert Days 2022: join the End-of-Line edition!
On 11 and 12 May 2022, we will dive into the world of End-of-Line automation: from packaging to palletizing. During the Lan Handling Expert Days in Halfweg we discuss the latest trends and developments in the food industry. Part of the program is a tour through our production facility with running handling systems. Registration is open and participation is free.
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November 26, 2021
New: Lan Handling’s 30-minute webinars!
Lan Handling Technologies launches a series of 30-minute webinars. During these webinars, we discuss the latest trends and innovations from the retort automation industry, sometimes in combination with a leading chain partner. In webinar #1 we will cover 5 things to consider when taking the first steps towards retort automation, presented by Thijs van Gerven (Sales Manager at Lan Handling Technologies).
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November 12, 2021
Check out our aftermovie: Lan Handling Expert Days 2021
On November 3 and 4, we welcomed dozens of food producers at our location in Tilburg. With participants from more than 10 different countries: from America to Lithuania. And from Slovenia to Ireland and everything in between in Europe. For two days, the program focused on 'From filler to packaging machine'. Together we made the journey through the entire production chain, which is full of new insights, innovations and trends.
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October 14, 2021
Registration Lan Handling Expert Days open!
From filler to packaging machine: that is the theme of the first Lan Handling Expert Days on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 November 2021. Two days full of new insights, the latest trends, workshops and demos for food companies with sterilization processes. Registration is open and participation is free.
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September 29, 2021
New video: The Packaging Journey about our End-of-Line expertise
The Journey continues! On the way to the supermarket, Peter, Colonel, Jenny & Tina made new friends. Fred Folding Crate & Barry Box talk about how production facilities changed over time and we follow them on their journey through our End-of-Line systems.
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September 3, 2021
Lan Handling present at Empack 2021
Finally, it's trade fair time! Lan Handling, specialist in End-of-Line automation, is present at the Empack in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. On September 8 & 9, we will show our successful Crate Erector to all food producers.
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June 24, 2021
Lan Handling is ‘Impactmaker’ of the Municipality of Tilburg
On Thursday 10 June, the Municipality of Tilburg, on behalf of alderman Bas van der Pol, presented the award for Impactmaker of the Quarter to our CEO Kees van de Wiel. The Impactmaker of the Quarter is selected by the Municipality of Tilburg and Make it in Tilburg (Citymarketing Tilburg). Every quarter, the initiative focuses on a Tilburg company that is distinctive through innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
March 19, 2021
Lan is on its way to an energy-neutral building
About 1.5 years after moving to the new building, the Lan Handling location in Tilburg has taken the next step in its ambition to offer a state-of-the-art production facility. An important part of this is sustainability. The all-electric building with LED lighting is now also equipped with almost 2000 m2 of solar panels on the roof.
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March 10, 2021
New premises for Lan Handling Technologies in Halfweg
At the end of May 2021, our location in Halfweg will move to larger premises at Haarlemmerstraatweg 157. A step that fits our growth and further ambitions. The new building comprises more than 3,800 m2 of office space and production hall and offers sufficient space for the increasing number of automation projects in the food industry.
February 22, 2021
Time-lapse: this is how we handle the largest shipment ever
From Lan Handling Technologies in Tilburg, handling systems for the worldwide (pet) food industry are designed, assembled and tested before they are installed on site by our technicians. And sometimes, the assembly and testing happens in record time. As with this project with destination Asia. Check out how we handled the largest shipment ever.
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February 4, 2021
Lan unveils new corporate video: products are taking the stage!
With more than 50 years of experience in the food handling industry, we have a great story to share. To make this even more special, we are happy to give your products the stage! Those millions of pouches, cans, jars and tubs that you produce every year; what do they actually think of our Lan solutions? We follow the journey across our handling systems, through the eyes of Peter, Colonel, Jenny and Tina.
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November 30, 2020
Get a grip on automation? Use our simulation tools!
Starting to automate your production environment may raise many questions. How do you achieve maximum output within your production process? How flexible are our handling systems when third-party machines fail? And, are the machines user-friendly enough to be embraced by your staff? Check the simulation tools of Lan Handling now and get more insight.
October 21, 2020
Must see: 4x successful projects in the spotlights!
The demand for safe food remains high. In recent months, handling systems for pouches and cans were built and tested in our production hall in Tilburg, ready for delivery. In times that travel restrictions were decreasing, our engineers and technicians went back on site. Resulting in some great videos!
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September 25, 2020
Launch of our new in-line dryer concept: small footprint and energy efficient
How to dispose the residual water that remains on products after sterilisation? We have successfully launched a new concept for the drying of pouches and semi-rigids in retort processes. Thanks to our close collaboration with customers, we have made the next step in the development of our in-line dryer. Resulting in, among others, a 50% footprint reduction and an energy efficient drying method.
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March 25, 2020
Lan’s response to the covid-19 pandemic
The corona virus is getting a grip on the entire world. Lan takes actions to protect the health of our employees, customers and suppliers. Knowing that the demand for safe food remains unabated, we will do everything in our power to make sure that our food handling systems keep running.
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February 3, 2020
Lan unveils design new gravity loader during Empack 2020
During the Empack (September 15, 16 & 17 - postponed), Lan introduces its customers to the new entry-level crate loader for the food industry: the gravity loader. Specially designed for companies that want to take the first steps in the field of End of Line automation.
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January 28, 2020
Lan sponsors ROC-students during Go for Africa: for better technical education abroad
Follow Dylan, Bob, Mark, Koen and Chies during their adventurous internship Go for Africa. After a 3-week car trip, these 4th-year ROC Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering students arrive in Senegal and Gambia. There, during a 7-week internship period, they are committed to improve the technical education.
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December 2, 2019
Lan achieves triple ISO certification
Lan Handling Technologies is proud to announce that we are now ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 45001:2018 (Health & Safety) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) certified!
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November 8, 2019
Lan machines & Digital Twin Technology: great benefits for the food handling industry
Together with Unit040 from Eindhoven, Lan Handling Technologies is working on the PREspective platform to develop the first simulations of production lines for both sterilised product handling and end of line automation.
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October 23, 2019
Lan will deploy pet food handling expertise in Eastern Europe
Kormotech (Ukraine), producer of the super premium Optimeal and premium Club4Paws pet food brand, has chosen Lan to ensure a flexible and fast handling of pouches.
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October 9, 2019
Lan nominated for BORT 2019 Entrepreneur Award
"Lan was founded almost 50 years ago in Tilburg. And we never left", our CEO Kees van de Wiel said. This nomination for the local BORT Award is a reward for good entrepreneurship.
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October 4, 2019
Lan Handling Technologies (Tilburg) appoints new Sales Manager
As part of the international growth strategy, Lan Handling Technologies has appointed Thijs van Gerven to the role of Sales Manager.
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September 20, 2019
Lan joins Fieldlab SAMEN: together pushing boundaries in Smart Industry
Since September 16, Lan Handling Technologies is part of the Fieldlab SAMEN. A two-year innovation project, subsidised by OPZuid, with a focus on Smart Industry.
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July 22, 2019
PPMA 2019: how fresh can you handle it?!
To all fresh produce traders; how do you respond to the changing market? By automating, you stay competitive, you can solve the labour shortage and improve ergonomics. Check our case studies, matching your situation. Let's keep it fresh!
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June 13, 2019
Kick-off Lan project: intuitive HMI
At Lan we are constantly on the move. For example, with the further development of our HMI, to better meet customer requirements.
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May 17, 2019
Lan Handling opens new production hall: take a look inside!
Lan Handling Technologies just keeps growing and expanding! That's the reason for our relocation to a new address, close to the current location in Tilburg. Take a peek inside our brand new building with a production hall of 5000 m2.
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May 16, 2019
Meet us at the PPMA 2019
Ready to see and learn about our latest innovations in the end-of-line automation for the food processing and packaging industry? Our colleagues from the Halfweg location will be happy to meet you.
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May 4, 2023
Interpack 2023
Lan Tilburg
Specialist in sterilised product handling
Nieuwe Atelierstraat 9
5056 DZ Berkel-Enschot
T +31 (0)13 532 25 25
Lan Halfweg
Specialist in End-of-Line automation
Haarlemmerstraatweg 153 – 157
1165 MK Halfweg
T +31 (0)20 407 20 40
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