Powder Handling Systems - streamlining your operations, improving product quality and helping you increase your margins

With industry leading technical standards and our patented Cone Valve Technology we can overcome all manner of powder flow problems.

Solids Rotterdam 2019

02.10.2019 um 10:00 Uhr - 03.10.2019 um 17:00 Uhr

Event location: Rotterdam Ahoy

Visit our Representative Verbaten Stortgoedtechniek on Stand C104 at the trade show for granules, powder & bulk solids technologies.

Creating a system to meet dairy standards

Brothers Ilong implemented a top-quality manufacturing system that meets all the strict hygiene standards set by the stringent Chinese legislators. Find out more here how they achieved the most efficient and hygienic dairy facility in China.

How to Future Proof your Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

There’s never been a better time to future proof pharmaceutical manufacturing. But where do you start? In this article, Matcon explore the technologies and strategies you need to consider when future proofing your business in this market.

How SternMaid Asia Pacific increased their Manufacturing Flexibility, Speed and Traceability

Stern needed to invest in a new manufacturing facility in the Asia Pacific region which would be the group’s regional manufacturing hub. With a primary focus on developing and producing a highly-customised food ingredient system, read here how they achieved this.

Conference - Leading the Way in Allergen Control

12.09.2019

Event location: Auckland, New Zealand

Hosted by Matcon, this conference will include a number guest speakers from the World Leaders in Allergen Handling including Sherlock Food Allergen Risk Management, BioSys, Neogen Food Safety and Pacific Process Solutions.

Conference - Leading the Way in Allergen Control

10.09.2019

Event location: Sydney, Australia

Hosted by Matcon, this conference will include a number guest speakers from the World Leaders in Allergen Handling including Sherlock Food Allergen Risk Management, BioSys, Neogen Food Safety and HPS Engineering.

Conference - Leading the Way in Allergen Control

09.09.2019

Event location: Melbourne, Australia

Hosted by Matcon, this conference will include a number guest speakers from the World Leaders in Allergen Handling including Sherlock Food Allergen Risk Management, BioSys, Neogen Food Safety and HPS.

Liquid Addition – a revolutionary development in IBC Blending

Invented and developed by Matcon, our innovative Liquid Addition System expands the range of the IBC tumble blender and is well suited to industries that need the flexibility to add liquids into a wide range of powder recipe mixes in a contained and efficient manner.

Liquid Addition during Powder Blending

Our latest powder blending innovation gives you the ability to add liquid to our IBC Blending System, and consequently expand the capabilities of this flexible and agile process.

Case Study - Implementing the Right System to deliver scalable growth

Discover how Animal Health and Nutrition Manufacturer F.J. Wegon were able to increase capacity to deliver tailored orders quickly and efficiently as well as achieving homogeneity of mixes with different bulk densities, reduce manual handling and remove inefficient cleaning.

Case Study - Increasing Efficiency, Flexibility & Powder Handling Capabilities

Discover how RAIN Nutrience, experts in Nutraceutical Production, used a Matcon Intermediate Bulk Container System to increase manufacturing efficiency, flexibility, and powder handling capabilities.

Handling Allergens the Right Way

Proper control of food allergens in manufacturing plants is crucial to the success of businesses in the global Food & Beverage industry. This article shares how to best guarantee food safety as well as optimize production with the right solutions.

Blending Solutions for Pharmaceutical Powders

Eliminate time-consuming cleaning associated with traditional static mixers. The IBC is the blending vessel so there is no need to clean the mixer between batches. A Matcon blender accommodates numerous IBC sizes so there is no need to invest in several different mixers.

IBC Solutions in API Manufacturing

Matcon offer a complete range of IBC solutions for LEAN materials handling throughout the pharmaceutical manufacturing processes – from initial dispensing and reactor feed through to packing of the API. Discover more by downloading our brochure...

IBC Solutions for Solid Dosage

Matcon specialise in providing efficient and flexible systems to handle of pharmaceutical powders, granules and tablets in IBC systems. Our expertise in interfacing with other process equipment ensuring the system operates at maximum effectiveness - download the brochure here...

IBC Solutions for Tablet Handling

Matcon’s gentle Tablet Handling system enables efficient handling of coated and uncoated tablets and capsules in quantities of up to 750Kg in a single IBC. Tablet coating, printing, inspection and packing processes are optimized - download the brochure for more information...

Grant Munro joins Matcon in the role of Operations Director

We are pleased to welcome Grant Munro as our Operations Director. Grant will lead the Operations team to ensure Matcon is well positioned to consistently deliver exceptional levels of service to our internal and external customers and support Matcon's business growth strategy.

Matcon IBC Cone Valve Technology

The Cone Valve at the heart of Matcon IBC System is a superb discharge device, overcoming the typical powder flow problems of bridging, rat-holing, segregation, flushing and core-flow.

P-MEC India 2019

26.11.2019 - 28.11.2019

Event location: India Expo Centre, Dehli NCR, India

Matcon specialise in providing efficient and flexible handling of powders, granules and tablets using IBC systems, offering a complete range of IBC solutions to pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide for LEAN materials handling throughout the manufacturing process.

Matcon co-host Stand 61N00 with Stern Ingredients at Food Ingredients China (FIC) 2019

18.03.2019 - 20.02.2019

Event location: National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai

Join Matcon at Food Ingredients China (FIC), an international trade event focusing on food additives and ingredients. Find us on Stand 61N00 alongside Stern Ingredients.

Matcon Supports Evesham Vale Community Charity

Evesham-based Powder Handling experts Matcon have been working closely over the last 12 months with local charity, Evesham Adventure Playground Association, supporting the charity with volunteering, fundraising events and a substantial donation of £20,000 from the IDEX Foundation

Welcoming our new Pharmaceutical Sales & Business Development Manager

With over twenty years of pharmaceutical experience and technical knowledge, we are pleased to welcome Ian Avery to Matcon's Pharmaceutical Team.

Join Matcon at P-Mec India - Stand 11.D23

We are pleased to be heading to Delhi for this year’s P-Mec India exhibition being held between 12-14 December. This event covers the latest trends and innovations from across the Pharmaceutical Industry, promoting discussion around new technology and ingredients management.

How to increase capacity without more manpower

Discover how Hero were able to replace cumbersome pre-mixing in fixed mixers which were creating bottlenecks and reducing flexibility.

How to meet short lead times when manufacturing food recipes

Discover how this spice blending manufacturer can make to order without building Inventory.

How to increase flexibility without compromising quality

Discover how a 3 in 1 coffee mix producer installed a new production facility that enabled faster response times.

Dramatic Transformation of Production Capabilities at British Bakels

Discover how British Bakels was able to cope with small batch runs and handle recipe variety, some of which included allergens.

Your Powder Handling Problems Solved

Different powders and manufacturing processes can present an array of powder handling problems. Whether it's hard to handle 'sticky' materials or your powder is segregating when it is discharged, our new online resource is designed to solve all of your issues. Read more on the

Foodtech Packtech NZ - Our summary

This year the Matcon team from South East Asia exhibited across the 3 day show. We spoke to Matcon General Manager and Business Development Director Dave Newell to learn more about Foodtech Packtech 2018.

Matcon host Allergen Handling day for manufacturers

On Wednesday 24th October, we opened our doors to manufacturers, engineers and technicians from the food industries to share the latest information, advice tips and insights on allergens.

Introducing Matcon's Service Account Managers

To ensure that you get the best performance from your Matcon IBC system, it is essential that the equipment is kept in optimum condition. Our experienced Service Account Managers (SAMs) are expertly placed to provide advice on the specific needs for your process equipment.

IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container)

The IBC container is central to Matcon's powder handling solution and features unique, original Cone Valve technology. The Matcon IBC is available in a range of sizes between 300L and 3500L.

IBC Washing/Cleaning

Reduce downtime by cleaning IBCs off-line with a safe, repeatable wash sequence. Machinery cleaning systems are offered from manual to fully automatic, with air-wash and wet-wash options available.

B2C Feed to Packing / Auger Filling

Designed for discharging IBCs directly to FMCG packing lines without the need for any secondary refill devices. Automatic and controlled refill ensures a consistent feed, allowing packing lines to operate efficiently and maximise their throughput.

Powder Packer/B2B Packing

The Matcon Powder Packer is designed to fill sacks from 5 - 25 kg directly from Matcon IBCs without the need for additional feeders or control mechanisms. The unit is flexible and can handle a wide range of powder characteristics from cohesive to free-flowing.

IBC Powder Blender/Mixer

The Matcon IBC Mixing/Blending Module allows rapid batch changeovers as the ingredients are fully contained within the IBC – no need to clean down. A wide range of batch sizes can be accommodated on one blender and multi-size IBCs between 300L and 3500L.

IBC Filling/Sack Tip Station

The Matcon IBC Filling Unit is designed to enable dust-tight filling of the Matcon Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) off-line. The system provides for a fully contained transfer of material into the IBC, reducing the occurrence of spilt or wasted material.