Richard Ludlam

Richard Ludlam

Marketing Manager

Intrigued by all things engineering, as a youngster I originally looked to understand how things work then, how to make them work better.

After time in engineering, sales and now marketing I have accepted that Innovation is but a first step and am fascinated by the development and commercialisation of these original technical inspirations, sharing viewpoints on evolving technologies, their implementation and the benefits they might bring.

An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

The best thing since sliced bread?

by Richard Ludlam

It’s around 95 years since the Chillicothe Baking Company’s bread slicing machine sliced its first loaf in Missouri, USA. Not too long after that, ERIKS began..

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

Food safety legislation baked-in with ERIKS

by Richard Ludlam

Food safety legislation isn’t going away. If anything, it’s getting even more complex and confusing – making it much harder for food manufacturers to stay on...

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

Making a clean start in food production

by Richard Ludlam

You are careful to use only food contact approved materials. You always insist on full documentation from your suppliers, to ensure traceability throughout....

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

RIP EBRS. The EBRS is dead. Long live EBDS?

by Richard Ludlam

And so it ends. Well, almost. The old Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) ends (or ended, depending on when you’re reading this article) in March 2023 and a new...

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

Food grade materials in your food-safe production process

by Richard Ludlam

What is food-safe manufacturing? And what is meant by the term food-grade? Here we explain these concepts and the importance of consistent laws and regulations.

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

UK Growth: think beyond the sound-bite!

by Richard Ludlam

As humans, we’re programmed to look for instant gratification. Behavioural scientists call this the Hyperbolic Discounting Bias: the inclination to choose...

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

Walking the walk towards a sustainable business

by Richard Ludlam

There’s a great deal talked about and written about sustainability – including in this issue of Know+How. Now, as customers, stakeholders and the Government...

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

Cost of Living Crisis? Nuclear Fuel Investment vs Wind Power

by Richard Ludlam

In April, the UK Government published its long-awaited Energy Security Strategy. It was launched with much fanfare but has subsequently been criticised in...

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

Food safe seals: examples, standards, tips

by Richard Ludlam

Are you not using a food-safe o-ring or other seal? This is a health hazard for the people who buy your product. Here is how it should be done.

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An Open-and-Shut Case of Compliance

Food safety: legislation and regulations

by Richard Ludlam

Complex laws and applications. How do you keep an overview?

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