Ishida Europe Ltd
Ian Hodgson has extensive experience in the field of software engineering and systems management, having worked at Ishida Europe Ltd since April 1996 in various capacities, including General Manager - Systems, Control Systems Manager, and Chief Software Engineer, where responsibilities included leading the software department and overseeing embedded control software for machinery. Prior to this role, Ian Hodgson was a Software Engineer at Serck Controls from August 1994 to April 1996, contributing to the 'Front End Driver' team through the development of PLC serial protocol emulations in C. Ian Hodgson holds a Joint Honours degree in Electronic Engineering with Computer Science from Aston University, completed in 1994.
Ishida Europe Ltd
Ishida Europe is a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of multihead weighing machines and complete weighing and packing line solutions. Established since 1893, Ishida Europe appreciates and understands the challenges faced by food manufacturers. Working closely with all partners, Ishida Europe uses its unique expertise and experience to develop advanced automated systems for weighing, packing, labelling and handling of food and non-food products. From weighing machines, such as multihead weighers and checkweighers, to packing machines, including snack food bagmakers and pick and place systems, Ishida Europe offer a comprehensive range of high quality products. With a Service department of over 70 engineers based in regional offices across EMEA we are able to offer system support and response levels at the highest expectation levels. Our customers are further supported by a dedicated spare parts resource within our European Headquarters in Birmingham, UK, from which prompt spare parts shipments are organised.