UK packhouses and manufacturing facilities operate in a fiercely competitive landscape defined by severe labour shortages, rising operational costs, and demanding supermarket protocols. Relying on manual handling or outdated, semi-automatic machinery is no longer a viable long-term strategy. To future-proof operations, progressive businesses are turning toward full end-to-line automation.
Integrating automated systems goes far beyond simply replacing manual labour. It optimises the entire production flow by eliminating human error, reducing double handling, and maximising factory floor space. For example, a modern packaging line can seamlessly feed products from processing directly into an advanced Inverted Box Motion Machine for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), before moving them directly to automated cartoning and palletising systems.
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Record Packaging has a proven track record of delivering large-scale automation projects across the UK and Ireland. For Newbridge, a high-volume bakery specialist in Kildare, we implemented a state-of-the-art automated bag-in-box and cartoning system. This €800,000 investment allowed them to handle a high-speed output of 400 units per minute while significantly reducing the physical footprint of their packing floor. Similarly, for Glenhaven, we designed and installed a comprehensive, end-to-end automated packing line valued at over €800,000, utilising a sophisticated “buffer and blend” approach to eliminate overnight storage and double handling.
Ready to take your packaging to the next level? Contact us today.
We specialise in box motion flow wrap machines and our friendly staff are ready to assist you. Get in touch by giving us a ring or completing the contact form on our website. We’re looking forward to discussing how our machines can streamline your operations!
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Robert Murphy, Sales Director, comments on the strategic shift:
“UK packhouses are facing an unprecedented squeeze on labour availability. Fully automated, turnkey systems are no longer viewed as a luxury for the future; they are a vital step required right now to protect business margins and secure supply chains.”
Andrew Murphy, Operations Director, notes the technical advantages:
“Whether it is a complex cleanroom installation or a high-volume multi-product system like the lines we have delivered, automation ensures consistency. When you integrate the right flow wrapping technology into a complete, bespoke end-of-line system, you eliminate bottlenecks and achieve a measurable return on investment.”
Investing in automated packaging systems protects your business against market volatility, giving you the scalability needed to win and maintain major retail contracts.
Browse our full breakdown of automated projects on our Case Studies page.Contact us to discuss your automation needs via our Get in Touch Visit the PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) for industry insights into automation trends and machinery standards within the UK.
