The benefits of automated depalletising for high-volume manufacturing
Automated depalletising plays a crucial part in streamlining production processes. But what exactly is depalletising, and why should manufacturers consider automating the process? In this blog, we’ll explain just what’s involved and explore some of the benefits in high-volume manufacturing.
Introducing Spider Robots: PALpack’s newest palletising partner
Spider Robots has been building automatic packing and palletising lines for over 30 years, and are one of Europe’s leading suppliers of palletisers. PALpack is proud to announce that we are the UK’s official agent for Spider Robots.
Europack: Pioneers in European Automation
The needs of modern manufacturers are evolving: more competition, higher customer expectations and rising costs mean they’re under increasing pressure to improve throughput and enhance efficiency.
Why customise your automation solution?
We’ve covered the benefits of automation before, but now manufacturers seeking enhanced efficiency and lower costs are taking things a step further with customised systems. Custom automation solutions are tailored to individual operations. Designed to meet the unique needs and challenges of specific businesses, they offer greater flexibility, improve quality and align with production demands, giving businesses competing in an increasingly demanding landscape a significant edge.
Solving common end-of-line bottlenecks: A troubleshooting guide
For many manufacturers, time is money. Faster operation and streamlined production result in greater throughput and better manufacturing efficiency, while interruptions cause delays and increase costs.
New talent accelerates automation across Scotland
It’s been a busy year so far at PALpack, with two new additions to the business. Last month, we announced we were working with secondary packaging specialists Gampack Group, and now we’re delighted to announce the appointment of our first regional sales manager.
Working with Gampack to maximise efficiency
Manufacturers looking to maximise efficiency must embrace automation at every stage of their operations, from product handling to final packing. At PALpack, we’re working with a new partner to enable exactly that. Gampack Group provides a wide range of packaging machinery, combining industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to create secondary packaging solutions that are not only functional but also sustainable.
Improving supply chain resilience with automation
For manufacturers, keeping the supply chain running smoothly is critical to maintaining efficiency and profitability. Yet challenges come from all around, causing delays, increasing costs – and emphasising the importance of resilience. In this blog, we’ll explore more about supply chain resilience, including what it means, why it’s important and how it can be achieved.
Labour shortage? No problem!
For decades now, the manufacturing industry has faced labour shortages. Since 2010, the number of UK manufacturing jobs has decreased dramatically, yet there are still currently around 61,000 vacant positions. With operative numbers already in decline due to an ageing workforce and lack of skills, Brexit exacerbated the problem. A 2024 report estimated that the UK economy has 1.8 million fewer jobs overall as a result, making the challenge of maintaining and growing manufacturing employment even more difficult. In fact, 75% of manufacturers say skills shortages are their biggest barriers to growth.