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.
Achieve your automation goals in 2025
With markets becoming increasingly challenging, more and more manufacturers are finding that automation is no longer a luxury but a necessity to remain competitive. But how do you find the right system for your operation? Technology plays a part, but there’s more to consider when bringing your automation goals to life, from the day-to-day functionality to long-term financial benefits. Every part of your business has unique needs and priorities that must be addressed if the equipment is to deliver its full potential and manufacturing goals are to be met.
Case study: End-of-line palletising solution for global manufacturer
PALpack were recently contacted by a global organisation via our website who were looking for an end of line palletising solution. Faced with space limitations, multiple product variations and two pallet sizes, various design and logistical challenges arose that made it difficult to find a supplier with the experience and knowledge to offer verifiable solutions to these challenges and design a single, reliable turn-key robot palletising cell.
The importance of ‘attention to detail’ during the sales process
Every enquiry that PALpack receives is treated in the same way. We spend a lot of time creating our enquiry reports, which we believe is the reason we have never had any issues with any machines supplied to our clients. During FATs, the enquiry report is used as a tick sheet to ensure that every request by our customers during the enquiry stage has been covered in the supply of the machinery. There are no “surprises”. Our suppliers also love our approach, because everything they need is in one place, one document and one point of reference.