PALpack, Author at PALpack

planning workflow for sustainable packing

4th December 2025 PALpack

Building a greener supply chain with sustainable packing solutions

Businesses across manufacturing and distribution are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact. Many are focusing on sustainable packing as a practical route to lower waste and energy use without compromising output or product protection. Automation plays an important role in supporting this shift, helping companies work more efficiently while making measurable progress towards sustainability goals.

Automation

20th November 2025 PALpack

Automated chemical handling: Improving safety and efficiency in manufacturing

Handling chemicals safely is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing. Liquids are often filled into drums, whilst powders and solids are packed in sacks, bags or cartons. Each packaging type carries different risks for manual operators, especially during lifting, stacking and pallet preparation. Automated chemical handling helps manufacturers reduce these risks while also improving day-to-day productivity.

Handling systems

13th November 2025 PALpack

5 ways automated case handling improves warehouse efficiency

Warehouses face ongoing pressures when unloading cases stacked inside containers, which then have to be placed onto pallets, stretch wrapped and moved into racking. To reduce manual lifting and limit unplanned downtime, many operations are now looking to automation.

Pick and place

30th October 2025 PALpack

How to choose the right pick and place machine for your business

Pick and place machines automate the loading and unloading of products during the packaging and palletising process. They are designed to handle repetitive movements quickly and accurately, improving efficiency while reducing the risk of product damage.

Automation

21st October 2025 PALpack

Why more warehouses are turning to palletising robots

Palletising robots are helping warehouses reduce labour costs, improve accuracy, and increase throughput. This blog post explores the key benefits of automation and highlights how Spider Robots, available through PALpack, deliver a fully integrated palletising solution.

Automation

24th September 2025 PALpack

How to integrate end-of-line automation into existing production lines: A step-by-step approach

End-of-line automation integration allows manufacturers to streamline production, reduce manual handling, and maintain consistent output quality. This provides a multitude of benefits, including greater efficiency, improved safety, and scalable systems that are able to grow with demand. Integrating automation into an established production line can be implemented with minimal disruption by taking a structured step-by-step approach.

Industry news

26th August 2025 PALpack

PALpack to showcase palletising innovations at PPMA Total Show 2025

Visitors to the PPMA Total Show 2025 will have the opportunity to see some of the latest palletising innovations in action on the PALpack stand (Stand E92).

Health & Safety

a man and a woman wearing hard harts and high vis, stood in front of automation equipment having a conversation

6th August 2025 PALpack

Maintaining automation safety in end-of-line manufacturing

Automation in end-of-line manufacturing is often praised for its ability to enhance productivity, improve consistency, and reduce operational costs. However, another of its critical advantages is its contribution to workplace safety.

Automation Servicing

cardboard boxes on an automated production belt

29th July 2025 PALpack

Choosing the right support partner for your automation needs

In fast-paced manufacturing environments it’s essential for automation systems to run smoothly in order to maintain efficiency and profitability. Choosing the right support partner is a strategic investment in your business’s productivity, efficiency, and growth. In this blog post we discuss the importance of choosing the right support partner, who will work closely with you from the point of order and installation, and throughout the lifecycle of your automation equipment.

Servicing

15th July 2025 PALpack

The importance of preventative maintenance for end-of-line automation equipment

When automation equipment malfunctions or breaks down unexpectedly it can be costly, both in terms of repair costs and lost productivity, as well as potentially affecting the quality of your output. The best way to avoid unexpected production downtime and minimise the impact of equipment repairs on your bottom line is to ensure that you have a comprehensive preventative maintenance plan in place for all of your automation equipment.

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