Decorative timber products manufacturer Richard Burbidge Ltd has reported significant savings since the introduction of a new protective packaging system.
The Oswestry-based company replaced its existing packaging process because it was time-consuming and labour intensive.
Working closely with distributor Macfarlane Telford, Burbidge decided to install a fully-automated end of line system using Kettering-based Sealed Air Ltd’s Aircap bubble wrap.
Burbidge warehouse manager Mike Ferguson said: “Before we introduced the new system we used corrugated card and shrink wrap. However, protecting the smaller packages effectively posed a real problem as it was difficult to get the shrink-wrap tight.”
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“Before we introduced the new system we used corrugated card and shrink wrap. However, protecting the smaller packages effectively posed a real problem as it was difficult to get the shrink-wrap tight” |
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Burbidge warehouse manager Mike Ferguson |
Packaging output is now more than 1,000 units per day, while labour costs have reduced by 25%.
