More than just automation
Globally recognised as one of the market leaders in top-loading packaging machines , combining modularity and flexibility as a model for success
Founded in 1966 , Gerhard Schubert GmbH from Crailsheim in Germany produces its digital robot-based packaging machines with a focus on the interplay between simple mechanics , intelligent control technology and a high degree of modularity .
This approach quickly made Schubert globally recognised as one of the market leaders in top-loading packaging machines . With this philosophy and a distinct culture of innovation , the business has been breaking technological ground for over 50 years .
Since 2002 , the Schubert Group has been successfully managing business in the UK market through its centrally headquartered subsidiary , Schubert UK Limited based in Birmingham . The city is centrally located and hosts the international airport and main arterial motorway networks . Schubert UK consists of a loyal and experienced team of 18 employees , with over 180 years of collective service between them . Long-term staff retention bears witness to the Schubert company philosophy . The team works with passion in the areas of sales , technical support and administration , ensuring the best possible service for customers throughout the UK and Ireland . Mark Stepney , who has over 35 years of experience in the packaging machinery industry , joined the company in 2009 as Operations Director and has been further growing the business as Managing Director since 2012 .
Schubert serves the needs of varied market sectors such as Bakery , Confectionery , Dairy , Beverage , Pet Food and Healthcare . Schubert attracts its many customers throughout the UK and Ireland with its modular , futureproof TLM technology that continues to prove itself as an outstanding
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Schubert UK considers sustainability and environmental protection to be central to the core focus of both itself and its ’ customers
long-term investment . Flexibility , performance , efficiency and scalability are the cornerstones of any investment for Schubert customers in the UK .
Since 2019 Schubert has also been successfully promoting its attractively priced Lightline machine series , conceived to take on standardised packaging tasks , to the UK and Irish markets .
Aside from its ’ own aspirations to provide state-of-the-art technology to its customers , Schubert UK considers sustainability and environmental protection to be central to the core focus of both itself and its ’ customers . As a result , Schubert UK is committed to the program “ Mission Blue ”, which was launched by the parent company Schubert Germany in May 2022 . Within this program Schubert describes how it will save resources and contribute to a liveable future . In detail , Mission Blue contains four fields of action . Two of which – sustainable business management and climate-neutral manufacturing – concentrate on the manufacturing locations of Schubert . The commitment of Schubert UK to a liveable future is reflected by , for example , the fact that their entire vehicle fleet is equipped with either electric or hybrid drive and all energy consumed at the UK Headquarters is only sourced from ‘ Renewable Energy ’ providers . The other fields of the Schubert “ Mission Blue ” initiative , ecofriendly machines and sustainable packaging solutions , are focused on assisting its customers to reach their sustainability goals through the processes of packaging .
Mark Stepney and his team truly believe that if companies are committed to interlocking their technological developments with their sustainability initiatives , then they can be robust in their future growth . This is why the Team at Schubert UK is confidently looking forward to continued collaborative successes with its ’ customers .
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