Autopack celebrates ten-fold expansion and sets sights on continued growth
The power of ten!
Autopack celebrates ten-fold expansion and sets sights on continued growth
Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has marked a tenfold growth in turnover over the last five years – and is targeting ambitious plans for even further growth.
Turnover at the Hereford-based business is forecast to hit £ 12m this year. In 2020, the company’ s size was £ 1.2m with a workforce of five. The team has now grown to 25 and sees Autopack as the leading independent supplier of packaging and processing machinery to the food, drink, chemical, cleaning and personal care sectors.
The business’ footprint in Hereford has also grown significantly over the last five years and continues with the addition of an additional unit coming on stream this month, taking the space available to over 1680m2. The 25-strong workforce is also set to grow further and is being bolstered by Autopack’ s commitment to training and apprenticeships.“ Investing in apprentices and career development creates opportunities for personal and professional growth,” said Managing Director, Wayne Kedward. The business is helping to share knowledge across generations of experts and build a diverse, inclusive and supportive culture.
Managing Director Wayne Kedward added;“ Our team is clear in its aims: to deliver exceptional processing and packaging line solutions though our independence, best in class manufacturing partners and technical expertise. We are delighted with how the last five years has progressed and will move forwards together with our growing customer base.”
For Autopack enquiries please contact: Johnathon Stewart, UK sales director T: 01432 677000 E: jonathon. stewart @ auto-pack. co. uk
www. auto-pack. co. uk
OKI Europe showcases Roll-to-roll Label and Packaging Printers
Packaging Line for Frozen Pastries
OKI Europe will present its latest digital tonerbased label and packaging printers at The PPMA Total Show, including the new PLAVI ES9542R label press bundle( OKI printer + DPR winder), the Pro1050 label printer, and the Pro9542dn for direct pouch printing.
PLAVI ES9542R is a 5-colour roll-to-roll label press that prints in CMYK + White and supports media up to 330 mm wide. Designed for short-run jobs, it prints on transparent, coloured, coated, and synthetic substrates. The printed labels are durable and resistant to water, oil, and alcohol.
An integrated DPR unwinder and rewinder enable continuous printing, and optional finishing equipment is available.
The Pro1050 narrow-format label printer and the Pro9542dn packaging & graphic arts printer both provide CMYK + White printing along with outstanding media flexibility, which is ideal for overprinting and on-demand tasks in industries ranging from drinks to cosmetics.
“ These commercial printers give manufacturers, bottlers, and converters in-house control, rapid turnaround, and outstanding results,” says Hiroki Shibuya, Director of Field Marketing & Professional Services, EMEA.
Visit OKI at Stand H18. https:// www. oki. com / uk / printing /
A complete packaging line designed specifically for frozen pastry products, capable of forming, filling, and sealing transport cases, and concluding the process with a complete palletizing system for seamless end-to-end operations.
This tailor-made line ensures the precise and delicate handling of glazed frozen pastries in continuous-cycle production. Designed for high-speed performance( up to 500 products / min at infeed and 50 cases / min as an output), it features food-grade materials, quality checks( also used to perform qualitative control on pastry products), and advanced automation. Its flexible system adapts to various product sizes and packaging types, enabling quick and just-in-time responses to market demands. High-speed pick-and-place robots protect the products appearance and coating, ensuring they reach consumers in perfect condition while enhancing both product quality and brand perception.
• Handles up to 500 products per minute at infeed
• Delivers up to 50 cases per minute at outfeed
• Integrates corrugated cardboard case( from flat blank) forming with protective bag insertion
• Fully food-grade contact materials
• High-speed pick-and-place robotics for delicate handling
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