PACE Mechanical Handling has been appointed as the first UK representative for Innova’s stretch hood pallet wrapping system.
Headquartered in Spain, Innova Group specialises in end-of-line strapping and wrapping packaging machinery including its stretch hood system.
Described as unique to the UK market, the stretch hood system is said to guarantee ‘total protection’ against humidity, rain and dust due to the tightness of the wrapping and properties of the stretch hood film, which envelopes palletised products from above to the base.
Innova is targeting the UK market after another Spanish packaging machinery manufacturer – TMI Sl – introduced the company to Nick Cesare at PACE Mechanical Handling.
“We have been representing TMI in the UK since June 2022,” said Nick. “I think Innova was impressed with how we’ve gone about introducing TMI’s ILERBOX system to the UK and thought we might be able to do the same with the stretch hood system.
“Stretch hood is unlike anything else available in the UK, and we are confident it will replace traditional stretch wrappers due to the way it protects products and reduces both film and energy use. We think it will be popular with packers of all sizes across several sectors, including agriculture, food and beverages, chemicals and cement.
“Stretch hood complements our range of robotic and automated packing lines in the same way as ILERBOX does, so we are very excited to be appointed as the sole representative for Innova in the UK.”
Sergio Llido, CEO of Innova Group, added, “For Innova, the UK is a strategic market, and we needed an experienced partner to work with. We chose PACE for their experience, technical team, market know-how, and all their expertise in packaging and end-of-line projects. Nobody understands the needs of English customers in packaging better than PACE.”
