A new automated bagging machine supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) has helped a footwear manufacturer keep up with demand.
The firm made the investment in a bid to solve its packing issues after reportedly doubling its business in just four years.
The company had already embraced automation within its warehouse, but found that the packing of goods was not keeping up with the rest of the operation. The footwear specialist was reluctant to invest in more conveyors and didn’t wish to move or expand premises, so automating the bagging process was deemed to be the way forward.
YPS explained that a key challenge in finding the right bagging equipment was the business’ complexity as it produces some 45,000 SKUs of all different shapes and sizes.
The solution came in the form of a Flexo 700 Ecom.
“Our initial attraction to this solution was the large range of sizes that the Flexo 700 Ecom could handle,” explained the warehouse continuous improvement manager. “However, it was the friendly approach and the expertise of the YPS team that won us over. We asked lots of silly questions but YPS always took the time to give us answers that made a lot of sense.”
YPS delivered the machine, with a full installation and training package, plus an included service contract. The company is also supplying the packaging material to complement the new equipment.
“We were a bit in the dark about what materials we’d need so we discussed this with the YPS team and they were able to come up with a suitable film as well,” the footwear specialist’s improvement manager added. “It’s also great that YPS stock the material so I can call and get next day delivery whenever I need to.”
