SOUTHGATE Global has opened its first UK-based Innovation Lab.
The specialist in equipment and servicing solutions for packing and fulfilment operations explained the facility is designed to help businesses solve operational challenges, test new ideas, and accelerate the development of workplace solutions.
With rising labour costs, increasing customer expectations, and growing pressure to improve efficiency, Southgate said many businesses are looking for smarter ways to optimise workflows, remove bottlenecks, and support sustainability and ESG objectives.
Located in Hixon, Staffordshire, the Innovation Lab brings together product development, fabrication and testing capabilities under one roof.
Gavin Rawson, head of logistics, said, “The Innovation Lab gives us the space, tools and expertise to work even more closely with our customers to solve real operational challenges. Whether that’s improving productivity, enhancing ergonomics, reducing waste or supporting sustainability goals, the facility allows us to rapidly develop, test and refine solutions before they’re implemented in live operations. Our customers don’t just need products; they need practical solutions that deliver measurable results. The Innovation Lab strengthens our ability to bring those solutions to life more quickly.”
The facility supports everything from early-stage concepts and proof-of-concept designs through to prototype development, small-batch manufacturing, and operational testing.
