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MACH 2006, NEC - 15th May 2006 - Automated Packaging Systems, the world leader in packaging equipment, has recently extended its installation of bagging and packaging equipment at nautical and marine data specialists, Kelvin Hughes. Impressed with the performance of AirPouch™ void-fill system to protect marine data products during shipment to customers, Kelvin Hughes has now incorporated the AB 255 Autobag wide bagging system to its packaging line.
The AB 255 Autobag is a wide bagger suitable for all applications that require a bag up to 400mm wide, and is ideally suited to the mail order, catalogue order and direct mail fulfillment industry, as well as spare parts distribution. Commenting on the recent installation, Garry Parker, Warehouse Manager at Kelvin Hughes, said, “Using AB 255 Autobag in our packaging operation has revolutionized the way we dispatch our products, visually bringing the product into the 21st century. In an age where businesses are becoming more and more fast-paced, the benefits of the vertical bagger have been enabling us a quick, simple and efficient mode of packaging. The packaging itself, proving to reach the high level of professionalism that our company endeavour to promote to our customers.”
The Autobag AB 255 boasts all the advanced attributes of the popular Autobag AB 180 including improved ergonomics for operator comfort, faster operating speeds, built-in diagnostics, increased reliability and minimised downtime. It is ideal for anyone who has a need to pack larger products but still requires the flexibility to pack in smaller bags when necessary. Using Autobag ‘Bags-on-a-Roll’ pre-formed bags, package size changeover can still be achieved in less than two minutes.
With speeds of up to 55 bags a minute, the Autobag AB 255 is available in two configurations, horizontal and vertical, and with a range of printing technologies and capabilities. The wide bagger incorporates powerful diagnostic software, ‘Replace-n-Repair’ technology and the AutoTouch™ operator-friendly control screen, standard with all new generation Automated Packaging machines.
A Cleaner, Greener Solution with AirPouch™
“Since installing AirPouch Express we have seen a significant improvement in our packaging operations. The packaging process is clean and tidy, whilst protecting our products perfectly,“ said Garry Parker. Previously, Kelvin Hughes used shredded paper and now AirPouch has saved considerable space in the working environment, as only a small amount of physical packing is now required to protect the product.
“We have realised a measurable reduction in packaging material costs since the introduction of AirPouch as well as reduced packaging time. Our customers like the product because its clean, easy to handle and provides a more aesthetically pleasing package when received – and is much more easy and cost-effective to dispose of than traditional forms of void fill. It is a cost-saving enhancement to our shipping operations,” Garry Parker added.
Environmentally friendly, the AirPouch Express 3 desktop void-fill system produces ultra lightweight cushions resulting in a no-mess packing solution that delivers much reduced shipping and disposal/recycling costs. There are no investment barriers in adopting the AirPouch system as there is no capital outlay and the machines are supplied free on loan. Customers just have to pay for the consumables.
Headquartered in Ilford, Essex and with sales offices in Southampton and Glasgow. Kelvin Hughes is a leading supplier of marine data products including charts, books, publications and nautical items. The company is just one of the many satisfied customers using Automated Packaging Systems equipment to improve packaging operations, for improved efficiency, reliability and reduced cost benefits.
About Automated Packaging Systems
Automated Packaging Systems are world leaders in high reliability automated packaging solutions with an unrivalled reputation for high performance, over 25,000 machines in operation worldwide and productivity-driven solutions backed by a customer service operation that is second to none. Further information about the full range of Automated Packaging bags and bagging machinery is available by telephoning the European Headquarters in Malvern, UK on+44 (0)1684 891400.
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