UK based glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has installed a new twin palletiser at its amber glass lines to boost production and flexibility.
The glass manufacturer has invested £720,000 in a new Zecchetti conveyor line and palletiser, which are designed for both bulk and small pack operations.
US based Zecchetti is engaged in providing palletizers, depalletizers and conveying systems for its customers. It employs 110 people.
Beatson Clark project management head Graham Lax said: “One of the amber lines previously packed only shrink-wrapped modular packs, which limited its use to pharmaceutical products in this format.
“But the upgraded line gives Beatson Clark the flexibility to supply pharmaceutical containers in either bulk or small packs and will be able to handle other containers such as beer bottles too.”
Beaston Clark said that the new conveyor line and palletiser provide better environmental performance andan improved health and safety design.
Beaston Clark marketing manager Charlotte Taylor said: “After manufacturing medicine bottles and jars for 260 years, the pharmaceutical sector remains an important market for us and increasing the packaging options we offer in this area will be beneficial for our customers.
“In addition, this investment will give us more flexibility for the growing craft brewing sector.”
Beatson Clark offers glass packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, food and drink markets.
