The company has said that the investment has boosted efficiency at the Edinburgh site with the kit capable of packing up to 80 cartons of oatcakes per minute.
For ease of construction Nairn’s had traditionally used tuck in bottom cases but new criteria set out by supermarkets and food suppliers for the design and performance of shelf ready cases demanded more efficient handling and faster brand recognition to ensure easier access to products.
Ian Murray, general manager of Murray Packaging who commissioned the installation at Nairn’s, said: “The design of the tuck in bottomed cases meant there was a lip which the customer had to reach over to lift the carton out – the new case design would simplify this operation and Nairn’s recognised the efficiency gains they would make by automating packing process.”
The case erector forms 13 cases per minute with a hot melt glue. Murray added: “In this instance a hot melt glue application was recommended as it secures the base of the box without producing an overlap which can often be the case with tape applications – allowing Nairn’s to meet supermarket shelf ready expectations.”
Gavin Love, technical director at Nairn’s, said: “We were very impressed by the expertise shown by Murray Packaging and Endoline in translating our initial thoughts into a workable solution. We were especially impressed by the design, installation and commissioning of the equipment which enabled an efficient startup and transition.”
