Antalis Delivers Significant Cost Savings
When it comes to making sure its product reach consumers in perfect condition, Seabrook Crisps Ltd knows just how important it is to get the packaging operation and delivery of its precious cargo right.
When it comes to making sure its product reach consumers in perfect condition, Seabrook Crisps Ltd knows just how important it is to get the packaging operation and delivery of its precious cargo right. So when Antalis Packaging was able to deliver significant cost savings as well as increase load containment of its palletised boxes, Seabrook Crisps could see this was the way forward.
The independent, family-run crisp manufacturer has been making crisps in Bradford, Yorkshire since 1945 and although the company is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, it is constantly looking for ways to increase production efficiencies throughout its manufacturing and packaging operations.
The task of keeping abreast of the latest technologies that can reduce costs while increasing operational efficiencies lies with Lee Burkill, Manufacturing Manager at Seabrook Crisps. “It’s my job to maintain an efficient and cost effective operation without compromising the quality of our product, which is our number one priority,” explains Lee. “So when the guys at Antalis Packaging recommended a new and more efficient stretch wrapping solution that would not only save us money, but also increase the integrity of our palletised crisp boxes, we were keen to listen.”
Initially, Lee was looking to place an order of its existing stretch wrapping film and contacted Antalis Packaging to obtain a quote. “Instead of just offering a re-order price, the guys from Antalis Packaging took the time to visit our plant and review our current packaging processes, when they quickly identified areas that could been improved to save us time and money.”
The packaging and logistics department at Seabrooks had been struggling with their existing stretch wrapping system for some time, which was subject to frequent downtime through film breakages, as well as failing to cope with the fragility of the boxes when obtaining the right film tension to contain the load securely.
Explains Stephen Glover, Regional Sales Manager North at Antalis Packaging, “Not wanting to cause disruption to Lee’s operations at Bradford, we offered to take a number of pallets off-site to our own test facility in Leeds, to see how we could help. We therefore decided to trial a Lantech semi-automatic stretch wrapping solution, used in conjunction with FiberFilm, the latest innovation in stretch-wrap film.”
With its reinforced polyethylene bands running lengthwise for increased strength and performance, FiberFilm offers improved load integrity and potential material cost savings in excess of 40%.
“The results were outstanding, and we could see real production benefits and cost efficiencies,” enthuses Lee. “It was clear that by investing in new equipment and switching to a superior stretch film, we would not only increase output, we could also see there were significant cost savings to be achieved.”
This gave Lee the evidence he needed to get the company’s commitment to invest in two new Lantech semi-automatic Q300 stretch wrapping solutions, fitted with special mast extensions to cope with the 2.2m high crisp pallets, and switch use to FiberFilm.
Explains Lee, “Previously, we were using on average around 250 grams of standard stretch film per pallet, but with the new Lantech/FiberFilm solution, we have got this down to around 85 grams per pallet. So, not only are we using less film, the cost per roll is also less giving us a double saving.”
“We’re thrilled with the results. We are achieving a much greater degree of load integrity without causing damage to the boxes, and the projected cost savings over the next three years are phenomenal, standing at around £50,000. What’s more, we’ll be able to cover the cost of the new machines and see a £4,000 cash saving in the first year alone.”
Lee is delighted with the new products, increased efficiencies and cost savings that he has been able to secure for his company, and is confident that he will be able to achieve further improvements going forward.
“The Antalis Packaging team is excellent at keeping us up to speed with the latest products and solutions. They are always dropping in to see us, checking we’re using the most efficient systems and alerting us to any beneficial pricing changes,” concludes Lee.
The task of keeping abreast of the latest technologies that can reduce costs while increasing operational efficiencies lies with Lee Burkill, Manufacturing Manager at Seabrook Crisps. “It’s my job to maintain an efficient and cost effective operation without compromising the quality of our product, which is our number one priority,” explains Lee. “So when the guys at Antalis Packaging recommended a new and more efficient stretch wrapping solution that would not only save us money, but also increase the integrity of our palletised crisp boxes, we were keen to listen.”
Initially, Lee was looking to place an order of its existing stretch wrapping film and contacted Antalis Packaging to obtain a quote. “Instead of just offering a re-order price, the guys from Antalis Packaging took the time to visit our plant and review our current packaging processes, when they quickly identified areas that could been improved to save us time and money.”
The packaging and logistics department at Seabrooks had been struggling with their existing stretch wrapping system for some time, which was subject to frequent downtime through film breakages, as well as failing to cope with the fragility of the boxes when obtaining the right film tension to contain the load securely.
Explains Stephen Glover, Regional Sales Manager North at Antalis Packaging, “Not wanting to cause disruption to Lee’s operations at Bradford, we offered to take a number of pallets off-site to our own test facility in Leeds, to see how we could help. We therefore decided to trial a Lantech semi-automatic stretch wrapping solution, used in conjunction with FiberFilm, the latest innovation in stretch-wrap film.”
With its reinforced polyethylene bands running lengthwise for increased strength and performance, FiberFilm offers improved load integrity and potential material cost savings in excess of 40%.
“The results were outstanding, and we could see real production benefits and cost efficiencies,” enthuses Lee. “It was clear that by investing in new equipment and switching to a superior stretch film, we would not only increase output, we could also see there were significant cost savings to be achieved.”
This gave Lee the evidence he needed to get the company’s commitment to invest in two new Lantech semi-automatic Q300 stretch wrapping solutions, fitted with special mast extensions to cope with the 2.2m high crisp pallets, and switch use to FiberFilm.
Explains Lee, “Previously, we were using on average around 250 grams of standard stretch film per pallet, but with the new Lantech/FiberFilm solution, we have got this down to around 85 grams per pallet. So, not only are we using less film, the cost per roll is also less giving us a double saving.”
“We’re thrilled with the results. We are achieving a much greater degree of load integrity without causing damage to the boxes, and the projected cost savings over the next three years are phenomenal, standing at around £50,000. What’s more, we’ll be able to cover the cost of the new machines and see a £4,000 cash saving in the first year alone.”
Lee is delighted with the new products, increased efficiencies and cost savings that he has been able to secure for his company, and is confident that he will be able to achieve further improvements going forward.
“The Antalis Packaging team is excellent at keeping us up to speed with the latest products and solutions. They are always dropping in to see us, checking we’re using the most efficient systems and alerting us to any beneficial pricing changes,” concludes Lee.
Source: Antalis Packaging
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