AKW invests £150k in packaging equipment
PACKAGING company AKW has invested £150,000 in new steam sleeving machinery.
The Manchester-based company, which was traditionally known for its transport solutions, has been building up its contract packing business for the last five years and today works for names including L’Oreal, P&G, Diageo, Unilever, Kellogg’s and Heinz.
The new steam sleeving machine comprises a RF150 sleeve applicator and Graham’s steam shrink tunnel, which is powered by a Certuss steam generator. It is capable of applying 150 sleeves per minute, which enables AKW to add high speed, cost effective and high quality sleeving to it product range.
Rebecca Davies, a director of AKW Group and head of its contract packing division, said: “Our aim is simple – we want AKW to be renowned for its contract packing capabilities and this latest investment shows just how seriously we are taking this challenge.”
AKW’s facilities include 500,000 square ft of warehouse space, and over 100 lorries.
Davies added: “We have the contract packing expertise, the facilities and financial stability of a 3PL business, and the ethos and work practices of a family business. As such, our appeal is extremely broad, meaning we can compete with, and win business from, everyone from stand-alone co-packers through to the 3PL companies.”
