Endoline Automation makes CFIA RENNES debut with high-speed case erecting system

Endoline Automation is set to join French distributor partner, SERPAC, at the forthcoming CFIA Rennes Exhibition – Booth 10 – E4.

Introducing its 248-High Speed Servo-Driven Case Erector to visitors attending the unmissable food industry event, Endoline will showcase the innovative system which represents a significant leap forward in packaging technology.

Robustly designed to operate 24/7, the 248 Case Erector delivers exceptional results at speeds of 30 cases per minute. Integrated with advanced servo-drive technology for high precision, along with intuitive HMI and user-friendly software, the 248 is the smallest footprint case erector in the market.

The 248 is available in both hot melt glue and tape applications and Endoline will be showcasing the glue system at CFIA. The glue system not only strengthens the integrity of the boxes for secure transit and storage but also contributes towards sustainability objectives due to the ease of recycling and the elimination of tape waste.

Offering increased productivity, reduced labour costs, and enhanced operational efficiency, the 248 Case Erector delivers a swift Return on Investment, making it the ideal exhibit at CFIA, as Endoline Automation’s Export Sales Manager, James Ramsay explains: “We are delighted to be exhibiting at this long-established event alongside our trusted French partner, SERPAC. The 248 Case Erector empowers businesses to optimise their packaging operations while achieving production goals which we believe will be highly appealing to CFIA visitors.”

A British manufacturer with over 40 years of engineering expertise, Endoline Automation has a long-established reputation for engineering high-quality case erecting and case sealing machinery in Europe. With a presence in over 30 countries, through direct customer sales and distributor relationships, Endoline entered a partnership with SERPAC in 2022.

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How automation will support the rise of the co-packers

How automation will support the rise of the co-packers

The UK is one of the biggest hubs for e-commerce, with 60 million users digitally purchasing goods.

Over a quarter of all retail sales are driven by e-commerce and third-party logistic companies (3PLs) and co-packers are increasingly playing a supporting role to sustain growth and manage fulfilment.

Offering accurate and efficient end-to-end fulfilment services, co-packing sites are built around flexibility and agility. We are witnessing an increase in demand for automated and robotic solutions from co-packers and believe that this trend will gain traction, particularly as warehouse labour shortages continue to impact the sector.

Automation is helping co-packers remain agile and responsive to evolving customer needs, and flexible, random solutions will become increasingly sought after to ensure maximum return on investment is achieved. Systems that can manage a multitude of high-speed product runs, regardless of size, will not only streamline operations but ensure that the co-packer can increase capacity.

Demand for energy-efficient automation will also grow as customers push ahead with sustainable objectives. Systems which enable instant acceleration and deceleration while only using power when needed.

 

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Endoline Robotics wins top Robotics & Automation Award

Endoline Robotics is celebrating after being honoured at the inaugural Robotics & Automation Awards – scooping the coveted ‘Best New or Small Company’ award.

Launched in late 2019 by parent company, Endoline Automation, Endoline Robotics was also shortlisted within the ‘Innovation in the Warehouse’ category, following a record order for a global food manufacturer.

Valued at £2.5 million, the order, which was the largest, most complex, and innovative installation in Endoline Automation’s 42-year history, is testament to the remarkable success of Endoline Robotics in just four short years.

The accolades also acknowledge the company’s success in embedding itself fully into a well-established market as a premium end-of-line robotic palletising supplier, even though it was launched just months before the pandemic.

At a time when many machinery investment plans were paused, Endoline Robotics witnessed a tenfold increase in turnover in its first two years, installing robotic systems which significantly increased productivity for its customers.

Launched to highlight innovation demonstrated by both British and international organisations in the application of robotic or automated solutions, the Robotics & Automation Awards were held at The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London, at the end of October.

“We are delighted to have won in the ‘Best New or Small Company’ category and recognised within the ‘Innovation in the Warehouse’ category,” comments Andrew Yates, Managing Director of Endoline Automation. The launch of Endoline Robotics, as a separate, sister company, was not only underpinned by Endoline Automation’s strong reputation but backed by robust market intelligence and a team of highly skilled people with excellent technical design and engineering expertise.”

 

Receiving the award are (Centre L) Endoline’s Richard Yates Operations Director and (Centre R) Andrew Yates, Managing Director.

Endoline Automation partners with Dartronics to continue maximising presence in the United States of America.

Endoline Automation, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of end-of-line packaging machines has announced an exciting new USA distributor partnership with Dartronics.

The agreement will see Dartronics manage the distribution of Endoline Automation’s system solutions across the USA and meet the country’s growing need for automation.

A well-established company, Dartronics offers innovative machines and solutions for some of the largest global brands, mainly in the food and cosmetic industries, working with high quality capital equipment manufacturers.

With a huge customer base in the USA, Dartronics has developed huge expertise within the packaging market.

A British manufacturer with over 40 years of engineering expertise, Endoline Automation has a long established reputation for engineering high quality case erecting and case sealing machinery. Significantly, Endoline’s engineering capabilities enables them to customise systems, incorporating technical design components, to meet the specific needs of its global customer base.

With a strong presence in many countries, through direct customer sales and distributor relationships, Endoline’s partnership with USA is underpinned by the reputation both companies have within the packaging equipment industry. “For many years, Endoline has worked with globally renowned manufacturers, setting new standards in end-of-line machinery design to meet the packaging needs of this fast paced sector,” comments James Ramsay, Endoline Automation’s Export Sales Manager.

We are delighted to announce this new relationship with Dartronics as they complement our expertise, and we hope to be able to continue increasing our presence within the United States with them. Dartronics will be focusing on our high speed equipment for the US market, such as our 734 & 744 Random Case Taper. We know the likes of our 744 is in a class of its own, and we’ve not come across anyone that can achieve random box sealing at 30 cases per minute.

We are very excited to form this new partnership,” comments Dartronics, Ken Darrow. “The decision of Dartronics and Endoline to cooperate perfectly meets the requirement to offer a complete range of case erecting, packing, taping and/or gluing equipment, and listen to the real needs of each customer in order to provide an individualised solution. Working with Endoline, we are perfectly equipped to assert these points.

Leading European candle company invests in Automation with Endoline and Ferag

Endoline Automation, together with distributor Ferag, has provided a flexible automation solution to one of the leading European suppliers in the candle market, Spaas Candles, with the installation of five case erecting and case sealing systems.

Established in 1853 as a small local candle factory in the town of Hamont in the province of Limburg, Belgium, Spaas Candles has grown to become one of the leading European suppliers in the candle market. Spaas has remained a strong family-run company, winning the ‘Family Business Award of Excellence’ in 2022, and now with the fifth generation in charge, employing 340 staff and producing a range of candles and accessories in different colours, shapes and scents. Over the past 165 years, the company has grown steadily to be not only the market leader in Belgium, with a factory in Hamont and another in Poland, but to be a respected international supplier with a strong focus on Europe-wide sales.

Despite producing such as large volume of candles every year, quality is central to Spaas core values and therefore they understand that investing in modern technology and production equipment is a must to be able to respond to new trends and market demands.

Packaging was identified as the bottleneck of the production line and therefore Ferag was approached for a solution to automatically erect and seal the boxes as a first step to automating this process.” comments Sylvie Laigneil, Managing Director of Ferag Belgium NV, the long-standing Belgium distributor for Endoline Automation. “Critically Spaas requested to keep carton erecting, filling and sealing separate, to allow for flexibility.

The 221 fully automatic Case Erector is one of Endolines best-selling machines due to its versatile and reliable nature, and seals the bottom of the cases with self adhesive tape ready to be packed according to the companies requirements. Once filled, the cases are sealed by the Endoline type 702 case sealer, which is a fully automatic pre-set case taper that seals the top of the box with self-adhesive tape. The successful installation has meant up to 35 cases per minute are sealed across the five systems, meeting all of Spaas production needs.

Our Endoline machines are extremely flexible in adapting to changing box sizes,” comments Rudi Driezen, Technical Manager at Spaas Candles. “So that we can respond in a flexible way to market demand and marketing requirements.

Spaas has five packing systems in place using the Endoline 221 Case Erector and 702 Case Sealer for reliability and flexibility.

Spaas Candles has grown to become one of the leading European suppliers in the candle market.


Interpack 2023: Endoline Robotics to demonstrate fast and versatile Case Packer. Stand E34, Hall 8b

We are pleased to announce we will have representatives from Endoline Robotics at Interpack 2023.

Interpack is the world’s largest and most important trade fair for the packaging sector and related process industries. With 2583 exhibitors from 55 countries, for packaging machinery, there’s simply nothing as big as interpack!

Showcasing the Delta 3000 Top Loading Case Packer at the forthcoming Interpack, Endoline Robotics (stand E34, Hall 8b) is set to demonstrate the benefits of automation, and the quick return on investment which can be achieved.

Like the company’s palletising systems, the first range launched under the Endoline Robotics division, each case packer is designed and built by Endoline to accommodate various packaging types: bottles, pillow packs, SRP packaging etc.

With a variable throughput speed depending on the application, the case packing systems can also be suited to match a product’s shape and orientation. As with all Endoline systems, the case packer is modular in design and can be fully integrated into existing production lines.

Each Endoline system can also be integrated into a manufacturer’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to provide a turnkey operation with real-time data reporting capabilities. Through OEM partnerships, Endoline are also able to integrate additional elements into a line, including stretch wrapping, conveyoring and labelling systems making the line seamless and fully automated.

If you are visiting Interpack and would like to meet with us please send us an email to arrange an appointment.

Endoline will be showcasing the Delta 3000 Top Loading Case Packer at the forthcoming Interpack.


Tape Unit Offer – Extended!

Tape Unit Offer – now on
As its Christmas we’ve extended our tape unit offer until 31st December 2022. Up to 30% off ALL tape unit orders.

Tape Unit           Regular          Stainless Steel
Size                Part No.              Part No.

TU3840              1763231                    1478043

TU5030              1654573                   1478060

TU5040             1119054                    1478078

TU5055            1102493                   1413795

TU5075             1197493                   1478094

TU7555             1181401                   1478114

TU7575             1181427                  1822941

 

Endoline Tape Unit 2022 offer*

For 1 tape unit – 15% off
For 2-3 tape units – 20% off
For 4 or more tape units – 30% off

Please call or email to place your order:

+44 (0)1767 316422
spares@endoline-automation.com

*please be aware this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions or discounts. Order lead times will be confirmed once an order is placed.

Tape Unit Offer – November 2022

Tape Unit Offer – now on
Christmas is coming, so from now until the 30th November 2022 Endoline Automation is offering up to 30% off ALL tape unit orders.

Tape Unit           Regular          Stainless Steel
Size                Part No.              Part No.

TU3840              1763231                    1478043

TU5030              1654573                   1478060

TU5040             1119054                    1478078

TU5055            1102493                   1413795

TU5075             1197493                   1478094

TU7555             1181401                   1478114

TU7575             1181427                  1822941

 

Endoline November 2022 offer*

For 1 tape unit – 15% off
For 2-3 tape units – 20% off
For 4 or more tape units – 30% off

Please call or email to place your order:

+44 (0)1767 316422
spares@endoline-automation.com

*please be aware this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions or discounts. Order lead times will be confirmed once an order is placed.

Endoline launches eco-friendly sealing solutions

Directly responding to increasing calls for automation which supports its customers objectives to drive down plastic, Endoline showcased a case sealer with 100% recyclable paper tape at the PPMA Total show.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accredited tape, which will now be an available option across all Endoline systems, falls below the plastic tax threshold and will help customers significantly drive down plastic usage.

Alongside the 714 Semi-Automatic Random Case Sealer, which has been fitted with the recyclable kraft paper tape, Endoline also highlighted its 248 Fully Automatic High Speed Case Erector, which has been engineered to seal cases with hot melt glue rather than tape.

While utilising glue sealing alternatives can significantly reduce plastic consumption for manufacturers, it also helps drive down material waste as 2 square inches of adhesive glue will close an average size box compared with over 200 square inches of tape.

For over 40 years, Endoline has designed and engineered systems to meet the direct needs of its customers, from speed and flexibility, to driving down noise emissions and energy consumption.

“We have seen a significant uplift in customers seeking sealing options which supports their ambitions to cut plastic use,” comments Andrew Yates, Managing Director of Endoline. “As a result, we have explored alternative methods to offer our customers the best possible glue and sealing options to meet their needs and we are delighted that both of these solutions will be showcased at the PPMA Total Show.”

In addition to meeting manufacturers sustainability objectives, the 714 Semi-Automatic Random Case Sealer also responds to growing calls for systems to manage a range of case sizes.

“We are seeing increasing numbers of new automation adopters demanding systems which are capable of sealing an assortment of case sizes,” Andrew comments. “Traditionally the mainstay of e-commerce organisations and snack manufacturers, we are now witnessing demand for random systems filter into the mainstream as companies struggle to recruit manual workers.”

Capable of sealing random cases down to a height of just 110mm, the 714 Semi-Automatic Random Case Sealer enables the operator to seal cases of different dimensions in any order with no manual adjustment at speeds of up to 11 cases per minute.

The 714 Semi-Automatic Random Case Sealer

Endoline is demonstrating the capabilities of 100% recyclable Kraft tape


Endoline Automation to showcase eco-friendly sealing solutions at PPMA 2022

At PPMA 2022 (Stand D50) Endoline Automation will highlight the sustainable features of its end-of-line packaging systems, and eco-friendly sealing options in a bid to support manufacturers who are seeking packaging machinery which will aid net zero objectives.

Responding to calls for sustainable sealing solutions which reduce the use of plastic, Endoline will showcase its 248 Fully Automatic High Speed Case Erector, which has been engineered to seal cases with hot melt glue rather than tape.

While utilising glue sealing alternatives can significantly reduce plastic consumption for manufactures, it also helps drive down material waste as 2 square inches of adhesive glue will close an average size box compared with over 200 square inches of tape.

Further responding to demands to create eco-friendly sealing solutions, Endoline will also highlight recyclable Kraft tape as an additional eco-friendly sealing alternative.

The British manufacturer, who has been creating end-of-line machinery solutions for over 40 years, will also demonstrate the eco credentials across its case erecting and sealing system ranges. Including power saving features which reduce energy consumption, and the use of servo drives to significantly drive down noise emissions whilst only using power while operating.

“We are seeing growing calls from customers for OEMs to demonstrate their sustainable credentials, and this is driving innovation in the packaging machinery space,” comments Andrew Yates, Managing Director of Endoline Automation.

“While our systems have been re-engineered over the years to reduce energy consumption and cut emissions to support the environmental objectives of our customers, we are looking at ways to help them decrease plastic use and waste even further by offering eco-friendly sealing alternatives.”

To see the glue sealing 248 Fully Automatic High Speed Case Erector in operation and understand how Endoline Automation can support a manufacturer’s sustainability drives visit Stand D50.

Endoline has engineered its 248 Fully Automatic High Speed Case Erector to seal cases with hot melt glue rather than tape

 

Endoline offer glue sealing alternatives that can significantly reduce plastic consumption for manufactures