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Eels sealed by Packaging Automation

Packaging Automation Ltd, distributed in Australia by MPI, is supplying the seafood company, F.R Bradley Ltd, with a new tray sealer. The UK based family-run business, has found a cost effective solution to cater for a huge increase in demand for its jellied eels.

Part of the challenge for Packaging Automation was ensuring that the seal was consistently secure – particularly as the tray was wet. The Packaging Automation technical team carried out extensive testing on the semiautomatic PA182 tray sealer before coming up with the correct combination of sealing pressure and tooling to maintain a secure seal.

Bradley chose to make use of Packaging Automation’s hire facility for the equipment, which is now filling and sealing 10,000 pots of jellied eels a week, for distribution to all of the UK’s major supermarkets.

Owner Frank Bradley said: “We couldn’t fill the pots of jellied eels quickly enough with any of our other machines so we searched the market for new equipment which could do the job. Packaging Automation was chosen over two other suppliers because of the PA182’s better design, effectiveness, speed and attractive price.”

He added: “Overall we’ve been very impressed both with PA and the PA182 which is tidy and allows easy access underneath the machine for cleaning – which is important for a product like ours.”

In extensive use worldwide, the PA182 is one of Packaging Automation’s most popular machines and is available to purchase or hire. It accommodates trays up to 100mm deep as standard, and can seal and trim film from a reel on to trays of CPET, polypropylene, PVC, board and foil. Its hygienic design eliminates bug traps and the compact design with small footprint means it can be used in smaller production areas. It is easily portable and can quickly be moved from one production line to another if required.

Packaging Automation UK Ltd was established in 1963 and is the UK’s leading manufacturer of tray sealing machinery for the food industry. In 2004, the company signed an exclusive distribution agreement with MPI for the distribution of the full Packaging Automation range of equipment in Australia. MPI, based in Sydney, is one of Australia’s foremost suppliers of packaging systems, with over 40 years experience in the industry.

The company produces a wide range of tray sealing equipment, from simple manual units and semi-automatics through to in-line fully automated systems. It also manufactures a growing range of volumetric container filling and sealing machines, conveyors and other ancillary equipment.

Packaging Automation’s equipment has applications across a range of markets including food, medical, personal care and DIY.

A free beginner’s guide to heat sealing is available at: www.pal.co.uk/australia.php

For further information contact:

Naresh Aggarwal

MPI Sales Director

02 9648 3011

nareshA@mpiaust.com.au

www.mpi.aust.com.au

Samantha Ashton

Packaging Automation Ltd Commercial Manager

info@pal.co.uk

www.pal.co.uk

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