When you hear automated packing, you might picture massive production lines, huge corporations, and eye-watering budgets.
But what if we told you automation could be the smartest move for small and medium-sized manufacturers, too?
At Excel Contract Packing, we see it every day—businesses of all sizes saving time, money, and serious stress by tapping into automation.
Let’s break down how it works and why it might be exactly what your operation needs.
💷 Save on Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
Automation can drastically reduce your cost per pack—even if you’re not packing millions of units a year.
Instead of investing in your own machinery (which can cost between £50,000 and £550,000+ depending on the setup), working with a partner like Excel gives you instant access to state-of-the-art technology without the overheads.
That includes ongoing maintenance, machine operators, and the space to house it all.
Real-world saving: In one recent project, we packed 13,200 kits in just 2.5 days using our high-speed auto-bagging line.
That kind of volume turnaround would’ve taken weeks in-house—and cost much more in wages, packaging errors, and lost time.
⏱ Speed Things Up Without Compromising Quality
Automated lines aren’t just about speed (although we’ve got machines running 20+ packs per minute 🚀). They’re also about consistency.
Every pack is counted, sealed, and quality-checked to meet your specifications—ideal for:
- Component kits
- Furniture fixings
- Electrical and plumbing parts
- Retail-ready products
This means fewer mistakes, fewer returns, and happier customers.
🧠 Flexibility for Growing Businesses
One of the biggest myths about automation is that it only works if you’re shipping millions of identical products. Not true.
We specialise in:
- Multi-bowl lines for sub-kits with varied parts
- Custom bagging with logos and instructions
- Quick changeovers to adapt to seasonal or short-run jobs
- Flexible volumes, so you only pay for what you need
Whether you’re sending 5,000 packs a week or 50,000 in a month, we scale with you.
🌍 It’s Greener Than You Think
Automation also helps reduce waste—both in materials and energy.
With precision packing, you use exactly the materials you need (and no more). We also offer eco-friendly packaging options, so you can hit your sustainability goals and reduce costs.
So, What’s the Catch?
Honestly? There isn’t one.
You don’t need to buy machinery.
You don’t need to train operators.
You don’t need to lose sleep over capacity or deadlines.
You just need the right partner.
And that’s where we come in.
Let’s Make It Simple
If you’re still doing everything in-house—or struggling with overseas suppliers—it might be time for a rethink.
We’d love to show you what’s possible with the right tools and the right team.
📞 Let’s have a chat about how automation could fit into your business.
Need to See It to Believe It?
We’ve just released a series of behind-the-scenes videos showing exactly how our automated lines work. Watch them in action on our LinkedIn or Facebook and see the real-time impact of automation for manufacturers like you.
