Eco Pack Technologies

20/03/2025

We're looking forward to being part of the UK Food & Drink Shows in just over 2 weeks' time!

We'll be on stand E131 in the Foodex Manufacturing Solutions zone.

Pop along and see us to learn about our sustainable secondary packaging solutions.

Click the link below to register for your free pass. 👇

07/03/2025

Just 1 month to go until Foodex Manufacturing Solutions 2025!

We'll be there on stand E131 showcasing our next generation stretch wrap machine, the ECO4, designed to replace ageing, inefficient and costly heat/shrink tunnels.

Drop by and see us to find out how our sustainable secondary packaging solution could save you over 90% on your energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint by up to 70%.

Find out more about Foodex Manufacturing Solutions and register for your free ticket here - https://www.foodex.co.uk/

We look forward to seeing you there!

27/02/2025

If you use less of everything, it costs less, and helps you meet your sustainability goals too...
..and that's exactly what our sustainable secondary packaging solution offers.

With our stretch wrap technology, FMCG manufacturers can benefit from...

➖ Over 90% LESS energy consumption

➖ Up to 70% LESS plastic usage

➖ Up to 30% LESS cardboard weight

which means...

✅ Lower running costs

✅ Lower carbon emissions

✅ Lower packaging tax

Head over ecopacktechnologies.com to learn more, or give our team a call on 01484 505846.

19/02/2025

Why move to a digital packaging platform? 💻

Using the latest digital technology, our stretch wrap machines are ready to take on the challenges that FMCG manufacturers face in the 21st century.

Our digital stretch wrap solutions enable manufacturers to benefit from...
✔️ Improved productivity
✔️ Reduced downtime
✔️ Preventative maintenance
✔️ Reduced installation and commissioning time
✔️ Reduced cost of ownership

Through...
✔️ Management of big data
✔️ The Internet of Things (Mindsphere)
✔️ Remote monitoring and access
✔️ Integrated automation

We also offer a choice of digital platforms, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Sanyo Denki / Trio, enabling manufacturers to choose the solution that fits their business best.

👉 Learn more about our stretch wrap technology at https://ecopacktechnologies.com/

14/02/2025

What are the benefits of stretch wrap over shrink wrap for secondary packaging?

Here's why FMCG manufacturers should consider making the switch 👇

Lower running costs ✅
As there is no heat in the stretch wrapping process, savings of over 90% can be made on electricity costs compared to shrink wrapping.

Lower carbon emissions ✅
With no heat in the process and the ability to use thinner films, stretch wrapping reduces carbon emissions by up to 70% compared to energy-intensive heat tunnels. Biodegradable or compostable films can also be used.

Cardboard weight reduction ✅
For many products, there is no need for the addition of a cardboard tray as stretch wrap machines can wrap without them and create a pack that is robust for transit. This significantly reduces cardboard usage.

Faster line speeds ✅
Unlike shrink tunnels that must run at a constant speed, stretch wrappers can be sped up or slowed down to suit production requirements and targets.

Consistent pack quality ✅
With no heat in the process, stretch wrapping provides a much more consistent pack quality, unlike shrink wrapping which is prone to inconsistencies such as blistering caused by the high temperature.

Conformance to environmental legislation ✅
The significant reduction in energy usage and carbon emissions mean that stretch wrapping is a far superior choice in helping manufacturers to conform to environmental legislation and avoid high environmental taxes such as Climate Change Levy and the Plastics Tax.

Less packaging tax ✅
The plastic packaging tax took effect on 1st April 2022 with £200 per metric tonne charged for plastic packaging which doesn't contain at least 30% recycled content. Plus, the new Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (EPR), commonly known as the Grocery Tax, begins this year and requires producers to bear the full costs associated with managing packaging waste. Stretch wrapping uses less of everything so significantly reduces the impact of these taxes.

Learn more about stretch wrapping by visiting our website - https://ecopacktechnologies.com/

07/02/2025

We can't believe it's February already and there's only 2 months to go until Foodex Manufacturing Solutions 2025!

We're very excited to be exhibiting at this show for the very first time and we can't wait to showcase our sustainable secondary packaging solutions to food manufacturers and retailers.

The Eco Pack team will be on stand E131 in the brand new packaging zone, and our ECO4 stretch wrap machine will be in action.

If you've not got your free ticket yet, don't delay! Click here to register today - https://www.foodex.co.uk/

05/02/2025

We're pleased to be included in this month's issue of Machinery Update magazine as part of their ready meals and convenience foods feature. 👏

Having worked with UK food producers for many years, we're experienced at providing sustainable secondary packaging solutions for convenience foods packaged in cartons, trays, jars, tins, pouches, and more.

We understand the challenges that food producers face when striving to reduce high energy costs. Replacing their energy-guzzling heat shrink tunnels is the obvious solution, but without a payback option, they’re simply unable to justify it.

But, by switching to stretch wrapping the savings potential from reduced electricity and film usage means payback can be achieved in as little as 18 months.

For example, a typical FMCG application, replacing a heat shrink tunnel with a stretch wrap machine, generates around £30k savings per year, producing a healthy return on investment and a reduction in plastic use of anything from 40% up to 70%.

Interested in learning more? Give our team a 📱on 01484 505846 or email [email protected] and we'll call you.

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23/01/2025

Extended Producer Responsibility fee payments starting in October 2025 📆

Although the outlook for UK manufacturing is expected to be brighter this year, industry analysts predict that producers will continue to be challenged with rising costs throughout 2025.

In addition to increases in National Insurance and the National Living Wage, both of which come into effect in April, the first payments for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging are due in October, deferred from 2024.

Under the EPR, producers will be charged a fee per tonne of packaging material used, with different packaging types attracting a set fee based on their environmental impact. Packaging types that are easily recycled will be charged at a lower fee per tonne than those that are more difficult to recycle.

One way that manufacturers can minimise their EPR payments is by changing their secondary packaging solutions.

Traditional shrink wrap solutions rely on very thick films that add packaging weight. Revolutionary stretch wrap technology, however, doesn't require heat in the process, which enables thinner films to be used, thereby reducing packaging weight.

By switching to sustainable stretch wrapping, manufacturers can reduce plastic usage by up to 70% and benefit from 100% recyclable or compostable films - 2 positive steps towards reducing EPR fees.

Learn more about our stretch wrapping technology on our website - https://ecopacktechnologies.com/

08/01/2025

The countdown to Foodex Manufacturing Solutions 2025 has begun!

There's just 3 months to go until we'll be there, showcasing our sustainable stretch wrap technology.

Save the date in your diary and pop along to meet the Eco Pack team and see our secondary packaging machinery in action on stand E131.

Learn more about the show and register for your free ticket here - https://www.foodex.co.uk/

02/01/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Eco Pack Technologies! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break.

Our offices are now back open for business, so please get in touch if you'd like to know more about our low-cost, low-carbon secondary packaging solutions.