Weedon PSC acquires new die-cutter to meet growing demand for large-format eCommerce packaging

Weedon PSC, the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of corrugated packaging, has invested in a new Century large-format die-cutter to meet demand from the growing eCommerce market, specifically for packaging for multiple online purchases.

The new die-cutter is a flat-bed machine which cuts large sheets. It also fully strips as it cuts, making it quicker and more efficient.

The machine is now fully operational at the company’s factory in Hednesford, Staffordshire, increasing the firm’s die-cutting capacity by 33%.

Earlier this year, Weedon PSC became the first independent corrugated manufacturer in the UK to invest in a high-speed, state-of-the-art taping machine which has enabled the company to offer more choice and bespoke designs for eCommerce packaging. Customers can have their sealing tape (ripper-tape, double-sided tape and/or ‘peel & seal’) applied to corrugated packaging on either the flat sheet or the finished box, anywhere on the box. Among other benefits, this leaves a loose end of ‘peel & seal’ tape, increasing the ease and speed at which boxes can be made up.

John Weedon, Managing Director of Weedon PSC, commented:

“As consumers turn increasingly from in-store shopping to online, we have been gearing up to meet the challenges of eCommerce with investment in new equipment.

“Online retail requires a different style of packaging, with high quality printing inside the box to deliver the Wow! factor when it is opened, and easy sealing and resealing for returns. Our new taping machine equipped us for this process.

“Now our new die-cutter enables us to produce larger packaging for multiple purchases, with all the features we have developed for the packaging of smaller items which are to be sent through the post.”

For further information:

John Weedon, Managing Director of Weedon Corrugated Products, on 01543 423838.