Materials Handling & Packaging

Davies & Robson has a bank of experience in Design and implementation of Packaging, Materials Handling and Returnable Packaging systems, as well as an in-depth knowledge of plastic and steel materials handling products, both current and in development, throughout the European Market. This, combined with experience of specifying and managing clients packaging tender process and requirements in a variety of materials, provides the client with a total packaging consultancy service.

With more and more companies striving to establish returnable and reusable packaging pools Davies & Robson can assist in the implementation and process design.

Materials handling and packaging equipment design must take into account the physical requirements of the packaging, the lifespan under actual working conditions, the ease of handling, the ease of maintenance and repair, and of course the capital investment.

It must be remembered when costing a reusable packaging fleet it will probably be an initial high capital cost, compared to disposable packaging, but it is an asset that can be depreciated over a number of years. The annual cost of running the fleet can be budgeted and this will vary depending on the individual supply chain needs. However these costs can be monitored and controlled with a suitable management system.

There are a number of asset management systems being used to manage fleets or pools, and experience shows that a simple system, using established technology can provide the perfect tool for controlling your fleet effectively. Davies & Robson is able to provide specific expertise in the specification and implementation of packaging asset management and control systems.

All aspects of the clients supply chain, including storage, handling, transport, production requirements and asset control, are considered when designing and/or sourcing materials handling and packaging equipment.