News

Find out the latest news and what's been happening at Avanti.

We are fully operational

Tuesday 10th November 2020

Following the new national restrictions imposed on 5 November 2020, we want to reassure our customers and suppliers that we continue to be fully operational.
Come and see us at ConneXion today!

Tuesday 3rd November 2020

The new virtual expo for the corrugated industry is live from 2-28 November 2020.

Countdown to ConneXion!

Thursday 22nd October 2020

It's not long now till the virtual corrugated event where you can meet suppliers and hear the latest developments in our industry.
Dave Dodd joins the team at Avanti Conveyors

Monday 7th September 2020

We are pleased to announce that Dave Dodd has joined the team at Avanti Conveyors as a Project Manager.

Avanti Conveyors is participating in ConneXion Exchange

Wednesday 29th July 2020

We are excited to announce that we are participating in the new ConneXion Exchange platform.
Paul Hanley joins the team at Avanti Conveyors

Tuesday 2nd June 2020

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hanley as Engineering Director.

Peace of mind with a service contract

Thursday 28th May 2020

Why would you want a service contract?
Operating during these unprecedented times

Thursday 7th May 2020

Our 24/7 support centre is open during lockdown and we’ve helped customers by telephone and also via remote log-in sessions.

Going the extra mile

Monday 4th May 2020

We understand how crucial production is to our customers.
Avanti Conveyors would like to thank all of our customers

Monday 27th April 2020

Avanti Conveyors would like to thank all of our customers who are working tirelessly to supply packaging during these challenging times.

Thank you to all Avanti Conveyors employees

Thursday 23rd April 2020

Thank you to all Avanti Conveyors employees for continuing to keep the food and medicine supply chain moving and supported during these unprecedented times.
Avanti Conveyors is committed to providing support during these challenging times

Wednesday 22nd April 2020

We are open and working within government guidelines.

Need assistance with remote support?

Wednesday 25th March 2020

Avanti Conveyors have created a valuable Site Service Kit for your own engineers to be able to fault find and to accelerate offsite support.
Maintaining food production during unprecedented times

Tuesday 24th March 2020

We are playing our part to maintain food production during these unprecedented times by manufacturing and supporting equipment used by packaging companies.

What’s important when investing in new equipment?

Wednesday 11th March 2020

It pays to do your homework before any significant investment.
The importance of a reliable spare parts supplier

Thursday 5th March 2020

It’s important to source your spare parts from a reliable supplier for a number of reasons.

Avanti Conveyors sponsor local sports team

Thursday 6th February 2020

Avanti Conveyors have sponsored the Under 14 Boys squad at Mellor Lacrosse Club to enable them to purchase new shirts.
From the International Paperboard Industry Magazine, February 2020 - Materials Handling Report

Monday 3rd February 2020

Do I need a robot? “If you are looking to increase productivity, reduce manual labour costs or optimise your workflow, then the answer is yes."

Hear more about how robots can help you

Thursday 9th January 2020

Robots can increase productivity, reduce manual labour costs and optimise your workflow.
Opening Hours over Christmas / New Year

Thursday 19th December 2019

We are available for support and advice as usual during the Christmas and New Year period.

Why did the robot cross the road?

Monday 16th December 2019

Because it was programmed to! Robots can help increase productivity, reduce manual labour costs and optimise your workflow.
Avanti Conveyor’s new Pegasus separator palletiser system

Thursday 5th December 2019

Watch the machine in action.

Avanti Conveyors to present at the Sheet Plant Association Conference in January 2020

Tuesday 3rd December 2019

We are proud to announce that our Sales Manager, Chris Reynolds, will be presenting at the next SPA Conference.
Materials Handling: The Final Frontier

Thursday 21st November 2019

The future of materials handling in the corrugated packaging industry presented by Simon Mander.

Are you using your lunch break today to search online for spare parts for your conveyor systems?

Monday 18th November 2019

If you are, we can help, just email us and and we’ll be in touch (after lunch, obviously!) to give you back your lunch break.
Software and Service Support Contracts

Tuesday 12th November 2019

Do you have 24/7 support? Should you?

Avanti Conveyors at FEFCO in Geneva

Thursday 17th October 2019

Avanti Conveyors report back from a great FEFCO Technical Seminar in Geneva on 9-11 October 2019.
Come and see us at FEFCO this week!

Monday 7th October 2019

Come and see us exhibit at the FEFCO Technical Seminar on 9th to 11th October 2019 in Geneva.

Avanti Conveyors to present at FEFCO 2019 in Geneva

Wednesday 2nd October 2019

Avanti Conveyors are pleased to announce that Simon Mander will be presenting at the FEFCO Technical Seminar in Geneva on 10th October 2019.
Avanti Conveyors is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Avison as Key Account Manager UK and Ireland.

Monday 30th September 2019

Avanti Conveyors is delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Avison as as Key Account Manager UK and Ireland.

Avanti Conveyors is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Lord as Project Manager

Monday 19th August 2019

Avanti Conveyors is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Lord as Project Manager.
Further Growth for Avanti Conveyors

Monday 19th August 2019

Avanti Conveyors, manufacturer and supplier of high quality, state-of-the art materials handling equipment, is pleased to announce the promotion of Martyn Harness to Engineering Director.

Chris Reynolds talks about Avanti Conveyors

Tuesday 13th August 2019

Hear Chris talk about supplying high-quality precision equipment to the packaging industry.
Come and visit us at the FEFCO Technical Seminar on the 9th to 11th October 2019 in Geneva

Wednesday 17th July 2019

Come and visit us at the FEFCO Technical Seminar on the 9th to 11th October at Palexpo in Geneva to talk about your material handling requirements.

Avanti Conveyors is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Jenkinson as a Sales Designer

Monday 17th June 2019

Thomas joins us having graduated with a BSc in Business Management from The University of Manchester.
Come and visit us at the UK Corrugated & Print show on the 24th and 25th June

Wednesday 5th June 2019

Come and visit us at the UK Corrugated & Print show on the 24th and 25th June at The Exhibition Centre in Liverpool to talk about your material handling requirements.

Continuous Improvement Programme at Avanti Conveyors

Wednesday 5th June 2019

The Avanti Conveyors team recently had a technical meeting to discuss new innovations and ways we can change our human machine interface to make it better for our customers to diagnose issues and get up and running again.
Apprentice Bradley Mason wins Fitting Section Fitter of the Year award

Tuesday 28th May 2019

Avanti Conveyors are very proud to report that our Apprentice Bradley Mason won Fitting Section Fitter of the Year award.

Avanti Conveyors continues internal promotion plan

Friday 10th May 2019

Avanti Conveyors, manufacturer and supplier of high quality, state-of-the art materials handling equipment, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Reynolds to Sales Manager.
From the International Paperboard Industry Magazine, February 2019 - Materials Handling Report

Monday 4th February 2019

UK based Avanti Conveyors recognise that customers want to work with partners offering complete system supply and full integration into their existing conversion equipment.

From the International Paperboard Industry Magazine, February 2019 - Industry 4.0 - a suppliers view

Monday 4th February 2019

This article includes views from Avanti Conveyors, alongside 3 other industry suppliers, about Industry 4.0.
New Project Delivery Team at Avanti Conveyors

Tuesday 18th December 2018

At Avanti Conveyors we realise one of the most crucial aspects of a project is the Project Management, Installation and Commissioning. This point of customer interface during a project and effective communication, both internally and externally, is critical.

Avanti Conveyors signs agency agreement with Automatan

Tuesday 4th December 2018

Avanti Conveyors are pleased to announce that they have signed an agency agreement with Automatan.
Ruth George MP visits Avanti Conveyors in Furness Vale

Tuesday 25th September 2018

Avanti Conveyors, the UK’s number one supplier of conveyor systems to the corrugated paper industry, invited Ruth George MP for High Peak to visit their offices and meet their staff on 7th September 2018.

Avanti Conveyors announces partnership with Systec Conveyors

Monday 13th August 2018

Avanti Conveyors are pleased to announce that they are partnering with Inspire Automation’s Material Handling division, Systec Conveyors to provide corrugated converting customers a complete offering of options and solutions for their material handling needs.
Avanti Conveyors expands sales coverage into Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific region

Wednesday 13th June 2018

Avanti Conveyors are pleased to announce the signing of Norman Clarke from Packaging Adhesive Equipment Consultants & Solutions Pty Ltd (PAC Solutions) to be their sales agent for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific region.

Avanti supports engineers of the future

Saturday 19th May 2018

Last month we sponsored a group of year 9 students from New Mills High School to partake in a course promoting physics using practical experiments.
From the International Paperboard Industry Magazine, February 2018 - Celebrating 30 years

Wednesday 7th February 2018

Avanti Conveyors are well known for continuous development and pushing the boundaries of excellence in materials handling solutions.

From the International Paperboard Industry Magazine, November 2017 - Pegasus Has Arrived!

Monday 6th November 2017

Product development has always been at the heart of the Avanti philosophy.
Avanti under wraps

Tuesday 19th September 2017

As a world-class business, we have continued to invest in equipment, fleet, offices and most importantly, our people; with several new appointments and the continued support of young people through our apprenticeship programme.

The evolution at Avanti

Tuesday 19th September 2017

As a producer of bespoke conveyor and palletiser systems that deliver significant improvements in plant productivity and profitability, Avanti is always innovating, developing and improving products.
From the International Paper Board Industry magazine, September 2017 - A PROFILE OF THE UK-BASED DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER OF MATERIALS HANDLING SYSTEMS

Tuesday 5th September 2017

Avanti Conveyors has produced bespoke conveyor and palletiser systems for nearly 30 years.

Avanti bolsters management team with new appointment

Wednesday 2nd August 2017

Avanti Conveyors, manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, state-of-the-art and intuitive control systems for materials handling equipment to the corrugated industry, is pleased to announce that Nick Brewin, formerly of Mosca UK, has joined the company as a Senior Projects Manager.
Avanti Strengthen European Sales Team

Monday 3rd July 2017

Avanti Conveyors, manufacturer and supplier of high quality, state of the art and intuitive control systems for materials handling equipment to the corrugated industry are pleased to announce the signing of Richard Henn to be representative for the Benelux area.

Another side to Avanti

Thursday 16th March 2017

As well as designing and manufacturing material handling equipment to our customers’ exact requirements, do you know what else we can offer you?
Delivered on time, all the time

Thursday 16th March 2017

Speaking of getting the New Year off to a flying start, there was little time for the Avanti team to stop for an egg nog over the Christmas break. And we're still just as busy three months into 2017.

All under one roof

Thursday 16th March 2017

2017 has got off to a flying start at Avanti. We recently moved offices so that our manufacturing facility and offices are now on one site. Super-convenient for us, and much better for our customers.
It’s all change at the top

Monday 12th September 2016

We’re making some exciting changes to the management team at Avanti Conveyors as our founder Keith Mander has relinquished a large part of his shareholding to his son Simon, making Simon the majority shareholder.

Come and see us at the UK Corrugated Trade Show!

Monday 12th September 2016

Make sure you keep Wednesday 21st September free, for we will be exhibiting at the UK Corrugated Trade Show in Birmingham. Come along and meet us!
We’re licensed to sell DF equipment in the UK

Monday 12th September 2016

We’re delighted to announce that Avanti is now licensed to supply Duro Felguera’s state of the art storage systems in the UK. Utilising the latest technology, the range includes “high bay” vertical storage and automated stack and retrieve features. This news means we can offer our customers even more innovative solutions for their logistics requirements.

Complete peace of mind – Avanti 24-hour support now available!

Tuesday 5th April 2016

At Avanti, we want to make sure we provide our customers with the best possible service.
Case Study #1

Wednesday 30th March 2016

Integrated corrugator producer whose growth is compromised by production bottlenecks

And we’ve got quite a lot planned for 2016 too….

Monday 14th December 2015

There are exciting plans in the pipeline for our growth and expansion so we’ll be able to do even more for our customers, as well as a brand new customer service feature.
Another successful year at Avanti

Monday 14th December 2015

It’s that time of year again – the lights are up, the tree is decorated, and we are getting into the festive spirit and looking back on a successful 12 months here at Avanti.

See you at FEFCO!

Thursday 1st October 2015

If you’re thinking of attending the FEFCO conference and exhibition in Barcelona this year, you will be pleased to know that you will have the opportunity to meet several of our team and discuss your needs.
Try before you buy

Thursday 1st October 2015

You’re planning to spend thousands on new machinery for your plant – but are you sure it’ll do what it says on the tin?

Get great results by doing something simple

Thursday 1st October 2015

Did you know that spending a small amount of time working with Avanti Conveyors can lead to big results for your business? We can offer you a real return on investment
Avanti Conveyors proud to join FEFCO

Sunday 2nd August 2015

We are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the FEFCO technical seminar in Barcelona on 28-30 October 2015.

Avanti Conveyors proud to sponsor evening barbecue at CPI Health and Safety conference

Tuesday 21st July 2015

We were proud to sponsor the evening barbecue held for the 250 delegates of the Confederation of Paper Industries’ (CPI’s) health and safety conference on 30 June.
Jan Vanhoutte joins Avanti

Thursday 28th May 2015

Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors, announces the further reinforcement of the Avanti Team.