Emmepi Group is featured in the Strapping Report of the International Paper Board Industry magazine.
The article focuses on our specialised approach, ensuring that each machine is finely tuned to meet the individual requirements of its intended use, providing optimal performance and efficiency.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, suppliers and partners for their support during 2024. We look forward to working with you in 2025.
The Emmepi Group Avanti offices will close at 13:00 on Tuesday 24th December 2024 and will be open 09.00 – 15.00 with a skeleton staff between the Bank Holidays and re-open fully on Thursday 2nd January 2025.
We are available for support and advice as usual during the Christmas and New Year period. Please visit our Support page for further details.
In lieu of sending out individual Christmas cards, we are making a donation to Whaley Bridge Food Bank. For more information about this local food bank please click here.
Andy Liles rejoins new Handling Division as Operations Director
Emmepi Group Avanti are delighted to announce that Andy Liles has rejoined the team as Operations Director. Andy initially joined Avanti Conveyors back in 2015 as Finance Director and was subsequently promoted to Operations Director in 2019. Following 7 years at Avanti Conveyors, Andy decided to pursue his career elsewhere in 2022, including having a stint as an interim Management Accountant and then onto a management role in the hair and beauty industry, until he accepted Emmepi Group Avanti’s offer in August 2024. Andy returns to Emmepi Group Avanti at an exciting time for Avanti Conveyors as they become part of Emmepi Group’s global business. Andy will be leading the project management and installation teams and will be assuming responsibility for all projects, project scheduling and all related engineering work with those projects.
Simon Mander, Managing Director commented: “Following our recent acquisition by Emmepi Group, Andy rejoins the team at an exciting time. Our business can now offer complete site automation to our customers within the corrugated packaging industry. With Andy’s experience and expertise in this industry, coupled with his recent experience from outside of our industry, he joins a management team confident in the knowledge that we are moving to the next level in our abilities to supply all our customers’ materials handling requirements.”
Andy Liles commented: “I am looking forward to rejoining the team again and to working with our customers and partners to ensure the best possible level of service and quality expected from a key supplier. I am very excited to be a part of the new Materials Handling Division of Emmepi Group and contributing to the new common goal of offering a totally integrated solution for our customers.”
New CEO at Emmepi Group’s latest handling division following the Acquisition of Avanti Conveyors
Italy-based Emmepi Group, the global supplier of materials handling solutions, recently announced the acquisition of UK-based Avanti Conveyors. As the High Peak based team start their new journey within the Emmepi Group family, David Williams is joining as CEO of this latest handling division.
David Williams, with his rich experience spanning 35 years in the corrugated machinery industry, will work with the existing management team of Simon Mander and Danos Damianou to fully integrate the team and products of the former Avanti Conveyors company into the Emmepi Group. David will share his time in his newly appointed CEO role alongside continuing as Managing Director of GTS Europe.
“Joining Emmepi Group in this new handling division is more than a new role; it’s a journey I’m keen to embark on, driving growth and innovation,” said David Williams, “This partnership makes the group greater than the sum of its parts. It’s a natural progression for both businesses and allows us to take overall responsibility for the flow of production at customer sites. The demand for automation in the corrugated industry right now is at an all time high and means that we are well placed to deliver what our customers are requesting.”
Alessandro Bersanetti, President, Emmepi Group, stated, “Alberto Fioriti, CEO, Emmepi Group and I felt that David’s extensive corrugated industry background and business development skills should help us strengthen partnerships, develop strategic alliances and expand our international sales presence. He has exceptional strategic capabilities, proven operational effectiveness, and a great reputation in the industry.”
Simon Mander, Managing Director of the new handling division, commented: “In response to our customers requesting long-term support agreements and a broader scope of supply, we feel that this is the best path. We are excited to be a part of the Emmepi Group and can now offer complete site automation to our customers. Danos Damianou, our Software Director, and I, as Managing Director, are continuing in our roles and look forward to working with David and the Emmepi Group now and into the future.”
Emmepi Group Expands its Reach with the Strategic Acquisition of Avanti Conveyors
Italy-based Emmepi
Group, the global supplier of materials handling solutions, has confirmed it
recently completed the acquisition of UK-based Avanti Conveyors.
Emmepi Group says the
objective of the acquisition is to further increase its geographic
manufacturing footprint, enhancing its ability to offer a totally integrated
solution, aligning with the demands of customers globally. This covers the
whole product range from plant logistics and handling, peripherals, strappers,
wrappers, and robotic solutions.
The enlarged group will
benefit from an additional production facility in the UK following the
acquisition of Avanti, which will enable further growth and investment at the
factory in High Peak. The acquisition will result in greater efficiencies and
significantly increase the group’s market share. Founded in 2011, Emmepi Group
has multiple manufacturing facilities in Italy, located in Perugia, Milan,
Treviso and Novara. Avanti Conveyors provides a significant addition to the
existing structure.
Avanti Conveyors will
operate as a division of the Emmepi Group. The integration of Avanti Conveyors into
the Emmepi Group will take place gradually and changes will be communicated
over the months to come
Alessandro Bersanetti,
President, Emmepi Group, stated, “This is an important announcement for our
organisation and one that further elevates our position as the leading supplier
of materials handling solutions to the global corrugated industry. The
products and services offered by Avanti Conveyors felt like a natural extension
of Emmepi Group and we believe that we can bring an enhanced service to our
customers with this acquisition."
Avanti Conveyors to sponsor the SPA Conference in June 2024
We are pleased to announce that Avanti Conveyors will be sponsoring and presenting at the 109th Sheet Plant Association Conference on 17th
June 2024. The Conference will be taking place at Tewkesbury Park Hotel in Tewkesbury.
We will be sharing the latest news and product developments to help increase efficiency at your plant.
From the International Paperboard Industry Magazine, February 2024 - Materials Handling Report
Avanti Conveyors are featured in the Materials Handling Update Report of the International Paper Board Industry magazine.
The article focuses on Innovation, Support and Flexibility. We are an innovation-led company and are motivated by the desire to dramatically improve converting machine performance through materials handling.
Click here to read the full article to find out how you can eliminate production problems and get a fast payback on your investment.
We are delighted to announce that Michael Griffin has rejoined the team as a Senior Systems Expert. Michael initially joined the company back in 2011 as one of our first apprentices and progressed to a role where he was programming and commissioning materials handling systems in sites across the globe.
Following almost 12 years at Avanti, Michael had a short break working for the utilities industry last year. Michael recently approached us to talk about rejoining the team. We didn’t hesitate to welcome him back to the team as we know that his skills, knowledge and dedication are highly valuable to us and our customers.
Danos Damianou, Software Director at Avanti Conveyors commented: “We've been making some significant strides in the corrugated packaging industry and have even bigger plans for the future. With Michael’s experience and expertise in this industry coupled with experience from outside the industry, we are confident we can move to the next level. We value everyone’s contributions and look forward to seeing the impact we can make together. Here’s to making this a successful and fulfilling journey with the guidance and support that Avanti Conveyors can offer.”
Michael Griffin commented: “It is a pleasure to be back at Avanti and in an industry that I know very well. I missed the family atmosphere at Avanti and also the professional relationships with our customers throughout the world. In the last two weeks the reaction from the industry has been heart-warming and I look forward to working with our customers again.”
Avanti Conveyors to exhibit at the UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show 2024
Come and visit us at the UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show on the 7th and 8th October 2024 at Telford International Centre in Telford to talk about your material handling requirements.
Are you trying to get more out of your existing equipment?
Want to reduce waste?
Hoping to keep your costs down?
Please come along to our stand to find out how we can help you optimise your throughput and increase your operational efficiency. Our team will talk through your machinery and work mix to find the best materials handling solutions, which address constraints in your workflow. You could even find that we can give you the additional production of another die-cutter without even having to buy one – come and challenge us!
Click here for the show website with all the details about the event.
We look forward to seeing you there - please contact us to make an appointment.
Avanti Conveyors stays local and expands in High Peak
We are pleased to announce
the expansion of the business into new, additional factory premises in the town
of Glossop.
Glossop was once a busy hub for cotton
and paper production. In 1887 Jubilee Mill opened to house Olive and
Partington’s Turnlee Paper Mill. The original mill closed in the 1960s and the
site was then used by a local textile business.
The new site is now home to several
assembly functions for Avanti Conveyors who are continuing the tradition of
paper-related production at Jubilee Mill as a business that designs and
manufactures machinery and software for the paper packaging industry.
Avanti Conveyors has already operated
from several smaller commercial units in High Peak for 35 years and are keen to
stay local and expand some of their operations into this 20,000 sq.ft. unit in
Glossop.
Simon Mander, Managing Director of
Avanti Conveyors commented: “The move to Glossop allows us the scope to
increase the production area whilst retaining our local skilled employees.”
We are pleased to announce that we are sponsoring Thornensians RUFC in Thorne, South Yorkshire. They strive to be a community based, inclusive rugby venue and have several junior and senior teams covering all ages from 5+.
We wish them all the best in 2024.
Find out more about Thornensians here or follow them on Facebook here.
Avanti Conveyors are part of the £50m investment from Saica in Livingston
Saica Group, founded in 1943 in a small paper mill in Zaragoza, is one of the leading companies in Europe for sustainable solutions for paper and packaging manufacturing, as well as for waste management and recovery. Saica Pack prides itself on offering end-to-end innovative and cost-effective corrugated packaging solutions to customers in a variety of industries, including food and beverages, health and beauty and many more. Today, Saica Group has more than 10,000 employees across 11 different countries and has annual consolidated sales of over €4.3 bn. Saica Pack operates across 51 sites globally, including nine in the UK and two in Ireland.
“Saica continues to invest heavily in the UK. The most significant example of this commitment to growth has been the new flagship Saica Pack facility that opened during 2023 in Livingston, Scotland,” explains Brian Lister, UK & Ireland Country Manager, Saica Pack. “The project began back in 2020, but due to COVID, took time to formulate. We were proud to open the plant in 2023.”
The total investment into the Livingston facility stands at over £50m, a significant investment that demonstrates Saica’s commitment to the Scottish market for the long-term.
He continues, “A lot of our production is for the FMCG sector, and much of this is in food and drink, so we are an important part of that supply chain. We produce attractive packaging for food, beverages, detergents; as well as many other industries and business sectors from e-commerce to distribution. The strategic investment in the Livingston factory has enabled Saica Pack to further expand our customer base, increasing our capacity and offering for customers in Scotland. A notable success has been the work done for Dewars White Label at the Livingston facility, a successful collaboration that led to two nominations at this year’s FlexoTech Awards.”
State of the Art
“The Livingston manufacturing facility features state-of-the-art technology, and we are really proud of it. A substantial amount of in-depth research was conducted to ensure that the facility would not only meet current client needs but also anticipate future market trends,” continues Lister.
He adds, “A key part of that research was establishing exactly what machinery would be required on site. Notable items of equipment include a Fosber S/Line corrugator, which is a wider corrugator with improved run speed to improve lead times and enable automatic control of running parameters vs board grade. We also have an Avanti conveyor system, which has led to a more efficient operation, an improvement in health and safety, reduced work in progress damage, and maximum converting machine outputs. And we have a range of new BOBST machinery to enable precision printing, cutting, folding and gluing.”
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, suppliers and partners for their support during 2023. We look forward to working with you in 2024.
The Avanti offices will close at 13:00 on Friday 22nd December 2023 and will be open (09.00 – 15.00) with a skeleton staff between the Bank Holidays and re-open fully on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
We are available for support and advice as usual during the Christmas and New Year period. Please call our 24-hour helpline on 08000 44 50 88 (00 44 1483 69 50 88 for international) if you need assistance.
In lieu of sending out individual Christmas cards, we are making a donation to a local charity, Self Help. Self Help is a user-led mental health charity based in the North of England, and forms part of The Big Life group.
Avanti Conveyors celebrates being granted Made in Britain membership
We have been accredited as a member of Made in Britain. Our adoption of the official, protected mark will help buyers recognise our products as good quality, great value and British-made.
The mark also lets customers know that Avanti Conveyors is a trusted company that values transparency, sustainability and ethical business practices. Consumers are increasingly recognising the Made in Britain mark as a mark of confidence.
Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors commented: “We are proud to design and manufacture our products in Britain alongside a formidable community of British manufacturers. Many people recognise that the Made in Britain brand is synonymous with quality and together we can continue to promote that to our customers.”
John Pearce, chief executive of Made in Britain said: “We’re delighted that Avanti Conveyors has joined the community of more than 1200 British manufacturers. The more the mark is used and seen, the more it is recognised as a mark of quality. In addition to getting access to the official protected mark, Avanti Conveyors will also start to enjoy the many other benefits membership to Made in Britain brings, including support in sales, marketing, PR/comms and export. We look forward to watching Avanti Conveyors grow with our help and support."
About Made in Britain The Made in Britain organisation helps Britain’s manufacturers to grow. It provides support to its members in sales, marketing, PR and export.
Members of Made in Britain can be found in a searchable directory at madeinbritain.org, which gives detailed information about their manufacturing businesses, including company news and links to their websites and social media activity. Buyers and procurement professionals use the Made in Britain directory to find suppliers.
Avanti Conveyors are pleased to support the Championing the Circular Economy article about Saica Pack, which features in the October issue of Manufacturing Today.
We are pleased to announce that we have reached a collaboration agreement in order to implement Duro Felguera’s state of the art Automated Vertical storage systems in the UK and Ireland. Co-operation is also extended into Scandinavia and other English speaking territories.
Utilising the latest technology, the range includes high bay vertical storage and automated stack and retrieve features covering Work In Progress and Finished Goods areas. This news means we can offer our customers even more innovative solutions for their logistics requirements.
Formed 160 years ago and based in the Asturias Principality of Spain, Duro Felguera has extensive experience of designing, installing and maintaining projects in the industrial, energy, petrochemical and oil and gas sectors around the world.
Duro Felguera’s Automated Warehouse Management System offers even more control over logistical storage through advanced features like voice-activated picking and RF identification, while their revolutionary high bay storage increases capacity massively through vertical storage systems. Coupled with automatic stacking and retrieval, Duro Felguera’s systems provide state of the art solutions for logistical projects in any sector, regardless of size or complexity.
Simon Mander, Managing Director and Owner of Avanti Conveyors, explains “Duro Felguera’s automated storage systems perfectly complement our product range, giving our customers an even better choice than ever before. We believe that this system offers the ultimate flexibility in WIP and FG storage. In terms of value for money this system offers four times more storage than traditional systems for the same price. It’s a planners dream to be able to access and move product using Duro Felguera’s Automated Warehouse Management System.”
We provide high quality products and services specifically for the corrugated packaging industry. Supplying both Integrated and Sheet Plant sectors, we harness the combined power of market-leading software and hardware solutions, to deliver future-proof systems that can dramatically improve your operational performance.
Watch the video here to see our products in action.
Please get in touch today to find out more about improving productivity and profitability in your plant.
Avanti Conveyors to exhibit at the FEFCO Technical Seminar in Lyon
Come and visit us at the FEFCO Technical Seminar on the 25th to 27th October 2023 at Lyon Convention Centre to talk about your material handling requirements.
Are you trying to get more out of your existing equipment?
Want to reduce waste?
Hoping to keep your costs down?
Please come along to our stand to find out how we can help you optimise your throughput and increase your operational efficiency. Our team will talk through your machinery and work mix to find the best materials handling solutions, which address constraints in your workflow. You could even find that we can give you the additional production of another die-cutter without even having to buy one – come and challenge us!
You can find us on Stand #8 & #11 at Lyon Convention Centre.
We are also presenting a spotlight session about our new innovations - please come along to find out more.
We are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the Buxton Jobs & Careers Fair on Wednesday 26 July 2023.
This free event will take place from 10am until 1pm at the Buxton Crescent Hotel and will be open to all.
We will join many other local employers and partners at this event to talk about how starting a job at Avanti Conveyors can lead to a structured career path.
Our team attending this event will represent the breadth of our organisation so you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions in an informal environment.
Invest in Derbyshire interviewed our Owner and Managing Director, Simon Mander, about being based in Derbyshire and the advantages that brings for us, our employees, our suppliers and our customers.
Read our case study here on the Invest in Derbyshire website or watch all of the videos here.
JL Group LLC, who were appointed to sell Avanti Conveyors equipment in Dubai and the Middle East earlier this year, will be exhibiting at Saudi Print & Pack on 12-15 June 2023 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Please come along to talk with the JL Group LLC team to see how you can eliminate various production problems, get a fast payback on investments and improve plant efficiencies.
According to the words of Thomas Edison, "there's a way to do it better - find it."
Innovation never stops. It's what drives our business and our industry forward. Improvements in operational efficiency and maintaining high quality standards are what we are always aiming for. We supply high-quality precision equipment, state-of-the-art software and intuitive control systems and have developed a reputation for technical excellence in our field of expertise.
We are participating in the Supplier Showcase at the 106th SPA Conference in Leeds on 5th June 2023. Come along to hear about new innovations in the corrugated packaging industry. There’s a great line up on the agenda including a keynote speaker from Dyson Technology.
If you haven’t been to a SPA Conference before, then there is a great “Try Before You Buy” option offered by the SPA, so you can find out all of the benefits of being a SPA member before signing up. Get in touch with the SPA for more information or to book your place - click here.
Avanti Conveyors are delighted to announce that we will be a hole sponsor of the Bobst Charity Golf Day at the Redditch Golf Club on the 29th
June 2023.
This regular event is the 6th Bobst Charity Golf Day and is in aid of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) in Stanford Hall. DMRC provides residential rehabilitation for injured members of the Armed Forces. This includes rehabilitation of the most seriously injured members of the Armed Forces but also, importantly, returning those who have been injured in the course of training to work.
Simon Mander, Managing Director, said: “As a machinery supplier in the packaging industry, we are delighted to be a part of the Bobst Charity Golf Day. We are pleased to be able to support our military personnel and DMRC plays a vital role in the treating and healing of injured service personnel.”
JL Group LLC to sell Avanti Conveyors equipment in Dubai and the Middle East
We are pleased to announce that we have appointed JL Group LLC to supply our complete product range of materials handling solutions in Dubai and the Middle East.
JL Group LLC was formed in 2022 as a collaboration between business professionals to establish a Technical and Professional service in the Gulf Cooperation Council territories. Based in Dubai, the Group partners with key OEM suppliers on the technical delivery of both equipment and service within the Print and Packaging industry.
Luke Banks, Founder and Managing Director of JL Group LLC has 13 years of experience within the packaging sector, all within senior leadership roles across both private and global corporations. His background running sheet plants makes him well placed to understand the priorities and challenges they face and can offer solutions to these issues. Luke comments “We are delighted to be able to offer the full product range from Avanti Conveyors to our customers. Their materials handling solutions offer real benefits in plant profitability and productivity.”
We have been established since 1988 and design, sell, install and support materials handling systems for customers across the globe. Our experience of working in materials handling in the corrugated industry over the last 35 years has given us a detailed understanding and insight into the common problems experienced by both integrated and sheet plants within the corrugated packaging industry. The range of solutions helps to eliminate various production problems, get a fast payback on investments and improve plant efficiencies.
Simon Mander, Managing Director and Owner of Avanti Conveyors, explains “JL Group LLC’s local and industry knowledge are a great match for Avanti Conveyors and will improve our customers’ experience. We look forward to working with them to provide efficient solutions for our customers.“
Avanti Conveyors are pleased to support the Investing for the Future article about Board 24 Ltd, which features in the February issue of Manufacturing Today.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, suppliers and partners for their support during 2022. We look forward to working with you in 2023.
The Avanti offices will close at13:00 on Friday 23rd December 2022 and will be open (09.00 – 15.00) with a skeleton staff between the Bank Holidays and re-open fully on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
We are available for support and advice as usual during the Christmas and New Year period. Please call our 24-hour helpline on 08000 44 50 88 (+44 (0)1483 69 50 88 for international) if you need assistance.
In lieu of sending out individual Christmas cards, we are making a donation to a local charity - Blythe House Hospice care, in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Avanti Conveyors would like to wish all of our customers, suppliers and partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Wells as Chief Engineer.
Simon’s remit will be to lead the engineering department to ensure that all projects are completed safely and on schedule and will oversee all engineering concepts through to execution. Simon’s knowledge stems from over 30 years of experience in electro-mechanical process environments, specifically the brewing, processing and packaging industries.
Simon comments, “I am keen to join the Avanti Conveyors team and to work with their skilled engineers to further improve processes and procedures. The prospect of mixing my practical technical skills along with my engineering management background makes this role a great opportunity for me."
Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors, explains “We are delighted that Simon has joined the team – his extensive engineering experience means that he has an excellent understanding of engineering gold standards. Simon will have a key role in ensuring we continue to meet and exceed our customers’ evolving requirements as we continue with our future product development.”
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Mapledoram as Sales Manager.
Chris will be responsible for supporting our UK and Ireland based customers towards achieving excellent levels of efficiency through automated materials handling solutions. He joins Avanti Conveyors with over 25 years of technical sales and project engineering experience of automation and robotics products within the packaging and materials handling industry.
Chris comments, “I am very excited to start my new role, and to extend my knowledge of the industry. I am keen to help our customers meet their goals and objectives, whilst utilising the range of Avanti Conveyors products to offer the best possible technical solution. I am looking forward to meeting with our customers in my region during the course of the next few months.”
Chris Reynolds, Sales Director of Avanti Conveyors, explains “We are delighted that Chris is joining the team – his technical knowledge and experience in the industry, coupled with his key account management experience, makes him a great fit for the sales team at Avanti Conveyors.”
Avanti Conveyors to sponsor the SPA Conference in September 2022
We are pleased to announce that Avanti Conveyors will be sponsoring and presenting at the 104th Sheet Plant Association Conference on 26th
September 2022. The Conference will be taking place at Tewkesbury Park Hotel in Tewkesbury.
We will be sharing the latest news and product developments to help increase efficiency at your plant.
Exhibiting at the CPI Biennial Health and Safety Conference
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting and attending the CPI Biennial Health and Safety Conference on the 27th and 28th June 2022 at The Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield.
Our team will be presenting our factory emulation and simulation systems to visitors to the conference.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Click here for more information about the event or get in touch if you aren't able to attend the conference but would like more information about our services.
Avanti Conveyors to exhibit at the UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show
Come and visit us at the UK Corrugated Industry Trade Show on the 28th to 29th June 2022 at St George's Park in Burton upon Trent to talk about your material handling requirements.
Are you trying to get more out of your existing equipment?
Want to reduce waste?
Hoping to keep your costs down?
Please come along to our stand to find out how we can help you optimise your throughput and increase your operational efficiency. Our team will talk through your machinery and work mix to find the best materials handling solutions, which address constraints in your workflow. You could even find that we can give you the additional production of another die-cutter without even having to buy one – come and challenge us!
Click here for the show website with all the details about the event.
We look forward to seeing you there - please contact us to make an appointment.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) units should be there to help, not hinder. However, if your HMI unit is exhibiting problems, it could be time to replace it. HMIs are crucial to keeping your machines and production flow running smoothly.
Are you starting to notice that your old HMI screens are beginning to fade and your operators are struggling to operate them?
Benefits of replacing your HMIs include:
More responsive touch technology
Larger buttons
More vibrant screens
Less wasted time due to clarity of screen or extended tapping on the screen
Better reliability due to new technology
Future-proof your system
40% saving on cost of replacing existing units
Please get in touch today to find out more about upgrading your HMI units.
Our Service Team are at your disposal to talk about your system and to suggest how you can improve efficiency and production.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, suppliers and partners for their support during 2021. We look forward to working with you in 2022.
We are available for support and advice as usual during the Christmas and New Year period. Please call our 24-hour helpline on 08000 44 50 88 (+44 (0)1483 69 50 88 for international) if you need assistance.
Our Christmas and New Year office opening hours are as follows:
Friday 24th December: Closed from 13:30.
Monday 27th December: Closed.
Tuesday 28th December: Closed.
Wednesday 29th December: Open from 09:00 - 15:00.
Thursday 30th December: Open from 09:00 - 15:00.
Friday 31st December: Open from 09:00 - 15:00.
Monday 3rd January: Closed.
Tuesday 4th January onwards: Office open as normal.
Avanti Conveyors would like to wish all of our customers, suppliers and partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
With Orange Box you have all the tools for your Avanti materials handling system in one place!
What's in the box?
AS-i Programming Tool - Address devices in the palm of your hand.
NORD Programmer – View fault codes and parameters inside your drives.
Tachometer – Check the conveyor speeds.
24v Sensor Tester – Advises about faulty sensors.
All necessary leads and cables.
In addition to this, Orange Box also comes with a Laptop pre-loaded with TeamViewer. This offers you a host of features including allowing our Avanti software team to connect remotely*.
This gives you real time customer support and on-screen assistance should a breakdown occur.
Benefits of the Orange Box:
Rockwell PLC software specific for your site. View the programs of your system in detail.
Electronic copies of schematics with newer versions issued periodically.
AS-i and NORD software for downloading backups and inspecting the safety circuit.
Integrated webcam allowing for improved troubleshooting between on-site staff and Avanti engineers.
Orange Box will allow your site to accelerate offsite support. Therefore enabling you to get production back online quicker and reduce downtime to a minimum.
If you want to be on the fast-track route, order your Avanti Orange Box today - contact us now!
*Please note that TeamViewer support is available for our customers during the warranty support period or for those with Service Contracts or by separate purchase order.
Avanti Conveyors, manufacturer and supplier of high quality, state-of-the-art materials handling equipment, has implemented a new four-day working pattern for the assembly and manufacturing departments.
An initial three month trial of the new working hours commenced in August and has a number of objectives:
Free up time for employees to have alternate two- and four-day weekends and have a better work-life balance.
Reduce the requirement for weekend working as overtime can be accommodated on the fifth weekday.
Decrease in travel which benefits both the environment and employee costs.
Improve efficiency and productivity as the new working day better fits the build pattern of a number of the product lines.
According to a recent poll in the UK, almost two thirds of workers support the idea of a four-day working week. Companies have reported improved productivity following implementation of a four-day working week.
“Early signs are that this new working pattern is working for most people, and we have been able to make some adaptations to meet some personal requirements, such as childcare” explains Simon Mander, Managing Director and Owner of Avanti Conveyors. “It’s a work in progress and we are monitoring the results and consulting with our employees to make this a success.”
Avanti Conveyors are pleased to announce that they will be participating in the High Peak Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair later this month.
This free event will take place on Friday 29th October 2021 at Chapel-en-le-Frith High School from 10am until 2pm and will be open to all High Peak residents. The Fair is the brainchild of Robert Largan, MP for High Peak, and aims to support local employers and the local community.
We will join many other local employers and partners at this event to talk about how starting a job at Avanti Conveyors can lead to a structured career path.
Our team attending this event will represent the breadth of our organisation so you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions in an informal environment.
For more information about the event please follow this link.
Avanti Conveyors to exhibit at the FEFCO Technical Seminar in Copenhagen
Come and visit us at the FEFCO Technical Seminar on the 20th to 22nd October 2021 at The Bella Center in Copenhagen to talk about your material handling requirements.
Are you trying to get more out of your existing equipment?
Want to reduce waste?
Hoping to keep your costs down?
Please come along to our stand to find out how we can help you optimise your throughput and increase your operational efficiency. Our team will talk through your machinery and work mix to find the best materials handling solutions, which address constraints in your workflow. You could even find that we can give you the additional production of another die-cutter without even having to buy one – come and challenge us!
You can find us on Stand #123 & #126 at The Bella Center.
We are also presenting a spotlight session about our new innovations - please come along to find out more.
The virtual expo for the packaging industry has been extended until 9 June 2021 due to popular demand.
This virtual expo event runs from 1st to 9th June 2021 where you can visit booths, watch video content, download brochures, live chat with exhibitors (and other visitors) as well as exchange virtual business cards and contact details. The online event is totally FREE to visit.
You will find us on Stand 11 in Hall 2. Please drop by for a virtual chat and to find out about the latest news from Avanti Conveyors.
We are exhibiting at ConneXion, the virtual expo for the fibre-based packaging industry.
This virtual expo event runs from 1st to 8th June 2021 where you can visit booths, watch video content, download brochures, live chat with exhibitors (and other visitors) as well as exchange virtual business cards and contact details. The online event is totally FREE to visit.
You will find us on Stand 11 in Hall 2. Please drop by for a virtual chat and to find out about the latest news from Avanti Conveyors.
There are also new features enabling you to book meetings on the stand with our team and the platform is now fully mobile enabled so you can keep in touch anytime.
You will be able to see how we can support your business growth plans with our material handling solutions.
Please make sure you put the dates in your diary and register now.
Avanti Conveyors is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Collins as a Sales Designer
Avanti Conveyors, manufacturer and supplier of high quality, state-of-the art materials handling equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Collins as a Sales Designer.
Alex is a welcome addition to the Avanti Conveyors sales team and brings with him a wealth of previous experience gained from 7 years working in the engineering industry. Alex graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2014 with a degree in Computer Aided Design. His focus at Avanti Conveyors is to support both existing and new customers in creating bespoke materials handling systems to improve efficiency at their plants.
Alex’s appointment is part of an ongoing development programme within the Avanti Conveyors business focusing on its core values of Support, Flexibility and Innovation.
At Avanti Conveyors, innovation is one of our 3 core values along with support and flexibility.
We are continuously looking for ways to innovate and push the boundaries of design and engineering to achieve energy efficient and cost effective solutions whilst maintaining the ultimate goal of maximising customer production.
The latest innovation drive that we are implementing is 'Air free by '23'.
It is our goal that by 2023, all equipment scoped within our supplied solutions will not require any compressed air supply from the customer, but instead will be all electric.
This has major benefits:
Lower Energy consumption.
Reduction in running costs – it is up to 7 times cheaper running purely electric compared to compressed air.
Function and control are increased - with localised electrical methods we can utilise mechanical design to provide consistent handling control.
Elimination of air pipework runs with inevitable leakages.
Noise Reduction.
Please clilck here to watch the video explaining more about our new initiative.
Please get in touch if you would like more information.
Following the new national restrictions imposed on 5 January 2021, we want to reassure our customers and suppliers that we continue to be fully operational.
Our 24/7 Support Centre is open and we continue to help our customers by telephone and also via remote log-in sessions. We’re also able to undertake on-site service work whilst following government COVID guidelines and adhering to our customer’s site policies. This allows us to support customers to keep producing vital packaging, which is needed to keep the supply chain moving. For extra peace of mind, you may like to speak with us about how Service contracts can help your business.
24/7 support for customers with our tailored service contracts - please call 08000 445088 (UK) or +44 1483 695088 (International) and quote your unique contract reference.
Our Sales and Design team continue to be available to talk about improving efficiency at your plant. Wise capital investment can help your business expand, support customer retention and win new customers. Our team are here to talk either on the phone or using various online conferencing systems to have virtual face-to-face meetings.
Avanti Conveyors operates a COVID-secure workplace and we have undertaken appropriate risk assessments to protect our employees and any essential visitors to our site.
You can continue to contact us on 01663 740011 to all of your Service, Support and Sales requirements.
Avanti Conveyors to present at the Online SPA Conference in January 2021
We are pleased to announce that Avanti Conveyors will be presenting at the next Online Sheet Plant Association (SPA) Conference on the 25th January 2021.
We have some exciting news to share with you all and this conference will be the first place to hear about it.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, suppliers and partners for their support during 2020. We look forward to working with you in 2021.
We are available for support and advice as usual during the Christmas and New Year period. Please call our 24-hour helpline on 08000 44 50 88 (+44 (0)1483 69 50 88 for international) if you need assistance.
Our Christmas and New Year office opening hours are as follows:
Thursday 24th December: Closed from 13:00.
Friday 25th December: Closed.
Monday 28th December: Closed.
Tuesday 29th December: Open from 09:00 - 15:00.
Wednesday 30th December: Open from 09:00 - 15:00.
Thursday 31st December: Open from 09:00 - 15:00.
Friday 1st January: Closed.
Monday 4th January onwards: Office open as normal.
Avanti Conveyors would like to wish all of our customers, suppliers and partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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.
Our 24/7 Support Centre is open and we continue to help our customers by telephone and also via remote log-in sessions. We’re also able to undertake on-site service work whilst following government COVID guidelines and adhering to our customer’s site policies. This allows us to support customers to keep producing vital packaging, which is needed to keep the supply chain moving. For extra peace of mind, you may like to speak with us about how Service contracts can help your business.
Our Sales and Design team continue to be available to talk about improving efficiency at your plant. Wise capital investment can help your business expand, support customer retention and win new customers. Our team are here to talk either on the phone or using various online conferencing systems to have virtual face-to-face meetings.
Avanti Conveyors operates a COVID-secure workplace and we have undertaken appropriate risk assessments to protect our employees and any essential visitors to our site.
You can continue to contact us on 01663 740011 to all of your Service, Support and Sales requirements.
We are exhibiting at ConneXion, the new virtual expo for the corrugated industry.
This virtual expo event runs from 2nd to 28th November 2020 where you can see webinars, visit booths, watch video content, download brochures, live chat with exhibitors (and other visitors) as well as exchange virtual business cards and contact details. The online event is totally FREE to visit.
You will find us on Stand 8 in Hall 2. Please drop by for a virtual chat and to find out about the latest news from Avanti Conveyors.
It's not long now till the virtual corrugated event where you can meet suppliers and hear the latest developments in our industry.
This virtual expo event runs from 2nd to 28th November 2020 where you can see webinars, visit booths, watch video content, download brochures, live chat with exhibitors (and other visitors) as well as exchange virtual business cards and contact details. The online event is totally FREE to visit.
We are pleased to announce that Dave Dodd has joined the team at Avanti Conveyors as a Project Manager.
Dave is a welcome addition to the Project Delivery team, bringing 23 years of experience in the corrugated industry working at Amcor, Mondi, Smurfit Kappa. He has managed various large capital projects and has experience of numerous machinery installations and integrations. Dave is an affiliated member of APM (Association for Project Management) and has a strong Health & Safety focus.
Paul Hanley, Engineering Director, explains “Dave brings a wealth of experience to our expanding Project Delivery team. We are delighted that he has joined us as we continue to grow and deliver full line material handling solutions to the corrugated packaging industry.”
Avanti Conveyors is participating in ConneXion Exchange
We are excited to announce that we are participating in the new ConneXion Exchange platform, which aims to collaborate, educate and innovate by bringing suppliers and converters closer together. Thanks to the team at Brunton Publications for making this happen.
Monday 2nd November is launch day for this virtual event, but that is just the start of this global community platform.
*** UPDATE ***
Free registration now open - sign up today! Click here
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hanley as Engineering Director.
Paul is a welcome addition to the Avanti Conveyors team, bringing 16 years of experience in the packaging industry working at SCA, Saica and VPK. He was responsible for running various large packaging plants so understands customer issues from both an operational and engineering standpoint. Machine installations, project management, process improvement and lean manufacturing were all in a day’s work for Paul.
This knowledge puts Paul in an ideal place to further develop the Engineering and Project Delivery departments at Avanti Conveyors. The combination of his operational and engineering experience will allow him to support and lead the growing team as they continue to develop state-of-the-art materials handling equipment for the corrugated industry.
Paul’s appointment is part of an ongoing development programme within the Avanti Conveyors business where, over the last few years, it focuses its efforts on its core values of Support, Flexibility and Innovation.
Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors, explains “We are delighted that Paul has joined the team – his extensive industry experience means that he has an excellent understanding of our clients’ requirements. Paul will have a key role in ensuring we continue to meet and exceed our customers’ evolving requirements.”
One of our service contract customers contacted us late one evening with a machine issue so our PLC Engineer Michael Griffin accessed the site remotely and found that a part needed replacing. Using the remote connection to the control system he immediately implemented a work-around method to allow production to continue. The part was then replaced and the site was back to full production.
Our customer benefitted from our 24-hour helpline as they had taken out a full support contract covering PLC software, general mechanical and electrical maintenance. This level of support gives our customers access to our engineers for telephone and remote access support.
Please get in touch to find out how we can support your production line.
Our 24/7 support centre is open during lockdown and we’ve helped customers by telephone and also via remote log-in sessions. This has helped customers keep producing vital packaging which is needed to keep the supply chain moving.
We’ve also been able to undertake on-site service work whilst following government social distancing guidelines and adhering to customer’s site policies. We’ve helped improve workflow times and provided solutions to swiftly return to full production.
Daily commutes for our engineers are often required due to difficulties in finding local accommodation and food outlets. You could say that we are literally going the extra mile.
Our multi-skilled engineer, Andy Pepper, was recently called to a customer’s site as they had some issues with their production line. Andy travelled to site and had the problem fixed within 3 hours. Andy also took the time to make some modifications to ensure that the same problem won’t happen again.
We understand how crucial production is to our customers and downtime can have a huge impact on their ability to deliver packaging to their customers. Customer service is as important to them as it is to us.
Our engineers are still able to visit sites, when necessary. They follow government social distancing guidelines and adhere to customer’s site policies.
Thank you to all Avanti Conveyors employees for continuing to keep the food and medicine supply chain moving and supported during these unprecedented times.
Your commitment and hard work is much appreciated.
Avanti Conveyors have created a valuable Site Service Kit for your own engineers to be able to fault find and to accelerate offsite support.
Our software engineers will be able to support your engineers remotely when you are using the relevant elements of this kit. This rapid response can get production back online and reduce any production downtime to a minimum.
This kit comes in a waterproof, dustproof, rugged, Avanti Conveyors branded case and includes the following items:
Laptop complete with software
AS-i Programmer
NORD Variable Speed Drives hand-held Programmer
Sensor Checker
Tachometer
All necessary leads and cables
Also included in this package is a one day training course at your site to educate your engineers on how to get the best out of the kit. Your engineers will also learn how to programme AS-i modules, fault find on NORD inverters and test sensors.
Click here to watch a video which shows the kit and how it can help you and your business.
If you have a service contract with Avanti Conveyors, when our engineers are on site, they will also ensure that your laptop has the most current programmes when they have completed work and you will therefore have the latest software version. Alternatively using the remote access capability gained through this kit (internet access is required for this) , our engineers can undertake a remote update.
The Site Service Kit and training package comes at an extremely competitive price. We purchase the parts in bulk and are able to pass these savings onto our customers.
If you use our equipment and are interested to find out more about how our new Site Service Kit can help your site, then please give us a call on 01663 740011.
Maintaining food production during unprecedented times
We are playing our part to maintain food production during these unprecedented times by manufacturing and supporting equipment used by packaging companies.
Thanks to our skilled transportation partner Merritt Group and the Police for making this challenging delivery possible.
A huge thanks to our team for following safety guidelines to continue machinery production.
It pays to do your homework before any significant investment.
What is important to you when you are investing in new equipment as you expand your plant?
Working with an experienced partner who understands your business?
Having a knowledgeable service team at the end of the phone (or on-site ASAP)?
Knowing you are investing in low maintenance equipment that doesn’t require constant investment in expensive spare parts?
Purchasing a high quality product?
Trusting that the installation will happen on time?
All of the above?
Avanti Conveyors are proud to say that we can meet all of the above requirements. The price is obviously a factor, but it is important to understand that there are many other considerations to take into account when making an investment in new machinery. We’ve been working in the corrugated packaging industry for over 30 years and are valued as a trusted partner by many companies across the globe.
Please get in touch if you would like a discussion about how we can help you with your materials handling needs.
It’s important to source your spare parts from a reliable supplier for a number of reasons:
Durability of parts
Value for money (avoid false economy investment)
Reduce downtime on your production lines
Avoid potential safety problems from sub-standard parts
Prevent damage to your machinery due to using poor quality parts
At Avanti Conveyors we stock reputable brand-name spare parts from companies including SICK, Keyence, Nord, SEW, Telemechanique, IFM, Rockwell and Unichains, Siemens and Allen Bradley, alongside our own Avanti parts, Pentek and ACS.
Find out more here about how we can help you with your spare parts procurement.
Avanti Conveyors have sponsored the Under 14 Boys squad at Mellor Lacrosse Club to enable them to purchase new shirts.
Lacrosse is not only a fantastic way to maintain a healthy body. Lacrosse improves teamwork and communication skills, expands your strategic thinking and is great for your mental health. All of these benefits are great building blocks for the future lives of young players.
We are delighted to report that the team have just secured a place in the cup semi-finals. Avanti Conveyors wish the team and club good luck for the last few matches of the season.
Details of upcoming matches and more information about the Mellor Lacrosse Club here can be found on their website.
From the International Paperboard Industry Magazine, February 2020 - Materials Handling Report
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,” says Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors.
“All of this can be achieved by integrating robots into your existing production workflow.”
Mander suggests that there is a critical time when you need a robot.
The key drivers are:
For providing alternative feeding solutions
When fast set-ups for small and large runs are required
If less operator involvement is desired
Because less maintenance and power requirements are crucial
When plant space is at a premium.
“The main question we get asked is ‘Why do I need a robot?’,” continues Mander. “We categorise the arguments as follows. They are fast and strong and are able to operate at maximum machine speeds. They are also ideal for tedious and repetitive tasks and handle consistently and with unwavering focus. They are quick too, with 30 sec set-up as well as being easy to use, with once per year maintenance. We also point out that robots are a true ‘green’ solution as they run on 5 amp nominal electrical usage and they certainly offer a ‘wow’ factor that is sure to impress customers during plant tours by showing that you are at the forefront of innovation.”
Go to page 49 of the pdf (or page 96 of the printed version) to read the full article.
- courtesy of the International Paper Board Industry magazine – February 2020.
Click on the link below to download the complete article.
Avanti Conveyors will be presenting at the next Sheet Plant Association Conference on the 27th January at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
The topic is "The Robots are coming" and our Sales Manager, Chris Reynolds, will explain how robots can increase productivity, reduce manual labour costs and optimise your workflow.
All of this can be achieved by integrating robots into your existing production workflow.
When do I need a robot?
For providing alternative feeding solutions
When fast set-ups for small and large runs are required
If less operator involvement is desired
Because less maintenance and power requirements are crucial
When plant space is at a premium
Why do I need a robot?
Fast and Strong - Operate at maximum machine speeds
Tedious, repetitive tasks – Handled consistently and with unwavering focus
Quick – 30 second set-ups
Easy – Once a year maintenance
Green – 5 amp nominal electrical usage
The Wow Factor – Impress customers during plant tours by showing that you are at the forefront of innovation
The AutoFeed Robotic Prefeeder is an innovative system that can be used on your rotary and flatbed die cutters, flexo folder gluers and more specifically, will allow you to increase productivity and reduce your manual labour costs. The Autofeed has the ability to feed a variety of material from micro flute to triple wall. It can also stack pallets, dispose of dunnage sheets, de-stack and more. The AutoFeed can save over 50% floor space when compared to a conventional prefeeder, thus providing your plant with extra space for additional operations. You can expect a quick ROI due to its versatility and speeds that feed at the same productivity as your equipment.
The AutoStak Palletising System will increase your host machine output as well as your bale consistency to your customer. In addition, it will eliminate manual labour and decrease operator fatigue and injuries. The AutoStak handles a variety of bundle styles, strapped or unstrapped. No dedicated dunnage or tie sheets. The system uses either an existing, or new, load former.
The Avanti Conveyors approach of combining innovation, flexibility and support means that our customers have efficient and productive materials handling systems delivering significant improvements in plant productivity and profitability. Robots sit alongside our full range of material handling equipment to optimise your production facility. After 30 years of serving the global corrugated industry alongside in-house design and manufacturing means that Avanti Conveyors are well placed to meet the demands of customers, both new and old.
We are available for support and advice as usual during the Christmas and New Year period. Please call our 24-hour helpline on 08000 44 50 88 (+44 (0)1483 69 50 88 for international) if you need assistance.
The office will be closed from 14:00 on Tuesday 24th December and will re-open at 08:00 on Thursday 2nd January. Support will continue to be available during this time.
Avanti Conveyors would like to wish all of our customers and suppliers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Avanti Conveyor’s new Pegasus separator palletiser system
Watch Avanti’s new Pegasus separator palletiser system in action by clicking here.
Pegasus is an exciting, state-of-the-art piece of equipment that can vastly improve your productivity, while still handling your die cut trays with the greatest care.
Avanti Pegasus is designed to be installed behind your die cutters, and performs all separation functions and layer formation by simultaneously handling several bundles. It handles your products carefully, maintaining their flute integrity, while still providing the highest level of productivity.
Avanti Pegasus is completely electric, saving on expensive energy costs, and its revolutionary design is the result of our 30 years of experience, coupled with the expertise of our dynamic engineering and software team.
Click here for more details about the benefits this system can bring to your plant.
Avanti Conveyors to present at the Sheet Plant Association Conference in January 2020
We are proud to announce that our Sales Manager, Chris Reynolds, will be presenting at the next SPA Conference on the 27th January at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
The topic is "The Robots are coming" and Chris will explain how robots can increase productivity, reduce manual labour costs and optimise your workflow.
The future of materials handling in the corrugated packaging industry presented by Simon Mander, our Managing Director and Owner.
This video is our spotlight presentation from the FEFCO Technical Seminar 2019 in Geneva.
Watch Simon talk about how we have progressed over the last 2 years since the announcement of our new separator palletiser system and where we are today.
Making the decision to invest in any new machinery is an important step. It requires careful consideration and planning. If you would like to enlist the help of an experienced team, please contact us.
The availability of the right technical skills and resources along with timely access to support services is vital to resolve problems and maintaining automation in a production environment.
We know that timely access to support services is vital to the success of your operation. Avanti Conveyors offer a range of contracts to suit your needs.
Bespoke support contracts are available, including PLC software, general mechanical and electrical maintenance. Support ranges from day-to-day telephone technical assistance to 24-hour priority call out.
Contracts also include site inspection and parts/maintenance reporting and recommendation to customer. Contract term lengths are variable to suit your requirements.
If you do not have a support contract but would like to speak to us about this service please contact Harold Cushway on our office number, 01663 740011. Harold will be delighted to discuss the range of software and mechanical contracts available to suit every business and budget.
Avanti Conveyors report back from a great FEFCO Technical Seminar in Geneva on 9-11 October 2019.
Simon Mander, Jan Vanhoutte, Nigel Avison and Chris Reynolds would like to thank all of the visitors to our stand and spotlight session at FEFCO in Geneva last week.
You can watch Simon's presentation from the event here.
Should you require any more information please get in contact.
Come and see us exhibit at the FEFCO Technical Seminar on 9th to 11th October 2019 in Geneva.
Our team are looking forward to welcoming you to the show and finding out all about your company and how we can help you achieve more from your equipment.
We offer complete system supply and full integration into your existing conversion equipment. Talk to us about getting significant improvements in your plant’s productivity and profitability.
Avanti Conveyors to present at FEFCO 2019 in Geneva
Avanti Conveyors are pleased to announce that Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors, will be presenting at the FEFCO Technical Seminar in Geneva on 10th October 2019.
Simon will be presenting "Materials Handling: The Final Frontier" at the spotlight session on Thursday 10th October at 17:30. Please come and have a listen or come and meet us on the stand (#43/45) in the exhibition area during show hours on 9th-11th October.
Avanti Conveyors is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Avison as Key Account Manager UK and Ireland.
Avanti Conveyors, manufacturer and supplier of high quality, state-of-the art materials handling equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Avison as Key Account Manager UK and Ireland.
Nigel is a welcome addition to the Avanti Conveyors sales team. In this key account and business development role he brings with him a wealth of previous experience gained from 30 years working in the materials handling industry. His focus at Avanti Conveyors is to support both existing and new customers in UK and Ireland.
Nigel’s appointment is part of an ongoing development programme within the Avanti Conveyors business where, over the last few years, it focuses its efforts on its core values of Support, Flexibility and Innovation.
Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors, explains “We are delighted that Nigel is joining the team – his extensive industry experience means that he already has a good understanding of our clients’ requirements. Nigel will have a key role in ensuring we continue understanding and satisfying our customers’ evolving needs.”
Avanti Conveyors is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Lord as Project Manager
Avanti Conveyors is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Lord as Project Manager. This newly created role is a key position to support the future growth of the business. Tom will bring his leadership and engineering experience alongside his Prince2 and Six Sigma knowledge to ensure smooth and seamless project deliveries for our customers.
Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors, explains “Tom’s appointment is fundamental to the evolution at Avanti Conveyors and he brings a wealth of valuable experience to the team.”
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.
Martyn joined Avanti Conveyors in October 2018 as Project Delivery Manager and his considerable years of experience in engineering soon proved to be invaluable to the company. Martyn will now be responsible for directing the engineering team to deliver the company’s engineering updates and new product development plans alongside leading the project delivery team.
Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors, explains “Martyn has been instrumental in a number of major projects since joining the team. Promoting Martyn into this important role for Avanti is a strategic decision to further develop the Engineering and Project Delivery teams."
Avanti Conveyors is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Jenkinson as a Sales Designer
Thomas joins us having graduated with a BSc in Business Management from The University of Manchester.
He brings excellent communication and organisational skills having worked in a number of industry sectors. This newly created role at Avanti Conveyors will involve planning, managing and carrying out estimating and business development activities. Thomas will support the existing sales team to provide a cohesive service to all customers.
Come and visit us at the UK Corrugated & Print show on the 24th and 25th June
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. Avanti Conveyors are a proud supplier member of the Sheet Plant Association (https://www.sheetplantassociation.com/)
Continuous Improvement Programme at Avanti Conveyors
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.
Our software engineers work closely onsite with machine handlers and engineers so were able to use this forum to share feedback and suggestions. We also discussed software changes, which would improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and therefore increase production for our customers. This meeting forms part of our continuous improvement programme.
The meeting was kindly hosted by Saica Partington paper mill.
Avanti Conveyors continues internal promotion plan
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.
Chris has a background in Building Services Engineering before joining Avanti, working for a national engineering and services business on a number of projects including design work for Manchester Town Hall. Chris went on to spend the next period of his career working in Costa Rica and Nicaragua doing hands-on construction and design work.
Chris joined Avanti Conveyors in 2015 as a Sales Designer focusing on mechanical design and layouts. In his career progression within Avanti Chris later moved into a customer-facing role where he liaised with customers to ensure high levels of productivity and efficiency in their materials handling systems.
The experience that Chris has gained will stand him in good stead in his new role of Sales Manager. His attention to detail, alongside his extensive technical understanding of materials handling equipment, will bring huge benefits for both new and old customers. Chris will be leading the Avanti Conveyors sales team into the future as the company continues to grow and offers a broader product range.
“Chris has been instrumental in a number of major projects over the last few years,” explains Simon Mander, Managing Director of Avanti Conveyors. “Promoting Chris into this important role for Avanti is a strategic decision to strengthen our sales team, as well as reinforcing our mission to support, train and develop our employees.”
From the International Paperboard Industry Magazine, February 2019 - Materials Handling Report
"UK based Avanti Conveyors recognise that customers want to work with partners offering complete system supply and full integration into their existing conversion equipment."
"They have been hard at work developing new equipment, such as the Pegasus Palletiser and Bundle Doubler, both of which extend their materials handling range to supply complete line materials handling from one source. The Pegasus Palletiser is designed to be installed behind high volume producing die-cutters and performs all separation functions and layer forming by simultaneously handling several bundles at the same time and can improve productivity by up to 40%."
Go to page 46 of the pdf (or page 90 of the printed version) to read the full article.
- courtesy of the International Paper Board Industry magazine – February 2019.
Click on the link below to download the complete article.
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.
Therefore, Avanti Conveyors have merged our Installation and PLC teams. This new team is headed up by Project Management and is appropriately called the “Project Delivery Team.” This team will help deliver real value to your business, ensure fair expectations are set and enable realistic project planning.
The Project Delivery Team are led by our Project Delivery Manager, Martyn Harness. Martyn has 40 years of experience including hands-on time working as a field service engineer, so he fully understands the processes and challenges of on-site installation work. This knowledge, alongside his technical and project management skills, makes him the ideal person to lead this team.
Many of our customers will soon meet Jim Love, our Project Delivery Supervisor. Jim has worked in project installations and engineering for 22 years and is well versed in lean management and project planning. He is an effective communicator who is used to liaising with customers and delivering successful projects.
Martyn and Jim are supported by site Team Leaders along with an integrated team of experienced personnel who are able to deliver completely seamless projects to our customers.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to find out more.
Avanti Conveyors signs agency agreement with Automatan
This agreement means that Avanti Conveyors will be offering the Automatan product range in Europe. Automatan is an international company based in the US that supplies innovative robotics and graphics-related equipment to the corrugated and folding carton, litho and flexo printing industries.
The Automatan product range includes the AutoFeed robotic prefeeder, which can be used on rotary and flatbed die cutters and also flexo folder gluers. The AutoFeed can increase productivity and reduce manual labour costs. The AutoFeed has the ability to feed a variety of material from microflute to triplewall. It can also dispose of defective bottom sheets. The AutoFeed can save over 50% floor space when compared to a conventional prefeeder.
Other products on offer via Avanti Conveyors are Label/Laminators, and load turning and handling equipment. Load handling equipment includes joggers and load turners, which are highly efficient, low maintenance, and provide years of trouble-free load handling. The Automatan Jogger/Aerator can dramatically reduce labour costs whilst increasing product quality and the productivity of down-line equipment.
Avanti Conveyors will also be offering a full installation and support service to Automatan’s customers in Europe.
“We are delighted that the agreement with Automatan provides us the opportunity to offer European customers a wider range of products”, commented Simon Mander, Managing Director, Avanti Conveyors. “Local support will offer both new and existing customers the ability to maximise the operation and efficiency of their equipment.”
“Automatan has been looking for a qualified OEM sales agent in Europe and we are pleased to have come to an agreement with Avanti Conveyors”, commented Randall Lorenz, President of Automatan. “The combination of our equipment with the Avanti conveyor systems is a natural fit.”
Ruth George MP visits Avanti Conveyors in Furness Vale
There was time for a tour of the offices and manufacturing facilities and an introduction to the new Pegasus palletiser, which has been designed and manufactured locally.
Simon Mander, Managing Director at Avanti Conveyors, commented “It was beneficial to be able to share our business goals with our local MP and have some direct discussion about some of the issues we face.”
It was a great opportunity for Avanti Conveyors to discuss their growth plans and share their desire to secure the business and jobs in the local New Mills and Chapel-en-le-Frith area. Avanti Conveyors are currently searching for a new factory and the High Peak MP was keen to offer assistance in the search.
Brexit was also a topic for discussion. “We need the status-quo as that is what works for business” said Andy Liles, Finance Director at Avanti Conveyors. “We are an expanding company with a number of open job vacancies and we need stability to support our future growth.”
Avanti Conveyors announces partnership with Systec Conveyors
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.
“We are delighted that the partnership with Systec Conveyors provides us the opportunity to offer US customers a range of Avanti Conveyors products, especially our new separator palletiser system, Pegasus.”, commented Simon Mander, Managing Director, Avanti Conveyors. “Both companies have a similar ethos of locally supporting our customers, which echoes our core values of innovation, support and flexibility.”
“The Avanti Conveyors partnership brings value to corrugated converting customers because they are able to work through Systec Conveyors and have access to a full offering of material handling solutions.” said Matt Cahill, President, Systec Conveyors.
“Avanti Conveyor’s product line is very complementary in that they have products that we do not offer, which will allow Systec to provide a more complete solution.” Paul Gilliam, VP of Sales, Systec Conveyors.
Avanti Conveyors expands sales coverage into Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific region
Avanti Conveyors, manufacturer and supplier of high quality, state of the art intuitive control systems for materials handling equipment to the corrugated industry 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.
Norman has 26 years’ experience in the corrugated industry from Union Camp in Ireland before moving to Australia. He then continued to work in the corrugated industry providing equipment and consultation services to both the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Apart from providing finishing machines, Norman has experience in peripheral equipment such as conveyors, corrugated stacks and pallet moving equipment throughout corrugated plants, working with materials handling systems like Pentek and working with customers such as Visy, Orora, and OJI.
“I’m delighted to be able to work with Avanti Conveyors” commented Norman Clarke, Director of PAC Solutions”. “Their products are both pioneering and adaptable. We can now provide our customers with a path to improving efficiency and throughput for their plants.”
PAC Solutions is a provider of solutions to the corrugated market to enhance plant efficiency, working with customers to provide a one stop shop to suit customers’ needs and requirements.
“A key business objective in 2018 is to continue to develop our sales and support network globally” explained Simon Mander, Managing Director and Owner of Avanti Conveyors. “We understand our customers’ demands for flexibility and innovation and feel that Norman is well placed to represent our product range in these territories.”
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.
The outdoor physics course engaged students to learn about energy transfers, Hooke's Law, motion, velocity and buoyancy through canoeing, mountain biking, climbing and bushcraft.
The students also visited our offices in Furness Vale where they got some hands-on experience doing some PLC and engineering exercises with members of our software and manufacturing teams.
They also got a tour of our manufacturing facility where they were able to see engineering in practice and met some recent school leavers and University graduates who were taking their first steps into careers in engineering.
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