The Challenge
With growing demand and a recent influx of new, high-volume customers, Berkeley Farm Dairy needed to upgrade their existing packaging process to accommodate shrink-wrapping for bottled dairy products. While already using a semi-automatic machine from a different company, the manual nature of the setup required significant labour and limited scalability. The company began seeking a more efficient solution to streamline operations without compromising quality.
Why Adpak?
Reason for Choosing Adpak:
The decision to choose with Adpak was driven by a combination of competitive pricing, short lead times, and a positive previous experience. The team already had an Adpak machine BP802AR 230R Side Feed Automatic Sleeve Wrapping Machine on-site and were confident in Adpak’s reliability and product quality.
Previous Packaging Solutions:
While they had another shrink-wrapping system on-site, Adpak’s solution offered superior performance and faster turnaround for production needs, making it the logical choice for scaling their operation after gaining high profile customers.
The Solution
Adpak Product Used:
Model BP802AR 230R Side Feed Automatic Sleeve Wrapping Machine
Implementation Experience:
Installation was seamless — essentially “plug in and go.” With existing electric and air supply already in place, the new Adpak Model BP802AR 230R Side Feed Automatic Sleeve Wrapping Machine was quickly up and running. Adpak’s technician was on-site for two days, ensuring everything was functioning optimally and addressing any minor setup concerns.
Customer Support:
The Adpak team provided excellent communication and support throughout the delivery and installation process, keeping the customer informed and ensuring the Model BP802AR 230R Side Feed Automatic Sleeve Wrapping machine arrived on time.
Results & Impact
✅ 100% labour reduction on bottle loading
✅ RSI risk eliminated
✅ 1-day installation with full support
Key Benefits:
- Labour Cost Reduction: Previously, two staff members were required to load bottles using the manual shrink wrapper — now, no manual labour is needed for this task.
- Health & Safety Improvements: The new BP802AR 230R Side Feed Automatic Sleeve Wrapping Machine has built-in safety features to prevent hand access, reducing risk of injury and repetitive strain issues (RSI).
Operational Flexibility: The BP802AR 230R Side Feed Automatic Sleeve Wrapping Machine supports multiple product sizes and includes measurable settings, allowing for quick, accurate adjustments between formats.
Satisfaction Rating:
9/10
Long-Term Outlook:
With significant time and cost savings, Berkeley Farm Dairy sees huge long-term value in the investment. They’re already considering replacing a temperamental, non-Adpak machine on-site with another Adpak system.
Looking Ahead
Future Plans:
Currently in discussions about introducing an additional Adpak shrink wrapper to replace an older model on-site.
Would Recommend Adpak?
Yes – highly recommended to others in the industry based on performance, reliability, and support.
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Final Thoughts
Berkeley Farm Dairy has experienced first-hand how the right packaging solution can drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve worker wellbeing. With a trusted partner like Adpak, they’ve been able to scale their operations and look confidently to the future.
