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Palletiser Buying Guide

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Granta

There are many different automated palletising systems available on the market, so we have put together a few key points that you should consider before investing. This will ensure that your investment will meet your current needs as well as … Continue reading →

Can You Lease A Palletiser?

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Granta

Yes you can, is the answer to this question! Leasing is a very efficient way of purchasing a palletising system as it helps cashflow by removing the need for a large capital outlay at the time of purchase. It also … Continue reading →

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Robot Sales Surge in Europe, Asia and the Americas – Are You Part of The Trend?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Granta

According to the latest report from the International Federation of Robotics, robot sales in Europe, Asia and the Americas have surged in 2021 (https://ifr.org/ifr-press-releases/news/robot-sales-surge-in-europe-asia-and-the-americas), with a new record of 486,800 units being shipped globally. Sales in Asia/Australia were the strongest … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Motivate Manufacturing Employees

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Granta

As a manager, one of your many responsibilities is to ensure that your manufacturing staff are engaged and motivated. Motivated staff will generally work harder and have higher productivity levels, which in turn increases production output and business profitability. Motivated … Continue reading →

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Why Are Automated Palletisers Becoming More Financially Viable?

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Granta

With the many social and economic changes that have occurred in the last few years, along with the advances in automation and technology, automated palletising systems are becoming more financially viable than ever before. In this article we will cover … Continue reading →

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Ways To Overcome The UK’s Nationwide Labour Shortage

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Granta

With staff shortages predicted to last up to 2 years and affecting many different industries, many manufacturers are looking for ways to overcome the issue. Supply chains have been disrupted, and whilst there is demand for product, many business are … Continue reading →

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How To Calculate Automation CapEx ROI

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Granta

When making your CapEx plans it is always useful to know the ROI of any proposed expenditure. However, this can sometimes be difficult to calculate as there are often several different factors that need to be taken into account to … Continue reading →

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What Does The Manufacturing PMI Mean For You?

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Granta

Have you heard of the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) before? Do you know what it means for you? The Manufacturing PMI is a diffusion index that includes responses to questionnaires that have been collected from approximately 650 manufacturing firms … Continue reading →

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UK Gov Plant & Machinery Super-deduction Scheme

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Granta

Are you looking to take advantage of the UK Government’s Plant & Machinery Super Deduction Scheme? In brief the scheme means that: • For expenditure incurred from 1 April 2021 until the end of March 2023, companies can claim 130% … Continue reading →

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Downloadable Palletiser URS Template

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Granta

A User Requirement Specification (URS) document is essential to ensuring that the system you are looking to purchase is going to meet your requirements. However, when you get into the realms of automation, it can be difficult to know exactly … Continue reading →

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