Global Packaging Automation Limited — Manchester

North West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · M17 1HG

Company overview

Global Packaging Automation Limited is a specialist packaging supplier in Manchester providing bespoke and standard automatic packaging machinery and factory automation systems. As a packaging supplier in the North West, the company designs, manufactures, builds, tests, and installs automated packaging equipment from its workshop at Trafford Park, serving clients across the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 1997, Global Packaging Automation is a family-run business with extensive capabilities in packaging automation. The company works with both multinational corporations and smaller enterprises across diverse sectors including pharmaceutical, medical, food and drink, household products, pet food, plastics, and glass. Their services encompass factory automation, packaging automation, automatic bagging and palletising, polythene bag manufacturing machines, electrical and robotic design concepts, robotic cell machines, turnkey solutions, electrical control systems (PLC and HMI), safety upgrades, product and pallet conveyor systems, machine upgrades, consultancy services, project management, and spare parts and servicing. As the sole UK agent for Statec Binder of Austria, Global Packaging Automation offers a full range of specialist automatic bagging and palletising systems from the global market leader in high-performance open-mouth bagging. The company's in-house workshop allows complete design, manufacture, build, and testing of all automated packaging systems and machine control systems before on-site installation.

Services offered

Packaging Automation

Design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke and standard automated packaging machines and systems for a wide range of industries.

Factory Automation

Complete factory automation solutions including robotic cell machines, pick and place systems, and conveyor systems.

Automatic Bagging & Palletising

Specialist automatic bagging and palletising systems, including equipment from Statec Binder for high-performance open-mouth bagging applications.

Polythene Bag Manufacturing Machines

Design and manufacture of polythene bag making machines tailored to client specifications.

Electrical Control Systems

Design and production of machine control systems including PLC and HMI programming for automated packaging equipment.

Consultancy & Project Management

Expert consultancy services and full project management for packaging automation projects from concept through to installation.

Spare Parts & Servicing

Ongoing support including spare parts supply, machine servicing, and safety upgrades for both electrical and mechanical systems.

Location and coverage

Global Packaging Automation Limited is based at Newbridge House, Trafford Park Rd, Manchester, M17 1HG. They serve businesses across North West and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What industries does Global Packaging Automation serve?
Global Packaging Automation serves a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, medical, food and drink, household products, pet food, plastics, glass, and many others. The company works with both multinational corporations and smaller businesses.
Does Global Packaging Automation manufacture machines in-house?
Yes, the company has a fully equipped workshop at Trafford Park in Manchester where all automated packaging systems and machine control systems are designed, manufactured, built, and tested before being installed on site.
What is Statec Binder and how is Global Packaging Automation connected?
Statec Binder is an Austrian company recognised as a global market leader in high-performance open-mouth bagging. Global Packaging Automation is the sole UK agent for Statec Binder, offering their full range of specialist automatic bagging and palletising systems.
Does Global Packaging Automation offer ongoing support after installation?
Yes, the company provides spare parts, machine servicing, safety upgrades for both electrical and mechanical systems, and machine upgrades to ensure continued performance of installed equipment.

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