How to Improve Productivity in a Factory with Automation

Why factories struggle with productivity

Low productivity in manufacturing plants often stems from several common issues:

Lack of automation: Relying solely on manual processes can slow production times and cause long lead times which can be discouraging to potential customers. Errors are also more likely, increasing material waste and rework time.
Inappropriate investment in automation: Machines that don’t align with operational needs or are unable to support scalability can hinder efficiency. This will, inevitably, affect profitability.
Unplanned downtime: Frequent equipment breakdowns or long tooling changes can result in unscheduled downtime, which impacts on throughput and makes it difficult to meet deadlines.
Labour shortages: With fewer skilled workers available, factories often struggle to maintain consistent output, damaging brand reputation and resulting in fewer orders.
Poor organisation: Inefficient workflows or equipment layouts can reduce overall productivity and lead to wasted time on packing lines.

Our machines can work 24/7, boosting output without the need for breaks. The option to continue manufacture overnight and at weekends will reduce dependency on staff, increase throughput, and slash lead times.

Automation reduces human error and ensures consistent product quality, thereby reducing waste and avoidable reworks.

Automating repetitive or dangerous tasks decreases the risk of workplace injuries and alleviates staff of physically demanding work, cutting sickness absence and the reliance on expensive agency workers.

Why choose Brillopak for your factory automation solutions?

At Brillopak, we specialise in automation solutions that enhance productivity and adaptability for manufacturing plants. By choosing us for your workplace automation, your business will benefit from our extensive experience and commitment to ongoing research and development.

Flexible machines: Our equipment is designed to handle a range of products with no tooling changeover, minimising machine downtime and keeping packing lines running smoothly.
Semi-automated systems: Our semi-automated machines achieve a 15 per cent increase in line throughput per shift, making them an excellent starting point for improving productivity.
Fully automated systems: Capable of packing up to 150 packs per minute, our fully automated machines deliver high efficiency even in compact spaces and are suitable for businesses who are committed to full-scale automation of their factories. With our machines, you can kit out your whole factory (and that’s our aim!) but you can buy just one machine first to start, that may be all you ever buy and that’s still doable.

Tailored solutions for maximum productivity

Every factory is different, so at Brillopak our consultants work closely with our customers to recommend the right automation solutions. Our free, no-obligation automation audits will identify inefficiencies in your current setup, highlight potential areas for automation, and design tailored solutions that will not only meet your business’s current needs but also ensure that they can support growth.

Get Your Free End-Of-Line Automation Audit

Would you like to book your free audit? In this consultation, we will look into what your packing lines currently involve, and look at which areas you could automate to:

→ Improve efficiency

→ Negate labour shortages

→ Increase line speed

BrilloPAK will help you select the machine which best suits your use-cases. Book your no-obligation consult and stay on the cutting edge of factory and warehouse automation.

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What Our Customers Say

Real experiences from operations managers who've integrated our machines into their production lines.

I wanted a system that would be straightforward to operate, with minimal downtime and line stoppages. The new system meets that requirement. Our operators appreciate the speed at which product changeovers can now be completed at the touch of a button. Our staff understood how to operate the system after a minimal period of training.

Muntons

The system has minimal downtime and I am pleased to recommend Brillopak to anyone considering packing automation.

TATA Steel

The new apple packing lines went live on time and on budget and have already achieved a step change in the quality of product that we deliver.

Morrisons |

I found that Brillopak were really focused on doing the job professionally. They also remained on site to make sure all of our people understood the systems before they left.

McVities

We were looking for a supplier who could meet the specification, contribute ideas and also offer the flexibility to modify their machines to work with our environment. Brillopak was a good fit.

Morrisons

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