Increased Production, Decreased Staffing & Energy Savings

K&G McAtamney, a chain of Butchers and Delis, expanded its business due to new food retailer contracts and UK market growth. Their busy wholesale meats factory needed to boost manufacturing capabilities while maintaining profitability, high-quality standards, and sustainability goals. To address these needs, Versatile Packaging, their long-time packaging supplier and Irish distributor for Packaging Automation, provided a tailored solution: the Eclipse SL4 SkinPac machine and Revolution system.

The SL4 and Revolution systems increased production capacity, allowing K&G McAtamney to meet growing demand. These machines offered flexibility with quick tool changes and recipe-driven setups, ensuring high-quality finishes and efficient product changeovers. Installation was swift, taking only five weeks, and was completed over a weekend to avoid production disruption.

The result was a significant increase in production, reduced staffing needs, and notable energy savings. The new machines, featuring POWERDRIVE technology, eliminated the need for compressed air and minimized energy usage with standby modes, aligning with K&G McAtamney’s sustainability objectives. This upgrade not only reduced overtime costs but also improved Quality Control efficiencies.

Gordon McAtamney expressed satisfaction with the partnership, highlighting the innovative and efficient solutions provided by Versatile Packaging, which have been crucial in driving the business forward and maintaining a competitive edge.