Haver & Boecker, Oelde, Germany, in June completed the installation of a ROTO-PACKER® ADAMS® 10 at the Dagenham depot near London of UK cement manufacturer Hope Construction Materials which has implemented polyethylene (PE) packaging at the site. The 1200 bags/h capacity line includes a palletizer manufactured by Haver & Boecker Group company Newtec Bag Palletizing based in Illzach, France.  Gary Brennand, commercial director at Hope commented:  “We want the best benefits and services for our customers. PE packaging here plays an important role. Retailers and wholesalers can increase their stock levels and construction companies can leave their bags outside in the open without worry, no matter what the weather.” He went on “Safety also plays a large role and bag cleanliness provides our customers and ourselves with easier handling.” 

 

According to research carried out by Hope, PE packaging currently accounts for around 60% of bagged materials used in England’s construction industry. The company aims to convert entirely to plastic packaging. www.packyourpowder.com 

 

 

The new Haver & Boecker PE packaging line at Hope’s Dagenham cement depot; right, Gary Brennand