PACE Mechanical Handling, a developer of automated packing and palletising solutions, has reported its best-ever month. The company, which has been in operation since 1996, revealed that its order book exceeded six figures in February 2024.
“2024 has started very well indeed for us,” said managing director, Nick Cesare. “We have seen considerable interest from people across the industry, from growers looking to improve their on-farm packing to larger factories keen to add capacity, reduce operating costs and increase efficiency.
“I think there are three driving forces behind our excellent start to the year. First, there’s a shortage of people looking for work in the sector, so automation is the only way to operate effectively. Two, people know that our systems are highly efficient, reliable and built to last. And, finally, the Improving Productivity grant round two from the government, which financially supported the use of robotic or automatic equipment to improve productivity and address labour shortages, has lowered the cost of capital expenditure.”
In particular, the company reports considerable interest in the Stella Evolution system – a scalable line for on-farm packing with weighing capabilities and an auto sack placement system.
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