Coveris to upgrade label print and finishing capabilities

Following the announcement of a three million GBP (3.9 million USD) board investment in January, Coveris’ paper division now plans to invest an additional two million GBP (2.6 million USD) over three years, upgrading its existing machine infrastructure to enable increased capacity, quality and consistency for its customers. Applying a model of total productive maintenance (TPM), the new approach is part of the manufacturer’s wider performance system for continuous improvement.    

Through a systematic approach to continuous improvement, using lean strategy where required, Coveris has been able to deliver major benefits through machine modernization including upgrades of a low energy UV system, enabling a 40 percent reduction in power and aiding new levels of safety, productivity and product reliability. Recent machine interface and enhanced high-performance servo motor replacements on its flexographic presses have also worked to deliver better flexibility, consistency and quality control. 

Coveris is recognized by key industry bodies as a leader in operational efficiency. The Shingo Institute, whose operational model is supported by companies such as Siemens, BAE Systems and Rolls Royce, is set to host a workshop at Coveris’ Enterprise Way site in Spalding, UK in February focusing on its lean culture of excellence. Coveris also received the Energy & Environment Award and was shortlisted for the Factory of the Year Award at last year’s Cranfield School of Management Best Factory Awards (BFA).

The company manufactures more than 14 billion labels a year across six sites within the UK.