Automated shrink wrapping system milks the attention at Little Town Dairy

A new automated shrink wrapping line has been installed at Little Town Dairy in Lancashire. This servo-driven side-feed system, supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), ensures the packaging operations keep pace with the dairy's other automated improvements.

Alison Moulding, director at Little Town Dairy, stated, "We’ve recently invested in robot milkers, filling lines and automated pallet wrapping, all to keep up with growing demand for our products and to stay up to date with current manufacturing best practice."

Originally founded in the 1960s focusing on milk supply, Little Town Dairy has expanded into various milk-based products, maintaining its status as a family-run business. Their new machine specializes in wrapping trays of yoghurts and was selected for its speed, matching the output of newly upgraded filling lines.

The YPS shrink wrapper allows for stable packaging, accommodating different product sizes without the need for change parts. It's also built to withstand rigorous cleaning processes required in dairy environments, highlighting its stainless steel construction and low voltage electrics designed for hygiene.

Alison Moulding further added, "YPS’ engineering team have been supporting our previous shrink wrapping line even though it was originally supplied by a different company. They’ve also been supplying us with packaging materials. From this experience, we knew that YPS would not only supply equipment that was ideal for our requirements but also give us excellent support both during installation and in our ongoing use of our new system."