When leading UK herbs and salads producer Vitacress needed to streamline their pallet wrapping process, they turned to Gordian Strapping — a packaging partner known for solving complex challenges with speed, precision and long-term support.
The Challenge
Vitacress was manually wrapping around 200 pallets of fresh herbs per day. The process was not only time-consuming and labour-intensive but also relied heavily on cardboard corner protection, increasing both costs and packaging waste.
With a focus on continuous improvement and sustainability through their ‘Second Nature’ environmental initiative, Vitacress needed an efficient, automated solution that would:
- Improve output and consistency
- Reduce manual labour requirements
- Cut down on packaging material waste
- Support their sustainability goals
The Solution
Gordian Strapping carried out a full assessment of the site and proposed a fully automated pallet wrapping system, tailored to the specific needs of the Vitacress operation.
The system enabled:
- Double the pallet throughput
- Elimination of cardboard corner protection
- Significant labour savings
- Improved wrapping consistency and load stability
During commissioning, trials were conducted to optimise the film application and usage, paying careful attention to ensure that the properties of film stretch did not collapse the lightweight product in lightweight boxes.
The Results
“Installation of the fully automated pallet wrapper by Gordian Strapping was a resounding success” said a spokesperson for Vitacress.
“Thanks to several optimisation trials, we’ve eliminated the use of cardboard corner protection, cutting our annual cardboard usage by 25,000kg. This supports both our sustainability targets and continuous improvement objectives.
Gordian’s engineers delivered excellent service throughout — knowledgeable, professional and genuinely committed to making the project a success. We’re thrilled with the outcome and confident the solution will benefit us for years to come.”
Why Gordian?
Gordian Strapping has been delivering packaging machinery and solutions since 1937. With more than 275 years of combined expertise across their team, they’re trusted by businesses across the UK for:
- Strapping, wrapping and hooding systems tailored to industry needs
- Reliable, efficient machinery suited for high-output environments
- Ongoing support and aftercare, long after installation is complete
“At Gordian, we don’t just sell equipment — we solve packaging problems” says Rich Allen, Regional Sales Manager of Gordian Strapping.
“We work closely with our customers to understand their goals, deliver the right solution, and support them for the long term.”
The Takeaway
This project is a clear example of Gordian’s ability to deliver measurable impact through automation — improving productivity, reducing packaging waste and helping customers like Vitacress meet their operational and sustainability targets.
Looking to reduce labour, cut costs or boost efficiency on your packaging line? Talk to the team at Gordian Strapping — experts in smart, future-ready packaging solutions.
