UK Plumbing Components Manufacturer Switches to Severn Packaging Auto Bags

UK Plumbing Components Manufacturer Switches to Severn Packaging Auto Bags

A leading UK manufacturer of plumbing and heating components selected Severn Packaging following a competitive tender for its automatic bagging materials. The customer was impressed by the quality of the bags, the strength of the seals, the sustainability credentials and the reliability of Severn Packaging’s UK stock programme.

The Customer

The customer manufactures and distributes a broad range of plumbing components and fittings. Many of these products are relatively heavy, placing additional demands on the bags and seals used throughout the packing process.

The Challenge

The customer placed its auto bag requirements out to tender as part of a wider review of packaging quality, stock availability, lead times and supplier support.

The business required a packaging partner able to provide:

• Strong, reliable bags for heavy plumbing components.
• Consistent quality across multiple stock bag sizes.
• Reliable UK stock availability.
• Fast call-off deliveries.
• More sustainable packaging materials.
• Technical knowledge of bagging machinery and print consumables.
• Support for future packaging automation projects.

The Severn Packaging Solution

Following the tender and product evaluation process, Severn Packaging was selected as the customer’s preferred auto bag supplier.

All of the required bag sizes were already included within Severn Packaging’s UK stock programme, allowing the customer to transition without waiting for lengthy manufacturing lead times.

The solution included:

• Stock auto bags suitable for automatic bagging machinery.
• Extra-strong band seals designed to support heavier plumbing products.
• Bags manufactured with 60% recycled content.
• Ongoing UK stock holding.
• Call-off deliveries within 48 hours.
• Dedicated technical and account support.
• Thermal printer ribbons.
• Replacement printheads.

The customer is also trialling the SEVERN-DT automatic bagging machine and reviewing additional packaging systems and materials with Severn Packaging.

The Results

Bag Quality That Stood Out During Tender

The customer was particularly impressed by the quality and consistency of Severn Packaging’s auto bags. The materials performed reliably during evaluation and provided a clear improvement in confidence for daily production.

Extra-Strong Seals for Heavy Components

Each bag is manufactured with an extra-strong band seal, making the range well suited to heavier plumbing fittings and components. This reduces the risk of seal failure during handling, storage and transport.

Every Required Size Available from Stock

All bag sizes required by the customer formed part of Severn Packaging’s existing stock programme. This eliminated lengthy manufacturing lead times and simplified the transition to the new supply arrangement.

Reliable Stock and 48-Hour Lead Times

Severn Packaging maintains stock on hand for the customer, with call-off deliveries available within 48 hours. This gives the customer confidence in supply continuity while reducing the amount of packaging inventory that needs to be held on site.

60% Recycled Content

The bags are manufactured using 60% recycled polyethylene, helping the customer improve packaging sustainability without compromising strength, sealing performance or machine compatibility.

A Growing Consumables Partnership

Following the successful move to Severn Packaging bags, the customer has also transferred its printer ribbon and replacement printhead requirements. This reduces the number of suppliers involved and provides a single knowledgeable contact for bags, printing consumables and technical support.

Future Machinery and Packaging Projects

The relationship continues to expand. The customer is currently trialling the SEVERN-DT bagger and reviewing other packaging products and systems with Severn Packaging as part of a wider operational improvement programme.

Key Project Benefits

• Competitive tender won on quality, service and technical knowledge.
• Extra-strong band seals for heavy plumbing components.
• All required bag sizes available from the Severn Packaging stock programme.
• Reliable UK stock holding.
• 48-hour call-off delivery.
• 60% recycled content.
• Thermal printer ribbons now supplied by Severn Packaging.
• Replacement printheads now supplied by Severn Packaging.
• SEVERN-DT automatic bagging machine currently being trialled.
• Additional packaging solutions under review.
• Responsive customer service and strong understanding of the application.

Customer Comment

“The quality of the bags stood out during the tender process. The stronger seals are ideal for our heavier plumbing products, and having every required size available from stock with 48-hour delivery has made supply much easier to manage. Severn Packaging has shown an excellent understanding of our requirements and provided consistently strong customer service. We have since moved our printer ribbons and replacement printheads across and are now exploring further machinery and packaging projects together.”

Purchasing Manager
UK Plumbing Components Manufacturer

Severn Packaging Comment

“Winning the tender was an important first step, but the real success has been how the relationship has continued to develop. The customer needed more than a competitive bag price; they needed reliable stock, strong seals for heavier components, fast delivery and a supplier that understood both the materials and the machinery involved. Our stock programme and 60% recycled-content bags met the immediate requirement, and we now also support the customer with ribbons, printheads and wider packaging advice. The ongoing SEVERN-DT trial and review of other packaging areas show the value of our Total Systems Approach.”

Lee Williams
Sales Director, Severn Packaging

A Complete Auto Bag and Consumables Supply Partnership

Severn Packaging supplies stock and custom auto bags, thermal printer ribbons, replacement printheads, automatic bagging machinery and ongoing technical support to manufacturers throughout the UK.

By combining dependable stock availability, rapid delivery, recycled-content materials and practical application knowledge, Severn Packaging helps customers simplify procurement, reduce risk and improve packaging performance through one trusted partner.