___________________________________________________________________________________ Bonnington
Plastics Ltd
“ The tankers are where it all starts. From there, the chemicals are pumped into a machine which fills the bottles, and those are moved down the manufacturing line on a conveyor belt. The products are then labelled, quality checked and packed onto pallets. Higher capacity means we can produce more bottles per run, before we need to refill or swap over the tanks.
“ We currently have a semi-automated operation, with a small team of four or five people overseeing the entire process. Over time, we’ d like to find ways of fully automating the manufacturing procedure- we’ ll still need people to oversee everything and maintain the machines, but with a greater degree of automation, we will be able to produce quicker and make their jobs safer. For instance, we currently have team members lifting boxes and working closely with chemicals. With automation, we can reduce risk and put their skills to better use, overseeing operations and maximizing efficiency.”
With demand on the rise and big plans for the future, 2025 marks a major milestone in Bonnington Plastics’ legacy. As Sergio concludes:“ The main thing for us this year is to get our machinery up and running. To fulfil expectations for September onwards, we’ re going to need more people, more space, and greater output. We’ re currently operating at maximum capacity, and so our expansion efforts are central to ensuring the future of the business. We need room to grow.
“ Since bringing FlowChem on board, it’ s been an exciting time for us here at Bonnington Plastics. We’ ve revitalized our manufacturing operation and opened ourselves up to a variety of new opportunities. It’ s the beginning of a bold new chapter for the business. Watch this space.” ■
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