Two companies delivering one solution
In the face of an increasingly challenging human resource situation in the UK, with manual labour shortages and higher wage bills, more and more businesses are turning towards automation as a reliable way of scaling up. Two companies, Reeco and Somic, have found a perfect synergy delivering automated solutions to end-of-line processes where wraparound packaging is involved. Both are specialists in their own field, delivering innovative high-tech solutions that help businesses to drive cost savings, boost profitability and achieve sustained growth in a challenging economy period.
Combined expertise achieves integrated automation
Reeco and Somic first worked together over five years ago, when they were both engaged by a leading UK supermarket to add automated case packing and palletising to the end of their production line. Reeco is well known for its automated palletising and end-of-line solutions, and Somic specialises in packing automation, specifically for wraparound packaging, tray packers, and shelf-ready packaging including tray/cover and cover/tray cartons.The supermarket only had a very small footprint to work with, and what the two manufacturers had in common, was the compactness of their automation equipment. Together, Reeco and Somic provided an integrated end-of-line solution that fitted the bill (and the footprint) perfectly. In doing so, they realised that they worked in the same way, with the same work ethos and the same desire to provide innovative high-tech solutions. The project was highly successful, and naturally led to further referrals.
A working synergy
Since then, Reeco and Somic have worked on a number of projects together, collaborating seamlessly on end-of-line solutions. Often attending initial sales consultations together, they assess whether they can offer the right solution for the customer. Both companies prioritise understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions that will give a rapid and, enduring return on investment, often within one or two years. A qualified,costs-based business assessment will always be made before embarking on any project because both companies care about offering real value – if either company identifies that their equipment is not suitable for a need, they will be quick to say so. It’s not an exclusive partnership by any means, but because of how Reeco and Somic work together, and what they offer, they often end up on the same team.
How the companies work together for the benefit of the customer
Customers benefit from this working relationship in a number of ways. As well as reaping the benefits of state-of-the-art technology with exceptionally low running costs, they receive seamless, integrated project management. Reeco and Somic develop and deliver automated end-of-line solutions in synergy, liaising with the customer, but without requiring any time-consuming involvement from them. Perhaps because Reeco and Somic are both pioneers in their own field of technology, they have a shared focus on practical solution delivery with a direct and responsive approach. Quite simply, they get things done.
What the customer says
Naturally, the proof of the pudding must be in the eating,and Reeco and Somic are not short of positive customer feedback...
Having previously dealt with Reeco on a palletising project, it was great to expand this relationship further with a Reeco and Somic combined end-of-line packing project. My recent project involving a Somic and Reeco combination across three packing lines was a great experience made better by the great customer support, interaction and communication from both parties to ensure our customer requirements were not only met, but exceeded. Both companies are market leaders in their field of expertise and providing a joint venture to the customer offers a range of benefits, the confidence that both suppliers provide means that minimal interaction and management is required to ensure your project is delivered within scope.
The future looks bright
In a challenging economic climate, Reeco and Somic are pleased to be helping companies find savings and efficiencies. They are committed to providing enhanced end-of-line automation to factories of all sizes and types, enabling them to weather labour shortages and build sustainable growth. For this working partnership, and their customers, the future looks bright.
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