Page 25 - Glass Machinery Plants & Accessories no. 2/2018

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BEATSON CLARK

IMPORTANT

INVESTMENTS

Leading glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark is
once again investing in the future of its Rotherham plant,
covering all areas from glass melting and production to
inspection, packaging and IT.
This latest investment of over GBP 2 million is in addition
to the GBP 20 million that has been spent on improvements
over the past decade and is part of the company’s
commitment to improve quality and maintain excellent
customer service.
Over Christmas and the New Year, Beatson Clark’s
engineers worked hard to install a new amber bottle making
machine and upgrade the forehearth.
Improvements to the forehearth will enhance glass
homogeneity, delivering better quality glass to the machine
which will produce high-quality bottles and jars using the
latest technology. Installation of the new machine took
three weeks to complete and demonstrates the company’s
commitment to serving the growing bottled beer market.
Beatson Clark also plans to install a new Tiama MX4
inspection machine, a high-tech innovation which will use
light sensors to check for smears, splits and wall thickness
in the glass. New strapping facilities were also recently
trialled and installed at Beatson Clark’s glassworks in
Rotherham. The new advanced method of strapping the
pallets will significantly reduce the de-palletisation time for
high speed lines.
Beatson Clark prides itself on providing the best customer
service, which is why it has also invested in a QAD
Enterprise Resource Planning System. The system includes
an updated CRM (customer relationship management)
module and will integrate all areas of the business.
“Consistent investment in new machinery and technology
allows us to remain a market leader in the glass packaging
industry,” said Charlotte Taylor, Marketing Manager at
Beatson Clark. “Providing the highest quality service for
our customers is integral to the core values of the company.
We aim to be flexible, responsive and supportive, and
the new software will further improve our already high
standards.”
Beatson Clark has been in the business for over 260
years and is one of just six glass manufacturers of glass
containers remaining in the UK.
It supplies bespoke and standard glass bottles and jars to
the food, beverage, brewing and pharmaceutical industries.
Beatson Clark specialises in providing glass packaging
solutions for niche brands in the food, drink and
pharmaceutical markets worldwide. The company has a
turnover of GBP 48 million and a production capacity of
approximately 514 million units or 145,000 tonnes.
It employs approximately 350 people.