The UK’s leading vertical form, fill and seal packaging machine manufacturer celebrated its 40th anniversary at this year’s PPMA Show. GIC, which is based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, marked four decades in business with branded cupcakes and bubbly available to visitors to stand C50 during the three-day event (24th—26th September). Nearly 1,000 GIC machines have been...Continue Reading
The UK’s leading supplier of vertical form fill and seal packaging machines has this month installed its 400th machine into the fresh produce industry. GIC, which is based in Gainsborough and is celebrating its fortieth year in business, supplied the milestone machine to Vale Royal Fresh Foods. Based in Knutsford, Cheshire, Vale Royal Fresh Foods...Continue Reading
A contract packer to several major supermarkets is preparing for growth in 2024 following a significant investment at its Boston facility. Mason Bros, which packs the sweet potatoes for the Rush Group, has upgraded its packing line, giving it 33% more capacity. Simon Mason invested in a GIC 4100 angled machine late last year and...Continue Reading
The UK’s largest hop-growing co-operative is enjoying increased export sales following a six-figure investment. As well as selling its products overseas, English Hops has grown its domestic revenue after installing a new production line at its Kent facility. Established after the demise of the Hops Marketing Board and comprising 27 growers, English Hops has supplied...Continue Reading
One of the UK’s leading packaging machinery manufacturers has started its 40th year in business by strengthening its team as it prepares for another year of growth. GIC, which designs and builds vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging machinery, was incorporated in September 1984 and initially supplied contract electrical labour to local industries such...Continue Reading
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of packing machines is helping Kitchen Garden Produce has increased its capacity in the run-up to Christmas. GIC has this month received an order for two of its GIC2100 servo machines, which will be installed at Kitchen Garden Produce’s Lincolnshire factory as part of a six-figure investment. As well...Continue Reading
One of the potato and fresh produce industry’s leading packaging machinery manufacturers will continue its celebrations at this year’s British Potato Show. GIC, which supplies Vertical Form Fill and Seal packaging machines, is marking 30 years of producing intermittent VFFS machines and 20 years of manufacturing continuous motion machines. “This year’s British Potato Show coincides...Continue Reading
When it comes to confectionery, the importance of packaging cannot be overstated. How a confectionery product is presented can have a real and significant influence on sales, so getting the packaging right is essential. At GIC, we have a strong track record of supplying vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging machines to confectionery manufacturers....Continue Reading
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of packaging machinery will celebrate two significant milestones at this year’s PPMA Total Show. GIC, which supplies Vertical Form Fill and Seal packaging machines, will mark 30 years of producing intermittent VFFS machines and 20 years of manufacturing continuous motion machines when it attends the September event. “This year’s...Continue Reading
Vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging machines offer speed, accuracy and versatility. They can be adjusted to work effectively with a wide range of materials, including powders which have their own particular challenges, as Keith Marrow, our Applications Manager, explains. Powder Properties Salt, chemicals and spices are all very different, but all of...Continue Reading