At GIC, we are very proud to be a British company and honestly believe that buying British is best.
Yes, there are many overseas vertical form fill and seal packaging machine manufacturers out there. Some of those brands are common in UK factories, but we think there are five really strong reasons for buying British.
Build Quality
At GIC, we take great pride in the quality of our vertical form fill and seal packaging machines. We use only the best components – the latest specification Rockwell Allen Bradley Servo Drives, Ceetak’s Quick Pulse Heat sealing technology and TOSS functionality for example. Our engineers take pride in their work, and nothing leaves the factory in less than perfect condition. Our attention to detail and build quality is why there are GIC machines still operating 30 years after they were installed!
Lifetime Cost
We have to admit that cheaper alternatives are available and that a lower initial cost can appeal to some. However, when you look at the total lifetime costs of a vertical form fill and seal packaging machine and take into account servicing and maintenance costs, the cost of replacement parts if required and the overall reliability of the machine, then you’ll be hard-pressed to beat GIC. We firmly believe that our British-built machines win hands down over a 10, 20 or 30-year period!
Response Times
As we’re based in the middle of the country and have a dedicated team of service engineers and applications managers, we can travel to our customers’ premises quickly and easily. If our customers need us, we can be there in hours, not weeks. And, as we put customer service at the centre of our business, we will go over and above to help them. That’s why on one occasion, a director was on-site on Boxing Day to ensure production at a customer’s site continued as normal.
Custom Solutions
Some packing machinery manufacturers are rigid. They produce what they think you need and won’t flex or alter their design to perfectly fit the application. At GIC, we look at what our customers need in order to operate efficiently, and we tailor our machines to suit their precise requirements. As we have a talented in-house design team, we can tweak our machines in a myriad of ways and have been known to create unique features and functionality to handle unusual products and fit challenging environments.
Hassle-Free
Finally, in times of uncertainty, with rapidly rising input costs, increased bureaucracy and paperwork when importing from the EU, shipping delays and the value of the pound, we think it’s easier for UK companies to work with other UK companies.
If you want to know more about GIC and its VFFS packaging machines, don’t hesitate to get in touch – call us on 01427 611 885, email info@gic.uk.net or fill in our contact form.
