From concept to commissioning — delivering precision, compliance, and scalability for the UK’s leading corrugated packaging hub.
Customer Profile
Organisation: Corrugated and Paper-Based Packaging Innovation Centre
Sector: Packaging and Material Science
Location: West Midlands, UK
Mission: Driving next-generation packaging solutions for global brands.
The Challenge
When the customer set out to create a cutting-edge testing facility, they needed more than just test equipment. They needed a partner who could deliver:
- Reliability and responsiveness throughout the project.
- Breadth of capability, with access to a wide range of precision test instruments.
- A solution supporting innovation and compliance from day one.
- Ongoing assistance for calibration, servicing, and repairs.
This facility would underpin R&D for sustainable packaging and ensure compliance with stringent industry standards.
Our Solution
AML partnered closely with the customer to specify, design, and equip the facility with a comprehensive suite of test instruments, ensuring full capability across physical, environmental, and optical testing.
Test Equipment Delivered
- Physical & Mechanical Testing: Burst Tester, Internal Bond Tester, Stiffness Testers, Elmendorf Tear Tester, Precision Thickness Gauge.
- Surface & Finish Analysis: Gloss Meter, Spectrophotometer, Washability Test Equipment, Surface Tension Inspection Equipment.
- Environmental & Durability Testing: Large Walk-In Environmental Chambers, Drop Testers, Transit Simulation Vibration Tester, Cobb Testers.
- Process & Quality Control: Bendtsen, Permeability Equipment, Ovens, Balances and Scales.
This breadth of capability positioned the centre as a benchmark for packaging innovation in the UK.
Project Delivery Highlights
Phase 1 (£330k): Equipment specified, sourced, and installed – Completed December 2022
Phase 2 (£35k): Sample cutters, film application tools, and general lab equipment – Completed December 2023
Phase 3 (£409k): Full pallet Drop Tester, Transit Simulation Vibration Tester, and cutting-edge optical properties test equipment – Completed in 2025
Obstacles Overcome: Coordinated delivery and installation of large-scale chambers and vibration testers under tight deadlines, ensuring calibration and compliance before go-live.
Collaboration: AML engineers worked hand-in-hand with the customer’s technical team to integrate equipment seamlessly.
Results
- Operational Readiness: Facility launched on schedule, fully equipped for advanced testing.
- Capability Expansion: Customer now offers end-to-end testing for corrugated and paper-based products.
- Compliance Confidence: All instruments calibrated to ISO standards, supporting audit readiness.
The centre now drives innovation in sustainable packaging and strengthens the customer’s competitive edge in global markets.
Standards & Documentation
- ISO-compliant calibration certificates.
- OEM specifications for all instruments.
Why AML?
- Unmatched Range: From precision gauges to large environmental chambers.
- Expertise: Decades of experience in paper and packaging testing.
- Responsiveness: Delivered complex equipment and calibration under strict timelines.
- Ongoing Support: Throughout the life cycle of the equipment.
Ready to Build or Upgrade Your Testing Facility?
Contact AML today for a consultation and discover how we can ensure precision, compliance, and scalability for your operation.