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E&B chairman Iain Buckham and Zeus Group UK managing director Keith Ockenden. Credit: Zeus Group and Engelmann & Buckham (E&B).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Packaging provider Zeus Group and UK-based machinery specialist Engelmann & Buckham (E&B) have entered a partnership for supplying integrated automation and consumables services to businesses across the UK.<\/p>\n

The collaboration combines Zeus Group\u2019s range of packaging consumables and its UK market presence with E&B\u2019s experience in automation, materials handling, and packaging machinery.<\/p>\n

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The companies intend to offer an integrated solution for manufacturers, logistics operators, food producers, e-commerce fulfilment centres, and industrial companies.<\/p>\n

Services are set to include support from the initial specification of machinery through to maintenance and regular supply of consumables.<\/p>\n

As part of the agreement, Zeus Group will take on responsibility for working with clients to review their production methods and identify operational requirements.<\/p>\n

Engelmann & Buckham will be responsible for delivering machinery capabilities such as site assessment and process mapping.<\/p>\n

It includes machinery specification and solution design, pricing and system integration, equipment supply and installation, commissioning, as well as technical support and ongoing maintenance packages.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the partnership will consider financing alternatives, including rent-to-buy and finance-through-consumables models.<\/p>\n

These options would allow customers to acquire equipment through structured rental agreements connected to ongoing consumables usage, thereby removing the immediate requirement for capital project approval.<\/p>\n

Zeus Group UK managing director Keith Ockenden said: \u201cThis partnership significantly strengthens our automation strategy and enhances the value we deliver to customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy combining E&B\u2019s engineering and machinery expertise with Zeus\u2019s national reach, packaging manufacturing and consumables portfolio, we are creating an efficient, competitive & integrated solution for UK clients.<\/p>\n

Engelmann & Buckham chairman Iain Buckham said: \u201cWe are delighted to be partnering with Zeus. Our packaging process, materials handling and end-of-line automation solutions align perfectly with Zeus\u2019s extensive customer relationships and packaging consumables capability.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we can provide a seamless, end-to-end approach\u2014from specifying the right machinery to maintaining it and ensuring optimal performance with the right materials. We look forward to a strong and successful 2026, and to setting high standards for automation solutions across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zeus Group supplies packaging products for the food, retail, logistics, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing sectors across Europe.<\/p>\n

Engelmann & Buckham has operated since 1950 as a supplier of packaging and processing equipment with expertise in automation systems.<\/p>\n

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