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Packaging Automation We are committed to providing reliable, cost effective machinery supported by exceptional service worldwide.

Packaging Automation, founded in 1963, is a british manufacturer of packaging machinery, specialists in tray sealing, pot filling, factory efficient intelligent weighing systems & factory automation. Company Overview
Packaging Automation are the original designers and manufacturers of heat sealing solutions and continue to be market leaders - developing new and innovative technology in the field of heat sealing.

It’s good to talk ☕💬Last Saturday (10 October) was World Mental Health Day, and today at Packaging Automation we’re keep...
13/10/2026

It’s good to talk ☕💬

Last Saturday (10 October) was World Mental Health Day, and today at Packaging Automation we’re keeping the conversation going.

We’re running drop-in sessions throughout the day where anyone at PA can pop in, grab a coffee and a pastry, and simply have a chat. No agenda, no pressure, just time to talk.

Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do for our mental health is the simplest: open up to someone we trust, or just listen when a colleague needs it. A conversation over a cuppa can make a bigger difference than we often realise.

We’ve also got some brilliant resources on the table from Mental Health UK and the Mental Health Foundation, including tips for looking after your wellbeing and how to start a conversation about your mental health, whether that’s with a friend, family member, colleague or a support line.

Looking after our people means making space for these conversations every day, not just one day a year. 💚

If you’re reading this and things feel heavy right now, please reach out to someone. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start talking.

We're hiring: Tool Assembler | Knutsford, Cheshire 🔧We're looking for a Tool Assembler to join our Tool Assembly team. Y...
23/09/2026

We're hiring: Tool Assembler | Knutsford, Cheshire 🔧

We're looking for a Tool Assembler to join our Tool Assembly team. You'll build and finish tooling to drawing and specification, carry out quality checks, and help make sure every tool leaves us right first time.

Applicants should have basic engineering skills, including drilling, tapping and marking out, and be comfortable working from engineering drawings.

📍 This is a site-based role, so you'll need to be able to commute to our Knutsford site reliably.
📄 Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and will be required to provide evidence of their right to work before employment commences.

👉 Read the full job description and apply here: https://pal.co.uk/about/vacancies/

🏆 Congratulations to Jacob, our latest PA Values Champion!At Packaging Automation, our values are built around UNITY: Ur...
15/09/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Jacob, our latest PA Values Champion!

At Packaging Automation, our values are built around UNITY: Urgency, Never Settle, Intent, Teamwork and You. Every month we recognise one person who doesn't just live those values, but goes above and beyond them.

This month, that person is Jacob. His hard work and commitment haven't gone unnoticed, and the whole team came together to celebrate his achievement. As a thank you, Jacob got to spin our Wheel of Fortune for a prize! 🎡

It's people like Jacob who make PA what it is. Well deserved, Jacob, and thank you for everything you do.

Penalty practice? Nailed it! 🎉 Every shot was a winner, not a single wobbler 😂 Fingers crossed the lads can keep their c...
15/07/2026

Penalty practice? Nailed it! 🎉 Every shot was a winner, not a single wobbler 😂 Fingers crossed the lads can keep their cool under pressure tonight! Come on England! ⚽

Yes… we helped launch the Pot Noodle 🍜Here’s a fun one for your Tuesday. Back in 1977, Golden Wonder came to us with a w...
14/07/2026

Yes… we helped launch the Pot Noodle 🍜

Here’s a fun one for your Tuesday. Back in 1977, Golden Wonder came to us with a wild new idea: freeze-dried noodles you turn into a meal with just hot water. They hired twelve of our PA182 machines to test it… and the rest is snack history. So next time you’ve got a Pot Noodle at your desk, you’re holding a little piece of PA heritage😊

Be honest — what’s your Pot Noodle flavour of choice? 👇

https://pal.co.uk/about/timeline-history/

Come on England! 🙌The whole team here at Packaging Automation has downed tools for a moment to get behind the Three Lio...
10/07/2026

Come on England! 🙌

The whole team here at Packaging Automation has downed tools for a moment to get behind the Three Lions 🦁 ahead of this weekend's big match!

From our workshop floor to the national stage, we know a thing or two about precision, teamwork and delivering under pressure — and we'll be cheering England on to do exactly that.

Whatever you're doing this weekend, get behind the team. Let's bring it home! ⚽

Meet Tanya. 🌟 She joined PA at just 18 on a four-year engineering apprenticeship back in 2001 — and today she leads our ...
07/07/2026

Meet Tanya. 🌟 She joined PA at just 18 on a four-year engineering apprenticeship back in 2001 — and today she leads our design team as Design Manager, with five engineers in her charge. Proof that an apprenticeship isn’t just a job; it’s the start of a whole career. We’re so proud of the people who grow with us.

How long have you been in your current role? Let us know below 👇

https://pal.co.uk/about/apprenticeships/tanya-westernraad/

Where it all began — a cold garage in CheadleEvery summer we help pack millions of meals across the country — but did yo...
02/07/2026

Where it all began — a cold garage in Cheadle

Every summer we help pack millions of meals across the country — but did you know it all started in a freezing garage? 🏠 Our founder Arthur Penn built his very first components by hand, late into the night, wearing gloves and a scarf to keep warm. From that draughty garage to a factory in Knutsford and machines all over the world… not bad for a chap with a lathe and a big idea. 👏

What’s the humblest beginning you’ve ever heard of? Tell us below 👇

https://pal.co.uk/about/timeline-history/

Do you want to move away from plastic but unsure how it seals or performs?The Packaging Automation Trial Facility lets y...
01/05/2026

Do you want to move away from plastic but unsure how it seals or performs?

The Packaging Automation Trial Facility lets you test bio-based, compostable and pulp materials under real production conditions — so you can make smarter, greener choices.
Packaging trials boost confidence — and help you hit sustainability goals without compromise.

30/04/2026

Take Away Only What You Need
Less is more with the MiWeigh Negative Scale — engineered to take product away to reach the set target weight quickly and reliably. Perfect for high-flow operations needing accurate, high-speed weighing with minimal waste.
📈 Lower giveaway
📉 Higher throughput
📲 Integrated insights for real-time line control

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