How Mardon’s Fully Automatic Baler Transformed Waste Management at Travis Perkins
For businesses handling large volumes of cardboard and plastic waste, a fully automatic baler can be the difference between a waste operation that costs money and one that generates it. Here’s how Mardon Recycling Machinery helped Travis Perkins do exactly that.
The Challenge: 150 Tonnes of Waste Every Single Month
150 tonnes of cardboard and plastic every single month. That is the waste challenge that Travis Perkins faces at their national distribution centre in Northampton, and one that demands far more than an off-the-shelf solution.
As one of the UK’s largest builders’ merchants, the large-scale Northampton distribution site runs around the clock, generating a continuous flow of cardboard and plastic packaging waste from incoming and outgoing goods. Managing that waste efficiently isn’t just an operational priority, it’s a commercial one too. Poor waste management means lost rebate revenue, unnecessary disposal costs and a site that struggles to keep pace with demand.
The Solution: A Fully Automatic Baler and Conveyor System
When Travis Perkins decided to upgrade their baling setup, they chose Mardon Recycling Machinery. With over 20 years of experience supplying waste handling and recycling equipment to businesses across the UK, Mardon has earned a reputation for taking the time to understand what a customer actually needs, and then delivering it.
The solution was the installation of a Mardon RamPack CM70 Fully Automatic Baler and conveyor system. A high capacity, fully integrated setup engineered to handle the relentless flow of waste across a busy, round-the-clock site. Unlike a standard vertical baler, a fully automatic baler requires minimal operator involvement, the machine handles the entire baling cycle automatically, from loading through to bale ejection, making it the ideal solution for high volume sites where labour efficiency matters.
From the initial conversation through to delivery, installation and on-site training, the Mardon team managed every stage of the project, ensuring the operation kept running smoothly throughout.
Feedback That Says It All
Guy Sambrook, General Manager at Travis Perkins, said: “The delivery, installation and ongoing service has been second to none. Any issues with our previous machine, they kept us updated on timelines. Highly recommended.”
For a site handling 150 tonnes of material every month, having a reliable, fully automatic baler in place means:
- Reduced labour costs and manual handling
- Consistent, high quality bales that maximise rebate values
- A waste operation that runs efficiently around the clock
- Minimal downtime and ongoing support when it’s needed
Want to see it for yourself? Watch the full installation footage captured by our marketing partners SW Productions and see exactly how the RamPack CM70 Fully Automatic Baler and conveyor system was installed at the Travis Perkins distribution centre.
Why Choose Mardon for Your Fully Automatic Baler?
It isn’t just about supplying equipment, it’s about providing a complete service built around the specific needs of each customer. It’s an approach that has led to long-standing relationships with clients across distribution, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare and beyond, and it’s the reason businesses like Travis Perkins trust Mardon when it matters most.
Every fully automatic baler supplied by Mardon includes delivery, installation and full on-site certified operator training as standard. Flexible finance options are also available, including outright purchase, lease and rental, making it easier for businesses of all sizes to invest in the right equipment.
Is a Fully Automatic Baler Right for Your Business?
A fully automatic baler is typically the right choice for businesses that:
- Handle medium to high volumes of cardboard, plastic or mixed recyclable waste
- Want to reduce labour costs and manual handling on site
- Need a baler that can operate continuously with minimal operator involvement
- Are looking to maximise rebate values from baled materials
Whether you’re managing a single site or a national operation, Mardon has the expertise, the equipment and the people to help turn your waste into an asset.
Get in Touch
To find out how Mardon Recycling Machinery can help your business with a fully automatic baler or any other waste handling equipment, visit www.mardonbalers.co.uk or call 0800 587 3028 for a free, no obligation conversation with the team.
