Sitma has launched PackHub, a compact Automated Bagging System designed to simplify and accelerate order fulfilment operations for UK e-commerce, retail distribution, and third-party logistics providers. In the UK, PackHub will be available through Engelmann & Buckham (E&B), Sitma’s appointed sales agents, providing local expertise, consultation, and support.

Developed to meet the demands of growing UK e-commerce and fulfilment environments, PackHub automates key steps of the bagging process, including bag feeding, orientation, and labelling. The system integrates easily into existing packing workflows, enabling operators to work more efficiently while maintaining a simple and intuitive process. By streamlining repetitive tasks, PackHub can reduce packaging time by up to 50% per order, increasing throughput without the need for a complete process redesign.

At the core of the system is a high-capacity hopper holding up to 500 bags, enabling continuous production and reducing operator intervention. Bags are singulated via a precision friction feeder and automatically rotated into the optimal position for ergonomic product insertion. A vacuum cup holding station stabilises the bag during packing, while an integrated labelling unit prints and applies address or carrier labels directly to the envelope, supporting common UK parcel workflows.

PackHub has been designed with flexibility and space efficiency in mind. Its compact footprint makes it well suited to UK warehouses where floor space is at a premium, while the wheeled frame allows the unit to be easily repositioned within a packing or despatch area.

“PackHub was developed to offer a practical automation step for operations looking to increase packaging productivity without completely redesigning their workflow,” said Stefano De Marco, Chief Executive Officer at Sitma. “By automating the most repetitive tasks while keeping operator interaction simple and intuitive, PackHub helps companies scale their fulfilment operations efficiently.”

“UK fulfilment operations are under constant pressure to improve speed, accuracy, and labour efficiency, often within very constrained warehouse environments,” said Richard MacLean, Sales Director at E&B. “PackHub offers a highly practical automation solution that delivers immediate productivity gains without disrupting existing processes, making it an excellent fit for UK e-commerce and logistics operators.”

Through E&B, UK customers will have access to local sales support, system consultation, and guidance on integrating PackHub into new or existing packing lines.

Contacts

Richard MacLean, Director, rmaclean@buckham.co.uk ,

Tel No: 01420 593680.  visit: www.buckham.co.uk