Cotswold Mechanical weighers will continue to be manufactured in Britain, thanks to GIC, the vertical form fill and seal packaging machinery manufacturer.
Cotswold Mechanical Ltd went into liquidation earlier this year, with GIC purchasing the company’s intellectual property, stock, and spare parts inventory this month.
GIC has pledged to retain the brand name as it moves the manufacturing of Cotswold linear weighers from Gloucester to its Lincolnshire factory. GIC will continue to service existing machines and offer spare parts to customers.
Established in 1995, Cotswold Mechanical Ltd manufactured linear weighing and counting machines, conveyors, and product handling systems which are used in a broad range of industries, including food, pharmaceutical, agricultural and hardware production.
GIC, based in Gainsborough, has worked closely with Cotswold Mechanical’s team for nearly 20 years, with both companies’ machinery featuring alongside each other on many installations.
“We were very sad to hear about Cotswold Mechanical closing as we have worked with their team on many occasions and know that their machinery is exceptionally well made, reliable and efficient,” says GIC managing director, Andy Beal. “As a company, we are passionate about UK manufacturing, and we did not want to see the Cotswold Mechanical name disappear.
“As well as supporting UK manufacturing, this purchase means that GIC can now offer a complete UK-made weighing and bagging solution that will be ideal for many sectors.
“With hundreds of Cotswold Mechanical weighers in use across the UK, we will also be providing after-sales support, through servicing, technical support and spare parts.”
