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Web Guiding · Tension Control · Air Shafts

Ancillary equipment for paper, film
and foil conversion.

We supply web guiding equipment, tension control products, air-expanding reel shafts and a wide selection of accessories and consumables for the blown film extrusion and packaging film conversion industries. One supplier. One call. One team that knows your process.

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35+ yrs
Converting Industry Experience
4
Trusted Manufacturer Partners
ISO
9001 & 14001 Certified

Web-handling problems cost you time, money and yield.

When tension drifts, a web wanders, or an air shaft fails to grip, the line either stops or runs scrap. Too many converting operations are sourcing web guiding, tension control and reel shaft components from separate suppliers, getting inconsistent technical support, and spending valuable time chasing answers from people who don't know the process.

  • Sourcing web guiding, tension control and shaft components from multiple suppliers
  • Slow technical responses when film quality or alignment deteriorates
  • No single point of contact who understands your whole web-handling process

We've spent 35 years solving exactly these problems.

We understand that your converting line can't wait. That's why we combine 35 years of applications experience with a responsive, knowledgeable service, backed by long-standing partnerships with respected manufacturers in the EU and US.

35 years

Serving the converting industry since 1989.

10+ industries

Industries served across converting and packaging sectors

4 partners

Respected manufacturer partners supplying our product range.

2 certifications

ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2015 certified.

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One partner. Every stage of your converting process.

Whether you need a single replacement component or a full web-handling review, we draw on 35 years of applications experience to recommend the right product for your process - so you're never left chasing answers from people who don't know your line.

Applications Advice

We assess your process and recommend the right product for your web-handling challenge first.

Product Supply

We stock and supply equipment from Pearl Technologies, AccuWeb, Dover Flexo Electronics and Spanntec, delivered to your site.

Engineering Support

In-house engineering capability via our parent company, Motion Drives & Controls Ltd, for tailored integration and process improvement work.

Web Guiding

AccuWeb web guiding systems keep your web aligned and on-register, reducing scrap and improving throughput on converting and packaging lines.

Tension Control

Dover Flexo Electronics tension control products measure and manage web tension precisely, protecting film quality and reducing waste across unwind, mid-process and rewind zones.

Air Shafts & Accessories

Pearl Technologies' pneumatic air shafts, core adaptors, blades and slitters give you reliable, consistent performance on reel change and slitting operations.

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Every product we stock for your line.

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4 trusted manufacturer partners. One supply chain.

We've built long-standing partnerships with Pearl Technologies, AccuWeb, Dover Flexo Electronics and Spanntec - respected names in the EU and US - so you get access to quality ancillary equipment for paper, film and foil conversion, stocked and supplied through a single point of contact. No more chasing multiple suppliers. View our manufacturers to see the full range.

ISO 9001
ISO 14001
Est. 1989
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Getting started is straightforward.

We know your time is valuable. Here's how we work with new customers - from first conversation to the right product on your line.

Step 01

Tell us what you need.

Call us, email us or fill in an enquiry form. We'll listen to your web-handling challenge and ask the right questions about your process and materials.

Step 02

We recommend the right product.

Drawing on 35 years of applications experience, we'll identify the right equipment from our product range and explain exactly why it suits your process.

Step 03

We deliver and support you.

We get your order to you quickly and remain on hand for technical support. If you need engineering assistance, our parent company Motion Drives & Controls Ltd can help.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

If you're not sure whether we're the right fit for your converting or packaging operation, here are some of the questions we hear most often.

Do you work with businesses outside the UK?

Yes. Our base is in Warwick, but we supply ancillary equipment and web-handling products to converting and packaging manufacturers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe. Get in touch and we'll confirm delivery options for your location.

How quickly can you get products to us?

We hold stock of many of our most popular ancillary products and aim to dispatch quickly. Call us and we'll tell you straight away what we have available and when you can expect delivery.

Can you help with more than just supplying products?

Yes. Beyond supplying equipment, we apply our applications experience to help you choose the right product for your process. Where engineering work is needed, our parent company Motion Drives & Controls Ltd can support you. Speak to us and we'll work out what's required.

Do you only stock products from specific manufacturers?

We work with a focused group of respected manufacturers - Pearl Technologies, AccuWeb, Dover Flexo Electronics and Spanntec - chosen for their quality and suitability for converting and packaging applications. This focused approach means we know the products well and can give you genuinely useful advice.

What industries do you work in?

We serve manufacturers in converting, flexible packaging, paper, tag & label, wire & cable, extruded products, commercial printing and blown film. Any continuous process involving web, ribbon or filament will benefit from our experience. If you're not sure whether we cover your sector, just ask.

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    Tell us what's on your line.
    We'll tell you what to do.

    Whether you have a product to source, a process to improve or a web-handling problem that needs solving fast - we're ready to help. One call is all it takes.