Development, manufacture, and assembly of fold-wrapping, overwrapping, and shrink-wrapping machines.
Marden Edwards Limited
Wimborne (Dorset), UKNew on Amplifa
About Marden Edwards
Marden Edwards Limited is a packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in fold-wrapping and overwrapping machines, based in Wimborne, Dorset (UK). For over 65 years, the company has developed, engineered, manufactured, and assembled machines for the secondary packaging of cartons and products using BOPP film, BOPLA film, and heat-sealable paper. The portfolio ranges from Semi-Automatic Machines (Semi-Auto Series, 10 packs/min) and mechanical basic sealing machines (Evo, B, BX, LX, TM Series) to servo-controlled high-speed systems (ME 120B up to 120/min, ME 300T up to 300/min). Through the ME Shrinkwrap division, shrink wrapping systems are also offered (chamber machines, L-Sealer, Side Sealer, Sleeve Sealer with shrink tunnel). Additionally, Marden Edwards manufactures banding machines (ABS Series, Stretchbander, U-Band), custom packaging machines, product handling systems, and banknote systems. Over 10,000 systems have been manufactured in the UK plant and delivered to more than 150 countries, including the industries of confectionery, cosmetics, food, pharma, tea & coffee, and tobacco.
- Site
- BH21 7SH Wimborne, Dorset
- Processes
- Carton Overwrapping (Tuck and Fold), Overwrapping Evo Series (Basic Seal), Overwrapping B Series (Basic Seal, up to 60/min), Overwrapping BX Series (PLC controlled, up to 60/min), Overwrapping LX Series (up to 90/min), Overwrapping ME 120B Series (up to 120/min), Overwrapping ME 300T Series (up to 300/min), Overwrapping TM / TML / TMX Series
- Materials
- BOPP Film (recyclable), BOPLA Film (biodegradable), Heat Sealable Paper (e.g., Canopy HS100), PE Film (Stretchbander, recyclable), Heat-Sealable Paper, PE Film (recyclable), Shrink Films (various)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
- Industries
- Confectionery, Cosmetics & Perfumery, Food, Pharma & Healthcare, Tea & Coffee, Tobacco
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Design (3D-CAD)
- 02
Prototype Manufacture
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Machine Manufacturing in UK Works
- 04
Assembly and Testing
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Installation, Commissioning and Training at Customer Site
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Maintenance, Spare Parts and Upgrades
Packaging Materials & Processes
BOPP Film (recyclable)
Recyclable polypropylene film for overwrapping and banding machines.
BOPLA Film (biodegradable)
Biodegradable film as packaging material for overwrapping machines.
Heat-Sealable Paper
Heat-sealable paper (e.g., Canopy HS100) as an alternative to plastic film.
PE Film (recyclable)
Recyclable PE film for the SB-300FF stretch banders.
Shrink Films (various)
Various shrink films for chamber machines, L-Sealer, and Sleeve Wrappers.
Sites
Wimborne, Dorset (UK Head Office / Manufacturing)
GBHeadquarters, Design, Manufacturing, and Assembly
- Part weight / size
- Packs up to 450 x 300 x 150 mm (Machinery area)
- Lot size
- Single machines to series production
- Materials
- Steel/Mechanical Engineering, BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper
- Semi-Auto Overwrapping Series
- Evo Series
- B Series / BX Series
- LX Series
- ME 120B Series
- ME 300T Series
- TM/TML/TMX Series
- ABS Banding Series 1–3
- SB-300FF Stretchbander
- U-Band Overwrapper
Wimborne, Dorset (ME Shrinkwrap Division)
GBShrinkwrapping Division
- Materials
- Shrink Films
- Shrink Chamber Machines
- L-Sealer (automatic/semi-automatic)
- Side Sealer
- Sleevewrapping Machines / Sleeve Sealer with Shrink Tunnel
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carton Overwrapping (Tuck and Fold)Packaging Machinery (Folding/Overwrapping, BOPP Film/Paper) | – | 60-300mm × 40-200mm × 25-100mm | – | – | BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper (heat sealable) |
| Overwrapping Evo Series (Basic Seal)Packaging Machinery (Folding/Overwrapping) | – | 50-305mm × 40-200mm × 15-125mm | – | – | BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper |
| Overwrapping B Series (Basic Seal, up to 60/min)Packaging Machinery (Folding/Overwrapping) | – | 50-305mm (B Wide: 50-450mm) × 25-250mm (B Wide: 55-300mm) × 10-150mm | – | – | BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper |
| Overwrapping BX Series (PLC controlled, up to 60/min)Packaging Machinery (Folding/Overwrapping) | – | 50-305mm (BX Wide: 50-450mm) × 25-250mm (BX Wide: 55-300mm) × 10-150mm | – | – | BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper |
| Overwrapping LX Series (up to 90/min)Packaging Machinery (Folding/Overwrapping) | – | 50-305mm (LX wide: 50-450mm) × 25-250mm (LX wide: 55-300mm, LXH: × 10-150mm (LXH: 10-70mm) | – | – | BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper |
| Overwrapping ME 120B Series (up to 120/min)Packaging Machinery (Folding/Overwrapping) | – | 50-330mm × 28-190mm × 10-110mm | – | – | BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper |
| Overwrapping ME 300T Series (up to 300/min)Packaging Machinery (Folding/Overwrapping) | – | 70-180mm × 40-70mm × 10-50mm | – | – | BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper |
| Overwrapping TM / TML / TMX SeriesPackaging Machinery (Folding/Overwrapping) | – | 45-300mm × 37-250mm × 15-125mm | – | – | BOPP Film, BOPLA Film, Paper |
| Shrink Wrapping (Chamber Machines, L-Sealer, Side Sealer, Sleeve Wrapper, Heat Shrink Tunnel)Packaging Machinery (Shrink wrapping with shrink film) | – | – | – | – | Shrink Film (various shrink films) |
| Banding (ABS Series 1-3, Stretchbander, U-Band)Packaging Machinery (Banding/Bundling) | – | Bandwidth 29-150 mm | – | up to 20 bands per minute (Single Head) | BOPP Film, heat sealable paper, PE Film (Stretchbander) |
| Custom Packaging Machinery (3D-CAD Design, Prototype Manufacture, Turnkey Solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product Handling Systems (Collating, Stacking, Conveyor, Diverter, Re-Orienting, Infeed)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Track and Trace Systems / Banknote SystemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service: Machine Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance, Upgrades, Change/Spare Parts, UsedAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
17 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Auto Overwrapping Machine (trailing edge seal) | Marden Edwards Semi-Auto Series | – | Packs: 60-300 x 40-200 x 25-100 mm, 10/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne, Dorset |
| Base Seal Overwrapping Machine | Marden Edwards Evo Series | – | 50-305 x 40-200 x 15-125 mm, 45/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Base Seal Overwrapping Machine | Marden Edwards B Series / B Wide | – | 50-305 (450) x 25-250 (55-300) x 10-150 mm, 40-60/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Base Seal Overwrapping Machine (Beckhoff PLC & HMI) | Marden Edwards BX Series / BX Wide | – | 50-305 (450) x 25-250 (55-300) x 10-150 mm, 40-60/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Base Seal Overwrapping Machine | Marden Edwards LX Series / LX wide / LXH | – | up to 450 x 300 x 150 mm, 40-90/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Servo-controlled Base Seal Overwrapping Machine | Marden Edwards ME 120B Series | – | 50-330 x 28-190 x 10-110 mm, 120/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| High-Speed Overwrapping Machine | Marden Edwards ME 300T Series | – | 70-180 x 40-70 x 10-50 mm, 300/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Overwrapping Machine | Marden Edwards TM / TML / TMX Series | – | 45-300 x 37-200 x 15-125 mm, 40-70/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Shrink Chamber Machine | Marden Edwards (ME Shrinkwrap) | – | – | – | UK |
| L-Sealer (automatic & semi-automatic) | Marden Edwards (ME Shrinkwrap) | – | – | – | UK |
| Side Sealer | Marden Edwards (ME Shrinkwrap) | – | – | – | UK |
| Sleevewrapping Machine / Sleeve Sealer with Heat Shrink Tunnel | Marden Edwards (ME Shrinkwrap) | – | – | – | UK |
| Banding Machine (dual banding heads, BOPP/Paper) | Marden Edwards ABS Series 1 | – | Bandwidth 29-150 mm, up to 20 bands/min | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Banding Machine with Feeder, Cross Banding | Marden Edwards ABS Series 2 | – | – | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Banding Machine with Pick-and-Place Vacuum Head | Marden Edwards ABS Series 3 | – | – | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Stretch Banding Machine (PE Film) | Marden Edwards SB-300FF Stretchbander | – | – | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
| Banding Overwrapper (Paper band with Hot Melt) | Marden Edwards U-Band | – | – | – | UK Head Office, Wimborne |
Additional services
Quality
All systems are constructed, manufactured, and supplied according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. Refurbished machines undergo a comprehensive factory inspection and a detailed functional test with warranty.
| Evidence | Wimborne |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001:2015 | |
| ISO 45001:2018 |
History
Over 65 years of experience in the development, design, and manufacture of fold-wrapping and overwrapping machines; more than 10,000 systems built and delivered to over 150 countries