FORDS Packaging Systems
Bedford, Bedfordshire MK427SH
FORDS is a world leader in packaging innovation and technology with over 100 years of history. We design and produce unique foil closures, and build cutting-edge machinery that delivers, applies and seals them to all manner of products worldwide.
Our Foil Capping Systems combine 100 years of engineering excellence with continuous innovation to deliver a full spectrum of solutions.
From small scale, agile production to mass production at ultra-high speeds, our range of capping systems cater to all output demands. Every machine we produce is tailored to your requirements to find your perfect balance between cost and performance.
Our Sealing Systems facilitate both induction and conduction sealing and offer a full spectrum of speeds with linear and rotary options.
Whether you require a high speed, high volume approach or something more agile and adaptable, we can tailor our sealing solutions to meet your precise needs.
Our Lab Equipment empowers you to put your FORDS-acquired knowledge into action and produce commercial grade samples in-house.
The LabEQ is an industrial sample-producing bench-based sealer that allows you to create replicas of what will be in your consumer's hands when your product goes to market. With the LabEQ, you can produce sample batches for consumer trials and shelf-life analysis or even undertake commercial production in low volumes.
Our After Care offering is designed to add greater flexibility and value to the unwavering support that we’ve built our name on over the past ten decades.By offering individualized care plans that can be shaped around your needs, you can be assured you’re only investing in the services that truly matter to you.What can you expect from FORDS After Care?• Safety and optimization – driving higher efficiencies and reduced downtime.
• Prolonged machine lifespans - including tooling
• Production that consistently outputs the highest quality products
• Improved lifecycles of equipment and replacement cycles
• Reductions in product wastage
• Cost savings
• General operating enhancements and upgrades
Futurology x Packaging Development
Are you seeking to transform your innovative packaging ideas into commercial realities? We understand the complexities you face: from your package and fill product to your target market and distribution chain. Your journey is unique, and we're here to guide you through it.Imagine the power of decades of know-how at your fingertips, guiding you from concept to commercial solution. How valuable would it be to have a partner that can help you both conceive a game-changing package and identify any future challenges you might face well in advance?With 100 years of expertise, FORDS can map out a route from that initial idea to a market-ready product. Our unrivalled discovery phase leaves no stone unturned and considers factors you may not have even thought of. We ask all the right questions across an entire spectrum of criteria to present innovative, tailored solutions that you might not yet know are possible.Whatever your goals, FORDS can help you innovate to achieve them. Sustainable packaging which stands up to intensive manufacturing processes, delivers peace of mind to consumers, extends shelf life and creates excitement around your brand is possible, and we’ll show you how.
Our innovative capping and sealing technology ensures we are not bound by convention. We are here to break the mold in all sectors. From food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, personal care, and everything in between, we can help you truly set your packaging apart.
FORDS equipment puts the future at your fingertips. You can move seamlessly between different heights, opening diameters, pull-tab styles, embossing, and print designs—all with one modular, intelligent system. Built for flexibility, our machines empower you to stay ahead of market demands without heavy capital outlays.
Designed to meet your exact requirements, our systems offer quick-change, multi-format solutions with linear and rotary sealing options. Whether you need conduction or induction sealing for standard, high hygiene, or aseptic conditions, we’ve got you covered.
Our capping presses and chute delivery systems are built for speed, precision, and versatility. From high-speed performance to interchangeable foil cap designs, they deliver. Plus, with optional features like turnover tab equipment, vision systems, and seal integrity monitoring, your packaging line gets smarter, faster, and more efficient.
With 100 years of expertise and an esteemed customer base comprising many of the most successful international brands, OEMs, and industry partners, we have not stood still. We pride ourselves on being ahead of the curve for our customers. We monitor, anticipate, and act on the ever-evolving market conditions to deliver the future of packaging today.
Whether it be sustainability, the mono-separation of materials, improved packaging accessibility, the growth of e-commerce, or changing consumer profiles and preferences, we stay leaps ahead in order to deliver the solutions you aspire to.
FORDS can guarantee hermetically sealed products that protect your goods and offer an all-in-one foil removal with low peel initiation forces. Our unique ability to monitor, evaluate, and optimize peel performance is unparalleled - meaning you can carefully craft the opening experience you desire for your consumers.
With the continued growth of e-commerce and demand for sustainability always increasing, products need to overcome the challenge of becoming more robust whilst minimizing materials at the same time. FORDS makes this not just possible, but readily achievable. We can deliver unrivalled seal integrity and lightweight your packages by up to 60%.
Furthermore, population growth and demographic aging will place different demands on products as rising demand dictates that faster systems are required to expand supply. FORDS’ hermetically validated seals can withstand retort processes to extend shelf life and minimize the need for preservatives—all whilst providing easy opening for all age groups.
