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Shemesh Automation has launched BuckIT TKS25 – a complete turnkey buckets packaging line. The BuckIT TKS25 packaging line is completely automated and is described as the “ultimate feature-heavy, complete end to end packaging line” for liquid and solid products in buckets. Across its applications, the line produces up to 25 buckets per minute with a 3,500ml volume, and can handle many different bucket specifications, loads and final products. The line encompasses design, manufacturing, integration, installation, servicing, parts, delivery and training. This results in “streamlined processes” and the removal of traditional bottlenecks associated with complex packaging lines. Shai Shemesh, president of Shemesh Automation, said: “With BuckIT TKS25, we offer our customers significant competitive advantages, but one of the absolute clearest is the ability to purchase entire production lines under the ‘one umbrella’ banner. This means that all of our packaging production lines are created by experts who have come from one of the world’s most exciting and advanced technology sectors.” The line requires two operators and it features low changeover downtime, raw materials waste and space requirement on the factory floor – leading to ongoing cost savings. He added: “Any ongoing technical support and repairs can also be covered by our engineers and partners, making us a worthy supplier for packaging production lines that will make measurable long-term differences to our customers’ products and profit margins”.