L-R: Iain Buckham, Chairman, Engelmann & Buckham, Keith Ockenden, UK Group MD, Zeus
Zeus Group, one of Europe’s fastest-growing packaging companies, and Engelmann & Buckham (E&B), a leading UK specialist in packaging and processing machinery, are pleased to announce a new strategic collaboration designed to deliver a complete, end-to-end Packaging Automation and Consumables solution for UK businesses.
The partnership brings together Zeus’s extensive packaging consumables portfolio and national customer reach with E&B’s technical expertise in automation, materials handling, packaging machinery, and end-of-line systems.
Together, the companies will provide UK manufacturers, logistics operators, food producers, e-commerce fulfilment centres, and industrial businesses with a truly integrated offer—from machinery specification through to ongoing consumables supply and maintenance support.
A Joined-Up Approach to Automation + Consumables
Under the collaboration, Zeus will act as the commercial partner, working closely with clients to understand production processes, operational challenges, and automation needs.
Engelmann & Buckham will deliver the full machinery capability, including:
- Site assessment and process mapping
- Machinery specification and solution design
- Pricing, quoting, and system integration
- Supply, installation, and commissioning
- Service, technical support, and full maintenance packages
This combined model enables customers to benefit from:
- A single point of contact
- A fully integrated solution
- Improved production efficiencies
- Reduced downtime and operational costs
- Long-term value through matched consumables and machinery performance
The partnership will also explore Rent-to-Buy and Finance-Through-Consumables models—allowing customers to acquire machinery via structured rental agreements linked to ongoing consumables usage thus mitigating the need for one of Capital Project Approval.
Keith Ockenden, UK Group MD, Zeus, commented:
“This partnership significantly strengthens our automation strategy and enhances the value we deliver to customers. By combining E&B’s engineering and machinery expertise with Zeus’s national reach, packaging manufacturing and consumables portfolio, we are creating an efficient, competitive & integrated solution for UK clients. This collaboration is a natural next step in helping customers drive efficiency, productivity, reduce costs, and future-proof their operations.”
Iain Buckham, Chairman, Engelmann & Buckham, said:
“We are delighted to be partnering with Zeus. Our Packaging Process, Materials Handling & End of Line Automation Solutions align perfectly with Zeus’s extensive customer relationships and packaging consumables capability. Together, we can provide a seamless, end-to-end approach—from specifying the right machinery to maintaining it and ensuring optimal performance with the right materials. We look forward to a strong and successful 2026, and to setting high standards for automation solutions across the UK.”