By 1990 Clan Packaging were instigating and assisting Universal Pack with development of new types of machines, developing as well as servicing the UK market.
Commercially, Clan Packaging are entirely independent of Universal Pack and the majority of machine sales and systems are planned and quoted in-house. The Sales team have the backing of a skilled team looking after the After Sales aspect of the company.
In 1990 Clan Packaging expanded the operation into the overseas markets and again became market leaders in some South East Asian countries. The overseas operation lead to Uni-Clan Ltd being created to distinguish the overseas operation from the UK. Clan Packaging Ltd and Uni-Clan Ltd operate from company owned premises in Maidenhead, Berkshire. On site facilities comprise of modern offices, conference room, demonstration area, parts store and fully functional workshop.
The Sales and After Sales management teams have been active in the packaging machinery market for many years and this undoubtedly is a major factor in our success.
Clan After-Sales currently operates from our Maidenhead premises. Our highly skilled factory trained engineers are experienced at carrying out installations and commissioning Worldwide on our complete range of products. Our expertise is such that our after-sales team are regularly used in relation to the manufacturers own direct sales customers, for the purpose of installation and commissioning.
Our After-Sales management team have been active in the packaging machinery field for many years, and have personal experience, within the service, project and productive engineering aspects of packaging. This skills base allows Clan Packaging and Uni-Clan to offer a fully comprehensive after-sales package to all their customers.
Some of our After-Sales services:
- Installation and commissioning.
- Training packages, for operators, setters and engineers.
- Customer specific service contracts.
- Project management.
- Telephone and e-mail technical assistance.
- On site servicing and maintenance.
- Spare parts procurement and delivery.
Management Personnel
Managing Director: Mr S.R.Sneddon
Director (Sales): Mr G.N.Tempest
Director (Commercial): Mrs C.Sneddon
Operations Director: Mr B.C.Blakeley
Machinery Supplied
Universal Pack - Semi and fully automatic systems for producing and BU Range packing Tea Bags - Round and Square.

Universal Pack - Single and multi-lane sachet machines with dosing NV Range systems for free and non free-flowing dry products.

Universal Pack - Single and multi-lane sachet machines with dosing pumps NVL Range for viscous and non-viscous products.

Universal Pack - Single and multi-lane machines for sachet and strip-pack NVT Range tablets/capsules.

Universal Pack - Semi and fully-automatic systems for sachet packing SP Range solid products; i.e. straws, plastic spoons, phone cards.

Universal Pack - Single and multi-lane stick-pack machines with dosing STK Range systems for free and non free-flowing dry products.

Universl Pack - Single and multi-lane stick-pack machines with dosing STKL Range pumps for viscous and non-viscous products.
Miele - High speed microprocessor controlled machines, twin tube, V.F.F.S. Range inclined and dual seal version vertical form fill seal units with optional block, top or vacuum block systems to produce high quality pillow or block bottom style packs.
V2 Engineering - Compact cartoning machines for small, medium and large V105/V106 Range cartons. Versions of these machines are also available for trays and small case packing.
Second-hand and rental machines are also available on request.
Overseas Representation
Clan Packaging / Uni-Clan are represented throughout the world by established agents offering Clan/Uni-Clan's trained service technicians and spare parts distribution.
Companies Represented in the UK
Universal Pack (Italy)
Flexible and high speed sachet/stick-pack machines, special systems complete lines with automatic collation and cartoning.
Miele (Italy)
VFFS Pillow or Block Bottom bags, vacuum block systems, auger, volumetric, twin-tube and dual seal versions.
V2 Engineering (Italy)
Automatic cartoning machines for small, medium and large cartons as well as tray and small packing.
Uni-Clan Ltd (UK)
Uni-Clan Ltd is a subsidiary of Clan Packaging Ltd and was formed principally to act as a distributor to overseas companies.