Name: Marden Edwards - ME BX Series
Brand: Marden Edwards

Question 1

What is the Marden Edwards ME BX Series?

Accepted Answer

A fully automatic base-seal overwrapping machine running up to 60 packs per minute, controlled by PLC and HMI with quick-change tooling. The ME BX is intended for producers that need repeatable base-seal overwrapped packs with consistent presentation and controlled film handling. dph can match the machine configuration to the required pack dimensions, output and downstream equipment.

Question 2

How fast is the ME BX?

Accepted Answer

Up to 60 packs per minute. At rated speed, that equals approximately 3,600 finished packs per hour before allowance for changeovers and planned stops. Actual output depends on pack dimensions, film, product flow and the selected line configuration, so dph confirms capacity against the buyer's format before specification.

Question 3

What pack sizes does it handle?

Accepted Answer

Length 50–305 mm, width 25–250 mm, height 10–150 mm. The supported range allows producers to cover 50–305 mm long packs on the same platform when the correct tooling is installed. Final dimensions, film specification and change parts are confirmed from sample packs before the machine is ordered.

Question 4

How is the ME BX controlled?

Accepted Answer

By a PLC and HMI, with quick-change tooling for fast changeovers. This specification helps buyers confirm whether the ME BX fits their pack range and production target. dph can validate the final setup using product, carton and film samples before order confirmation.

Question 5

ME BX vs ME Evo — which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

The ME BX adds PLC/HMI control and quick-change tooling at up to 60/min for high-volume runs with large pack variation; the ME Evo runs up to 45/min on relay logic. The choice therefore depends on required speed, pack-size range, control preference and future SKU plans. dph can calculate expected capacity and changeover needs from the buyer's actual product mix.

Question 6

Is it good for frequent pack changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes—quick-change tooling and a wide size range suit high pack variation. This feature supports repeatable base-seal overwrapped packs during routine production and reduces dependence on manual correction. Its practical value should be assessed together with the required output, operator availability and planned SKU changes.

Question 7

Can it wrap tea and coffee products?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Marden Edwards overwrapping machines are widely used in tea and coffee packaging for retail carton overwrapping, multi-pack bundling and premium gift presentation. Common applications include wrapping 25-bag or 50-bag tea cartons with a transparent PP film seal, overwrapping premium coffee tins or boxes, and producing multi-pack retail formats for supermarket supply in the Gulf, UK and European markets. dph can advise on film specification and tooling for specific pack formats.

Question 8

What volumes is it built for?

Accepted Answer

High-volume runs needing flexibility and uptime. It is especially relevant where consistent presentation and predictable output matter across repeated production batches. Buyers should size the machine against peak demand, SKU variety and the number of planned shifts rather than average volume alone.

Question 9

Who makes the ME BX?

Accepted Answer

The Marden Edwards ME BX Series is manufactured by Marden Edwards, a UK-based specialist in overwrapping and bundling machinery with over 60 years of experience supplying packaging lines to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries. Marden Edwards machines are installed in tea and coffee factories worldwide, where they are used to overwrap retail cartons, multi-packs and premium gift boxes. In the Middle East and South Asia, Marden Edwards machines are represented and supported by dph Industries.

Question 10

Is it designed with film economy in mind?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the ME BX incorporates film tension control and precise cut-and-fold mechanics that minimise film waste per pack. For large-volume production runs on PP or eco-compatible overwrapping films, even small reductions in waste-per-pack accumulate into meaningful material savings over a full production year. As more tea and coffee brands in the Middle East shift to thinner or biodegradable films for sustainability reasons, precise film handling becomes increasingly commercially important.

Capacity	Up to 60 packs per minute
Pack Size Range	Length 50–305 mm, Width 25–250 mm, Height 10–150 mm

See it in action

Marden Edwards - ME BX Series

Why producers choose the Marden Edwards - ME BX Series

Overview

Specifications

Key features

See it in action

Frequently asked questions

You may also consider

Marden Edwards - ME Evo Series

Marden Edwards - Semi Auto Series

Marden Edwards - ME B Series

HST - ZE 30

Ready for the details?

dph in numbers