Food packaging firm Coveris has announced a £3m investment plan for its cartonboard division.
The division, based over three sites in Cambridgeshire, is a leading supplier of food packaging in the UK. The investment is set to boost the company’s UK operations, delivering increased capacity, improved production efficiencies and modernised facilities.
Investments will pay for site refurbishment, machinery installation, modernisation of equipment and an extensive staff training programme planned for 2017.
Michael Marshall, operations director of Coveris’ paper division commented: “The announcement of the investment plan for our board division marks an exciting time for Coveris. From site modernisation to installation of new machinery and staff training, the investment plan encompasses the whole board business.
“Our immediate focus is that customers see the benefit of our investments with a smooth transition and enhanced operational performance. Long term, these investments demonstrate our commitment to continue as a leading and innovative supplier of board packaging to the food industry.”
Coveris manufactures cartonboard packaging for various sectors of the food industry with a portfolio of board and lined board formats, including sandwich skillets, nested trays, sleeves, cartons and foodservice ranges.
Coveris’ board sites also house Computer Aided Design (CAD) and plate making facilities, as well as a creative design centre. The latter is also planned for refurbishment.
Coinciding with the announcement of its investment plan, Coveris is due to reveal the first in a series of packaging developments launching in 2017.
The company will be showcasing its latest innovations at the food and drink packaging event Pro2Pac from 20–22 March at London’ ExCeL exhibition centre on stand N950.
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