Wipak UK Machinery Installation is Largest of its Kind
- Published: February 15, 2021
Wipak UK’s recently announced multi-million-pound strategic investment in state-of-the-art conversion equipment is set to be the largest of its kind in the UK, according to one of the machinery suppliers.
Italy-based Nordmeccanica Group, the biggest manufacturer of coating and laminating machinery for flexible packaging, industrial and pharmaceutical applications, will supply Wipak UK with a combi laminator that will significantly enhance its capabilities and sustainable packaging product offering thanks to the availability of different coating heads and to the high efficiency of its unique oven design, which is modular and customisable.
“The combi laminator will be the first of its kind in the UK and one of the largest installations in the country,” said Vincenzo Cerciello, vice president, Nordmeccanica. “From a strategic point of view, the installation project is really important to us. With it, Wipak UK will produce pure innovation and expand its sustainable packaging range, which aligns with our own goal to supply environmentally friendly solutions for a better life.”
“This is not only a landmark installation for Nordmeccanica, but for Redfern as well. What is exciting is that Wipak has set the amazing target of becoming carbon neutral by 2025 and we believe that this machine can help achieve that in the UK, well ahead of everyone else,” said Richard Redfern, director of Redfern Machinery – the UK and Ireland agent for Nordmeccanica.
Wipak UK announced its £5 million strategic investment in November last year. In addition to the combi laminator, the investment will see an advanced slitter and laser machine installed at the Wipak UK factory in Welshpool, Powys.
“The combination of these two machines will give Wipak UK a truly unique offering,” said Keith Gater, technical development manager, Wipak UK. “Not only will we be able to create flexible packaging solutions with significantly less plastic, a lower carbon footprint and packs which are easier to recycle, but we will open up multiple laser technology techniques and can process a wider range of material types, including those that better meet clients’ sustainability agendas.”
For more information, visit https://www.wipak.com.