Foxpak Flexibles opens new plant
Print2 April 2019
Foxpak Flexibles Ltd, pioneers of flexible, sustainable packaging for a range of consumer goods has officially opened its new manufacturing plant in Collon, Co. Louth, the result of a €3m investment in new equipment and facilities.
Foxpak Flexibles Ltd, established in 2001, manufactures flexible packaging for a wide variety of products that demand strong performance in this area. These include cereals, baby food, pet food and confectionery. The company exports 65% of its output to Northern Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA, and employs 35 staff members.
Foxpak’s mission is to provide competitively priced packaging “of superior quality” by employing the latest technology, thus supporting brands and helping them grow their market share. The company developed short-run digital packaging to complement its existing high volume offering, being able to offer both short run and volume packaging is great for the environment and great for the end user and customer.
Heather Humphreys, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, commenting on the opening noted how it is an Irish company leading the development of sustainable packaging for the food sector. “The investment in this new facility and equipment is encouraging,” said Humphries, “and a very positive step in the transition from traditional plastics to the new era of compostable, recyclable and paper-based alternative packaging.”
Paul Young, CEO, Foxpak Flexibles Ltd. commented, “We are very proud to officially open our new manufacturing plant which offers the most modern and innovative print facilities in the market.”
Aidan McKenna, regional director with Enterprise Ireland congratulated Foxpak Flexibles CEO Paul Young and his team on their continued investment in R&D, operational excellence and “a commitment to diversifying in international markets.
“Foxpak is an excellent example of an innovative, regionally-based company with global ambition,” McKenna said, “that has expanded its reach to build a robust business in the face of challenges like Brexit. This new manufacturing facility will enable Foxpak to continue to grow, and we look forward to continuing our work with the team as they progress on this upward trajectory.”
For more information, visit www.foxpak.com
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