The manufacturer expects to complete work by January 2019
Linerless manufacturer Coveris has implemented a £1M investment plan at its linerless labels facility in Spalding which will see the manufacturer increase capacity to meet growing demand for the sustainable pack format.
The company currently produces over one billion labels each year. The investment will increase downstream production capacity through the installation of new coating systems and upgrades to existing machine infrastructure.
The manufacturer expects to complete work by January 2019, resulting in a capacity increase of over 20% to support future growth and increased seasonal demand.
The lightweight, wraparound solution offers a 40% weight saving, zero waste and full recyclability, making it an attractive sustainable format. Also delivering major efficiency gains through faster application speeds, automation and improved consistency on pack, increased uptake of linerless outside of the typical MFP category looks set to increase.
Craig Bevan, linerless sales director, commented, ‘Given the continued growth of linerless in the UK protein sector and the increased demand from other food categories and geographical markets, we are very pleased to welcome further investment in capacity which will allow us to better meet the needs of new and existing customers. Additional technical capabilities also mean that we will be able to offer more functional and decorative solutions such as shaped labels and apertures to deliver improved shelf-impact across a variety of FMCG categories.’
