Macpac invests £700,000 in additional thermoformer

Macpac has further elevated its operations with the installation of another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its state-of-the-art plant in Stockport.

Representing a £700,000 investment, the new Illig six-bar machine is Macpac’s twelfth thermoformer.

Designed to strengthen its position in the worldwide plastic packaging, it is set to increase capacity and offer more scope in terms of run speed while delivering superior packaging quality, fast error free changeovers and ease of operation.  

Graham Kershaw, Macpac’s managing director comments: “The installation of the new thermoforming machine underlines our commitment to developing and offering customers a wide range of innovative 100% recyclable packaging solutions. It enables us to continuing providing the flexibility to meet orders of all sizes that fit budget constraints yet meet environment goals.  

“Crucially, it will allow us to build on our growing worldwide customer base – especially in the food and pharmaceutical markets. On-going investment in best of breed equipment helps ensure we stay ahead of the competition and is a fundamental part of our ambitious business strategy,” he concludes.

Macpac boasts in-house design, tooling and production facilities, as well as highly experienced sales engineers offering specialist knowledge and advice. The company recycles approximately 680,000kg of rPET per year which is re-processed back into extruded sheet for the production of more thermoforming products.

With 12 state-of-the-art Illig thermoforming systems and five CNC machines installed at its 46,500 sq ft plant, Macpac offers high quality plastic packaging products for the food and drink sectors among others such as horticultural, engineering, and manufacturing both in the UK and overseas including Australia, Costa Rica, France and Italy.