Investment in UK plant

Faerch Plast is set to double production capacity in the UK following the planned installation of an additional extrusion line and associated thermoformers at its Durham-based manufacturing facility by early 2015.

This key strategic move will ensure the company continues to meet its annual output for PP materials for cold foods and snacks, including bakery products.

Since it was opened in summer 2012, the purpose-built, 14,000m² plant has reported significant growth and currently boasts 60 employees, one extrusion line and accompanying thermoformers.

As part of this latest investment, Faerch Plast will install a range of additional associated production equipment such as cutting-edge robot packing systems, cooling machines and compressors. The plant will also benefit from a 2000m² extension to boost stockholding capacity and 50 per cent increase in headcount with focus on production personnel.

Lars Gade Hansen, CEO at Faerch Plast Group comments: “This ongoing investment in Durham emphasises our commitment to local customers and further increases supply chain security for our wide range of food containers.

Lars continues: “This also underlines the commitment of our new owners, EQT, to continue investing in Faerch Plast’s growth. It marks a very important time in our business strategy and will help accelerate our expansion in the UK.

Joe Iannidinardo, managing director at Faerch Plast UK comments: “The investment also enables us to efficiently service our UK customers with an enhanced portfolio of products in a facility built to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. We remain dedicated to investing in our customers’ futures and to growing our business.”