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Introducing new Synpac barrier shrink bags

Driven by an increase in demand for a high quality shrink bag, our new and innovative Synpac barrier shrink bags become the latest addition to complement our product range. Ensuring you achieve maximum shelf life for product freshness and minimal weight loss, these technically advanced multilayer bags maintain the same high quality and high performance

High Barrier Gas Flush Bags

As a leading innovative packaging manufacturer, we are committed to providing imaginative, dynamic and high quality packaging solutions to meet your needs. As part of our continuous programme of material improvement and development, we have designed a new high performance Synpac gas flush bag. Produced using a progressive engineered multi-layer co-extruded film, these purpose designed

Manufacturing capacity increases by 20%

The Flexipol manufacturing plant in Dunstable has increased manufacturing capacity by 20% by investing in a new film extruder. This represents another major investment for Flexipol and reflects our positive outlook on the growth in specialised bespoke polythene packaging. Fast turnarounds have always been central to Flexipol’s strategy. By increasing our capacity, we will continue

Working with government to improve plastics education

At Flexipol’s manufacturing site in Dunstable, we are working with Andrew Selous MP to increase government understanding of plastic materials and recyclability. With greater knowledge, we are confident of generating a balanced national debate surrounding plastic packaging. The decision to engage with local government was prompted by recent legislation being largely influenced by public and

Extrusion line ten is up and running

We are thrilled that extrusion line ten has launched into production. Thanks to a smooth installation, this new extrusion addition has had a great start up. Early indications show excellent product quality and we are on schedule for full operation by Christmas. Next week, we will see the new bag machine installed, which will form

A positive outlook for 2019

2018 has been a year of growth at Palagan. Demand for high-performance packaging remains strong and we continue to invest in greater capacity. Beyond growth, we are developing new materials to meet increased customer demand for high performance recycled products. In an era of material and political flux, Palagan are committed to innovation in order

Should we save the dolphins or the polar bears?

Stakeholders should be mindful of reactionary packaging legislation that reduces marine litter but simultaneously increases global warming. Instead, we need a multidisciplinary approach that develops sustainable plastics whilst improving the recycling infrastructure. Only this way can we save both creatures. All sides of the debate recognise that over-use, under-recycling and poor management of waste has

Palagan customer satisfaction remains high

Thanks to all those customers who filled in the Palagan annual feedback form. There’s no better way to find out how we can help you than by asking you personally. We are pleased that we are delivering high quality polythene packaging to our customers. You gave us top scores for overall product quality and performance.

Brexit – don’t let it worry you

Our quality, choice and service is world renowned and as customers increasingly look to source their requirements from a UK manufacturer, our mantra has been bolstered by all our vacuum pouches, bags and films being manufactured at our three UK manufacturing plants in East Yorkshire, Dunstable and Haslingden.  Being a UK manufacturer means not only

How will the plastics packaging tax affect you?

What is this new tax on plastic packaging? A new tax will be introduced on plastic packaging from 1 April 2022. Subject to consultation, any business that produces or imports plastic packaging that does not contain at least 30% recycled content will have to pay a tax. The aim is to encourage businesses to ensure

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