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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Palagan has launched a range of polythene box liners that reduces product entrapment to zero. This represents a major step forward for British manufacturers and processors who could be wasting up to 5% of material in box liner corners or pockets. In response to the demand for more effective packaging, Palagan has invested £1.2m in …

At Palagan, we continue to invest in our manufacturing facility and processes with a new double door airlock and filtered air cooling system. This upgrade from our previous high-speed doors includes an airlock facility for product and fork-truck movements, which will further improve internal hygiene standards for the production area. The new filtered air cooling …

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of higher strength, thinner shrink pallet covers for British industrial manufacturers and processors. As part of our innovation plan, we have been working with a new generation of polymers to develop a film that speeds up the shrinking process whilst increasing product strength. As well as packaging faster, processors …