Saica Flex Deeside invests £2.2 million in state-of-the-art coating technology

Daniel Bevan - Editor

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A north Wales packaging manufacturer has announced a multi-million-pound investment in new technology aimed at boosting production capacity and supporting more sustainable labelling solutions.

Saica Flex said its Deeside site has completed a £2.2 million upgrade with the installation of a fully automatic coating machine.

The new equipment represents a major technological enhancement for the facility, increasing coating capacity while enabling wider materials to be processed at higher speeds and with greater precision.

Linerless products remove the need for release liners, allowing customers to cut material usage and reduce waste associated with disposal, supporting wider sustainability goals.

The investment also responds to rising demand in recent years, with the new machine delivering four times the previous capacity at the site.

The project was led by operations manager Paul Brewer and technical manager Paul Mayall, who undertook a detailed review of global suppliers before selecting the new system.

Andy Salisbury, general manager at Saica Flex Deeside, said: “This investment marks a major step forward for our Deeside operations.

“The new coater enables us to deliver greater value to our customers through improved performance, cost efficiency, and sustainable solutions.

“It underlines our long-term commitment to innovation and leadership in the UK label market.”