BELFAST-based Biopax, a carton packaging, paper wraps and self-adhesive labels solutions company, has invested in new Heidelberg equipment to support its efforts to optimise sustainable options for clients.
The company also has plans to add plastic-free paper cups, tubs and salad bowls to its product portfolio.
Biopax currently provides ‘green’ packaging solutions to the food, beverage and non-food sector in the UK and Ireland, and has started to export into European markets. Growth plans include setting up production capabilities in Europe, India and China.
After ‘detailed research’, the business opted for the Heidelberg XL106 models. A spokesperson for Biopax said that as well as the performance and overall productivity of the XL106, another significant consideration for choosing the product is its carbon-neutral certification.
Dr Terry Cross OBE, chairman of Biopax, explained, “In addition to the green benefits, we also realised that the Heidelberg XL106 with Inpress Control would deliver and exceed our customers’ expectations in regards to their company branding and colour management strategies.
“We consulted with several expert printers before we chose Heidelberg as our printing press supplier. These experts have spent many years working with various large-format Heidelberg presses in the folded carton industry. We leaned on their experience and expertise when making our investment decision. To date, we have invested £20 million in the latest Heidelberg technology within our 70,000 sq ft factory.
“We are committed to creating over 170 jobs at our Belfast facility and have commenced initial groundwork on a site expansion plan which will see us almost double the size of our production and storage facility. This expansion will allow us to invest further into ultra-high volume flexographic printing and dedicated rotary converting for some of the world’s leading brands.”
The Heidelberg XL106 is said to deliver extremely fast makereadies that are colour accurate to Fogra 39 or the latest Fogra 51 standards.
“We are delighted with the results and are awaiting delivery of a second XL106 press with the same specifications,” Dr Cross added. “This will offer us and our customers a high-quality product that exceeds their expectations.”
Biopax has also invested in the Heidelberg MasterMatrix die cutters.
Declan Martin, account manager for Heidelberg, added, “We’re so proud that an innovative packaging company such as Biopax chose Heidelberg equipment. Our cutting-edge printing technology solutions address their rising customer needs. The trust that Biopax has invested in us shows that the Heidelberg brand remains the top name among suppliers for companies who strive for quality and long-term success.”
