UK-based paper and board converter, Middleton Paper, have confirmed a major investment in hygiene and safety improvements and staffing levels as a result of major growth in the packaging sector in particular. This family-owned company was established almost 60 years ago and today, with its paper merchant division Vision Paper and Board, claims to be the largest merchant and converter in the UK. With three Pasaban sheeters, a Valmet sheeter, rewinding, guillotine and ream wrapping services, they are able to provide a wide range of products to their customers.
In response to unprecedented demand for their services, the company is investing over £100,000 in improvements to their site and increasing the number of factory operatives. Jason Middleton, Managing Director of Middleton Paper, says, “We have seen a lot of changes in customer requirements in recent years, especially in the packaging sector where demand is increasing rapidly. Our sheeting machines are perfectly suited to this type of product and we have been very successful as a result.”
The factory has increased the number of shifts to cope with the demand and employed a further 11 people to ensure maximum capacity is achieved. As a result of the move towards more packaging products, Middleton Paper have also invested heavily in hygiene and safety improvements.
