Eco Flexibles installs second Karlville Swiss pouch machine

Eco Flexibles, a player in recyclable flexible packaging, has installed a second Karlville Swiss KS-SUP-400-D pouch machine at its new production site. The installation comes less than a year after Eco Flexibles first invested in establishing its pouch range. By installing the second machine, the company aims to increase its capabilities following the significant success of its expanded product range.
 
According to the company, the move solidifies its position as the only supplier in the UK, capable of designing, manufacturing and supplying fully recyclable water-based printed mono polymer and paper pouch products.
 
Eco Flexibles helps brand owners switch packaging lines to lightweight, recyclable mono-material options without compromising performance. The business supplies both mono polymer and paper-based structures to customers. It offers a range of options, including single-web 2-side-seal pouches, 3-side-seal pouches and k-seal or doy stand-up pouches.
 
David Smith, general manager at Eco Flexibles, stated: 'Pouches are one of the fastest growing packaging formats, as our success demonstrates. Just 10 months after our first installation, due to the high demand we are experiencing, we are happy to announce the installation of our new Karlville Swiss pouch machine. It is a true packaging titan, giving us the suitable combination of speed, agility and quality that allows us to react quickly to our customers’ needs, marking us as a responsive, future-ready packaging partner.
 
'Due to our significant investment and growth, 2024 has seen us establish ourselves as one of the few packaging suppliers in the UK that can produce and supply fully recyclable mono polymer and paper-based pouch packaging in-house. With a wide range of design options, including high barrier performance, zippers, tear notches and euro slots and finishes available in gloss, matte, white and metallics, it’s clear why Eco Flexibles is becoming a packaging powerhouse in today’s circularity-centric marketplace.'
 
In January 2024, Eco Flexibles installed the first Fujifilm Jet press FP790 inkjet digital flexible packaging press outside of Japan at its new production facility. Due to high demand, the packaging specialist ordered a second in June, with installation completed in September. With two Karlville Swiss KS-SUP-400-D pouch machines added to its offering, it has been a year of significant growth and investment for the Northampton-based business.
 
Sustainability is at the heart of every Eco Flexibles packaging offering. By partnering with clients from concept to completion, the company takes the lead in developing lightweight recyclable packaging alternatives that meet the highest performance standards while contributing to a robust circular economy.