Allan Ferguson, managing director (right) with head of pre-press and innovation, Paul Horton, Learoyd Packaging
It has been announced that Learoyd Packaging is the latest acquisition by global packaging company, Coveris. Learoyd is one of the UK’s leading flexographic print specialists supplying flexible packaging solutions to major supermarkets, own brands and food manufacturers and retailers.
Established in 1976, the Burnley-based business initially supplied paper and plastic bags to the textiles industry, before focusing its strategy on the fast-moving food packaging market to achieve sales in excess of £20 million in 2013. Learoyd’s clear business focus and skilled workforce of 180 professionals have enabled the company to build a leading reputation for quality, service and innovation, to deliver long-standing customer relationships with major consumer brands and retailers.
The strategic acquisition will support and strengthen Coveris’ UK flexible packaging offering through advanced processes and technologies in addition to providing access to new customer and product markets.
Mark Lapping, president of Coveris’ UK food and consumer business, said, ‘Learoyd has built an enviable market reputation for flexible packaging through its innovative culture, focus on best practice and strong management team. Through our aligned capabilities in flexographic print, Coveris’ investment in Learoyd will offer our customers greater access to first class technology and an extensive knowledge base.’
Allan Ferguson, managing director, Learoyd Packaging, said, ‘Over recent years, we have invested in the long-term growth of the company, to develop a state of the art facility with extensive design capabilities as well as training and development for our staff. The backing of Coveris will enable us to deliver accelerated growth in a market which offers considerable expansion and cross-selling opportunities both in the UK and internationally.’
