Invopak Embraces Metal Packaging Manufacturing in Bold New Chapter
In a transformative leap, Invopak has transitioned from a trusted distributor to a dynamic manufacturer, marking a pivotal milestone in its 2024 journey. The UK-based packaging leader celebrated the launch of its new metal packaging manufacturing plant, which is already delivering tonnes of high-quality tins to customers across the country.
This bold move, years in the making, underscores Invopak’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence. But what drove the company to embrace manufacturing, and why metal?
Why Manufacturing, Why Now?
1. Empowering Service Excellence
Invopak has long prided itself on putting customers first, and its decision to manufacture aligns perfectly with this ethos. By producing tins in-house, Invopak gains greater control over production timelines and supply planning, allowing it to deliver faster, more reliable service to its clients.
“Manufacturing enables us to directly oversee every stage of the process,” explained CEO Arjen Cooper-Rolfe. “It strengthens our ability to provide the packaging our customers need, precisely when they need it.”
This localized approach also minimizes reliance on overseas production, reducing lead times and bolstering flexibility.
2. Competitive Pricing and Cost Efficiency
The company’s state-of-the-art UK plant ensures efficient operations, reducing production costs that are passed directly to customers. By cutting transport and import expenses, Invopak is also safeguarding against fluctuating global market conditions, ensuring affordability without compromising quality.
3. Securing the Supply Chain
Recent global events have highlighted vulnerabilities in international supply chains. Invopak’s move to domestic manufacturing offers a strategic advantage, shielding it from disruptions such as tariffs, transport delays, and geopolitical uncertainty.
Why Metal, Why Now?
Sustainability at the Forefront
Metal packaging has emerged as a frontrunner in the sustainability race. Unlike plastic, which degrades with repeated recycling, metal can be recycled infinitely without losing quality. As CRO Scott Sandilands noted, “Metal has a big future. It’s 100% recyclable, and this plant means we can serve our customers better with eco-friendly products made right here in the UK.”
With environmental taxes on plastic rising and public sentiment shifting, the demand for sustainable alternatives like metal is surging. Invopak’s investment positions it as a leader in this eco-conscious revolution.
Meeting Market Demand with Fresh Innovation
The metal packaging industry, long stagnant, is ready for disruption. Commercial Director Paul Littlehales highlighted Invopak’s vision: “We’re bringing a distributor-level service to manufacturing. By combining exceptional service, quality, and price, we’re redefining what customers can expect from metal packaging providers.”
A Bold Step into the Future
Invopak’s venture into metal packaging manufacturing signals not just a business evolution but a commitment to delivering better products and sustainable solutions for the future.
As the company blends its decades of distribution expertise with cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, one thing is clear: Invopak is shaping the future of packaging—responsibly, innovatively, and sustainably.
“The future of packaging is metal,” Sandilands concluded. “And it’s a future we’re proud to be building right here in the UK.”
