PRINT Library, one of the north's leaders in print packaging, is boosting business by placing sustainability at its core after investing £250,000 in new technology to create anti-viral coatings for its food packaging.
The Newtownards firm produces cardboard sleeves, cartons and boxes for food and lifestyle customers across Britain and Ireland.
Using water-based coatings for its print means its packaging is more hygienic to touch, yet fully biodegradable, compostable and recyclable, allowing customers to meet targets for corporate responsibility and sustainable practice.
It only use certified boards, sourced from sustainable forests, vegetable-based inks, and vegan friendly glues to cater for clients including Fortnum and Mason, Mash Direct, McAtamney Butchers, Dunnes and Supervalu.
Company director Geoff Truesdale said: “We are seeing a real shift in the industry for sustainable products and rightly so. It is something we pride ourselves on, as well as great customer service and efficient ordering and supply chain processes.
“We've been in business for almost 20 years and have continually invested to remain competitive. Covid-19 presented its own challenges, and opportunities, leading to this latest investment in specialist machinery we can now offer customers a coating which reduces transmission of viruses on touch points. This can be used on food sleeves and boxes, which is key for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector as it boosts customer confidence in the products on shelf.”
Geoff started the business with Michael Thompson in 2001 after years of working together in the industry and they have seen unprecedented growth in the FMCG sector which now makes up 85 per cent of the business.
