UK MINISTER PRAISES PROSEAL SUCCESS
14/02/2014 Proseal uk Ltd
The UK Trade and Investment Minister Lord Livingston has opened a new factory for food industry heat sealing specialist Proseal, and praised the contribution such investments make to the UK economy.Formed by directors Steve Malone and Robbie Hargreaves in 1998, Proseal has not only become the leading manufacturer of tray sealing machinery to all the main food producers in the UK, but is now recognised as a major force internationally, having extended its operation into a number of sites overseas. Last year the company saw a 30% increase in turnover while exports during the period doubled.
The new factory opened by Lord Livingston is the third at Proseal's headquarters in Adlington, Cheshire. The additional 25,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space brings the company's total capacity to in excess of 120,000 square feet, ten times the size of the original unit when the business relocated to Adlington in 2003. Over the past 12 months, Proseal has also recruited an additional 50 people, bringing its workforce in the UK to 180.
Meanwhile, the company's US subsidiary has recently opened a new 5,000 square feet extension to its operation in Richmond, Virginia. The additional space will enable Proseal to produce bespoke tooling on site for all its tray sealer models, providing a faster response to customer orders throughout North America. The company is also opening a facility in Sacramento to provide more localised service and support for customers on the west coast.
In addition, in recent months, Proseal has opened dedicated offices in Poland and Chile alongside existing operations in Australia and the Netherlands.
Lord Livingston said: "Improving export performance is vital to building a sustainable recovery, and a fundamental part of the government's economic plan. I am very happy to be here, hearing from a company like Proseal who are at the forefront of the export drive."
Proseal director Steve Malone added: "Our success in export markets is evidence of a growing trend towards convenience products for both fresh and ready prepared foods across all territories and markets. This is leading food manufacturers to source packing solutions that combine quality presentation and effective product protection while maintaining fast throughput."
Proseal has gained a worldwide reputation for tray sealers that offer flexibility, reliability, user-friendliness, hygienic operation and low maintenance. Innovations that the company has introduced over the years include its pioneering 'Auto Tool' connection system, intelligent film feed system and energy-saving Hot Rod and
E-seal® technologies. Several Proseal-devised features have now become industry standards.
"We have built our reputation on both the excellence of our equipment and the quality of our service and support to customers," concludes Steve Malone.
"The additional facilities and new offices that we are establishing will ensure that we continue to deliver these high standards while meeting customer demand and maintaining our proactive new product development programme."
For more information, please contact:
Proseal uk Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 1625 856600
Fax: +44 (0) 1625 856611
Email: info@prosealuk.com
Web: www.prosealuk.com
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