In 2017, we made the decision to invest in a joint venture with IG Design Group, enabling us to offer UK manufacturing of paper carrier bags. Such a decision has allowed us to offer reduced lead times with the supply of paper bags to clients who operate either in the UK, Western Europe or both. Additionally, owning a manufacturing facility just 5 miles away from our South Wales based distribution centres, compared to production taking place in Eastern Europe or even further afield, significantly reduces the overall carbon footprint of our activity given the reduction in transportation of such materials.

In a recent Statista publication, transportation was the second highest sector contributing to global carbon emissions, so we’re pleased to be able to offer a packaging solution that is not of considerable detriment to the planet.