Paper packaging and integrated packing systems specialist Protega Global is investing £1.3m on a new facility in Andover, merging its manufacturing and distribution operations.

The company, which launched the innovative Hexcel Wrap ‘paper bubble wrap’ to market, will move to the new 88,000sq ft site in Andover, which includes new offices, extra manufacturing space and a significant uplift in storage capacity, is part of the company’s growth strategy.

The additional space enables Protega to produce Hexcel Wrap in-house instead of importing materials from the United States, and will create more jobs at the plant.

The firm said sourcing UK manufactured equipment and materials will ease supply chain pressure for customers as well as minimise their carbon footprint.

In addition, the larger showroom will enable customers to see Protega’s paper machines and dispatch room equipment in action to help them make informed decisions about their future packaging.

Richard Steedman, Protega director, said: “This significant expansion demonstrates our commitment to provide a truly sustainable packaging solution that is entirely UK sourced. We will also be targeting European markets with Hexcel and aiming to replicate the success of our suite of paper cushion and paper void fill machines on the continent.

“We are excited by the opportunity that this blank canvas gives us to future proof both our manufacturing and storage facilities. The move from our current site in Salisbury to Andover will benefit customers. It will enable us to boost efficiencies and improve the excellent customer experience that we’re already renowned for.”

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