HexcelPack, a developer of eco-friendly, paper-based protective packaging solutions to replace bubble and air pillow packaging and other plastic, paper or foam-based materials, has expanded into Europe with the opening of a United Kingdom office.
Driven by growing demand for its sustainable packaging products, the 25,000-square-foot space in Andover, Hampshire, lets the company provide more localized service to Europe-based customers.
The facility’s primary purpose will be manufacturing two of the company’s most popular eco-friendly, paper-based cushioning solutions, HexcelWrap and HexaFil.
The former, HexcelWrap, uses slit paper technology to convert extensible paper into a three-dimensional, internationally patented cushioning product by making precise cuts at specific angles. This makes the paper “flex,” expanding its volume while maximizing the strength and stiffness of its fibers. The result is a superior cushioning product proven to outperform environmentally harmful product protection alternatives – including plastic-based bubble wraps and pillows.
HexcelWrap delivers product protection and packing simplicity for e-commerce, retail catalogue, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, as well as third-party logistics and contract packaging applications.
Likewise, HexaFil is a 100 percent paper-based void fill providing products in boxes with block, bracing and cushioning superior to traditional paper and plastic-based void fill options. Available with either automatic or manual dispensing units to accommodate various shipping speeds, HexaFil delivers ultimate void fill combined with sustainability benefits, including curbside recyclability and full biodegradability.
“We are thrilled to be expanding our physical presence to the UK at a time when the demand for sustainable packing solutions is growing exponentially,” said Lorne Herszkowicz, partner at HexcelPack. “This development is a strategic investment and a big step forward in growing our international footprint to best service customers.”
For more information, visit www.hexcelpack.com.
