1st for driving innovation

The No.1 UK manufacturer of rigid thermoformed plastic packaging - innovation is a way of life at Sharpak. We understand the challenges of today's packaging industry - our name is synonymous with providing innovative solutions and technical excellence coupled with outstanding material technology reducing environmental impact.

The results speak for themselves:

1st packaging manufacturer amongst other member companies to create a working relationship with The Plastic Heroes campaign in Holland - by the end of 2012 42% of all Dutch plastic packaging will be recycled efficiently setting the pace for the rest of Europe.

1st to introduce a carbon low (c-LOW) material containing UK sourced post consumer waste blended with natural mineral filler - the lowest carbon footprint in the market - 23% lower than conventional PP - another environmental breakthrough for Sharp Interpack

1st to introduce post consumer waste from UK and European sources into the r-PET blend for soft fruit punnets

1st to manufacture r-PET fresh produce punnets with 100% recyclate

1st to launch a range of PP punnets and food trays using UK stream post consumer r-HDPE

1st to introduce natural mineral additives into the blend for r-PP mushroom punnets

1st to introduce the padless meat, sausage, poultry and fish trays using Sharplok resulting in a reduction of material in the manufacturing process

1st to develop EcoPET easing the pressure on the environment by pioneering a closed loop, in house recycling system