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Independent UK label and flexible packaging manufacturer Bakers, is significantly expanding its production capabilities within its flexible packaging division, BakPac<\/a>, this month with the installation of two new Galaxy Packtech pouchmaker machines, bringing the company\u2019s total pouch conversion line-up to five.<\/p>\n The installation follows a major factory extension completed in early 2024 and underscores Bakers\u2019 ongoing \u00a35m, two-year investment in cutting-edge technology to meet growing demand for digitally printed, sustainable flexible packaging<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re committed to short lead times and high quality, and never want to be in a position where capacity holds us back,\u201d said Phil Smith, Operations Manager of Bakers. \u201cGoing from three to five pouchmakers allows us to stay ahead of demand and continue delivering the service our customers rely on.\u201d<\/p>\n The new pouchmakers offer enhanced sealing technology, specifically designed to improve performance with mono-materials, which are increasingly sought after by brands for their recyclability. Their non-stop production features and intelligent web handling enable faster changeovers and improved consistency across short and long runs.<\/p>\n The investment also aligns with BakPac\u2019s existing digital print firepower, including two HP Indigo 200K digital presses \u2014 making it the only UK site to operate this configuration.<\/p>\n As the \u201cConverter of the Year\u201d winner at the 2023 Global Label Awards and \u201cHighly Commended\u201d Company of the Year finalist at the 2025 Print Awards, Bakers continues to position itself at the forefront of UK pouch manufacturing<\/a> with BakPac\u2019s innovation, speed, and customer-focused service.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re seeing brands demand faster turnarounds, lower MOQs and greater flexibility. This expansion allows us to meet that demand while maintaining premium quality \u2014 from the very first pouch to the hundred-thousandth,\u201d added Smith.<\/p>\n The two new Galaxy Packtech machines are being installed at BakPac\u2019s expanded Brentwood facility throughout May and are expected to be operational by early June.<\/p>\n Steve Baker, Managing Director at Baker reflects on the BakPac journey so far -\u201cFlexible packaging is a very interesting market but it was in need of a shake up, similar to labels 20 years ago when digital technology was first introduced. We have had a sharp learning curve but quickly realized this is not an area that you can stay small and grow slowly if you want to be successful \u2013 our customers are fast moving, fast developing and volumes can increase rapidly, they need a supplier that can match this and that\u2019s exactly what BakPac can do. We have an amazing, knowledgeable, hardworking team that realize they are involved in something special and happily go the extra mile to help our customers grow. The future is very exciting\u2026(guess I\u2019m going to delay retirement again!)\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n