{"id":7208,"date":"2025-05-21T06:28:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7208"},"modified":"2025-05-21T06:28:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:28:01","slug":"roberts-mart-announces-further-3-2m-machinery-investment-for-leeds-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7208","title":{"rendered":"Roberts Mart announces further \u00a33.2m machinery investment for Leeds facility"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Roberts Mart has announced a further investment of \u00a33.2m ($4.29m) in new machinery for its Leeds-based facility, following a significant investment last year in both machinery and site facilities.<\/p>\n

Roberts Mart supplies packaging solutions for brands throughout the UK and Europe, mainly in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.<\/p>\n

The family-owned and managed company, which was founded in 1852, has heavily invested in high-tech machinery, including a new laminator from Nordmeccanica, a \u2018Joker\u2019 bag machine scheduled for installation next month.<\/p>\n

A stand-up pouch conversion machine from Karlville in Switzerland is also due to arrive later in the year.<\/p>\n

Additionally, a three-layer Optimex film extruder from Windm\u00f6ller & H\u00f6lscher is set to be installed in February 2026. The line is said to produce high-quality film, offering increased output rates and improved flexibility for use with all types of polyethylene, including recycled materials.<\/p>\n

Roberts Mart, which employs more than 245 people, said the investment in new machines will support its growth in the markets it serves, especially the food and drink sectors.<\/p>\n

Roberts Mart marketing director Ben Roberts said: \u201cStaying ahead of the competition and investing in the future is a fundamental part of our business strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThese significant investments demonstrate the firm\u2019s commitment to developing and offering customers a wide range of innovative packaging solutions that fit budget and sustainability goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roberts Mart has also purchased several pieces of ancillary equipment, including an automatic labeller for applying radio-frequency identification labels on bags and a continuous sealer for adding heat seals to film on the reel applications.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s turnover is anticipated to reach more than \u00a353m by the end of this year.<\/p>\n

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