Nampak Plastics has ended a lease on a 20,000ft² industrial facility to open a plastic bottle manufacturing facility in Stirling, Scotland.
The firm, which operates a facility at Bellshill, will manufacture a range of plastic milk bottles. The new facility will create 20 full-time jobs.
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Nampak chose Stirling to open the plant due to the business opportunities provided by the food and drink industry in the area and accessibility to markets.
The facility is expected to serve as a platform to bolster the growth of its clients in Scotland, including Graham’s The Family Dairy.
The new Stirling facility will supply bottles to Graham’s The Family Dairy’s new dairy facility that is proposed to come up at the Hill of Drip farm.
Nampak Plastics Europe managing director Eric Collins was quoted by Plasticsnews.com saying: "Nampak has been manufacturing in Scotland for a number of years from its plant in Bellshill.
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By GlobalData"We have been exploring how to increase investment to support the growth of our customers, particularly in the areas of product innovation.
"The business climate in Stirling, the enthusiasm of local people and the professionalism of Stirling Council has provided us with the confidence to open our latest European plant in Stirling.
"We are now looking forward to working with partners in the area to expand our manufacturing operation."
Image: Nampak Plastics manufactures plastic bottles. Photo: courtesy of Natara / Freedigitalphotos.net.
