INDUSTRY NEWS
Cromwell Polythene expands with Moorgreen Flexible Packaging acquisition
RECYCLING specialist Cromwell Polythene is expanding its operations following the purchase of Moorgreen Flexible Packaging from Duo Plastics Limited. The sale was made to Vickers- Lee Holdings Limited, owners of Cromwell Polythene and will enable all parties involved to enhance their sustainable solutions for customers.
The purchase is consistent with Cromwell’s strategy to lead the way in supplying high-quality products with low environmental impact, for the capture and containment of resources for recycling. It follows Cromwell Polythene’s recent move into its purpose-built headquarters and distribution facility at Sherburn-in-Elmet.
Moorgreen Flexible Packaging, based in Alfreton in Derbyshire, recycles and manufactures polythene, film, bags and sacks from both recycled and prime virgin polythene.
James Lee, managing director of Cromwell Polythene said: “This is another exciting chapter in helping our customers reach their resource efficiency goals. We have enjoyed a good business relationship with Moorgreen for over 20 years and always admired their recycling, film extrusion and print capabilities, flexible lead times and competitive pricing.
“The dedication and skills of the workforce are self-evident and show through in the quality, presentation, and performance of the films. The business is a good fit with the Cromwell group; they have excellent operations and the employees are committed to the business. We are looking forward to more investment in
the Alfreton site, to strengthen our UK recycling and manufacturing, furthering our ambitions to help grow the circular economy.”
Whilst the trading name will change to Cromwell Plastics Recycling, the Moorgreen business will continue to trade as previously, with the transfer of all business interests from Duo. All staff have been retained and some new jobs will be created with the addition of new conversion lines for bag-making.
Homebase commits to zero waste to landfill target by 2021
ONE of the UK’s largest home improvement and garden retailers, Homebase, has partnered with leading waste management and recycling services provider, Reconomy, as it announces new sustainability targets.
The partnership will aim to send zero waste to landfill by 2021, with long-term ambitions to achieve net-zero waste and develop a sustainability strategy that supports commercial, social and environmental benefits.
The three-year contract will cover Homebase’s 168 stores across the UK & Ireland and three distribution centres, providing training and support to its 7,500 team members on the importance of recycling to help reduce costs and further improve its environmental performance.
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Homebase’s Director of Property, Procurement & Productivity, Sarah Taitt, said: “We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment and to helping our customers make sustainable choices in their own homes and gardens. By working together with Reconomy, we’ll have a greater impact on the communities in which we operate, as well as our overall environmental contribution.”
Harvey Laud, Divisional Director of Reconomy, also commented: “Homebase
is one of the UK’s most recognisable and well-liked brands, and we look forward to helping them to develop an increasingly sustainable business.”
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