Parkside expands commercial capability with Sales appointment
Parkside has further boosted its commercial expertise with the appointment of David Henry as Sales Account Manager. David brings a wealth of flexible packaging industry experience to the business, having worked in the segment for over 15 years. A former professional footballer with Burnley FC in his teens, David’s dynamism and drive have helped increase […]
Parkside boosts tobacco packaging capabilities with strategic investment in new global team
Flexible packaging leader Parkside has positioned itself at the forefront of tobacco packaging after a series of strategic investments in its innovation capabilities and personnel, creating a new global tobacco team. As the tobacco industry experiences an exciting period of innovation driven by a wave of next-generation products and reduced risk solutions, Parkside has the […]
Parkside drives further APAC success with Asian team expansion
Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has bolstered its Asian operations with two key appointments at its Malaysia site. The appointments of Wong Li Lian as Senior Business Development Manager and Wang Lu Chay as New Business Development Manager add over 35 years of combined sales experience to the team in a move that significantly boosts Parkside’s […]
Is paper the answer to confectionery’s continuing plastic packaging problem?
In chasing alignment with the circular economy, it is fitting that the flexible packaging industry is increasingly circling back to the material that started it all – paper. The history of paper packaging can be traced back to the ancient Chinese, who treated mulberry bark fibres to create wrapping and pouches for perishable food. It’s […]
Celebrating 15 years of Parkside Asia
Fifteen years since we opened our doors at Parkside Asia, we have been on a remarkable journey. Established in 2010 as part of Parkside’s strategic expansion into the Asian region, today we’re firmly established as a thriving, autonomous leader in the flexible packaging industry. The last 15 years have seen us go from strength to […]
Parkside Asia celebrates 15 years of flexible packaging excellence
Parkside Asia, a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions, is marking a ‘crystal-clear’ milestone in packaging excellence as the company celebrates its 15th anniversary. Established in 2010 as part of Parkside Flexible’s strategic expansion into the Asian market, Parkside Asia has grown into a thriving, autonomous operation supporting customers across the Asia Pacific and Middle […]
Parkside commits to supporting next generation of packaging talent as technical apprentice joins
Parkside has partnered with Sheffield Hallam University to help support the next generation of young packaging innovators as it announces Hayden Birkenshaw has joined the company as a Technical Apprentice. Hayden, who has enrolled in the University’s groundbreaking Packaging Design and Technology course as part of the apprenticeship, joins Parkside’s renowned technical department, where he […]
Parkside celebrates latest safety milestone after 500 days without lost time incident at Malaysia site
Flexible packaging expert Parkside is celebrating its latest safety milestone after its Asian site recorded its 500th day without a lost time incident. The achievement highlights Parkside’s global commitment to health and safety. In 2023, its UK site passed 1000 days without a lost time incident, earning the company a reputation as a worldwide leader […]
Your produce, your packaging
At Parkside, we understand that every fresh produce product is unique – and so is the packaging it requires. Some produce like cherries, require an airtight seal to keep them fresh. Some need to be kept dry, while others need a breathable solution – think tomatoes and raspberries. Many types of produce require absolutely no […]
How innovation is making paper-based flexible packaging stronger and future proof
The first annual Love Paper Week could not come at a more vital time for the packaging industry. The new initiative arrives just as the industry gears up for some significant changes. New regulations like Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR), beginning later this year, mean producers will have to cover the costs related to […]