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 […]
That’s a wrap for 2024! Looking back on our Platinum Year
2024 saw us celebrate our platinum anniversary after 70 years of packaging excellence – and we want to thank every customer, partner, supplier, and team member who played their part. It was a year full of new product launches, innovation, and awards success – and we’re bringing that same energy into 2025. This is important […]
Parkside hits it for six with string of award nominations
Flexible packaging solutions specialist Parkside is celebrating a remarkable September that saw it nominated for six prestigious industry awards in quick succession. Parkside solutions were nominated for three Packaging News Awards, including a Best New Concept nomination for its Popflex™ easy-open lidding film, a Consumer Convenience Award for a recyclable paper flow wrap pack developed […]
Parkside mourns the loss of Paul Lenihan
As you may have already heard, Parkside Flexibles is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Sales Account Manager Paul Lenihan, a well respected figure in the packaging industry and a much loved member of the Parkside team. Paul joined Parkside in 2016 and quickly became an integral part of the business. His dedication […]
Think you know Parkside? Think again – we’re also leaders in lamination and slitting
At Parkside Flexibles, we’re constantly developing new, innovative ideas for groundbreaking flexible packaging solutions. However, we recognise that it’s crucial to match that with the technology and expertise necessary to turn those ideas into a reality that makes a difference to our customers. That’s why we’ve invested in our lamination and slitting operations ensuring we […]
Parkside partners with Beavertown Brewery, SMUG crisps, and CALM for Open Up mental health campaign
Parkside has used its unique flexible packaging capabilities to support a collaboration between Beavertown Brewery, artisanal crisp brand SMUG, manufacturer Yorkshire Crisp Company, and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), as part of an innovative campaign to start conversations around mental health. The campaign sees Beavertown offering a free packet of SMUG’s delicious Cheddar & […]