A sustainable packaging manufacturer known as the world’s only combined corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer operating under one roof, has invested £5 million in expanding its Glasgow manufacturing operations.
It is scaling its manufacturing operations in response to growing demand, with continued investment in machinery and infrastructure supporting its trajectory towards industry-leading output.
Currently producing around 0.5 billion products annually, Cullen Sustainable Packaging, is targeting a doubling of output through continued investment in capacity and expansion into new markets, with the business already seeing increased output as demand for sustainable moulded fibre and corrugate packaging continues to grow.
Order volumes are increasing across its core markets, while EPR regulations are reshaping the economics of plastic packaging, according to the company, which has been on a trajectory of sustained growth over the past decade. This new investment is designed to align capacity with the demand it is already experiencing, with further growth expected as new markets come online.
This investment is a response to real, sustained demand from our customers
The investment has also created new jobs in Glasgow, adding to a workforce that has grown consistently alongside the business over the past decade.
At the heart of the programme is the launch of its new Moulded Fibre Machine 8000, a proprietary production line designed and built entirely in-house by the company’s own engineering team. Brought online after six months of development, the machine ramped up rapidly following launch, reflecting both the pace of demand and the role of new capacity in supporting Cullen’s growth trajectory.
This is in keeping with its internal build philosophy that gives it full control over output, speed, and product specification.
The expansion comes as EPR regulations reshape the economics of packaging across the UK, accelerating the shift away from plastic and driving brands to seek reliable domestic alternatives at pace.
The investment delivers a significant increase in production capacity. With current output at around 0.5 billion products annually, Cullen continues to scale production in line with growing demand, with further investment set to support a planned doubling of output. The business serves customers across 35 countries from its 14-acre Glasgow base.
“This investment is a response to real, sustained demand from our customers,” said Maureen Stevenson, Head of Marketing. “The new machine ramped up quickly following launch, and we are already planning the next phase of expansion. That is what growth-led investment looks like in practice, not speculation, but response.”
