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Silloth has packaging contract all wrapped up

[ March 29, 2019   //   ]

ABP’s Port of Silloth has handled the first delivery of wood pulp for Futamura Group, a Japanese manufacturer of cellulose and polymeric films for the packaging industry who have a major production site in Cumbria.

The 2,500 tonne wood pulp imports from South America will be used to make Cellophane and NatureFlex which are used primarily as packaging films for foodstuffs.

Procurement manager at Furtamura, Tom Ismay, said: “It has been a very smooth transition working with ABP and we are glad that our local infrastructure means we can easily bring goods in via such a convenient port. One bulk ship has taken approximately 200 lorry loads off the road.”

Carl Bevan, ABP Divisional Port Manager – North West, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Futamura Group as a new customer at our Port of Silloth and look forward to working together to support a prosperous future for the Cumbrian economy.”

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