This has helped to support the design and manufacture of a growing range of products , including octabins , pallet boxes , heavy duty packaging , bespoke die cut units , corrugated cartons and retail ready packaging .
A key driver in recent growth has been the decision to invest £ 3m in a new TCY Jumbo Casemaker , the first of its type to be operational in the UK .
Since coming on-line , the technology has significantly increased both the quality and efficiency of its large format and heavy-duty case work , enhancing Lesters ’ position in the UK market as the large packaging specialists .
Scott Hutchinson , Operations Manager , picked up the story : “ The ability to create a clear group structure , with common goals across the businesses , is essential as we continue to grow .
We ’ ve been in business for nearly 40 years , and during that time we ’ ve never stood still .
Lesters , which recently purchased a transport and warehousing company to fit within the group , is now setting its sights on further investment in an additional casemaker line and the appointment of an Account Manager to cover the North of the country .
There are also plans to make additional acquisitions further up the packaging supply chain to increase the number of sites and capacity it offers .
“ However , it was also important to make sure we don ’ t lose the essence of what has made us successful , so we ’ ve made sure that we ’ ve carried through all the best parts of what we do into the new brand – and we never forget that the customer is at the heart of it all .”
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